iTunes Basics

• The main tool for managing files on your iPod is iTunes. The iTunes application on your computer is where you store your entire music library. You do not need to carry your entire library with you on your iPod -- instead, you can select the files you want.
  
  

Syncing

• "Syncing" is the method you use to transfer files between the iTunes library on your computer and your iPod. To sync, your iPod must be connected to your computer with a USB cable. By default, iTunes will open automatically when your iPod is connected and begin syncing.
  
  

Automatic Vs. Manual Syncing

• ITunes is set to automatically sync your entire music library to your iPod whenever you connect it, but you can disable this setting and sync manually. This way you can choose what songs, artists and playlists you want to keep on your iPod.
  
  

How to Set Up Manual Syncing

• To enable manual syncing, connect your iPod to your computer and select your device under the "Devices" list on the left side of the iTunes window. Click the "Summary" tab and then click the box next to "Manage music manually." Click "Apply."
  
  

How to Delete a File

• Once you have enabled manual syncing, click "Music" or another tab that has the files you want to transfer. Select the iPod under the "Devices" list. Click on the file you want to remove and hit "Delete" or "Backspace" on your keyboard. This will remove the file from the iPod but not from your iTunes library.