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How to Back Up Files to an iPod

Step 1:
To transfer music files to an iPod, use iTunes. You won't be able to see the songs iTunes copies to your iPod in the Finder or My Computer/Computer. If you copy music files to the iPod using the Finder or an Explorer window, iPod won't be able to play them. iTunes is the vehicle that must be used to move the sound files.

Step 2:
Connect the iPod to your computer as you normally do. Open iTunes if it does not automatically launch. Select the iPod icon in the "Source" pane. Then, click the Source tab.

Step 3:
Select "enable disk use" or "manually manage songs and playlists" for most iPod models except the iPod shuffle. Either selection will allow you to use the iPod as a drive. If you select "Manually manage songs and playlists," iTunes will not automatically update the iPod with the iTunes library. If you do want iTunes to automatically update the iPod, make sure to select the "enable disk use" option.

Step 4:
Click the "Enable disk use" checkbox if you are using an iPod shuffle. Set the Storage Allocation slider to select the amount you want to be used by audio files and the amount you want to be used for data files.

Step 5:
Find the iPod disk icon on the desktop and in Finder windows, and in My Computer/Computer in Windows. Double-click the icon and drag files to or from the iPod's window. This copies the files over.

Step 6:
Eject iPod before disconnecting it from your computer.