Device Drivers

Device Drivers

The best place to start is the Microsoft Windows Update Web site: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Click Scan for updates in the left column, and then click Driver Updates.

ATI Technologies, Inc.	http://www.ati.com
Belkin Components	http://www.belkin.com
Cirrus Logic Inc.	http://www.cirrus.com
Compaq Computer Corporation	http://www5.compaq.com
Dell Computer Corporation	http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/default.htm
Digi International	http://www.digi.com
Fujitsu	http://www.fujitsu.com
Hewlett-Packard	http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/welcome.htm
Intel Corporation	http://www.intel.com
Mitsubishi	http://www.mitsubishi.com/index_e.html
NEC Corporation	http://www.nec.com/index.html
Sony Corporation	http://www.sony.com
Tally Computer Printers	http://www.tally.com
Texas Instruments	http://www.ti.com
3COM Corporation	http://www.3com.com
Toshiba	http://www.toshiba.com
U.S. Robotics	http://www.usr.com

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How to enable put iPod Diagnostic Mode

Each ipod has in built features for self test. This test determines that your ipod need to repair or it has less serious problem and you can solve problem by yourself. You can test hardware like click wheel and USB port working or not, hard disk, memory etc.

Diagnostic for ipod Video, ipod Nano Diagnostic, ipod

Note: These diagnostic tests will not affect ipod data or any configuration setting. While you are doing this test it is advisable to plug ipod to charging as some test use lots of power

To switch on this diagnostics mode:
Simultaneously press “Manu” and “Select” button and hold them for 10 second until ipod logo appear on screen.

When ipod logo appears on screen you fill hard disk spinning. Now quickly press "REW" and "Select" button and hold this switch. Ipod will chirp and the Apple logo should appear backwards. Now you are in diagnostic mode.







If you want to run following test in manual mode then press Manu
And I you want to run test in auto mode then press Back button.
If you want to cancel any test just press Manu button before starting that test.

In Auto test mode following test will:
Graphic self test, SDRAMQuicktest , RTC , USB test, Accessory Test, color,
Key test, Wheel test, Backlight Color

Memory tests IPod's SDRAM, IRAM and FLASH memory both read and write.

IRAM: it takes long time to start test and rebooting your ipod.
Wheel: This take two test Keypad test and Wheel test. During key test press each key once.
IO Comms: input and output communication. Tests iPod USB port, FireWire and Remote. If the Remote is not connected to your iPod during the test, you can get NG (no good) for headphone port.


LCD: This has two tests Backlight and Color.

Headphone Detect: This test checks the Hold Switch and Headphone port.
Hard Drive: it has four tests and uses lots of power
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HDSpecs: - everything from hard drive temperature to serial number all about harddisck specification.
HDScan -it Scans your iPod's hard drive and determines if it is fragmented. It will take a few minutes so be patient.
HDSMARTData : – used by technicians for repairing.
HDRW :- this test read and write functionality of hard drive if it fails means hard drive need to be replaced.
Audio: it has two tests speaker test and MIC tests.

Syscfg for System Configuration
It provides information about iPod's hardware version, serial numbers, and part number. This information is need if you give your ipod for repair to service center

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Change Apple iPOD Language

if your ipod language accidentally is changed to some unknown language. And you want to change it back to English or your local language. then first you need to go to the main manu.
Disconnect your iPod from pc, then press the Menu button until the menu title says "iPod," regardless of the language displayed. This means you are at the main menu.

now depending on type of you pod
for iPod nano or Fifth Generation iPod :
1. Scroll down to the last menu option but don't select it.
2. Scroll up one menu item. That is Settings.
3. Press the Center (Select) button. You are at the Settings menu.
4. Scroll down to the last menu option but don't select it; in English, this is the "Reset All Settings" option.
5. Scroll up to the third menu item from the bottom one. This should be Language.
6. Press the Center button
7. Select language English .
8. 
2. If you have an older iPod with color display (including iPod photo)
3. 
1. Scroll to the fourth menu item in the screen and press the Center (Select) button. This takes you to the Settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the last menu option but don't select it; in English, this is the "Reset All Settings" option.
3. Scroll up to the third menu item from the bottom one. This should be Language.
4. Press the Center button to select Language.
5. Select your preferred language from the list.


If your iPod has a monochrome display (black and white):
6. Scroll to the third menu item in the screen and press the Center (Select) button. This takes you to the Settings menu.
7. Scroll down to the last menu option but don't select it; in English, this is the "Reset All Settings" option.
8. Scroll up to the third menu item from the bottom one. This should be Language.
9. Press the Center button to select Language.
10. Select your preferred language from the list.

