Is it true that iPod's will only sinc to one computer? HELP? Can you disable it by turning on the hold switch?
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I highly recommend using Apple's support site (http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/) rather than asking Amazon users. Most don't actually know what they're talking about. You can easily back up, transfer, switch computers, etc (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329) Also, you can switch to manually sync your iPod which will allow you to sync with many computers. The purpose of auto-syncing is to ensure that the changes you make on your computer are mirrored on your iPod. However, there are many other easy ways to manage your iPod such as dragging-and-dropping playlists straight to the iPod. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351)
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I put my ipod on shuffle and just hit next and it doesn't play the next song in order. You can still hit next when the head unit is in ipod control mode, so there's really no reason to put it in head unit control mode
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I've been told that if you have a smart phone in the same area that has bluetooth turned on it may block the "discovery" between your iMac and your Jam. Just a thought. Turn off the bluetooth on the phone and try again.--Joyce
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I keep all my music on an external drive.....and I have 2 different iPods (a classic for ALL my music and videos, and a nano for certain playlists for workouts and travel)......by setting the playlists to manually sync (as suggested above) for whatever iPod is designated, you can control what goes on what, and allow each one to have a different set of music/videos on them.
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At least three. I just tried it with an iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Pro, and they all connected and appeared to stay connected as I switched between them to play music over the car sound system. Only one device at a time can be the sound source for AirPlay on the airenabler, and that appears to be controlled by whatever device last selected AirPlay as the output device. When a new device does selects the AirEnabler for output, the old source stops. The switching process does take several seconds.
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Hey Richard, I bought a SonyEricsson w810 (unlocked) about two weeks ago. I can transfer pics I downloaded from the net into my mac powerbook g4 10.3.9, then into my phone via usb. I can transfer and play non-protected music the same way. What has me considering sending back the phone (bought it through Meritline.com, which is another frustrating story) is that, even after creating music folders, my w810 will only play one song. Nothing concurrently. I'd might as well be flipping 45 rpm's on an old turntable (remember those?). I'm so frustrated, I'm condidering just getting the iphone, even with it's reported first-generation problems. Best of luck!
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I have 2receivers set up and I can play iTunes from a laptop to one or to both at the same time this works well if that is what you are trying to do.
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You may have the small switch on the top in lock position? small button on top needs to be in the unlocked position to turn the iPod off. That switch is on there so when you are traveling the settings are locked so it wont change songs or change volume etc........ good luck
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I recently bought the 8GB Nano from Amazon and returned it within a week due to the problems you describe. I thought I was the only one. 8GB Nano would freeze up at least once a day, and would sometimes turn on unexpectedly (when it was turned off and I would just pick it up) with a solid white screen that would not turn off and would not respond to button presses - I would have to reset it. I was so disappointed with my ipod experience that I requested a refund (rather than a replacment) so I can buy a competitor's product. I am jaded about Apple/iPod now.
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no...your computer can be off...the dock only plays music from an inserted ipod/iphone/itouch
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On Windows, you can set up separate user accounts. These separate user accounts use different directories in iTunes, so each of you will have your own song list without each other's music to sync your iPod to.
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Mine died about three years ago but I don't remember having to set it each time. I found one and left it there. Guess I had a radio preset on that station so when I wanted to listen to the iPod I could go to that preset and turn the iPod on and all set to go.
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Not an expert but in general Apple's iOS only lets one bluetooth device work at a time. I'm not sure there is a fix for it.
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We use only one with our iMac to expand connectivity and it works great. What you want to do should work fine when you consider each port is completely cloned.
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I am on my second one now, and it is still that way! I'm going to try to return it AGAIN and maybe get a different ipod. I wish I knew what else to do!
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I've heard it is, but I just did it. I submitted an email to the apple support team and they sent me links addressing how to legally move your music library from one computer to another. Bottom line... It can be done. Don't let the rumors scare you out of purchasing an I-Pod.
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you need to manually switch. you'll save yourself a lot of trouble if you buy directly from Apple or from a more reputable seller!