Requirements

This tutorial assumes that you have a Microsoft Windows PC.  If you are using a Macintosh, Linux, or other type of computer, please consult your computer's manual for instructions on copying music from CDs.

If you are using Pocket Tunes Basic for Palm, you must configure Windows Media Player to copy music in MP3 format, not in Windows Media Audio format. 

The instructions below are for Windows Media Player 9, if you are using another version of Windows Media Player or iTunes, please see the Knowledge Base article dealing with that version:

Windows Media Player 10 instructions 
Windows Media Player 11 instructions
iTunes instructions (Windows Mobile only)

Step 1 - Install Pocket Tunes

Follow the instructions in the user guide to install Pocket Tunes to your PC and your Palm or Windows Mobile device.

Sync your device to make sure that Pocket Tunes is installed.

Step 2 - Start Windows Media Player

On your PC, start Windows Media Player.

To do this, click on the Start menu, select "Programs" or "All Programs" and then select Windows Media Player.

Windows Media Player

Step 3 - Click "Copy from CD"

On the left-hand side of Windows Media Player, click on "Copy from CD". 

Step 4 - Insert an audio CD

Insert the audio CD that you would like to copy into your computer's CD drive.

Step 5 - Click the "Copy Music" button

Click the Copy Music button. 

Step 6 - Set your Copy Options Step 1/2

Windows Media Player may display this dialog:

Make sure to select "Do not add copy protection to your music" and then check the checkbox that you understand that your music is protected by copyright law.  Then click "Next".

If you do not see this dialog, then you may have to turn off copy protection in your Windows Media Player preferences.  To do this, go to the "Tools" menu and select "Options".  Then select the "Copy Music" tab and make sure that the "Copy protect music" checkbox is not checked.

Step 7 - Set your Copy Options Step 2/2

Windows Media Player may display this dialog:

In most cases, it is okay to select "Keep my current format settings".  For most users, we recommend copying music at 96kbps or 128kbps.  You may feel free to experiment with other options such as variable bit rate and other quality settings, but keep in mind that Pocket Tunes currently does not support Windows Media Lossless.

Click "Finish" to begin copying music.

Next step: Transfer the tracks

Palm users please see this Knowledge Base article

Windows Mobile users please see this Knowledge Base article