Figure 26 36. Log in to iTunes using an Apple ID or an AOL screen name in Objective-C

Printer QR-Code in Objective-C Figure 26 36. Log in to iTunes using an Apple ID or an AOL screen name

If you can see your Apple ID (usually your e-mail address) in the upper right corner instead of the Sign In button, then you are logged into the store.

You can always get back to the iTunes store by clicking the iTunes Store link under Store in the Left nav bar.

After signing in or creating a new account, you will be able to search the store for any artist, album, composer, or title.

If you prefer to browse by genre to locate songs, just click the Genres pull down button next to the Music option in the iTunes Store box. Select the genre you prefer. The entire store will be tailored to show you songs from your selected genre.

To find all the songs by a particular artist, type that artist s name into the Search box in the upper right corner. You could also search by part or all of a particular song s name the same way. Once you press the Enter key, you will be presented with all the matching items from the iTunes store (see Figure 26 37). You can then navigate around and purchase individual songs with the Buy Song buttons at the bottom.

After you click the Buy Song button, you will need to log in, unless you have previously instructed iTunes to keep you logged in for your purchases. CAUTION: If you are at a public computer or are worried that anyone who might access your computer (e.g. your kids, spouse, or friends) would buy stuff without you knowing then don t check the Remember password for purchasing box!

After you log in, you will see this warning message if you have just clicked the Buy button. If you don t want to see this every time you buy something, then check the box at the bottom before clicking the Buy button.

Now the song, video, or other item you purchased will be queued up to be downloaded to your local library in iTunes on your computer.

After you purchase a song, video, app, or other item from the App Store or if you have just authorized this computer on your account you should click the Downloads link that appears under the Store category heading in the left column. Any items currently being downloaded will show a status bar in the Downloads main window, showing Done when they are completely downloaded to your computer (see Figure 26 38). You will need to see a status of Done before you can put the purchased item onto your iPad.

If you see a pop-up window asking if you want iTunes to download all your purchased items, then click Yes.

At some point, you may receive an iTunes gift card; in this section. Follow these steps to learn how to add it to your iTunes account so you can buy music, videos, and more. NOTE: iTunes Gift Cards are country specific. In other words, a US gift card will only work for a US iTunes account. 1. 2. Click the iTunes Store link in the Left nav bar. Click the Redeem button in the Quick Links box on the right side.

On the Redeem screen, you will need to enter the code from the back of the gift card. (You may need to scratch off the silver/gray covering to see the card s code.) Click the Redeem button.

To verify that the gift card is being applied to the correct iTunes account, you will need to sign in or re-enter your password. Click the Sign In or the View Account button (if you re already signed in).

Finally, when the gift card has been successfully applied to your account, you will see the total amount of the card in the upper right corner of the iTunes screen, right next to your sign-in name. Now you can use this gift card credit to buy stuff from iTunes.