Hey guys, whenever i connect my ipod to my laptop via the USB cord, nothing actually happens!! Lol. I don't even know what's actually supposed to happen or where i'm supposed to go. I have downloaded itunes. Thanks in advance!
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2007-03-24 02:42:58 · 8 answers · asked by Faith 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
hey, no it is a brand new ipod - i've got three ipods which i basically want to sync with the one ipod library (is that the correct term?lol) - i'm just so mad!!
2007-03-24 02:48:08 · update #1
Below is the answer from Apple themselves. Best of Luck.
2007-03-24 03:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by WavyD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all if this is not a brand new ipod it may have been formatted previously for the wrong platform. Ipods formatted for Mac's will not show up on a Windows PC however a PC formatted iPod will normally work on a Mac and a PC.
Check out this site link below. Click on your iPod model this is a terrific site for solving problems!!
Unless your iPod contains music that you do not have elsewhere (hard disk, CD etc) it would be a good idea to reset the iPod and if that still does not work re-install the software on the iPod (instructions on site link below)
Once it is working properly it will show in iTunes within a few seconds of it being plugged into your computer. You may then configure iTunes to download whatever you want.
On your start menu (PC) go to programmes then find the iTunes icon.
On your Mac iTunes is normally already on your dock. So just click on it to start it up.
2007-03-24 02:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by Party_Fants 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are gonna have to restore it, the same thing happened to me some months ago with my ipod video and I restored it and then the computer recognized it again. BUT WHEN YOU RESTORE IT YOU HAVE TO BACKUP ALL THE FILES ON YOUR IPOD LIKE MUSIC, VIDEOS OR PHOTOS BECAUSE THEY WILL BE DELETED FROM YOUR IPOD. To restore it do the folllowing: Plug your ipod to your computer
Click start on your pc
then all programs
ipod update
When you click ipod update a window will appear, click where it says restore ipod to factory settings.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-24 02:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by Axel C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try plugging it in to a different USB port. If that doesn't work, then try restarting your Ipod (if it's a video or nano). Hold down the menu ans the middle button until your screen goes dark, then try to plug it in.
2007-03-24 02:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Willi D. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure why nothing is happening? but when i bought mine it came with a cd to put the drivers onto my pc along with itunes manager, when i plug mine in it automatically pulls up a window with my itunes in it! ......check the lead is not faulty ie find a friend with same model and use their cord, also check you have the right drivers on your pc...(you shouldve got this when you bought it)....sorry im not much more help?
2007-03-24 02:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by sadie 69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me once. Then, I realized I left the speakers in my car and I had the wrong wire! I was laughing at my Ipod. :) Hope this helps! Also, if its not new, it could
proabaly formated previously for the wrong platform.
2007-03-24 02:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by Lil' Mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should have came with a disk to insert that will comeplete the set up!⥠oh and if it didnt come with a cdrom your in trouble!â¥
2007-03-24 02:47:15 · answer #7 · answered by laura f 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i absolutly hate iTunes its so frusterating! but what you have to do is plug it in and open up your iTunes then you should o from there.
2007-03-24 02:56:18 · answer #8 · answered by Alli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