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Use the drop-down menu to view different parts of your library. Your library contains all the music, movies, TV shows, and more that you've imported or purchased from iTunes.

You can control your music using the play button and the back and forward buttons. You can also use the slider to adjust the volume.

This area displays information about the current song, as well as any media that you're downloading.

You can use the search feature to find media in your library. If you're viewing the iTunes Store, you can use this box to search for items in the store instead.

Here, you can click the play button next to the album title to play the entire album. Or you can double-click a song to play from there instead.

To view an album, click the one you want. The track list, album art, and other information will appear below.

Click here to navigate to the iTunes Store. Anything you purchase from the iTunes Store will be added to your library automatically.

Use these options to change the way your media is displayed. The options will vary depending on the the library you're currently viewing. For example, if you're viewing TV Shows, the options will include Unwatched and Genres instead.

Use the playback controls to control your music while you browse the iTunes Store.

View content from iTunes U, where you can watch free lecture videos from various colleges, universities, and businesses.

View audio and video podcasts that you can download for free. You can subscribe to your favorites, or listen to podcasts one episode at a time.

Shop for e-books for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. As with the App Store, any downloads or purchases you make here will be available instantly on your device (as long as you have iCloud enabled).

Unfortunately, you can't read e-books on your Mac or PC.

Here, you can shop for apps for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. Thanks to iCloud, any downloads or purchases you make here will be available instantly on your device.

To download apps for your Mac, visit the App Store application instead.

View TV shows that are available for download, including current shows and older shows. iTunes has a wide range of programs to choose from.

View movies and related content. This includes full movies, trailers, featurettes, and other extras.

View music in the iTunes store. Here, you'll find singles, full albums, and music videos available for downloading.

Click any item to view more information about it. From there, you'll be able to look over your purchase options, a summary, and even related content.

Click Account to manage the information connected to your Apple ID, including your credit card number and billing address.

Click here to navigate back to your iTunes library.

Use this feature to view your recent history. This includes trailers, featurettes, and other content that you've streamed from the app (rather than downloading it to your device).

Click here to sign in or out of your Apple ID.

If you're looking for something specific, type it in the search box, then press Enter on your keyboard. Your results will appear below.