How to Upload Content to an iPod Without Erasing
- 1). Connect your iPod to your computer using the iPod USB cable. iTunes typically opens automatically. However, if it doesn't, open iTunes.
- 2). Click on your iPod in the left pane of iTunes. It is located under the "Devices" category.
- 3). Click the "Summary" tab at the top of iTunes. This opens the "Summary" options page for your iPod.
- 4). Click the check box next to "Manually manage music and videos."
- 5). Click the "Apply" button at the bottom-right corner of iTunes. Your iPod is now set to manually sync. You can now add or remove content on your iPod without worrying about erasing any content.
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