I disconnected my shuffle with Enable disk use ON . . .

My shuffle is not being recognized by my Mac. I think this is because I disconnected the shuffle without ejecting it, and I had Enable disk use ON. What can I do to restore function? Thank you.
johnny

That's odd... What happens if you plug that other device in the USB port again, then disconnect it and connect the shuffle again? Might as well repeat the actions that made it work, to see if there are any clues...
It might be something about the USB cable's connection at either end. Maybe the plug at the USB end or the iPod end is slightly worn, and not connecting reliably every time. Be sure to try another direct USB port.
Also, if you have one, connect a self-powered USB hub to the Mac and connect the shuffle to the hub. "Self-powered" means that it has its own power supply. This will test to see if there is some kind of "lack of power" issue on the USB port. If the hub makes it work reliably, you can try doing this Reset SMC procedure
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
which resets the Mac's "power management." You can try the Reset SMC procedure even if you didn't use a USB hub as a test, to see if that makes a difference.

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Message was edited by: johnthompson1993

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I have an iPod nano 3G, and just upgraded to iTunes 8.2 from 7.7.
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All music gone, transferred to 'other', can't enable disk use on iTunes

it seems like there are a lot of people with similar problems but nothing exact..here goes:
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-ipod restarts and reconnects with itunes and i get another pop up saying that "itunes cannot read the contents of the ipod. go to ipod summery and preferences and restore.
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is there ANY way to enable disk use on my iTunes without doing it through my iPod?..like i explained..when i plug my iPod in..that is not an option. and also..would i benefit from just bringing my laptop and ipod into an apple store and asking for help there or will that just be a waste of time?

The library on the iPod will have been damaged - hence the reason it appears empty, but the media files are still there taking up space and reported as "Other". Check out this post from Zevoneer for some iPod recovery options.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6273675&#6273675
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tt2

"Enable Disk Use" checkbox is grayed out, can't untick.

Hi,
I just got my new iPod 30 GB video today! I've been reading these discussions, but haven't found an answer for this tiny problem of mine.
"Do Not Disconnect" constantly shows on the iPod screen when it's connected on the computer. Many have suggested ticking off "Enable Disk Use", but here's the problem: it's grayed out, and I can't change it, no matter what. I've gone through iTunes prefs, by right-clicking on the iPod in iTunes and selecting "iPod Options". My system seems to show iPod as a movable disk, but iTunes recognises it and I can easily put music into it, so I guess that isn't a problem (or is it?).
But how could I get my hands on the "Enable Disk Use" checkbox? It just isn't "tickable" now.
Thanks!
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If you have your iPod set to manual update, the "Enable Disk Use" box will be greyed out and ticked by default, in that case use Safely remove Hardware icon or check this link: "Disconnecting iPod from your computer
" http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61135
For Info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

Can't enable disk use ( 5th Gen 30g Video )

Everytime I try to enable disk use on my iPod, I hit 'Apply' and it begins updating. However, my iPod only briefly shows " Updating do not disconnect ", and my iTunes says it is still updating for a few minutes, frozen. Until, ultimately, an error pops up and says " Unknown error (-50) ". I just need to enable disk use. Is there any other way besides iTunes, which is obviously a piece of garbage?

i had that error all the time error -50....not anymore..
here's a bit here's what microsotft says: (paraphrased)
To resolve this problem, delete the UpperFilters registry value and the LowerFilters registry value. These values may cause access problems. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit , and then click OK.
2. Locate and then click the UpperFilters registry value. This value is located in the following registry subkey:
HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E980-E325 11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
3. On the Edit menu, click Delete, and then click OK.
4. Locate and then click the LowerFilters registry value. This value is located in the following registry subkey:
HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\4D36E967-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10 318}
5. On the Edit menu, click Delete, and then click OK.
6. Exit Registry Editor.
7. Restart the computer.
it worked perfectly for me!make sure to follow the directions. it's easy and resolves many Windows XP problems related to ipods. for more info try microsoft help and support and just serch for ipod. it list a bit more info there. it doesn't say anything about reinstalling the apple software, but just to be thorough i unistalled itunes and quicktime before anything just to start with a clean slate, then reinstalled them from my ipod disk after the restart. then i downloaded all the updates from apple. my ipod has never worked better. good luck. theres no link to the page just search for ipod in windows help and support for exact wording

Enabling Disk Use is Flawed?

When you enable 'Disk Use' on your ipod to use as a disk drive to store files, iTunes warns when turning on this feature 'You must manually disconnect your iPod- even after ipod update is complete'.
So after i transfered files to 'I:\' on my ipod and the update was completed, i clicked the 'Eject' button on iTunes to manually disconnect my iPod.
I connected my iPod to another computer, and tranfered the files from 'I:\' to the 2nd computer. But how should i disconnect/Manually Eject it now? I can't open the copy of iTunes on the 2nd computer otherwise it will sync my ipod to the playlists and music stored in that copy of iTunes. And also my iPod says 'Do Not Disconnect'- surely i should follow this and avoid pulling the USB cable out without manually ejecting (i have done this previously and the data on my ipod was wiped).
Does anyone else use 'Disk Mode' and have ran into this problem?

