Question : Problem: how to setup my IPOD Nano

Hi,
I just a IPOD Nano.  I had a couple of questions about setting it up.

First, do I have to install iTunes in order to get this to work?

If not, can I just plug in the USB cable and let it charge thru my PC and how do I disconnect it if I don't install iTunes?

How do you use the dock connecter?  I can't figure that one out?

Answer : Problem: how to setup my IPOD Nano

what OS are you using?

if its xp or vista, then you should just connect the iPod cable into your system and it should detect and install all the required drivers for it automatically.

iTunes is needed to create playlists and copy music and other media files to your iPod, its a software to manage media present on your iPod, otherwise your iPod is just like a flash drive.

for dock connector, you have to place the iPod in it, and then turn on your system, it removes the option of using USB 2.0 cable to connect your iPod
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