Apple has just launched a PC version of their iTunes software. This means that you can use this software to manage audio on your Apple iPod right on your PC.

Once you install iTunes on your PC, you will no longer be able to use AudibleManager to transfer audio programs to your iPod. You will still need AudibleManager to download Audible audio to your PC, but will then need to add your Audible audio into iTunes to transfer it to your iPod.

We hope you have been enjoying your Audible experience with your iPod. Please note that this does not affect your Audible account in any way and you will still be able to enjoy all the same Audible audio programs on your iPod anywhere you go. We are working with Apple to create a more direct interface between Audible and iTunes in the near future.

Please see below for any questions you may have.

• What are the requirements for iTunes for Windows?
• PC with FireWire port or Windows-certified FireWire card, or
  PC with USB2.0 port or Windows-certified USB2.0 card
• Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Home or Professional

• If I have iTunes for Windows installed, how will AudibleManager work with iTunes?
  AudibleManager will be used for downloading Audible content from www.audible.com. You will then need to add the Audible content into iTunes, from which you can play, transfer to your iPod, or burn an Audio CD.




• Do I need to install iTunes for Windows to transfer to my iPod?
  You do not need iTunes for Windows to transfer to your iPod. AudibleManager can transfer Audible content into your iPod, if the iPod services software is installed.




• Why can't I use AudibleManager to connect to my iPod, now that I have installed iTunes for Windows?
  Installing iTunes for Windows disables 3rd party software (like AudibleManager) from connecting and transferring to the iPod. You are expected you to use iTunes for transferring content to your iPod.




• Why do I have to use a 2-step process - AudibleManager to download Audible content and then add into iTunes?
  Providing support for Audible Content in iTunes for Windows has been a major undertaking by both companies, and for this initial launch, the 2-step (Download and then add) process is required. Audible and Apple are working together to provide a more seamless process in the future - stay tuned.




• How do I add my Audible files into iTunes for Windows?
  First you need to find where you download Audible content. By default, they are found in the C:\Program Files\Audible\Programs\Downloads directory. If you have changed the default location for downloads, in AudibleManager go to Tools - Location of Download Files, and it will tell you where the downloads are. Then in iTunes, you go to File \ Add to Library and select the Audible download folder.




• Can I take advantage of the advanced features that AudibleManager supports for subscription/periodical content if I have iTunes for Windows installed, how. Example: The automatic download and transfer to my iPod of my daily issues like the NYT, WSJ or NPR's Fresh Air?
  You can automatically download to the desktop, but will not be able to automatically transfer to your iPod. The only workaround is to un-install iTunes for Windows.




• Both AudibleManager and iTunes allow CD Burning of Audible content - which one should I use?
  Use the software that you are more comfortable using. AudibleManager has a couple extra features. It will place track marks (every 7 minutes) on the CD for easy FF/REW navigation. You can also print out CD labels with the AudibleManager software. Using iTunes you create a playlist, and then start burning the Audio CD.




• What formats can I transfer using iTunes for Windows to the iPod?
  You can download and transfer formats 2, 3 and 4.




• Why can't AudibleManager connect to my iPod when I don't have iTunes for Windows installed?
  Please make sure Music Match is not running.




• Where to get iTunes for Windows software
  http://www.apple.com/itunes/