If above method not able to reset you ipod language to English. Then reset your ipod may solve you problem. But if you ipod have some problem and your not able to get back to your original language then restore you ipod is only solution to troubleshoot this problem.
Note: Restoring your iPod will erase all information and return it to factory condition.

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How to unlock ipod screen lock

Unlocking ipod nano, ipod shuffle, classic and ipod video without software and code.

iPod nano, Second Generation, ipod touch, and 5th gen Generation iPod (iPod with video) includes Screen Lock code of 4-digits. This code is used to unlock ipod screen lock. In this post I will guide you how to unlock ipod without screen lock code software.

About Screen Lock Security

First how to configure screen

Go to the extra manu then

Extras --> Screen Lock

Then set combination 

Now set code for screen lock

You can use Previous/Rewind or Next/Fast-forward button to scroll through numbers.

1. When you get the desired number, press the Center button to confirm your choice; the second number will then be highlighted.

.when you enter the last digit, you'll be returned to the Screen Lock menu.

Now to Locking Your iPod

1. Select Extras > Screen Lock > Turn Screen Lock On.

2. iPod displays a "Please remember it!" message in the Screen Lock menu; select Lock to lock your iPod.

3. Once ipod locked, it displays an Enter Code screen. and a key icon in the upper-right corner that indicate you your iPod is locked.

Unlocking iPod

You can unlock iPod in one of two ways:

• Enter the combination code of 4 digit to unlock the iPod. If you enter wrong code combination, the digits onscreen flash red.

• Or Connect iPod to the main computer you use (computer with which iPod synced with), and open iTunes. Now disconnect the iPod from the computer, it will be unlocked.

Unlock ipod without combination code

Now if you forgot you combination code then in this case you have to restore your ipod to factory setting. Important note :-when you reset your ipod, it this will erase all data from your iPod. You need to add your song and data again.

When you need to enter your screen lock code.

When You force iPod to sleep When you wake it, the Enter Code screen appears.

How to add Screen Lock to the Main Menu

If you use Screen Lock frequently, then it’s nice to add screen lock to main manu.

Just open Settings > Main Menu, then select Screen Lock to change its status to On. Screen Lock should now appear in the main menu.

• iPod goes to sleep by itself

if ipod remain inactive for more then 2minutes , iPod will go to sleep mode automatically. When you wake it, its ask for screen code.

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How to delete remove songs from Apple iPod

This short but easy tutorial will show you how to remove songs from your iPod.

What so ever space your ipod have day will come that you need to delete songs from ipod. It is fact that you can not delete songs or playlist from ipod you have to connect ipod to computer and with itune or other utility you can manage your songs and playlist.

How to remove songs from your ipod - Techniques:

You can manage your songs and playlist by two methods. Automatically or manually. This can be done by the iturne preferences that you set up in itunes.

How to setup your iPod for manual updates:

First, you need to make sure that you change the settings which allow you to manually update your ipod.

1. Connect your iPod to your computer.

2. Open iTunes.

3. Highlight your iPod in the source list

4. On the bottom right corner of the iTunes window, you will see a small icon that looks like the silhouette of an iPod - click it.

5. Select "Manually manage songs and playlists" and click OK. This ipod Tips for manually manage your songs.

How to remove songs from your ipod manually:

1. Keep iTunes open and your iPod connected to your computer.

2. Go back to your source list and click on your iPod.

3. Choose all of the song(s)/ playlist(s) you want to remove.

4. Press delete and you're done!

It is important to note that songs that have been deleted from your iPod have not been deleted from iTunes. You must do this separately.

But if you have set automatically manage songs and playlists and if then it synchronize ipod and itunes.

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Transferring music from ipod to mac computer

Transferring music from ipod to mac computer is easy if you use ipod as a regular device rather than auto sync device. I know auto sync is important feature but for few minutes disable it.

Now connect ipod to computer and open itunes.

On left side pane you will fine your ipod (name of ipod). Click on it to open.

It the right edge bottom you can find many icons. One icon looks like a tiny ipod. Click on it. This will open configuration windows.

You can see in picture. It is selected "Manually manage songs and playlists". If automatic update is selected then uncheck automatic update and select manual mange songs.

Now open main itunes windows.

Now to select all songs click on edit tab  select all

Drag them all onto the library in the left column.

Copying will take time depend upon your music library. you have a restored iTunes library. Or you can say transferring music from ipod to mac computer is done.

If you want you can go back to itunes preferences and re-enable auto sync.

