When you need to transfer or backup files between computers, Apple IPod can be an excellent alternative to a USB thumb drive or any other alternative. Not only just pictures or audio files but you can also use iPod to copy Word documents, Excel documents, PDF files, or any other file format including exe or a zip files.

How to setup IPod as a portable hard disk(Disk Mode)

* Connect IPod to your computer and open iTunes.
* Select iPod in the iTunes source list.
* Select the iPod options button in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window.
* Check "Enable disk use" checkbox, and then click OK.
* Close iTunes window and you notice that your iPod appears on your Mac desktop or in the Windows Explorer on your PC.
* Drag and Drop files or folders into the iPod Drive.

Check to see you have enough room on my iPod disk?
When you attach an Apple iPod to the USB port, the computer will recognize the iPod as a Removable Disk just like regular External drives. Start Windows Explorer and you will see an iPod drive, right click the iPod icon and select "Properties" - this will tell you the amount of storage space available/left on your iPod hard disk.

Another option to check the free space on the iPod, go to the iPods main menu, choose Settings, and then choose About. You can also view the available space in iPod. Select the iPod, in the source list, and look at the bottom of the songs list. You will see Disk space used and also space available.

Important Tips:
Before disconnecting the iPod from your computer Uncheck the Enable disk use button if you do not want to use the iPod as a disk. If you leave this option checked you need to eject your iPod.

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