How to transfer CDs to the iPad

Apple's iPad is an all-in-one solution for consuming media. As in Apple's line of iPods, music plays a central part in the iPad experience. With multi-gigabyte hard drives and iTunes software installed on the iPad, your iPad can store a significant part of your music collection, if not the entirety of it.

Instructions

1

Install iTunes software on your computer. It is available as a download from Apple's Web site and will take less than 10 minutes to download on most high-speed Internet connections.

2

Insert your album into the CD drive. iTunes will automatically detect the disc once it is inserted.

3

Wait for iTunes to give track information. If you're connected to the Internet, iTunes queries a database that automatically pulls in the album's name, track listing and cover art, saving you the need to enter it manually.

4

Uncheck any songs you don't want copied.

5

Click "Import CD." This will make a digital copy of your album and automatically transfer it to your computer's hard drive.

6

Go to your music library. Once the transfer is complete, iTunes will add the album tracks to your music library.

7

Connect your iPad. It will show up in the devices panel on the left-hand side of the software.

8

In your music library, highlight the album or songs you wish to transfer to the iPad. Click "Sync" to sync your iPad with your music library.