Note: I have not purchased music from iTunes music store. These steps for transfer music from ipod to mac computer are not for registered music. I don’t know what happen with registered music if you do copy like this.

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Apple Ipod Troubleshooting guide

This blog provides ipod tips and tricks, Apple Ipod Troubleshooting, How to restore ipod and how to reset ipod touch. Ipod tips for neno, shuffle and many other video ipod tricks for troubleshooting.

First and biggest problem iPod won't start up. Ipod Tips to troubleshooting ipod won't start


1) first before starting troubleshooting fully charge your i pod.

2) secondly and most common mistake is - User by mistake make i pod in hold position and so it will not work so make sure hold switch is off. And if hold switch is on then you will see lock symbol on screen. soo move hold switch to off position. If it shows hold switch is off even then toggle hold switch on and off for couple of time. If remote control plugged into it make sure that its hold switch is off as well.


3) if you can mount your ipod on your computer then restore it with latest software updater according to your model. You can find latest software on Apple website. To start ipod restore process read this post about how to Restore Ipod. I will explain this in details vary soon.

Note :- If you Restore ipod all your data like calendar, music and contact will be erased. Soo take back up before restoring.
4) if it wan’t charge or you are not able to charge it, make battery completely dry. Take out battery from i pod and put outside for 24 hours so it will dry completed and again fully charge the battery.


5) if it is 18 months old and you have used it extensively it may possible that battery is completed dead.

This Ipod Troubleshooting tricks will solve almost all problems in most off the cases or else contact technician for repairing.

Ipod Tricks - iPod doesn't mount or not appear in itunes

1)ipod will not be recognized by low power USB port so make sure to plug in usb2.0 port or fire wire port.
2) it needs all the power a fire wire port can deliver soo if it is connected with chain of fire wire devices it will not get required power and soo it will not appear in itune.

3) reset your ipod I have explained it in last post how to reset ipod.

4)If you are using mac system then restart pc while holding a shift key of keyboard this will disable start up items and if ipod respond to this treatment should be restored.

5) for first three generation i pods hold next and previous button and for mini and fourth generation play and the Select button to place the iPod in Disk Mode. If ipod mount only with this disk mode then it should be restored.

Update : many people search on google and yahoo how to transfer music from ipod to computer, pc or itunes. Here is steps for transfer music from ipod to computer and how to transfer music from ipod to itunes.

Ipod Tricks for The iPod displays a folder with an exclamation point when it starts up.
1) fully charge it it may possible that ipod is confused by some process.
2) make sure it is updated with latest version of software which is compatible. An incompatible software may cause this problem soo restore your ipod.
3) If it is formatted with some windows or mac disk utility which are incompatible .if you have done this then restore ipod with latest updater available on apple.
4) If none of this ipod tricks steps work that means your hard drive is dead try diagnosis your hard disk with diagnosis test or contact service center.

Ipod Tricks for The iPod displays a battery with an exclamation point.
1) make sure you are charging from working power source. It will not charge if it attached to sleeping computer and also USB 2.0 connection won't charge a third-generation ipod.
2) your ipod locked up then try to unlock it by resetting. For first three generation ipods simultaneously hold Menu and Play button and for forth generation and mini press Play and Select button for about 7 to 10 seconds.
4)if it does not charge even you plugged it with power receptacle for longer time then try to use another cable as damaged cable also prevent it from charging.
5 if none of these treatments work that means ipod battery is dead

Ipod tricks for The iPod displays the image of a spinning disk and magnifying glass.
1) this indicate that it performing disk scanning test this icon appear in first three generation ipod, not available in mini and fourth generation ipods. If you don’t want to perform this test reset your ipod if you like to complete the scan then plug ipod for charging as this test takes lots of power and take long time about 15 to 20 minutes to complete.

These Apple ipod tips and tricks are common for diffrent types of video ipod, ipod touch or shuffle.

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Download transfer music from apple ipod to computer pc itunes

Easy free way for how to tranfer music songs from ipod to your computer or itunes. Best post for how to get songs from ipod to pc. this method is same for all type of ipod whether it is ipod nano, touch or shuffle to copy music. This post help to transfer music from ipod to pc or iture.But if you want to download songs to ipod here is the way how to Download Music to Ipod.

As a new to ipod there are lot of question and problem about how to transfer music from ipod to computer and itune. For this you need to understand how ipod store music and this will help you to take back up of your music library if your computer get crashed.

