How to use AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac? This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to add files to iPod, bakup checked files to Mac, and copy checked files to iTunes library with AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac.
First, download, install and run the software, all information about your iPod, such as type, capacity, version, serial number, and format, will be shown on the main interface.
Tip: All functions for iPod are applicable to iPhone as well except for the photo management.
Add files to iPod
AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac helps you to add audio and video files from your PC to your iPod/iPhone, such as music and movie.
Tip: Please make sure that your iTunes is closed when you use AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac .
- Run the software, and connect your iPod/iPhone to your computer via USB cable. After done, the iPod/iPhone icon and its library and playlists will appear in the Device list.
- Open the library/playlist that you want to add files into.
- Click the Add files button, and locate the required files to your iPod/iPhone.
Tip: When the software is started, it will modify the automatic synchronization of music/video to manual synchronization between iPod and iTunes.
Backup checked files to local
AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac helps you to export files from your iPod/iPhone to local, such as music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts, and more.
- Run the software, and connect your iPod/iPhone to your computer via USB cable. After done, the iPod/iPhone icon and its library and playlists will appear in the Device list.
- Open the library/playlist that you want to export files, and then check the file(s) you want to export in the file list.
- Click the Backup to local button to start exporting files.
Tip: When the software is started, it will modify the automatic synchronization of music/video to manual synchronization between iPod and iTunes.
Add checked files to iTunes library
AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac helps you to export files from your iPod/iPhone to your iTunes library, such as music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts, and more.
Tip: Please make sure that your iTunes is closed when you use AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac .
- Run the software, and connect your iPod/iPhone to your computer via USB cable. After done, the iPod/iPhone icon and its library and playlists will appear in the Device list.
- Open the library/playlist that you want to export files, and then check the file(s) you want to export in the file list.
- Click the Add to iTunes button to start exporting files.
Tip: When AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac is started, it will modify the automatic synchronization of music/video to manual synchronization between iPod and iTunes.
Creating a playlist
Depending on the type of your iPod/iPhone, you may also be able to create playlists on your iPod/iPhone to compile your songs and video.
- Run the software, and connect your iPod/iPhone to your computer via USB cable.
- When the iPod/iPhone icon appears in the AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac window, select a playlist below the iPod/iPhone icon. And then choose the New Playlist button to create an untitled playlist. This will appear at the bottom of the list of playlists below the selected iPod/iPhone icon.
- Enter a name for your playlist. A short and descriptive name will help you organize your music and video on your iPod/iPhone.
- Add audio or video files to your new playlist.
More usage skills
Add cover to a song
In the thumb view mode, drag an image from your computer to the song listed in the program, and then release the mouse when the song is highlighted. The image would be added as the song's cover.
Creating a playlist
Depending on the type of your iPod/iPhone, you may also be able to create playlists on your iPod/iPhone to compile your songs and video.
- Run the software, and connect your iPod/iPhone to your computer via USB cable.
- When the iPod/iPhone icon appears in the AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac window, select a playlist below the iPod/iPhone icon. And then choose the New Playlist button to create an untitled playlist. This will appear at the bottom of the list of playlists below the selected iPod/iPhone icon.
- Enter a name for your playlist. A short and descriptive name will help you organize your music and video on your iPod/iPhone.
- Add audio or video files to your new playlist.
Dragging files to import
You can also import files to your iPod/iPhone by dragging.
To do this:
- Run the software, and connect your iPod/iPhone to your computer. Then open a library/playlist from your iPod/iPhone.
- Drag the files you want to import into the AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac window.
Dragging files to export
You can also export files to the actual device by dragging files.
To do this:
- Run the software, and connect your iPod/iPhone to your computer. Then open a library/playlist from your iPod/iPhone.
- Find the files you want to export in the library/playlist and drag them to the target location on your PC.
Dragging files among your different devices
You can also transfer files between your different devices.
To do this:
- Run the software, and connect your iPods (but only one iPhone) to your computer. Then open a library/playlist from one of the devices.
- Find the songs/videos you want to transfer in the library/playlist and drag them to the target iPod/iPhone.
Connecting iPhone
There are some tips to be mentioned for the connection of iPhone.
- Only in Windows XP/Vista, or above version, AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac is applicable.
- iTunes 7.3, or above version, is necessary for running AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac .
- AVCWare iPod to Computer Transfer for Mac could only support one iPhone in each connection.
Ejecting your iPod/iPhone
To eject iPod/iPhone by one of the following methods:
Method 1
Right click on your iPod/iPhone icon in the Device list, and then choose the Eject option from the right-click menu.
Method 2
Click Eject button on the right of Device list, and choose the iPod/iPhone you want to eject from the submenu.
