More than one ipod per computer?

I was just wondering if it is gonna be a problem to have more than one ipod on a single computer. I just didn't want to wipe out all the songs I have on my current one, because my sister just got one. Thanks for the help!

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    [How to use multiple ipods with one computer|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495]
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    Multiple iPod installations.
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    Also, on the 'summary' main page you will see the option to "only sync checked items". With this setting selected, if you remove the check marks from any songs in iTunes, they will not be transferred to the iPod. You can restore the check mark if you want to put the songs back on the iPod at a later date.
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    b) Creating multiple user accounts and having separate libraries.
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    iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
    How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
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    Separate User Accounts
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    If you are unfamiliar with setting up Windows user accounts you can read more here: Using Windows XP User Accounts

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    If you don't want the same music on both, this article discusses two methods of setting it up:
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
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    iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
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    Thanks!

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    a) Sharing a single iTunes library and user account.
    b) Creating multiple user accounts and having separate libraries.
    Sharing a Library
    If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish):
    Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
    Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
    iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
    How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
    Or you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
    Loading the iPod shuffle differs slightly but it can still be used with the others, for details have a look at this page:
    Loading songs onto iPod shuffle - Windows
    Separate User Accounts
    Another option is to create a separate User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists

  • How do I sync more than one Ipod on Itumes (MS Version)

    Hi everyone.
    I have two different Ipods that I want to sync to the same computer, but with different music. I use one Ipod in the car and another at night to listen to relaxing music. Is there anyway to sync more than one Ipod on the same computer so that both have different files on them?
    Thanks for any suggestions!

    I used to have two computer, aech one with a diferent IPods. Both are now broken. I get two new computers, MacBook and IMac.
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  • Connecting more than one ipod to itunes

    Hi there,
    I am new to these ipods and for the life of me can't figure out how to have more than one ipod connecting to the same itune acct. Can anyone help?

    hiya!
    these resources might be of some help with going multipod:
    Natalie Beresford: multiple iPod/iTunes installations
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
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    Multiple iPod installations.
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer.
    If you have the latest iTunes, an easy way to create a new library is to hold down the 'alt' key whilst opening iTunes (for Macs), or hold down the 'shift' key (for Windows).
    This will give you the option of either using the current iTunes library or creating a new one.
    There are various methods of transferring different songs to different iPods with a single iTunes library.
    One is to manage the songs manually.
    With this setting, you can drag and drop songs/playlists etc onto the iPod from iTunes, and also delete and/or edit songs which are currently on the iPod without affecting the iTunes library.
    If you wish to keep the convenience of automatic sync, then you could set the iPods to sync with "selected playlists". This setting can be found in the iPod summary screen under the 'music' tab. With this setting, different playlists can be transferred and later deleted from each iPod without affecting any playlists stored in iTunes or the playlists on the other iPods.
    Also, on the 'summary' main page you will see the option to "only sync checked items". With this setting selected, if you remove the check marks from any songs in iTunes, they will not be transferred to the iPod. You can restore the check mark if you want to put the songs back on the iPod at a later date.
    Be aware that when playing songs in iTunes, any songs that do not have a check mark against them will be skipped over and will not be played.

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