IPod classic as e-book reader?
I just heard that ipod classic can read ebooks in text format. I wonder how can you convert pdf files to txt and put them in ipod so you can read them through notes. I don't know how to do it though so that's a question to everyone who done did it. Thank you
I don't think you will have much joy with this idea. The text files have to be no more than 4KB in size,which is a maximum the iPod can handle. Anything bigger would be truncated. This would mean that you would have to edit a converted PDF file into text files smaller than 4KB, and this would be so time consuming you would have no time to read the book.
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How can I get my IPOD Classic to play books using Gracenote?
In the past I have been able to use my IPOD classic to listen to books on my cars using the USB connection. My new Car a (2013 GMC Terrain) will play the book, but I have no control of it if I try to pause it, it will revert back to the radio view and I have replug the unit. Unfortunately, GMC added the Gracenote indexing software to the Intellink, so that it doesn't recognize the books, only songs. Is there a solution for this? No help from Audible or GMC.
On the iPod, create an On-The-Go Playlist.
Navigate to the first Playlist you want to use; press-and-hold the Select (centre) button until the Playlist name flashes. This puts that playlist into the On-The-Go Playlist, which is located at the bottom of the Playlist menu.
Now navigate to the second Playlist you want; press-and-hold the Select button until the Playlist name flashes. This has added the second Playlist to the On-The-Go Playlist.
Repeat for each Playlist you want to add.
Once you have added all the Playlists you want, scroll down to the end of the Playlist to On-The-Go list. If you go into the On-The-Go list, you will see all the songs form your other Playlists, in Playlist order. Simply scroll to the first song and press the Select or Play to start the first song playing.
By the way, there was no missing manual. No manual was supplied.
If you cannot find the answer by:
trial and error
by looking at the online manual;
160Gb Classic> http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1195/en_US/iPod_classic_160GB_User_ Guide.pdf and 129Gb Classic > http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/0/MA630/en_US/iPod_classic_120GB_en.pdf (no idea why there's a difference to be honest)
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New iPod Classic 160 GB not read by MacBook
My new iPod Classic 160 GB is not read by my MacBook. It doesn't show up in Finder or in iTunes. What can I do so my computer recognizes it?
Swap to another USB 2.0 port and dont use any USB HUB. (only one of the Macbook USB port can be use for iPod Classic)
If that doesn't work, use another USB cable.
When you connect to the Macbook USB port, the iPod screen should show this symbol.
Battery charging (lightning bolt
or
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iPod Classic 80GB. Message reads ' iTunes library cannot be saved you do not have enough access privileges for this operation'. It says it has synced but it hasn't. Please help, I am not very tech minded.
See this article about troubleshooting the error message regarding access privelages. It may be preventing your iTunes library from being able to save/retain music you have recently imported to it, which may explain why no new content is being added to your device.
Trouble adding music to iTunes library or importing audio CD
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my ipod classic is not being read by my computer. My computer tells me to format it, and tried but it says that windows can't complete format. tried to change read-only by going to properties but i i don't know how.
Check your iPod with Diagnostics Mode
It's possible that your iPod's hard drive has started to fail. Take your iPod and place your right thumb on the centre SELECT button and your left on the top MENU button. Press down both thumbs for about 6 seconds until your iPod reboots. Immediately move your left thumb around to the rewind button |<< on the left and hold this down together with SELECT for a further 6 seconds. Your iPod should now switch into Diagnostic Boot mode. Press MENU for Manual Test, then select IO > HardDrive > HDSMARTData to reveal your stats. For comparison here are mine taken when my 6th Generation Classic was about 2 years old:
Retracts: 889
Reallocs: 12
Pending Sectors: 0
PowerOn Hours: 2202
Start/Stops: 894
Temp: Current 24c
Temp: Min 10c
Temp: Max 50c
Take a note of your results. When finished press SELECT & MENU for 6 seconds to reset the iPod again.
With modern disc drives sectors are no longer marked bad by a disc scan, if the SMART firmware detects a sector it has trouble accessing it will attempt to invisibly reallocate it to a spare area of the disc.
Note that I've only 12 remapped sectors and none pending. To help explain what the numbers mean here is an extract from the Wikipedia S.M.A.R.T. article:
Reallocated Sectors Count
Count of reallocated sectors. When the hard drive finds a read/write/verification error, it marks this sector as "reallocated" and transfers data to a special reserved area (spare area). This process is also known as remapping, and "reallocated" sectors are called remaps. This is why, on modern hard disks, "bad blocks" cannot be found while testing the surface – all bad blocks are hidden in reallocated sectors. However, as the number of reallocated sectors increases, the read/write speed tends to decrease. The raw value normally represents a count of the number of bad sectors that have been found and remapped. Thus, the higher the attribute value, the more sectors the drive has had to reallocate.
Pending sector count
Number of "unstable" sectors (waiting to be remapped, because of read errors). If an unstable sector is subsequently written or read successfully, this value is decreased and the sector is not remapped. Read errors on a sector will not remap the sector (since it might be readable later); instead, the drive firmware remembers that the sector needs to be remapped, and remaps it the next time it's written.
