The iPod Notes feature allows the iPod to support interactive personal multimedia presentations. Such presentations can be used, for example, as directed lessons or self-paced electronic guided tours. The Notes feature supports the use of text, audio, and album cover graphics for iPod models beginning with third-generation iPod (dock connector) models with touch wheel. Support for photos (JPEG files) and videos is also available for 5th generation iPods running iPod software version 1.2 or later, and requires iTunes 7.0.1 or later.

You should read this document if you want to develop such interactive guided content for presentation on iPod. If you are considering podcasting your multimedia content, or if you anticipate delivering your content through iTunes U, you should read the first chapter, “iPod Notes Concepts” (page 9), and especially the section “Podcasting As an Alternative” (page 17) to better inform your choices.