How to Update iPod Software on a Mac

Apple frequently improves the iPod software; Rosetta Stone outlet downloading the updates is free. Take advantage of system improvements and additions by following these instructions to upgrade the iPod software on your Mac. Things You'll NeedMacintosh computerInternet accessiPod1Connect your iPod to your computer using the USB cable that came with your iPod.2Upgrade to iTunes 7 if you are using an older version of iTunes.3Visit the Apple iTunes Web site to download iTunes 7.4Open iTunes 7. Should it not open automatically, Rosetta Stone Arabic click on the iPod icon that appears under Devices.5Open the Summary tab. Click the ;Update; button that appears when updates are available for your iPod. Follow the prompts to upgrade and restart your iPod.6Follow the instructions to perform a proper installation, which includes an iPod software upgrade. Most Macs offer Software Update, which is a program that searches the Internet for upgrades for your computer. Open your computer's System Preferences. Locate Rosetta Stone French the Software Update icon and click on it. Click Check Now to begin a search. Download and install upgrades to iTunes 7, which includes an iPod software upgrade, if it appears as a search result.Your Mac may not meet the system requirements to run iTunes 7. To find iPod software updates for earlier versions of iTunes, visit Apple's Web site. Click the Support tab, then the iPod 101 link. Follow the iPod Anatomy article and click on Lesson 4: Installing and Updating Software. This page will offer instructions [ Rosetta Stone Software ] for making iPod upgrades as well as a link to previous downloadable upgrades for Mac users.