Apple 101 User Manual

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never have to have all those multiple remote controls lying 
around your home.
You will need the following items to convert your iPod to a 
remote control:
 any model of iPod
 a PC or a Macintosh that is complete with sound 
recording software
 any model of pocket PC (aim for one from 2002 to 
2003)
 Griffin’s Total Remote software and Griffin’s IR device 
(sold together)
The most important from the above list is the Griffin sound 
to IR converter.  You will be using this device to extend the 
range of the pocket PC.  The first thing that you are going 
to do is use the pocket PC software to input the IR signals 
from your remote control devices.  Then you are going to 
convert these signals into sound waves.  The last thing will 
be to use your iPod to play these sound files through the 
sound to IR converter so that you can control the electronic 
devices in your home.  Follow these steps to convert your 
iPod to a remote: