Now I own an ipod! Friend Jen sold it to me way cheap and it's practically new. All of this is good and great. Here is what sucks....
You may have been among the 6586945609 people I called this weekend leaving a pathetic whimpering message that said, "How do you use an ipod?". The only person that I didn't call was Kris because I call him about so many computery questions that I was afraid he would start saying to our friends, "Brooke is just using me for my vast computer knowledge" or I was afraid he might think I am totally incompetent. I also didn't call Eddie who is my second string computer problem fixer cause he was out of town and I didn't call Jen herself, former owner of the pod, because when she gave it to me she said, "Just plug it in and then it's totally self explanatory".
So, I tried lots of different things and when I almost accidentally blew up the entire thing I finally had roomate Jacob help me. He fixed it in about 4 seconds which made me feel both grateful and ashamed. However, this ipod will be a journey.
It's a total poser ipod though. Because it's intended for people who are extremely intense U2 fans. It's black with a red dial and a silver back with like, Bono's signature and the rest of the bands signatures etched in. Apparantly in U2 there is someone named "The Edge". Who knew? Now, it's not that I don't like U2, I like them very much...but in that way that most people like U2. I mean, I went to one concert in high school, I could name about 7 of their songs off the top of my head and could recognize about 10 playing on the radio as being "U2 songs", I could recognize Bono walking down the street, but not the other bandmates. Unless this Mr. Edge is called so for some unusually pointy physical characteristic. I do love the song "With or Without You" a lot. That's my vast knowledge of U2. But whatever, at least it's a U2 pod and not like, a Nelly Furtado pod or something right?
So...I'm podded-up. I'm in with the cool kids. I no longer need to trek a discman and a little case of scratchable cds all over the train with me. That's nice. But I do need to learn the ins and outs of this ipod before it beams me off to some far away planet or something.
So...ipod is off the master birthday list, take note. I am replacing it with digi-cam. Cause lord knows I need more wires and chargers and manuals in my life. Forget it...all I want is something I don't have to do anything with, not plug in or charge or assemble or feed or clean or light or wash or anything. But once I get this ipod going I will be a total modern girl.
Here are my ipod questions if anyone would like to help me out. Bear in mind, as far as technology goes I'm still impressed by auto-reverse on a walk-man...so speak slooowly.
1) How do I get songs OFF the pod?
2) How do I clean the pod?
3) How do I change the name of the pod from my friend\'s name to my name?
4) How do i make a playlist for the pod to play?
5) How long will the pod work before I have to charge it?
6) What kind of foods does the pod like to eat?
7) If I expose the pod to bright light after midnight will it turn from a pod to a gremlin and terrorize the neighborhood?
8) Is there really someone named "The Edge" in U2?
9) Where can I go to buy an adorable little pod jacket?
10) Would you like to come over and "program my pod" for me?
That's all
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First off, check out http://www.apple.com/support for any other random questions that may come up.
1) How do I get songs OFF the pod?
I'm assuming your friend Jen has songs on the iPod from when she owned it. It all depends on if you want to keep those songs or not. If no, then you can just reset the iPod to factory settings. Reinstalling the iPod software (which you can get free at the Apple website) is the easiest way to do this. This will erase everything from the iPod and make it like new. Then you hook it up to your computer and use iTunes to load your music (also another free Apple program). If you want to keep Jen's songs and also put your songs on there, then you should pay $8 to buy a great program called "Podworks". Do a search online. This makes it so you can pull songs OFF the iPod and dump them on to your computer's iTunes. (normally iPods don't do this - Apple made them that way to make us mad) Then clear the iPod as stated above and reload all of your songs.
2) How do I clean the pod?
There are special wipeys you can buy for this, but I just usually wipe it off on my shirt.
3) How do I change the name of the pod from my friend\'s name to my name? Also would have to reset the iPod to factory settings, as mentioned above, to do this.
4) How do i make a playlist for the pod to play?
In the iTunes program, go up to "File" in the menu and choose "Create a new playlist". This will cause a Playlist to pop up in the left margin. Then drag all the songs you want into the Playlist. When finished, plug in your iPod to the computer and it will automatically load the playlist on there.
5) How long will the pod work before I have to charge it?
If you just charged it, the iPod should work for about 5-7 hours. If you haven't charged it in a few days, the battery runs down and you'll only have 2-3 hours tops. If it's been a week or two since you've used it, charge it before leaving the house b/c it may not have any charge left.
6) What kind of foods does the pod like to eat?
Peapods. Duh.
7) If I expose the pod to bright light after midnight will it turn from a pod to a gremlin and terrorize the neighborhood?
Yes. And definitely don't feed it after midnight. Yeech.
8) Is there really someone named "The Edge" in U2?
Yes, and he's a hot old man.
9) Where can I go to buy an adorable little pod jacket?
Apple store or Best Buy. Cheaper at Best Buy. Think about getting one with a clip on it.
10) Would you like to come over and "program my pod" for me?
For a small fee. :-)
Let me know if you have any other questions. -Jules
Holy Moly JB, you rule. Thanks for all the tips, and "peapods" made me pee a little.
But did it make you "pea" a little? Waaa WAAAA!!!
You pod people are freakin' me out. I still haven't figured out how to take pictures with my phone. In fact, the whole concept of taking pictures with a telephone still wigs me out. I also still use the word wig (and not to describe fake hair).
Hey Babe-
An easy way i like to make a list without turning on a computer is to pull up your 'list of songs', using the ipod it's self, and gently press and hold the center button til the song name blinks. (You can't do this when the song is playing or paused, only from you list.)This is called an 'on the go' playlist that is automatically saved forever til you delete it with itunes. they turn into 'on the go 1' 'on the go 2', etc.
good tips from julie!
BC
p.s.
I keep mine in a sandwich bag when I work out. I don't trust clips. Ipods are expensive! I also have cheap work-out ear buds, so I don't ruin the nice ones. Those 'cute little jackets' cost upwards of three thousand dollars, anyways. I have a wall charger and love it: good for travel.
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