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Q: Removing songs

Please, can anyone tell me, in easy to understand language, how to remove songs from my iPod Nano? I cannot find the answer to this anywhere. I want to wipe it clean and start again.
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Gadgetgran.

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Posted on Aug 22, 2008 6:50 AM

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  • by Zevoneer,

    Zevoneer Zevoneer Aug 22, 2008 6:55 AM in response to Gadgetgran
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    Aug 22, 2008 6:55 AM in response to Gadgetgran
    *how to remove songs from my iPod Nano?*

    How you delete content from your iPod depends how you have it set to update:

    If you are updating automatically (syncing) all songs and playlists then delete the files from the iTunes library. In the iTunes Library highlight the file and press the delete key on your keyboard. If you're updating the iPod from a selected playlist delete the song from the playlist and it will remain in the library. Next time you connect they will deleted automatically from your iPod.

    If you are updating manually, connect your iPod and when it shows in the iTunes 7 source list click on the chevron (the little triangle) to the left of the iPod icon This will display the various icons for the iPod itself, Music, Movies, TV Shows and Playlists. Click on Music and you'll see the usual song list. Find the files on your iPod that you want to remove, highlight them and delete directly as above by pressing the delete key on your keyboard.

    To select multiple items such as all the songs in an album, click on the first track in the list hold down the shift key and click on the last track to highlight the selection. Then press the delete key.

    To summarise, you start by highlighting the song/video/selection in either the iTunes library or on the iPod song list as displayed in iTunes then press the delete key on your keyboard: Deleting songs or playlists from your iPod

    *I want to wipe it clean and start again.*

    Then Restore the iPod. Restoring will erase the iPod's hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings, so if you have songs on your iPod that aren't on iTunes you will lose them if you have no back up. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions to name the iPod and automatically sync your songs and videos onto the fresh installation. Press Done and the iPod will appear in iTunes and start to sync. If you want to update manually or using selected playlists uncheck the box beside the sync automatically instruction and press Done, it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes 7
  • by Gadgetgran,

    Gadgetgran Gadgetgran Aug 22, 2008 2:17 PM in response to Zevoneer
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    Aug 22, 2008 2:17 PM in response to Zevoneer
    Hello.

    Thank you for your help, I've now printed it off and will, with luck, over the Bank holiday, remove the songs and start again.

    Thanks once again.
    Gadgetgran.
  • by Gadgetgran,

    Gadgetgran Gadgetgran Aug 24, 2008 2:38 AM in response to Zevoneer
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    Aug 24, 2008 2:38 AM in response to Zevoneer
    Just to let you know, I took your advise and used the 'restore' method and now have a 'clean' iPod so will be able to start afresh. Whew!
    Thank you for your clear instructions.
    Gadgetgran.
  • by Zevoneer,

    Zevoneer Zevoneer Aug 24, 2008 2:46 AM in response to Gadgetgran
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    Aug 24, 2008 2:46 AM in response to Gadgetgran
    You're welcome, I'm glad that fixed it for you. Take care.