HELP! How do I  import a DVD?!

Ok, maybe I'm just slow. I cannot figure out how to import a DVD into iTunes. I have read the manual, but when I tried to do it, the button it said to click on was not there. I've tried every other way possible that I can think of. In the manual it mentions that I have to convert the DVD, but it doesn't tell how or what program to use if any. Someone please help! I would really appreciate it.

You need to convert your DVD to mp4 format.
What you will need;
A PC with
1. Enough hard drive space to do the conversion
2. A DVD drive to read the DVD
3. Software to do the conversion
4. Time for the conversion process to happen (I suggest you do NOT use your PC while it is processing)
If you have #1 & 2, then you will need to get #3.
I personally use 2 pieces of software to do the conversion. AnyDVD and CloneDVD Mobile. Check them out here; http://www.slysoft.com/en/
The CloneDVD Movile allows for converting your DVD's to MANY different portable media formats. Just pick the one that you have (there are 2 different formats available for iPods, depending on what generation of iPod you own).
You can also take a look at this web site for other software (some you can find there are free) and user guides on how to use these types of software; http://www.videohelp.com/
Why should you not use your PC while doing a conversion? Because it's a labour intensive process for your PC. If you run other programs at the same time, you may affect the quality of your conversion. I use a separate PC that isn't connected to the internet and therefore doesn't require a virus scanner to be running all the time. That way nothing interferes with my conversion.

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