Clair Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I used some points on my supermarket card to get an IPod shuffle like this one The thing is driving me mad... [6][6] I do not want music, free or otherwise. I just want to listen to some radio podcasts when I am out walking. Do I need on my laptop ITunes to listen to Podcasts from BBC Radio? (ITunes fails to install).I downloaded some podcasts on the laptop and moved them the the IPod but I cannot hear anything when I try to play them.When I switch it on, a green light flashes comes on for about 5 sec.When I press >>|, |<<, + or -, a green light flashes.When i press Play/Pause, the light flashes green/orange.When I connect the IPod to the laptop, an orange light flashes all the time. As per the booklet, I unplug it from the laptop, then from the support and plug the earphones but as above, I cannot hear anything.Help me pleeeeaaaase..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm afraid you need iTunes to do just about anything with any 'i' product, I hope you're prepared for hours of 'fun'. Have a look HEREWhy won't iTunes install, what happens ?EDIT: Found THIS too, oh dear [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 You may be falling foul of second generation digital rights copy protection. For instance I can video or DVD 'Bringing it all back Home' but I cannot copy the recordings of music to any digital medium. On the otherhand if you have never bought anything recorded after 1967 it may not be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote user="ErnieY"]Why won't iTunes install, what happens ?[/quote]The installation program finds "errors" and terminates without installing.If I have to use ITunes to use it, I might as well dump the crappy thing, as the program won't install... [:@]Well at least, I didn't pay real money for it... [:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote user="Clair"]If I have to use ITunes to use it, I might as well dump the crappy thing, as the program won't install... [:@]Well at least, I didn't pay real money for it... [:@][/quote]I think you hit the nail on the head Clair' crappy' sums up iTunes and 'i' products quite succinctly IMO.I recently came into possession of broken an iPhone which I spent many hours repairing and whilst there are things about it which are little short of brilliant iTunes, and all the syncing and other obstructiveness which goes with it, are truly the spawn of the devil so I stick to my trusty Archos drag-n-drop MP3 player for music.Give it away and get on with your life [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 I have installed ITunes on Mr Clair's laptop without any trouble.I have found the BBC podcasts I wanted and dropped them in the IPod without any hassle (haven't tried listening to them yet)So it looks as if there's something in my laptop that causes a problem... [8-)]Thanks for the tips anyway [:)]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 It works!![:D]Last update: to play podcasts, the Shuffle "random play" setting must be set to "play in order". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 It may be the browser you are using. I had great trouble installing ITunes with 'errors' as you describe. Now I cannot for the life of me remember if it would not instal with Firefox and worked with IE7 or the other way round but using one it worked and the other it would not. Since I use Firefox most of the time now (with some Chrome too [:P] ) I rather think that I had to use IE7 to get it to install. When it did, finally, I thought it was a good product (though it nearly chokes me to say so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 I tried installing ITunes Setup from FF, but failed with no other explanation that "errors" had been detected before configuration.I then tried to install from EI8, but the installation program come up with a message about "cannot access the peripheral, the access path..." or something like that.I installed it on Mr Clair's laptop from FF without any problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Spurred on by various niggles and the inability to install ITunes on my laptop, I took a bold step this afternoon and re-installed Vista to factory settings.ITunes is now installing as I type...I don't like being defeated by technology... [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splishsplash Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi ClairGlad you are sorted.My hubby has four Ipod shuffles, one he keeps for his learn French cds, one for music, one for audio books & the other for podcasts.I subscribe via I Tunes to all of the free podcasts that are available, & there are dozens! I keep them updated automatically through the menu preferences & he is never without something interesting to listen to.A good tip though, is to change your earbuds for a Monster Freeplay headset. I got ours from EBay, they are a godsend, & you just pop the shuffle into them & they sit neatly on the back of your head & over your ears. No trailing wires & no painful ears any more!Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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