Updating ipod mini options

I have both an ipod shuffle and a 4GB ipod mini. I'm trying to update the song files from my itunes library on to the mini but I cant access the library in preferences (it doesn't show up on the list) I connected my shuffle and I have no problem. The mini is only updating about 150 songs. I've tried to trouble shoot settings and preferences in both itunes and in the ipod. The only difference on the update window is that on the mini......there is a little lock icon next to where the used ipod memory is after update. This is not on the same screen when I update the shuffle so I suspect it might be related to the problem but haven't been able to find how to disable that lock (if that's what is is) or figure out what that is. Any help? Thanks

THe Same thing is happening to me. The ipod says that it cannot hold that many songs but it's not even like 20.

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ok try this ...... this is the totally resetting things to do !!!!! first holthe center and the menu down when the apple comes then hold the center and the play down...... then it should be totally reset.... then install the new ipod updater and itunes 4.9 and then try if it works ...........

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Hey, does anyone know how to solve this problem? Usually when u plug in the ipod mini, it will show "do not disconnect' icon on the ipod mini. But now it does not do that. It just charge my ipod mini. My main question is why can't the ITUNE read the ipod mini that i connected to the pc. I can't update a single song to the ipod mini at all. Please help me.
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First, try resetting the iPod with it connected. Try several times if it doesn't work the first.
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I got a new computer and transfered my songs into the library. I have been unable to get the new purchased songs to update. When I connect it says "updating ipod, do not disconnect" but the songs never end up on the ipod. The computer is authorized and I have all the new updates. When I plug it into my computer that I first had it on at work it updates fine but I will not have acess to that computer any longer soon and I want to be able to download songs at home. Any ideas? Also..ever since I got my ipod it has always read "do not disconnect" when I plug it in. It never say's it is ok to disconnect. Please help! Should I restore the factory settings or maybe I should re install Itunes. Maybe I didnt transfer the music over the right way? Any help would be great!

hiya!
I have been unable to get the new purchased songs to update. When I connect it says "updating ipod, do not disconnect" but the songs never end up on the ipod.
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Scott P: iTunes won't transfer purchased music to iPod
Also..ever since I got my ipod it has always read "do not disconnect" when I plug it in. It never say's it is ok to disconnect.
let's check on the simpler possibilities first. when the ipod is plugged in (and showing up in your itunes source list), go into your "ipod" itunes preferences tab. do you have either "Manually manage songs and playlists" or "enable disk use" checked? if so, what you are seeing is normal. the ipod will show "do not disconnect" until you eject it within itunes.
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Hi guys!
Well my mini has been working fine for as long as i can remember. However, when i was adding some new songs last night .. when i went to update it i must have clicked on something or who knows. Now whenever i try to update my ipod, the message "Songs on the ipod cannot be updated because all of the playlists selected for updating no longer exists" comes up.
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Alright I'll do that...
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The laptop I had been using to update my IPod Mini now doesn't let me use ITunes (firewall issues). So, I am now using a desktop.
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I purchased a few songs on ITunes and they will not download onto the IPod. I have it set for manual update (so not to lose all of my other music!) and am clicking and dragging. Yet, when I check my IPod's screen, no new music.
Under File, "Update IPod" is in grey and is not an active option for me to select.
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keep us posted on the desktop. we have a number of techniques for getting itunes to open if it's being interfered with by security software.
In the meantime, I just emailed tech support about Deauthorizing that laptop. Do you think that could be my problem?
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do they drag to the ipod properly then?
love, b

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