Transfering music to new ipod nano

I am trying to select the new ipod in Itunes so that I can transfer music to my new ipod. Normally there is a small ipod icon on the top right hand side of itunes, but that icon disappears when I try to select it with my mouse. So, I unpulg the ipod and repulg it and the ipod icon reappears and then disappears again as soon as I try to access it again. How do I fix this?

That's odd... It may be easier if you select the iPod from the sidebar. From the menu bar, under View, select Show Sidebar. Find the iPod in the sidebar, under DEVICES. Click it to select it.

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I Have had my new ipod nano now since christmas and i still havnt figuered out how to put music on it.
When i try to download the new Itunes of apple, it says that it cannt complete downloading because i do not have the priviliges even though i am on the administrators account. If i go on my old itunes my new ipod does not apear on the left for me to put music on, Any Suggestions ?? Please!:)
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Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Try using a USB2 port. If you are already using a USB2 port disconnect any USB1 devices on that port (i.e. if it's got a hub on it).
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You need to get third party software to do this.
Search engine it.

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If you purchased all of the songs through itunes store, please follow these steps:
1. Open up Itunes and Click on Itunes Store
2. Once you're in the Itunes Store look to right side of the screen and you should see the word "purchased". Click purchased and you'll be sent to a purchase screen.
3. Click on "All Songs" and then it will show all the songs you've downloaded. From there you just hit the button that looks like a cloud with an arrow on it, and it will download all the songs all over again.
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Hi Divine Inspiration,
You wouldn't connect the iPod to the iPad for data transfers. Music is stored and shared either through a computer or iCloud.
This article gives an overview of moving music and data off the iPad.
iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1209
and this article explains syncing to the iPod.
iTunes: Syncing media content to iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1351
Thank you for thinking of Apple Support Communities for your support needs.
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HT1329 Can I transfer music from my Ipod nano to a new computer ? do not have itunes from old computer, only music on my Ipod nano ?

Can I transfer music from my Ipod nano to a new computer ?
I do not have my old computer with Itunes on !
not sure I if have an older account under the same email?
Thanks.
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Hi leewaterworth,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You can transfer purchased content from your iPod to a computer. See this article for more information:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
You may also be able to download past purchases to your new computer using the steps in this article:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Best,
Jeremy

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I have not had a computer for several years and I just got a new one. My old computer got a virus and when that happened all my music was lost. Thank goodness I had it all on my Ipod Nano 2nd GEN. Now my problem is that I don't know how to get the music off my Ipod Nano onto my new computer!!! I was able to get the songs that I purchased thru ITunes by just authorizing my new computer. But I have alot more music that is on my Ipod nano that I can't put into my ITunes library. In fact, I can't even get my music into a file folder on my computer!! I really need help. I don't have any copies of the music anywhere else and some of it is hard to get. How do I get my music either into ITunes or into a file folder on my new computer or even if I could get my computer to recognize my Ipod and sync all the music into windows media or something like that. Every time I connect my IPod all that happens is that it tells me if I sync the IPod that it will replace all the music from my ITunes library on to my IPod. And I am guessing that means all my music on the IPod will be erased. PLEASE HELP ME!!!! Thanks from the bottom of my songsters heart

From the OP: "My old computer got a virus and when that happened all my music was lost. "
They don't have the music on their computer so they cannot transfer the iTunes folder, from the computer to their iPod and then to the new computer. And if they try to enable disk use on the iPod it will erase all the music that is on it. The method you cited is moving the files in a data format using the iPod as a flash drive. It doesn't work if they are in music format. That is why I suggested Yamipod.

I transfered music from my ipod to a new itunes library (new PC). The music plays in itunes but when I sync my ipod and try to drag songs from the itunes library to the ipod it wont load. It shows a circle with aline through it.

I transfered music from my ipod to a new itunes library (new PC). The music plays in itunes but when I sync my ipod and try to drag songs from the itunes library to the ipod it wont load. It shows a circle with aline through it.

Have you selected manually manage music?

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I have a new ipod nano but at the moment I am unable to download music through itunes. I'm so disappointed. I have created an Apple ID, reviewed and inputted all of my data for my account and still get told to 'review account' because my ID has not 'been used with Itunes before. Why is this happening and why don't apple have a more intuative way of dealing with this.
Please help, I am completely frustrated.

You'll either have to redeem an iTunes gift card, or create a new ID by following the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534

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You need a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

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Hey OBandPL,
I would use the following article to run through the recommended syncing steps one more time:
iTunes: Syncing media content to iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351
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