Using 2 iPods on same computer

I have an iPod already registered and in use on my computer. Now I need to add a nano as well. When I go to register the nano the info for the iPod shows up. Do I register the nano by typing the new information over the iPod info?

I ended up registering the nano by phone. However now that the nano is connected to the computer and on itunes, I dont get a "Mary's ipod" listed in the itunes source list. Now my nano is connected to the computer with a "do not disconnect" on it. I dont have an "eject ipod" or "safely remove hardware" choice on the computer. How do i take care of both issues?

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  • Using two iPods on same computer

    Our daughter has loaded her iPod onto our family computer and created an account. I now have my own iPod for which i want my own library, which will include photo's. How can I use my iPod and sync to my library without syncing to my daughter's.
    I also need to download the library on my iPod onto my own library. I somehow had a library but it has been wiped clean due to a restore. Is there a way of reverse backing up from my iPod to my computer.

    See this Apple KnowledgeBase article; it should help:
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    Is there a way of reverse backing up from my iPod to my computer.
    Transferring tracks from an iPod back to iTunes has been covered here a number of times already, but again:
    First, you need to prevent automatic synchronzation with a blank copy of iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer, hold down the Shift and Ctrl keys in Windows. This should stop the iPod from auto synching with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 3 and 25 seconds depending on your computer.
    Then if you're using iTunes 7, you can then copy music that you purchased from the iTunes Store back to iTunes directly (use the Transfer Purchases From iPod command under the iTunes File menu).
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    It's also possible to do this manually, but the procedure is rather involved. If you're interested, though, see this thread:
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    Hope this helps.
    Forum Tip: Since you're new here, you've probably not discovered the Search feature available on every Discussions page, but next time, it might save you time (and everyone else from having to answer the same question multiple times) if you search a couple of ways for a topic, both in the relevant forums, in the User Tips Library and in the Apple Knowledge Base before you post a question.
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  • Using multiple iPods on same computer

    I connected another iPod to my computer but can only access my original Music Library. Is there a way to edit the Music Library on the additional iPod?

    I connected another iPod to my computer but can only
    access my original Music Library. Is there a way to
    edit the Music Library on the additional iPod?
    Are you asking if you can extract what's on the iPod into your music library? Please expand on your question.
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer:
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

  • Can I use a Mini and a Ipod on same computer

    I won a mini at a conference ! So now I want to use both my new mini and my regular 40 meg iPod from the same computer. I don't want to wreak any havoc with my existing iTunes.

    Mark,
    Welcome to the discussions. Definitely:
    Using two iPods with One Computer and check this link out: Natalie Beresford, "Multiple iPods/iTunes Installations", 04:04am Nov 26, 2004 CDT
    JC

  • I have two iPads and one iPod Touch and they are using iTunes on the same computer.

    I have two iPads and one iPod Touch and they are using iTunes on the same computer. I have not been able to backup the second iPad. Is there a reason this is happening? iPad one is an iPad 1 and the second is an iPad 2 not sure if this has something to do with it. I just tried to upgrade to IOS 5 and when it went to back up it gave me an error code (-5000). I tried to back up using iTunes and it told me that my backup was corrupted and to delete it and try to back up again. When I went into the device portion where I was instructed to go to delete the backup I found that there was no backup for my iPad just the iPad 1.
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    Read this:  How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495

  • Multiple ipods on same computer?

    Is it possible to download music onto two separate ipods using the same computer? I don't mean at the same time.
    I want to get an ipod for myself, but would like to be able to download my CD's and not have to have my wife's songs/CD's on my ipod.
    I'm not sure this explains what I want to do, but I'll use it as a departure point.
    I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks.

