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18 Chapter 2 Getting Started
Updating Your iTunes Software
To use Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.1 or later installed on your computer. You can
download the latest version of iTunes at www.apple.com/itunes/download.
On a Mac, you can also use Software Update to update to the latest version of iTunes.
To use Software Update, choose Apple () > Software Update.
To use iTunes 7.1 on a Mac, you need to update your system software to Mac OS v10.3.9,
or 10.4.8 or later and update to QuickTime 7.1.5.
On a Windows-based computer, you can also go to iTunes Help to update to the latest
version of iTunes. Open iTunes, and then choose Help > iTunes Help > check for
updates.
To use iTunes 7.1 on a Windows-based computer, you need to be running Windows XP.
Connecting to iTunes
After you set up your network connection, your TV screen displays a five-digit
passcode, which you’ll need to enter in iTunes to sync or stream content to Apple TV.
To set up Apple TV with your iTunes library:
1 Open iTunes on your computer.
2 Select the Apple TV icon with “Click to set up” next to it in the Devices list.
3 Enter the 5-digit passcode from your TV screen.
After you enter your passcode, you can name your Apple TV and set up iTunes to
manage your content.