How to Put Photos on an iPod Video

Plug in and configure your iPod., Decide which photos you will store on the iPod., Make sure you are using iTunes 4.0.3 or later, download the latest version if you are not sure. , Plug in your iPod using the USB cable. , Open iTunes if it is not...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Plug in and configure your iPod.

    Be sure you are using an iPod that can store and display photographs.
  2. Step 2: Decide which photos you will store on the iPod.

    You can sync from iPhoto, from a folder on your computer, or from some other software.

    For iPhoto create a new Album of the photos you will want on your iPod. ,,,, This allows us to use iTunes as a conduit to sync a variety of media into your iPod.

    If the screen does not appear make sure you have your iPod selected on the left, under Devices. ,, Choosing Choose folder... will give you a find window allowing you to browse your hard disk for the photographs you want to sync.

    Choosing from iPhoto causes iTunes to look into iPhoto and display your albums.

    Any albums you have created in iPhoto will be shown with checkboxes next to each. , iTunes moves photographs to your iPod ion the other they are selected and will continue to do so until your disk is full. ,,,, Do not disconnect the iPod during the synchronization process.
  3. Step 3: Make sure you are using iTunes 4.0.3 or later

  4. Step 4: download the latest version if you are not sure.

  5. Step 5: Plug in your iPod using the USB cable.

  6. Step 6: Open iTunes if it is not already open.

  7. Step 7: Observe as the iPod management screen appears in iTunes.

  8. Step 8: Click the Photos tab.

  9. Step 9: Use the selector or drop down menu to choose to sync photos from a folder or from iPhoto.

  10. Step 10: Check the box next to the album or albums you wish to sync.

  11. Step 11: Click and hold an Album name to move it up or down

  12. Step 12: changing the synchronization order.

  13. Step 13: Choose Include full-resolution photos if you want to use your iPod as a storage or transport device.

  14. Step 14: Click Apply at the bottom right of the screen.

  15. Step 15: Wait as the iPod goes though a full synchronization

  16. Step 16: optimizing and converting your photographs on the fly.

Detailed Guide

Be sure you are using an iPod that can store and display photographs.

You can sync from iPhoto, from a folder on your computer, or from some other software.

For iPhoto create a new Album of the photos you will want on your iPod. ,,,, This allows us to use iTunes as a conduit to sync a variety of media into your iPod.

If the screen does not appear make sure you have your iPod selected on the left, under Devices. ,, Choosing Choose folder... will give you a find window allowing you to browse your hard disk for the photographs you want to sync.

Choosing from iPhoto causes iTunes to look into iPhoto and display your albums.

Any albums you have created in iPhoto will be shown with checkboxes next to each. , iTunes moves photographs to your iPod ion the other they are selected and will continue to do so until your disk is full. ,,,, Do not disconnect the iPod during the synchronization process.

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