? about copying files from itunes to SD card

I've had these 2GB SD cards for a while and like to change what's on it from time to time. I deleted all the files on one and dragged a playlist from itunes onto the card. About 140 or so songs made it, but now I get an error whenever I try to add any other song (there is plenty of space left). Anyone know what could be wrong with the card or how to resolve this? Thanks.

ITunes is not changing the format of your tracks; if you're importing from CD it will only import as the format set in the importing preferences. If you want your tracks as MP3, set the Importing preference to MP3, select the tracks you want to copy, and use the Convert command under the Advanced menu (which will actually make a duplicate copy in the new format). Future CDs you import will also be imported as MP3 from then on.
Tracks purchased from the iTunes Music Store are only available as copy-protected AAC. If you want them as MP3, the only way is to burn them out to an audio CD and then reimport them as MP3.
BTW, for future questions, try posting in the iTunes for Windows area. You'll normally be more likely to get a quick and accurate answer there than you will here in the iTunes for Macintosh forum.

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