July 21, 2005 11:59 PM PDT
iPod Special Report: Dealing with Smart Playlists
If you have a problem with Smart Playlists updating on your iPod, you may need to re-connect your iPod to the host Mac that contains the original copies of the Smart Playlists -- the synchronization process will refresh the Smart Playlists and allow them contain all of the appropriate songs.
Index- When songs won't play
- Warning about Windows DRM and the iPod
- Using Apple's Disk Utility, other disk tools to solve iPod directory/permissions problems
- USB 2.0 synchronization/data transfer problems
- Audio dropouts, pauses
- Revitalizing a frozen/unresponsive iPod
- Sudden, Unexpected Resets
- Repair difficult, replacement often cheaper: Cracked LCD screens and more
- Quirkiness when synchronizing with high-power USB 1.1 ports
- Mac freezes when going to sleep with iPod connected
- iTunes-purchased tracks won't transfer to iPod
- iTunes crash on iPod connection; solutions
- iSight interference
- Falling Asleep (appearing off) suddenly
- iPod-stored tracks cannot use some iTunes features
- Updater software issues
- Shuffle USB connectivity issues
- Remote Control problems
- iPod not showing up in iTunes
- Batteries: Charging, maintaining capacity, maximizing life; more
- Preferences not sticking
- Extracting files from an iPod to a Mac
- Distorted/static sound
- Dealing with Smart Playlists
- AppleCare for iPods
- Complaints about Apple earbud quality; alternatives
- Data loss -- Music disappears from iPod

