The iPod Shuffle has changed its design and appearance every time Apple produces another generation of which. When it was initially introduced, the iPod Shuffle looked like a flash drive with a string, but now additional features and design have been added. Though the iPod has become sleeker and more portable, it still needs one accessory to make it running every time you need it. The iPod Shuffle dock is that such item, introduced during the 2nd generation.
The iPod Shuffle dock is introduced to make the iPod Shuffle smaller yet more powerful compared to its original design. However, if you want to load songs and recharge the batteries, you need an iPod Shuffle dock.
The iPod Shuffle dock is already included in your iPod Shuffle package when you buy it. The iPod Shuffle dock is the go between your iPod Shuffle and your computer’s USB port. When it is connected to your computer, you will witness the most useful feature of the iPod Shuffle dock since it would sync the iPod Shuffle to the iTunes software. When the iTunes software syncs with your iPod, it means downloaded music is now being transferred to it, and you can enjoy the tunes in just a moment. Just follow the guide below and you can use your iPod Shuffle dock properly and you can start syncing the music to your iPod Shuffle.
To insert the iPod Shuffle dock to your computer, look for a compatible USB 2.0 port. If you suspect that the iPod Shuffle dock and the port are incompatible, do not plug it first without consulting the computer’s manual.
After plugging the iPod Shuffle dock to the USB port, the next step is to put your iPod shuffle in the iPod Shuffle dock. Give some time for the computer to recognize the iPod Shuffle by letting the set-up assistant install the necessary drivers. There would be a guide provided for you to follow so that you can sync your iPod Shuffle to the iTunes library. There would be different music files or folders for you to select your tunes from, just click those and point to the “Sync†button and wait for the music to be transferred. Wait for instructions as to when you can unplug your iPod Shuffle from the iPod Shuffle dock. Once the syncing process is over, that is the time you can disconnect your iPod Shuffle dock from the port. Don’t remove your iPod Shuffle from the iPod Shuffle dock while the files are still transferring or the status light is blinking orange. The iPod Shuffle dock, it is like American Express, never leave your iPod home without it.