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["Annabell" <annabel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you so much Anna.  I look forward to being able to download your book, 
do let us know when this will be possible.  Annabel.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Woody Anna Dresner" <adresner@xxxxxxx>
To: <blindipod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 3:43 AM
Subject: [blindipod] Re: Ipod Shuffle and Itunes


> Hi Annabell,
>
> For detailed information on using iTunes with the Shuffle, I suggest 
> reading my book - The iPod Experience: Gaining Access to the iPod Shuffle. 
> It's available for $6 from National Braille Press,
> www.braille.com
> Within a few days, it should be possible to buy books from that site and 
> download them immediately - I'll let everyone know when.
>
> To get you started, though, to put music or books into the Shuffle, you 
> have to import them into the iTunes library.  It is straightforward to 
> import files or folders using dialogs on the File menu.
>
> Next, you need to find the content you want to put in the Shuffle.  on the 
> iTunes screen, there is a "source list" of things like the library, 
> podcasts, the music store, and your iPod, if it's plugged in.  I think 
> with Steve's set files you can use the up and down arrows to select one of 
> these.  The right side of the screen changes to reflect your selection on 
> the left.  So if you select Library in the source list by arrowing to it, 
> the contents of your library are displayed on the right.  Similarly, if 
> you select your iPod, the contents are displayed on the right.
>
> The third component is an edit box where you can type in a search term. 
> So if you import an Audible  book and are focused on the Library, you can 
> type a keyword or keywords from the book's title in this box and press 
> Enter, and anything containing your search string will appear on the 
> right.
>
> You move between the sections with the tab key.  So tab to the source 
> list, select Library, tab once to the edit box, type in your search 
> string, press Enter, and tab once more to find the search results.
>
> You then have to use copy and paste to put what you want into the iPod.  I 
> don't know whether Steve's scripts simplify this process at all.  The idea 
> is to select what you want.  Arrowing to it may be enough.  I'm not sure 
> whether the set files allow for multiple selection.  Without any set 
> files, Control-C doesn't work reliably, but you can go to the Edit menu 
> and choose Copy.
>
> Then press tab once to get back to the source list.  Arrow down to the 
> iPod.  Tab twice to the iPod contents and choose Paste from the Edit menu. 
> Your content should be copied.
>
> I hope that helps you at least get a book into your Shuffle.  Good luck.
>
> Cheers,
> Anna
>
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