Importing Files to iTunes on Your Computer

Before you can transfer files to your iPad from your computer, you must store those files in the iTunes program on your computer. You can buy music and movies directly from iTunes on your computer, or you can get them from another source. For example, you can get a copy of an audio file from a friend or download it from another source, such as Amazon.com. Most people capture photographs using a digital camera or a mobile phone, which they can then transfer to their computer.

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You can also buy and download songs directly to your iPad using the iTunes app on your iPad. In most cases, movies and TV shows are too big to download directly to your iPad, so you’ll first need to download them on your computer ...

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