1. First connect your ipod to computer and avoid itune autosync.
2. to avoid auto-sync, press shift and ctrl key of your keyboard when you are connecting your ipod to computer.
3. Hold shift and ctrl keys and open itunes (normally itune will open automatically when you connect ipod).
Don't let go of Shift+Ctrl.
• Wait until the iPod shows in the Source list under itune devices (it take sometime to show ipod in device of itune while, but don't let go of Shift+Ctrl)
Note: itune ark one pop up message to choose an existing library or to create a new one. Click on Create a new one so that it can just open.
Once it shows up, close iTunes.

Now you can find ipod into my computer as a Removable Disk usually drive E:, F: or G:). As ipod is shown as a drive to your computer. It may possible that some folder are hidden into ipod so you need to unhide them by following steps.

Go to tools > folder option then click on view tab > choose show hidden files and folders and click ok.

2. Now find your songs on ipod and copy them to some folder on your computer hard disk.

•Look in the iPod drive, and open a folder called iPod_Control 

• There is one music folder. Insider music folder many folder file named as fOO, FO1 so on. Tip:- To check the original name of the song and file just mouse over it. 

o If you want all the data from ipod then copy whole music folder and If you want only some files then select those individual files and copy them.

Note: All the hidden files that are on your iPod are playable on iTunes once you transfer them to your computer's iTunes.

• The files copied have unintelligible four-letter file names. To reveal the names of the songs and other data tags, add the files to the Windows Media Player or iTunes libraries or switch to “Tiles” view in Windows Explorer. Rename the file if necessary.

The transferred music will be playable without any restrictions if the songs are ripped from CDs. If the songs or videos are bought from the iTunes music store, they will play in iTunes after you have “authorize” the computer. To authorize, try playing a purchased file. It will prompt you for your iTunes username and password. Up to five computers can be authorized at any one time.

Now import folder to itune music library.

• Open iTunes and click on File > Add Folder to Library.

• Select the folder you want to import and click OK.

o This will take some time and it may make your ipod hot while copying.

Advice: Set itune to manually manage your iPod. This means you will have to drag-n-drop new stuff onto the iPod yourself this will good for newbie to ipod.

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Restore, Format or reset Apple iPOD

Ipod tips and tricks for Restoring iPod to factory settings

how to restore iPod classic, iPod mini and iPod nano

Note:- If you restore ipod ,it will erase all data from ipod. So it is advisable to take back up all your data before restoring.

1) First download latest version o itune and ipod software from internet.

2) And first install itune of latest version

3) Open itune and then connect ipod to computer with USB or fire wire cable.

4) Now check ipod is appear in source panel of itune

5) Select ipod and check summary tab of ipod in itune windows. Make sure you have downloaded latest software for ipod

6) Click on Restore button it will prompt you different option for restore. Here are the options

Option 1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod

Option 2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.

Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.

Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.

7) In Mac system it asks for admin username and password.

A progress bar will appear on the computer screen tells that first stage of restoring process has started keep your ipod connect to power supply or computer.

8) Now ipod restore process is going on and it will show the status bar for progress give you few following up message instruction according to your ipod model.

Messages are like keep ipod connected to power adapter or with computer until complete restore.

9) Now after 2nd stage itune setup assistant ask you to name your ipod and also ask to select synchronizing preferences when you 1st time connect to computer.

Ipod Tips for Restoring iPod shuffle to factory settings

now first 7 steps are common for ipod shuffle which are mentioned above.

8) Now During the 2nd stage of the restore, a green LED will flash once on iPod shuffle, then amber and green LEDs will flash briefly, and finally the amber LED will begin to

Flash continuously.

9) Now after 2nd stage itune setup assistant ask you to name your ipod and also ask to select synchronizing preferences when you 1st time connect to computer.

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How to Load MP3 to Apple iPod

Instructions

• Install iTunes. This software is free on the Internet and also comes with your iPod. You will need to insert the CD and follow the instructions in order to access your iPod.

• Connect your iPod to your computer. Connect your USB cable or iPod dock to your machine and then plug it into your iPod.Sponsored Links Mp3 Music Player Choose from Huge Range of Branded Mp3 Players Online Only at Shopping.Indiatimes.com/MP3-Players

• Set up your iPod. By default, your iPod will automatically sync up with your iTunes library. To change it to manual, click the "iPod" in the "Source List" on the left and open up the settings. Click the "Summary" tab and then select "Manually Manage Music and Video."

• Import music from CDs. To import MP3s from a CD, simply insert the CD and wait for the icon to appear in iTunes. Click it and then click "Import."

• Add to library. You can also add files that you have downloaded. Open up iTunes and click "File" and "Add to Library." Browse the folder where you have MP3s saved and select "Choose."

