- 1). Download iTunes from the Apple website to your computer. Select the correct software for your operating system.
- 2). Install iTunes by following the installation wizard's prompts. During installation, iTunes searches your computer for media files including music and videos.
- 3). Connect your iPod to the computer with a USB-to-iPod connector. ITunes will recognize your device and prompt you to enter an identifying name. Click "Finish."
- 4). Click the iPod's name in the left iTunes panel to display an options menu for your device in the main window.
- 5). Click the "Music" tab and check "Sync Music." Click the radio button next to your syncing preferences. For example, click the "Entire Music Library" radio button if you want to load all the music found onto your iPod.
- 6). Click "Apply" and the music is loaded to your iPod. Disconnect the iPod when prompted by iTunes.