I Just Got an iPod ... What's Next?

You're the proud owner of a shiny new iPod. Whether it came as a birthday present, a holiday gift, or was something you treated yourself to, when you opened the box, you felt a charge of excitement. You're going to have a lot of fun with your new toy.

You may be asking yourself, though—especially if this is your first iPod—where do I begin? This page gives you quick access to the articles on this site that you'll find most useful in the early stages of setting up and using your iPod.

If you got an iPod touch, this article is better for you. It's about the iPhone, but it almost all applies to the touch, too.

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iPod Set Up

These are the basics: making sure you have the required software and accounts, and then how to use them to set up your iPod and get started.

Install iTunes on Mac | on Windows
Create an iTunes Account

Instructions on how to set up iPods:

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Using the iPod

Once the iPod is set up, you'll want to learn how to do some basic things. The most basic are pretty intuitive, but these articles will help you go deeper.

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How-Tos for Each Model

4th Generation iPod Shuffle. image copyright Apple Inc.

Want to really learn all the ins and outs of your model? Click the link below for the iPod you have to read how-tos, reviews, tricks, and troubleshooting articles just dedicated to your particular model.