• Sync your iPod. If you have not changed your options, your iPod will begin loading MP3s automatically when you connect it to your computer. Wait for an "iPod Update is Complete" message in your iTunes window before disconnecting your iPod.

• Drag and drop. To add files manually, simply drag the files from your library onto your iPod icon.

Other way Click here

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Ask the iTunes Guy: iTunes tips and tricks

[Ask the iTunes Guy is a regular column in which we answer your questions on everything iTunes related. If there's something you'd like to know, send an email to the iTunes Guy for consideration.]

There are many tips and tricks that can make working with iTunes a bit faster or easier, and we've gotten a number of questions about such techniques. In this installment, I answer questions about some of the little things in iTunes, tips and tricks that every iTunes user should know.

What is the checkbox to the left of each song for? Why isn't there any "check/uncheck all" command?

Those checkboxes tell iTunes to use checked tracks in certain situations. For example:

• When ripping CDs, only those tracks that are checked will be imported.
• When playing CDs, only those tracks that are checked will be played.
• Smart playlists offer a Match Only Checked Items option--only those items that are checked will be added to a smart playlist if this option is checked.
• When syncing an iOS device, you'll find a Sync Only Checked Songs And Videos option.

As for checking or unchecking all, there are two ways to do so. If you press the Command key and check a box, all of those in the current view will be checked. If you're in a playlist, all the tracks in the playlist will be checked. If you're in your Music library--or any other library--every item will be checked, so be careful.

Alternately, you can select a group of tracks, Control- or right-click them, and choose Check Selection or Uncheck Selection from the contextual menu.

Is there a quick way to highlight the Search box in iTunes?

Yes, just press Command-Shift-F to go to the Search box in iTunes, whether in your library or in the iTunes Store. (It's worth noting that this shortcut works in Safari, Mail, and many other programs as well.)

Can you tell me in simple terms how to make all the music in my iTunes library come out at the same volume?

iTunes has a feature called Sound Check, which normalizes the volume of all the music in your library. Go to iTunes -> Preferences -> Playback, and check the box next to Sound Check. iTunes will then analyze your music (this may take a few minutes), then play it back at the same relative level.

The levels it uses, however, are averages across a track, so you may have a track that starts off very softly and finishes much louder, whose volume will be lowered enough that it sounds too soft at the beginning. But in general, this is a good way to get a somewhat stable volume across all your music.

Is there a way to call up the most recently imported tracks without knowing their specific names?

Indeed. Make sure you're looking at your Music library in List View; choose View -> As List if you're not. If the Date Added column isn't visible at the top of the list, choose View -> View Options and put a check next to Date Added, then click OK. Click on the Date Added column header to sort by date added; the most recent stuff will float to the top.

You can also create a smart playlist for such a purpose, as I did. Create a new smart playlist by choosing File -> New Smart Playlist. Since you need at least one condition, I use Date Added In The Last 2 Weeks. Make sure to check Live Updating, so new files are added to the playlist as soon as you add them to iTunes. Click OK, then choose the smart playlist to see your newest acquisitions.

Note that as created, the smart playlist will show all files you've recently added, including movies, TV shows, ebooks, and so on. If you want to limit it to music add a second condition to the smart playlist that reads Media Kind Is Music and make sure the playlist is set to Match All Of The Following Rules.

I have two iPhones, and they were set to sync by Wi-Fi, but they no longer show up in the iTunes source list. How can I get them back?

Just connect each iPhone to your Mac via the USB cable. Each should then show up in the iTunes source list and sync. When you disconnect them, you'll still see the iPhones in the Devices section in iTunes.

What you don't want to do is eject the iPhones from iTunes by clicking the small icon next to them. That removes them from the list. So just unplug the USB cable and go about your day.

I'm using iTunes Match with my iPhone, and I download music to listen to, but my iPhone quickly gets filled up. Is there any way to remove music from the iPhone?

Yes, swipe to the right with any item--a song, album, artist, or genre--then tap on Delete to remove it. If you change your mind, just tap on the Cancel button.

When I download movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store, it forces me to download both HD and SD versions. I only watch HD, so how to I remove the SD versions from my hard drive?

In iTunes, select the TV Shows list and then look for TV episodes that have an HD/SD icon to the right of the episode name. Select an episode, choose File -> Show In Finder (or press Command-Shift-R), and then delete the unwanted version (the one without (HD) in the name for the standard-definition version). Repeat for each episode. If you ever need to re-download the deleted version of an episode, go to the iTunes Store's Purchased screen, click TV Shows, find the episode, and click the Download button.

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