Open Windows Explorer and find the drive letter that represents the iPod and right click on the drive letter (in the left hand pane of Windows Explorer) and select EJECT from the context menu that appears after you right click.
Another way to accomplish the same task is to look down in the System Tray where the clock is located and locate the tiny icon that says "Safely Remove Hardware" when you hover over it. Double click this icon to opena dialog where the iPod will also be listed as a USB mass storage device. Click on it to highlight it in list and then click STOP. Another small window (dialog) should appear with Apple iPod USB Device listed. Click on that item in the list and click OK.
I find the Windows Explorer method easier.
Best Regards-
Randy
P.S. I believe you could actually open iTunes on the second computer becuase iTunes will see that it is associated with another install of iTunes and warn you before overwriting or taking over the contents of the iPod. I believe if you say not to take control you can then use iTunes to disconnect the iPod. This however is from memory so the other methods are better options =)

Enabling Disk Use For Car Stereo

Hi there,
I'm wanting to connect my iPod via my Car Stereo's USB port, and control the ipod still so I can choose which songs to play.
I was told if I enabled disk use AND manually manage songs, it would allow me to do this, but so far, after a few seconds of reading the ipod, songs are played in a random order through my car stereo and I have no control from the iPod.
Please explain what I need to do.
Message was edited by: slippydrew

slippydrew wrote:
I was told if I enabled disk use AND manually manage songs, it would allow me to do this,
I don't think so. Disk use allows you to use the iPod as a storage device - as far as I know you cannot play music while it's in Disk mode, nor can you take audio from the USB port on the iPod. (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!). Manually managing songs is the method for adding or removing content from the iPod, not a means of controlling it from a head unit.
Whether you can connect your iPod to your car and how it will work depends upon the car, model and year of manufacture. I used a Dension adaptor that plugs from the Dock connector on the iPod to the back of the stereo in my Mazda 3. I can choose any album, genre or playlist but usually I set the ipod to "shuffle all songs" mode and then plug it into the adaptor. Once connected, I can control track skip and track back from the steering column but I cannot see track information on the car's display. The iPod turns off and back on with the car ignition.
However, my sister-in-law has a Mazda MX-5, but her (Bose) stereo will only play from the first five playlists and that's it! Quite who thought that was a good idea, I cannot imagine! I believe this issue has been corrected on newer models.
So you see, two models from the same company give different results. Oh, and by the way, when I had the adaptor fitted, my supplier tried to sell me an FM transmitter type adaptor and I recall having a very heated discussion with them about this as they had already fitted the wired adaptor I wanted to a friend's Mazda 3.
My advice is that you see a car audio specialist who can then advise you (properly, I hope) on what options are available to you and your car. Look up Dension though, but treat with caution their claim about using USB. I've noticed that you and Kenichi have exchanged a few more comments while I'm writing this, so I now know you have a Sony head unit. It may not be able to display the iPod screens, but I'm sure Sony make iPod adaptors for their head units..
I still think you need to consult a car audio specialist, who knows what they are talking about. I think even your local Halfords may be able to help. It can't help to try them.
Phil.

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I have music from a desktop and am trying to put all of that music onto my laptop by enableing the disk use. All of the songs are already stored on my ipod. I tried to press "enable disk use" but it is gray and already checked. Plus I already have "manually mange songs and playlists" checked so shouldn't this mean that i can go into file>import>mycomputer and then find my ipod and click on the music files? i know i did this before but I am lost now.
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if you mean "your brother's ipod is associated with the library on the old PC", then that wouldn't affect the transfer of the song files at all. all that means is that that library on that PC is the only one that his ipod will automatically update from.
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for more information of Music Store authorisations, see:
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Hello,
i got this problem, when i connected my old 20gb iPod on to my computer which now has iTunes 7 installed i wont be able to turn off "Enable disc use" check button. Why?
Resetting the iPod wont help, restoring the software to iPod wont solve the problem either.
Can anyone help with this one? Or is this setting solid and could not be changed.
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With manual, the default setting is enabled and cannot be changed.

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You just be looking at instructions for the older iPods. None of the iOS devices such as the iPod touch have ever supported disk use. There are third-party utilities that purport to provide workarounds to allow such use, but I have no experience with any of them so I can't make any recommendations.
Regards.

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Summarizing if you don't like to read Instructions and manual.
Sandy, if you dont want to put the iPod in Disk Mode, and use ity as a portable hardisk, but just asking about
the function or benefit of "Enable Disk use"
Normally if I want to add just a song or two from my library or playlist to iPod, I would put the iPod in
Manually Manage,
then ensure that enable disk use is tick
Drag the song/s from the library to the iPod icon or playlist.
So retaining all the songs in the iPod, this is much faster than Sync, and dont give problem like timeout and freezing iTunes.
Have a nice day!

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