[iTunes] "Manually manage music and videos"

[Kirk McElhearn]

On Jul 12, 2010, at 9:40 AM, Michael Prete wrote:

>>> Using iTunes v9.2, I notice that although I continually check the box on the Summary tab for my iPhone next to "Manually manage music and videos", the next time I open the app, the box is unchecked.
>>> 
>>> First, I would appreciate a clear explanation of the purpose and result of checking that option. Why would one select this option?What changes when this is selected?
>> 
>> iTunes will not copy music or videos (or audiobooks or podcasts) automatically. To copy stuff to the device, drag items - songs, albums, artist names, etc. To remove them, you need to click the triangle next to the device icon, then select, say, Music and choose the items you want to delete, then press the Delete key.
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> This seems the way iTunes performs regardless of whether the "Manually Manage..." option is checked or not. I've never seen iTunes sync with iPhone automatically, it always waits until I click on the "Sync" button at lower right corner of iTunes window. I've always left the "iTunes will automatically open when device is connected" unchecked, if that matters.
> 
> This is why I asked, because I've never noticed a difference in operation between "Manually Manage..." checked or unchecked.

You're talking about initiating the syncing process, not manually/automatically syncing music and video files. That's a different animal.

iTunes does sync other content, especially with an iPhone. You can't sync apps, contacts, etc manually. So that Sync button matters.


Kirk

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