Syncing Video

When it assumes the role of an iPod, one of the things the iPhone does best is play video on its gorgeous, glossy screen. TV shows and movies purchased from the iTunes Store look especially nice, since they're formatted with iPods in mind.

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Syncing TV shows and movies works just like syncing music or podcasts. Connect the iPhone and click its icon in iTunes. Click the Videos tab in the main window, and then check the sync options and video files you want to transfer in the list below. Finally, click Apply to sync up.

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