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My iPod connects to PC then disconnects after about 1 min? Help.

My iPod connects to my PC (shows in both iTunes and Explorer) then disconnects after about 1 min? I can connect my buddies iPod no problem, why is this one different? Does anyone have any advice or know of a setting i might have missed?

5G iPod Windows XP

Posted on Jun 19, 2007 12:47 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2007 12:53 PM

If your iPod is set to automatically sync with iTunes it will disconnect itself whenever it is finished updating. If you want to keep it mounted the enable it for disk use: Using your iPod as a storage drive

When you have your iPod set to manual update, this box will be greyed out and ticked by default. Manual update requires that the iPod is always enabled for disk use. Something to remember about using an iPod enabled for disk use and/or in manual mode is that the "Do Not Disconnect" message will remain on the display until you physically eject the device. In that case use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray on the desktop and check this link for alternative methods:: Safely Disconnect IPod
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Jun 19, 2007 12:53 PM in response to cygnusloop99

If your iPod is set to automatically sync with iTunes it will disconnect itself whenever it is finished updating. If you want to keep it mounted the enable it for disk use: Using your iPod as a storage drive

When you have your iPod set to manual update, this box will be greyed out and ticked by default. Manual update requires that the iPod is always enabled for disk use. Something to remember about using an iPod enabled for disk use and/or in manual mode is that the "Do Not Disconnect" message will remain on the display until you physically eject the device. In that case use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray on the desktop and check this link for alternative methods:: Safely Disconnect IPod
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Jun 19, 2007 1:07 PM in response to cygnusloop99

You change the update option of your iPod to "manually manage music and videos". Your iPod will not sync with iTunes in this mode, when you want to add anything to it you connect the iPod and drag and what you want from your iTunes library:
Managing content manually on iPod
iPod 101: Fill 'er Up

Note: When changing from automatic to manual, check the "manually manage music and videos" box in the Summary tab then press the Apply button. "Don't" uncheck Sync Music in the Music tab, it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting, if you uncheck it without setting the iPod to manual first you'll erase all the songs from your iPod
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My iPod connects to PC then disconnects after about 1 min? Help.

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