iTunes: Instructions and first steps
If you have bought an iPhone or would like to use iTunes as a media player, we will help you in this guide to set up the software. We show you which steps are important at the beginning and how to synchronize your Appel devices with iTunes.
Get started: import music into iTunes
First and foremost, iTunes is a music player. Before you can listen to your own songs in iTunes, you must first import your music.
- Start iTunes and click on "File" in the menu bar on the top left.
- Here you can now "add a folder to the library" or just a single file.
- Now gradually select all the folders with your music or videos and add them to the media library.
- Tip: For a better overview, you can save your music in the folder "C: \ Users \ YourUser \ Music \ iTunes \ iTunes Media".
Sync iPhone & iPad with iTunes - a quick guide
iTunes is not only suitable as a media player, but also for managing your mobile iOS devices.
- Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to the PC using the USB cable and start iTunes.
- After a few seconds, your iOS device will appear in the top left. Select the device there.
- On the left side you have the possibility to manage your apps, music and films. You can create a backup approximately in the middle.
- Go back to the "Music" category in the top left and search for a song that you want to transfer to the iOS device.
- Hold the song or album with the mouse and drag it to the left edge of the screen. An option for transfer to the iOS device now opens here.
- Note: So that there are no errors during the synchronization, you should always disconnect your iOS device after using iTunes. To do this, select the device at the top of iTunes and click the eject button above the battery indicator.
iTunes: Apple Music, Beats 1 and the iTunes Store
- Apple Music: At the top of iTunes you will find the item "For you" in the middle. Here you can register for the Apple Music service. For € 9.99 a month you get unlimited access to millions of songs.
- Radio: Here you will find Apple's own radio station Beats 1. You can listen to the station around the clock for free.
- iTunes Store: In the iTunes Store you will find a wide range of music and films as well as apps for your iOS devices. To purchase, however, you need your own Apple ID.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to download music to iPhone without iTunes.