1. Step 1 Start by connecting your iPod Nano to your computer using a USB cable. Next visit www.apple.com to download iTunes to your computer. iTunes may take a while to download. 2. Step 2 Be sure to register your new iPod Nano, once iTunes has been correctly downloaded. This process will take only a matter of minutes. Registering your Nano is a way of providing your personal information to Apple. This is an important step, if ever you need to take your iPod Nano in to be tested for technical issues that may arise.

1. Step 1

   Start by connecting your iPod Nano to your computer using a USB cable. Next visit www.apple.com to download iTunes to your computer. iTunes may take a while to download.

2. Step 2

   Be sure to register your new iPod Nano, once iTunes has been correctly downloaded. This process will take only a matter of minutes. Registering your Nano is a way of providing your personal information to Apple. This is an important step, if ever you need to take your iPod Nano in to be tested for technical issues that may arise.

3. Step 3

   Browse through your new iTunes software program. At this time you should set up an iTunes account. Use a credit card that has a reasonable balance so that you can purchase music, videos, podcasts and television shows for your iPod Nano. iTunes takes a number of different credit cards.

4. Step 4

   Start adding CD's to your iTunes library. When you place a CD into the CD player, a window will pop up requesting permission to add the music to your iTunes library. Approve the music transfer. You will then be able to create a personalized iTunes library with your favorite music. iTunes automatically alphabetizes the artist's names in the library.

5. Step 5

   Create playlists for your iPod Nano. Browse the left side of your iTunes display screen. Place the cursor over all symbols at the bottom of the iTunes display. Left click the mouse over the symbol that reads, "playlist." Once it has been added to your group of playlists, double click on the title and create a personalized title. You can name your playlists by date, genres, names or any clever wording that you come up with. For instance, you can create a playlists that reads, Christmas Music, Love Songs or Wedding Songs. Once you have created your playlist, click and drag music from your iTunes library and place it into your new playlists. After you have added all the music to your playlist, you can go into your iPod and apply all current updated information.

6. Step 6

   Purchase music and videos from the iTunes store. Now that you have set up a valid iTunes account, you can proceed with purchasing as many songs and videos as you wish.

7. Step 7

   Add photos from your digital camera and online. Create a folder on your desktop or photo section on your computer. Add these photos to your iPod via iTunes.