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The front USB port is not working, when i have to sync my iPod i have to go to the back of my computer, and it's really annoying to do. how do i fix my problem?
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Have your iTunes on your computer. Open iTunes and update your music. i.e. delete the songs you wish to delete. Then set your iTunes to sync to your iPod (make sure you don't have it set to sync the other way). With iTunes open, plug your iPod into a USB port and the computer should sync back to the iPod and mirror your iTunes files.
Details:
The second
generation iPod nano models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via
the dock connector. It also can charge, but not sync via Firewire
"400".
Connectivity:
USB
Ports:
Dock, Headphone*
Details:
Apple reports that this model provides "USB through
dock connector."
Shutdown Windows.
Turn the computer off.
Unplug the AC power cord.
Reconnect the AC power cord.
Restart the PC.
This will eliminate many "intermittent" problems.
Now, connect some other USB device (mouse? keyboard? memory-stick?) into the USB port, to confirm that the USB port is working, at least for some USB device.
Now, connect the iPod to one of the USB ports.
If it is not recognized, connect the iPod to a different USB port.
A Mac or a PC with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems:
Mac OS X version 10.4.10 or later
Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition.
iTunes 7.6 or later, available at www.apple.com/itunes
iTunes Store account (to purchase music over Wi-Fi)
An Internet connection
Before you can use any of the iPod touch features, you must use iTunes to set up iPod touch. You can also register iPod touch and create an iTunes Store account.
Download and install the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.
Connect iPod touch to a USB 2.0 port on your Mac or PC using the included cable. The USB port on most keyboards doesn’t provide enough power. Unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 port, you must connect iPod touch to a USB 2.0 port on your computer
Follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes to set up iPod touch and sync your music, video, photos, and other content. Your computer must be connected to the Internet. By default, iTunes automatically syncs all songs and videos in your iTunes library to iPod touch. If you have more content in your library than will fit on iPod touch, iTunes alerts you that it can’t sync your content. You’ll need to use iTunes to select some of your songs, videos, and other content to sync.
When you get back to France, you'll need sync it with your PC. Download the latest version of iTunes then sync your iPod with your computer.
1. You have damaged the USB port of your PC. Try in other USB port or other computer to check if the Ipod is recognized.
2. The USB cable is damaged. Try another one.
3. The ipod has either damaged the main board or the dock connector port. Ther is not solution but replace the damaged part and it needs to be done by somebody that knows how to do it.
4. Sometimes the dock connector port is dirty. Using a magnifier with light, you can check if this is the case. If so, blowing compressed air will remove the dust and dirty, or if there is something liquid (such coke residues), you can use a dry and clean rag or napkin will do the work, but you have to do it very carefully so you won't bend or damage the metal contacts.
Best regards,
uninstall service pack 3 and ignore it when it asks you to re install it. go to add remove programs and uninstall it. obviously it worked befor. that is the solution. you dont need sp3 anyway.
You can only sync one ipod with one computer so if you put music on it already it will only work with the original computer you synced it with. Same with ANY ipod.
Try pluging in the iPod and when it does not sync press F1, this tells the computer to update any USB port but usually doen't work. Then try reseting the iPod while plugged in. You do this by holding the Menu and Middle button for five seconds. Also go into my computer to see if your iPod has shown up there. I think that a 4th Gen Nano would still be under warrenty. Make an appointment to the Apple store's Genious Bar. If it doesn't sync there, they may replace it.
Try these options i got them from apple when my ipod dident work trying a new port and reinstalling itunes worked for me
1)Reset your iPod.
2)Retry with a different USB or FireWire port.
3)Restart your computer and make sure you have the latest software updates installed.
4)Remove iTunes software and then reinstall iTunes software from latest versions on the web.
last resort
5)Restore your iPod. See ?Updating and Restoring iPod Software? in the user's guide.
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