    Is it possible to download music onto two separate
    ipods using the same computer? I don't mean at the
    same time.
    I want to get an ipod for myself, but would like to
    be able to download my CD's and not have to have my
    wife's songs/CD's on my ipod.
    I'm not sure this explains what I want to do, but
    I'll use it as a departure point.
    I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks.
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

  • Can someone tell me how to use 2 ipods on one computer

    well when anyone can ill be waiting for the answer i want to know cuz since im buying the ipod video i want to see if i can use the same computer that im uploading stuff to my ipod mini

    There is no limit to how many iPods can run on a single PC. Or how many PCs a single iPod can connect to. Either by Apple design or by any legal issues.
    These links should help:
    Natalie Beresford: Multiple iPods/iTunes Installations
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    How to share music between different accounts on a single computer

  • Help -- Managing 2 ipods on same computer

    I am trying to manage 2 different ipods on one computer. Each user wants a different playlist. What do I do to get this accomplished? Right now, both ipods have the same songs being added....
    Thanks.

    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
    Also you can check out in the program, iTunes > help
    and here is the iTMS Customer Service main page
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/index.html

  • Syncing two ipods on same computer

    When my son synced his ipod (20GB, no video) to our computer my daughter lost her ability to synce her ipod (30GB w/video). Is it possible to have two different itunes libraries and sync both ipods on the same computer? If so, what changes do I need to make?

    There are basically two ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
    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
    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

  • Seperate libraries for two ipods on same computer

    how can i set up seperate libraries for two ipods on same computer . running xp . after installing software for second ipod , i only have one version of itunes ,with only one library .tried setting up seperate playlists but that didnt help . thanks for help!

    The only way I know to have two entirely separate iTunes libraries on one computer is to have two Windows or Mac user accounts: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer

  • How to work 2 different ipods on same computer

    I am trying to use both my daughter's mini and my nano on the same computer. I can get my library (nano), but not her library (mini) even thought the mini does show up. How can I get her library and not my library?

    Hello Nancy,
    I'm not sure if I'm interpreting your post correctly and whether you are having difficulty connecting the mini or in creating a library. However there are a couple of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Have a look at this article and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer Hopefully this answers your question.

  • Using two iPods on same PC

    I just bought my daughter a 5th gen Nano. We share a family computer. How do I create her own library on our computer? iTunes has already associated my library with her Nano. She has her own iTunes login - there must be same way to keep our accounts separate...?

    Hello there,
    And welcome to Apple Discussions!
    There are several ways of managing multiple iPods with one computer including the option to take an entirely new iTunes library just for your daughter. For more help and information regarding these methods, I would check out this Apple support document.
    [How to use multiple iPods with one computer|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495]
    B-rock

  • How to use 2 ipods on same laptop

    My wife recently bought the new ipod nano 8gb. My problem is, how do I keep her iTunes setup seperate from my own (totally different tastes!) on the same laptop or is it best just to download everything on to my session and then set up her playlists in my library and simply manually sync her ipod to those playlists?

    When the iPods belong to different people, there are basically three ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
    a) Sharing a single iTunes library
    b) Creating Multiple Libraries in a single user account
    c) Creating multiple user accounts.
    Note: When you are sharing an iTunes library, you don't have to set each iPod to update in the same manner, you can mix and match from the options below as each iPod has it's own update settings
    Sharing a Library and/or User Account
    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
    Multiple Libraries
    It's also possible to have multiple libraries in a single account. To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Shift key in Windows when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
    Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one. This can prove tricky when using multiple iPods, if you don't use the keyboard command you can risk syncing to the wrong library: Using multiple iTunes libraries -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
    I don't use Windows so I can't give you a step by step on that one, however I can point you to another web page which should help you out. You can read about Windows user accounts here: Create A New User Account In Vista

  • Loading a second iPod onto same computer

    Hi. Another iPod nano (white 4 gb) has been added to the household and will have to be on the same computer as the already existing one (black 4 gb). When the setup window popped up I hit cancel for right now all I want is to charge it. It asked me to download an update, and warned that iTunes was to be uninstalled if I went through with the update. Afraid that my songs would be gone too I cancelled. Will the new iPod still be able to accept songs? If not, what needs to be done to make it ready to go?

    See these articles about using more than one iPod on one computer, and with either one or more iTunes libraries.
    Multiple iPod installations.
    How to use multiple iPods with one computer.

  • How to use 2 iPods in 1 computer

    How can I use 2 iPods in one computer using the same library but using different playlists?

    Hello JoeBonsai here is a article that should help you out with this question.
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
    - Nathanm
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