How to name tracks from imported CDs when not connected to the internet

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How to name tracks from imported CDs when not connected to the internet

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Q: How do I name tracks that I imported from CDs when not connected to the Internet? Do I have to erase them from the computer and add them while connected?

- Don

A: If you import tracks from CDs in iTunes, you can use the Advanced > Get CD Track Names command to connect to the CDDB and get the track info. However, if you used other software to convert the songs to digital music files, iTunes won’t be able to check with the CDDB to get this information.

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1

You forgot to mention that iPod shuffle also pauses when the headphones are removed with software 1.1 or later.

Posted by WldKt in United States on April 21, 2005 at 8:38 PM (PST)

2

I just downloaded a program called ipod agent which is suposed to let me upload my music from my ipod to my pc. How do you use it?

Posted by af7029 on April 22, 2005 at 10:46 AM (PST)

3

I accidently imported all the tunes off my ipod onto my sisters mini. as her taste in music is dodgy half of this stuff isn’t what she is looking for and her memory is qutie full now. How do I remove the stuff she doesn’t want?

Posted by lizardo on April 22, 2005 at 12:40 PM (PST)

4

I have just returned from the usa with a 30GB Ipod Photo. I am imputing my cd collection into itunes but itunes has failed to get any cd information from the internet. Hence, i have 18 ‘Track 1’s’ etc, etc.
Is there something I have to do to allow the track and album info to be found ? I have used ‘Get CD Track Names’ in the Advanced drop down menu but no luck.

Posted by Muiro on April 22, 2005 at 1:42 PM (PST)

5

how do we use three ipods on one computer? help it driving me mad!

Posted by kimtrent on April 23, 2005 at 12:03 AM (PST)

6

The screen on my 3rd generation 15 gig ipod has faded overnight and it is very hard ro see. Is it a temporary problem or something more serious. I have done nothing unusual lately and have owned it for over 1 year.

Posted by across on April 23, 2005 at 2:47 AM (PST)

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I had to restore my system on my computer and lost all my music on my computer, but still have it on my ipod. How can I get it back onto my computer?

Posted by yolandat on April 23, 2005 at 4:05 PM (PST)

8

Can I erase photos or songs once in my ipod?

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9

How can I transfer from my mini ipod to my library music which was copied to my mini from someone else’s itunes?

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I bought an ipod mini (6gig) for my wife. i have my own ipod on my computer. How do we share the computer for both ipods?
Thanks

Posted by agolfer49 on April 26, 2005 at 5:26 AM (PST)

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