How to Set iTunes to Manual Sync
- 1). Open iTunes. Click the "Edit" menu. Select "Preferences." The Preferences window opens.
- 2). Click the "Devices" tab. Check the box next to "Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads From Syncing Automatically."
- 3). Click the "OK" button to save the changes. The Preferences window closes.
- 4). Connect your device to the computer with the Apple USB dock cable.
- 5). Select the device from the "Devices" list in the left pane of the iTunes window. The device's Summary page loads.
- 6). Scroll down the Summary page to the "Options" section.
- 7). Check the box next to "Manually Manage Music and Videos," then click the "Apply" button at the bottom of the window.