Large numbers of Reallocs or Pending Sectors would suggest your drive is failing and that you may need to repair or replace your iPod. Check your stats after another attempt to update your iPod. If the numbers increase that again points to hard drive failure. While it won't be good news at least you'll know it isn't some random software problem and you can decide what to do next.
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How do i install my ipod classic without the cd
i recently got a new ipod(classis 80 gb) and i had one before(ipod nano)-it broke-and when i plug it in nothing happens i've been trying dif things but i can't seem to get anywhere
any help??????????Click here, download the version of iTunes for your configuration, and install it. There is no iPod classic CD.
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Hi all, I have a question, Can we change the theme of Ipod classic? And if it's possible, can someone tell me how?
I'm is a new Ipod Classic User, and need some help from senior ipod user.
All help will very appreciated.Hi,
up to now, you can not change/edit the Theme on the iPod Classic.
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HT1751 how can transfer my Icloud music to my IPOD classic
How can I transfer my Icloud music to IPOD classic
Download the songs from the cloud to your iTunes library on your computer. Then sync your iPod Classic to the computer.
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New iTunes won't sync music to my iPod Classic
I plug in my iPod Classic and my laptop reads it just fine, as does iTunes, but the music won't sync. The "syncing" screen comes up on my iPod for about three seconds and disappears.. Any idea how to fix this?
I had the same problem . First delete all of iTunes off of your computer thru your control panel anything with apple beside it ,your files , music is stored in a different area and will not be affected. Before you down load the new iTunes turn off Norton or any protective software you have ,just for as long as it takes to down load the new file. Then reinstall. Worked for me
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I have downloaded several audiobooks from audible and they have synced fine with my iPod but this book from the Apple Store will not sync from my iTunes to my iPod.
I am also having an issue with iTunes U; I have subscribed to the two classes I am taking this term and downloaded the videos to iTunes but when I sync my iPod classic I keep getting this error message: "Some of the videos in your iTunes Library were not copied to the iPod because they cannot be played on this iPod." I'm not sure what is going on because I have used this feature on my iPod classic before and it worked fine.Those videos are probably not in an iPod-friendly format. It’s picky about that. You can try converting them, if possible.
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When I turn my iPod Classic on I hear a low whining noise coming from it.If I follow through the menus to a song or an audio book it shows the item for a few seconds then reverts to the previous menu and the whining noise is audible again. I have tried the "5 Rs" without success. Should I try restoring the factory settings - or is there something else I can do? I would be grateful for any advice!
I have the same problem with my ipod 4th gen 32gb! My music is all in the library but I cannot get it to go onto my ipod!! Ever since the latest iOS 6.1.3 update! I have restored my ipod, backed it up, done absolutely everything!! Nothing works! Please help!
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ICal and Address Book quit working on iPod Classic.
iCal and Address Book no longer sync to my iPod Classic. Why did this stop working? Anyone else have this problem? How can I fix it?
Thanks!I reinstalled the operating system and the computer now syncs fine.
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I want to use my IPOD Classic 160gb for notepad entries in addition to the music and books I listen to. It is set to "Open ITunes when connected to computer" and "manually manage music and videos". How can I do that without losing some of the features of those two? I just want to add a feature. Thanks
Settings>Store (or iTunes & App Stores if you are running iOS6)>Apple ID. Tap your son's ID and sign out. Sign in with your ID and password.
You shouldn't lose the music, but if you try to update any apps that you bought with the family ID, you will have to use that password that is linked with that ID in order to update.
Avoid downloading past purchased content with the old ID if you can since you will associate the iPad with the old ID for 90 days and you will lock yourself out of your own, new ID for that period of time. Read more about associated devices in iTunes here.
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The iPod Classic I bought a month ago is not synching with my new Mac Book I bought 3 weeks ago. All the software was immediately updated. My iPhone 5 synchs fine, and so does my 2nd generaton iPod Touch. The original computer I synched all of these devices on was my HP latop. I bought my Mac and Classic to the Apple Store for a 'Genius Appt' and they could not figure out what the problem is. The connected my Classic to another computer and the same thing happens. It says device is not recognized. They also took other iPod Classics and connected them to my Mac and other Macs. The same thing was happening. They took notes and said it probably is an iTunes update issue.
I can manually drag songs into my Classic but I lost all playlists because it cannot be backed up as well and they had to restore it. For now I am holding on to it but it's usless to me if I cannot use it the way I liked too. I used it for the gym and bike riding and my last iPod battery died after 6 years. A charge would last 45 miutes. I love the Classic for what I use it for but it's a $275 brick to me now. At least the renewed by receipt so I can get a full refund.
Is anyone else seeing this issue ? The Apple Store employee said he saw a first generation iPad havng the same issue. As of now the Support Dest is unaware of this. As much as I love my new Mac I am disappointed I cannot sync my new Classic to it. Total bummer.
Any help would be apprecated.By the way, I totally restored everything. It was ok. It starts to 'unrecognize' my iPod Classic when it comes to synching with iPhoto. After this happened all the menus disappeared from my iPod (music, Podcasts, movies synched fine). It seems to be a problem when synching with iPhoto. It was the same thing before.
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