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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: PMallan on October 26, 2005, 02:10:00 pm
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I have been reading the board for a while, and you guys seem to have pretty good responses to electronics issues, so here is mine, hope you can help.
When I hook my ipod up to my computer, and itunes comes up and recognizes that the ipod is plugged in (it shows the little nano icon), I drag songs into my ipod list and it says "updating ipod" and the song is put on the list, but it is not imported to my ipod. I will even disconnect the ipod and plug it back in, and the song will appear in my itunes on my ipod list, but not on my actual ipod. I have the setting on manual updates. The ipod has worked with another computer, and I have only tried to use this on two computers, so I haven't exceeded the limit of computers. Any ideas?
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right click the nano picture and choose update songs
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I dont seem to get that option, when I right click the icon I get "open" "eject" "Ipod options" and "reset warnings"
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I maintain a playlist of the songs on my iPod. To update my iPod I just drag and drop the playlist onto the iPod icon.
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Originally posted by Daxton:
I dont seem to get that option, when I right click the icon I get "open" "eject" "Ipod options" and "reset warnings"
well i dunno then
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Yeah, I dunno either. I can drag songs to my ipod icon and it says it is updating, but whatever I drag to the ipod icon, shows up on the ipod list on itunes but does not show up on my actual ipod.
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...are the songs you're selecting copy protected? Some newer CD's cannot be copied but I think there are some work-arouonds. Check out other ipod threads - specifically the one about Foo Fighters recent release...there may be more info there. iPods/nanos are causing a lot of headaches...don't feel alone!
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This happens with songs I have purchased on itunes as well. :confused:
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Is your iPod full?
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I still have space left, and even when my ipod was completely empty this was happening.
btw-I really appreciate all your help!
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sounds kinda like the problem kosmette was having... i know she fixed an issue by downloading the updater sw for the iPod... she google something and the solution came right up as others were having it to. if she were on im, i'd ask right now.
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I just tried the updater software, and still nothing. :)
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Have you tried the forums at www.ilounge.com (http://www.ilounge.com) ?
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It is possible your USB port is failing. Try plugging the ipod into another USB port.
If that doesn't work, I would try deactivating auto-sync and moving the files manually.
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ggw - thanks for the ilounge recommendation, i will definitely check it out.
As for the USB port, that could be it, everytime I plug in the ipod it says something like "USB port will perform at a reduced speed"- When I click to see if there are any faster ones, the computer tells me no. and the option is on manual update. If it is the USB - does that mean the ipod wont work on this computer?
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Originally posted by Daxton:
If it is the USB - does that mean the ipod wont work on this computer?
Most computers have multiple USB ports. It's possible that one is bad. Try plugging it into another USB port on your computer. If all your USB ports are bad, there's several possibilities: one, that the PCI card they're on is bad, and needs replaced (should be ~$25), or alternately, you could have some sort of hardware configuration problem. Either way, if you can cure that problem, I near guarantee your Ipod will work.
Or, you could get the firewire hookup for your ipod.
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Is this a USB 1.1 v 2.0 issue? Don't you need a 2.0 USB port to transfer music?
How old is your pc?
Originally posted by Daxton:
ggw - thanks for the ilounge recommendation, i will definitely check it out.
As for the USB port, that could be it, everytime I plug in the ipod it says something like "USB port will perform at a reduced speed"- When I click to see if there are any faster ones, the computer tells me no. and the option is on manual update. If it is the USB - does that mean the ipod wont work on this computer?
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Originally posted by brennser:
Is this a USB 1.1 v 2.0 issue? Don't you need a 2.0 USB port to transfer music?
No, it only recommends USB 2.0.
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Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by Daxton:
If it is the USB - does that mean the ipod wont work on this computer?
Most computers have multiple USB ports. It's possible that one is bad. Try plugging it into another USB port on your computer. If all your USB ports are bad, there's several possibilities: one, that the PCI card they're on is bad, and needs replaced (should be ~$25), or alternately, you could have some sort of hardware configuration problem. Either way, if you can cure that problem, I near guarantee your Ipod will work.
Or, you could get the firewire hookup for your ipod. [/b]
The nano and 5G (Video) are USB only, believe it or not.
Definitely check yr USB ports. If you only have USB 1.1 you may want to purchase a 2.0 card, around $40 or so. 2.0 is many times faster than 1.1; it's even faster than Firewire but not significantly.
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Originally posted by beetsnotbeats:
it's even faster than Firewire but not significantly.
USB2.0 still has a master/slave connection though, as opposed to true P2P which means every bit transferred has to go through permissions checking which actually slows it moderately.
It's all apples/oranges, though.
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I am not sure on the exact USB Speed, but I know it is lower than a 2.0. This is my work computer, so I dont think it is that old. I'm thinking I am going to have to forget about this computer working with my ipod. I dont think work will purchase a 2.0 card just so I can update my Ipod at work, although it would be a nice gesture. I won't push it, as they may already be ticked off at all the other stuff i have downloaded onto it. Thanks though! :)
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On the USB ports...it shouldn't matter whether it's USB 1.1 or 2.0 - both should work, although the latter much faster. The main reason why USB ports sometimes don't work with iPods has to do with a given port being unpowered, i.e. not providing power to the device that is connected to it. If you have a desktop with USB port(s) in the front, those are usually unpowered, whereas any ports at the back of the computer are usually powered. Laptop ports are usually powered, although if you have USB ports via a PC card slot, these are sometimes problematic. Try a different USB port if you have it and see if this works.