Backup Files to Your Ipod

Backing Up Files on Your Ipod

Did you know that your ipod can be used to store backup files from your computer? You can backup any files on your computer to your ipod with ease. Since your ipod is really just a small hard drive it has the ability to store your backup files and the process is very simple.

First, plug your ipod into your computer using the USB cable. You must have iTunes software installed on your computer. When you plug your ipod into your computer the iTunes software will load and the software will start the process of updating your ipod. Once this update is complete you will have the option of changing the settings to make it possible to backup your files on your ipod. Start by selecting the Edit tab in the top row of the iTunes software. From there scroll down to Preferences and select that. In the window that pops up select ipod from the tabs at the top. The Music tab should already be pre-selected, but if it is not then select Music. Toward the bottom of the Music tab there is a check box with Enable disk use next to it, select this box. You will receive a warning that states "Enabling ipod for disk use requires manually ejecting ipod before each disconnect, even when automatically updating music." Click OK. All this warning means is that the ipod will not recognize that is if finished updating on its own, you will have to manually tell it by going back through the above steps and un-checking the Enable disk use box. Select OK to close the window. Now your ipod is reading for your backup files.