Syncing calendars to iPod with iTunes for Windows

Starting with iTunes 5 for Windows, iTunes adds the ability to sync your Microsoft Outlook calendars to your iPod (Note: Outlook 2003 or later is required for calendar syncing). To configure iTunes to sync calendars to your iPod:

  1. Open iTunes.
  2. Connect your iPod and wait for it to appear in the iTunes Source list.
  3. On the Edit menu, click Preferences.
  4. Click the iPod tab.
  5. Click the Calendars tab under the iPod tab.
  6. Select the "Synchronize calendars from Microsoft Outlook" checkbox.



  7. Click OK.
  8. A dialog appears, telling you that a program is trying to access data from Outlook.
  9. Select the "Allow access for" checkbox.
  10. Choose a time limit from the menu:



  11. Click Yes to close the dialog.
  12. Click OK to close iTunes preferences.

Note: You will need to give iTunes access to your Outlook calendar through the dialog every time you sync your Outlook calendar with your iPod.

If you have any trouble syncing your calendar with your iPod, click here.

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012