Got a new iPod Touch? Your iPod Touch is capable of practically everything an iPhone does, except for making phone calls. For this reason, the installation process is quite similar. Once installed, you will be able to sync music from iTunes to your iPod and take it wherever you go. See step 1 below for how to do this.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Perform the initial setup
Step 1. Turn on the device
The new iPod Touch already have a partial charge, which will be enough for the initial start-up. If you bought your iPod Touch from someone else rather than in a store, it may need to be recharged before you can use it.
Step 2. Start the installation process
The first time you turn it on, you will be greeted by the "Hello" welcome screen. Swipe this screen from left to right to begin the installation process.
If your iPod is second-hand and you want to start the installation process from the beginning, tap on Settings → General → Reset, then tap "Erase all content and settings". The next time the iPod Touch is turned on, the initial setup wizard will begin
Step 3. Choose your language and location
The first settings you will need to choose are the language and location. Choose the primary language that will be displayed on the iPod interface. If you travel a lot, choose your home country, as the location, as this is what your iTunes Store is based on.
Step 4. Connect to a wireless network
You will be asked to connect to a wireless network during the installation process so that the iPod can connect to Apple's servers. You will be given a list of available networks. Choose yours and enter your password.
If you cannot connect to a wireless network, you will need to connect your iPod to a computer and continue the installation process via iTunes
Step 5. Choose between restoring an old backup or setting up the iPod from the beginning
After connecting to a wireless network, you will be given the option to restore settings from an old backup or set the iPod as a new device. If you're transferring settings from another device, choose whether the backup is on your computer or iCloud. If you don't have a previous backup, tap the "Set as New iPod" button.
- If you restore from an iCloud backup, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
- If you're restoring from an iTunes backup, tap the button and then connect your iPod to your computer. Finish the backup restore process via the iTunes program.
Step 6. Log in with your Apple ID
Your Apple ID is what you use to log into all your Apple devices. It gives you access to iCloud and allows you to make purchases from the iTunes and App Store. If you don't have an Apple ID yet, you can tap the button to create a new one.
Step 7. Choose whether or not to use iCloud
You can enable iCloud functionality for your iPod, which will allow you to back up applications and settings to the cloud. This will allow you to restore your iPod quickly if something goes wrong.
There are a number of other benefits to using iCloud, including accessing documents stored in the cloud, re-downloading iTunes purchases, and using the iTunes Match service (if you've signed up for it). Since iCloud is free, it's usually a good idea to turn it on, even if you don't plan on using most of the features
Step 8. Turn Siri on or off
The new iPod Touch have the Siri capability, which is the voice-command feature on iOS. You can choose whether or not you want to use the service, but activating it will not interfere with normal iPod operation.
Method 2 of 2: Synchronize your data
Step 1. Connect your iPod to the computer
iTunes should start automatically if it is installed. If it is not installed, you need to download and install the latest version, which can be obtained for free from Apple.
Step 2. Complete the "Welcome to your new iPod" fields
This window will appear the first time iTunes detects the new iPod. You will need to accept the terms and conditions of use, log in with your Apple ID, and register the iPod. While signing up, uncheck the boxes if you don't want to receive email updates from Apple.
Step 3. Name your iPod
On the last screen of the welcome window, you will be able to name your iPod. This name appears when you connect your iPod, and is especially useful if you have multiple devices. You will also be able to choose basic sync settings. You can skip this part if you have specific content to sync, as these options will sync your entire library.
- Automatically Sync Songs and Videos - Sync all your music and videos to your iPod. If there is more music than space on the iPod, random songs will be synced until there is no more space.
- Automatically Add Photos - Photos stored on your hard drive will be added to your iPod.
- Automatically sync apps - Sync your apps across all devices.
Step 4. Synchronize specific playlists and albums
If you don't want to sync your entire library, you can choose from your own albums and playlists to create a more personalized sync. Click on the "Music" tab and select the "Selected Playlists, Artists, Albums and Genres" option. This will allow you to select what you want to sync from the lists below. You can choose playlists you've created on iTunes, artists, albums, or entire genres.
Step 5. Synchronize specific songs
If you prefer to sync only some songs to iPod, you can ignore all sync settings and only sync selected songs. To do this, click on the "Summary" tab and scroll down to the "Options" section. Select "Sync only selected songs and videos".
- Return to your music library by clicking on the drop-down menu in the upper left corner. Then you can browse your library and deselect any songs you don't want. By default, all your music is checked, so you'll need to uncheck the one you don't want to sync.
- You can see the remaining space on the iPod at the bottom of the iTunes window.
Step 6. Start the synchronization
Once you've set up what you want on your iPod, it's time to sync. Click the Sync button at the bottom right to load your iPod with the newly configured sync list. Anything not on the list will be removed from the iPod.
- You can monitor the sync process from the bar at the top of the iTunes window.
- Once the sync is complete, disconnect the iPod from the computer.
