Manual Override to stop iPod from syncing

[TigerMarc]

Is there a manual override that will stop iTunes from automatically syncing??? Do I press the option key while plugging in the iPod (or something like that)?

I know about the "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" button in iTunes.

Most of the time, I want iTunes to sync. Sometimes, I just want to plug in my iPod to charge.

Thanks,
Marc

[ohucan2]

yes there is, unfortunately I don't know how/where to select the option. I have a new touch and when I first connected it, I had the option to select manual. I don't see it on Itunes preferences, so maybe it's imbedded in the Ipod. i'd search the Apple site.

[Soulwar]

Besides the option in iTunes, after you connect it and iTunes starts, click on the iPod in iTunes. Click on the tabs in the main window to change sync options.

[TigerMarc]

I had the option to select manual.
Click on the tabs in the [iTunes] main window to change sync options.

Thank you for your replies, but that's not what I'm looking for.

I want to leave iTunes automatic syncing on, and occasionally override it with a keystroke combination. Any help with that?

This would be similar to inserting a CD or connecting an external drive, but preventing the Finder from finding it.

[macosnoob]

Hold down Cmd-Option while plugging in the iPod. It will temporarily disable sync.

[TigerMarc]

Hold down Cmd-Option while plugging in the iPod. It will temporarily disable sync.

Thank you. That works great.