Download the .rockbox zip, unzip it to your ipod (that is in disc mode). Then download and install the ipod patcher and run it. That's really all that there is to it. You will want the font package and use larger fonts. If your music is on your ipod from itunes then you will want to use the data base option menu. If you no longer use itunes and simply copy your music to your ipod then use the file mode for your music and other files, and themes you surely will want some themes. And yes read the manual. 8-)