iPod shuffle Features Guide

Contents

Chapter 1
iPod shuffle Basics iPod shuffle at a Glance Using the iPod shuffle Controls Connecting and Disconnecting iPod shuffle Charging the Battery Status Lights Loading and Playing Music About iTunes Importing Music into Your iTunes Library Organizing Your Music Loading Music onto iPod shuffle Playing Music Storing Files on iPod shuffle Using iPod shuffle as an External Disk iPod shuffle Accessories Apple Earphones iPod shuffle Dock iPod USB Power Adapter Available Accessories Tips and Troubleshooting Updating and Restoring iPod shuffle Software Safety and Handling Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Learning More, Service, and Support

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7 Index

iPod shuffle Basics

Congratulations on purchasing iPod shuffle. Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod shuffle, how to use its controls, and more.
To use iPod shuffle, you put songs and other audio files on your computer and then load them onto iPod shuffle.
Use iPod shuffle to: Load songs for listening on the go Listen to podcasts, downloadable radio-style shows delivered over the Internet Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible.com Store or back up files and other data, using iPod shuffle as an external disk

iPod shuffle at a Glance

Headphones port Top status light

Play/Pause

Volume Up

Previous/Rewind

Next/Fast-forward

Volume Down

Power switch

Shuffle switch

Bottom status light
Using the iPod shuffle Controls
The simple controls make it easy to play songs, audiobooks, and podcasts on iPod shuffle.
To Turn iPod shuffle on or off Play Pause Change the volume Set the play order Skip to the next track Start a track over Play the previous track Go to the first track Fast-forward or rewind Disable the iPod shuffle buttons (so nothing happens if you press them accidentally) Reset iPod shuffle (if iPod shuffle isnt responding) Find the iPod shuffle serial number Do this Slide the power switch (green indicates iPod shuffle is on). Press Play/Pause (). Press Play/Pause () Press Volume Up ( ) or Volume Down (D). Slide the shuffle switch ( to shuffle, to play in order). Press Next/Fast-forward (). Press Previous/Rewind (]). Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice. Press Play/Pause () three times quickly. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]). Press Play/Pause () for about three seconds (until the status light blinks orange three times). Repeat to reenable the buttons (the status light blinks green three times). Remove iPod shuffle from the Dock. Turn iPod shuffle off, wait 5 seconds, and then turn it back on again. Look on the notch underneath the clip on iPod shuffle. Or, in iTunes (with iPod shuffle connected to your computer), select iPod shuffle in the Source pane and click the Settings tab.
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Connecting and Disconnecting iPod shuffle
Connect iPod shuffle to your computer to load songs and other audio files, and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod shuffle when youre done.

To charge the battery using an iPod USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they might already be connected). 2 Plug the USB connector of the iPod shuffle Dock into the power adapter. 3 Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet. 4 Put iPod shuffle in the dock.

AC plug adapter

iPod shuffle Dock cable

iPod USB Power Adapter

WARNING: Read all safety instructions about using the iPod USB Power Adapter on page 28 before use. You can disconnect and use iPod shuffle before it is fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries.
Checking the Battery Status
When you turn iPod shuffle on, or disconnect it from your computer or power adapter, the status light tells you approximately how much charge is in the battery. See the table in the following section. If iPod shuffle is already on, you can check the battery status without interrupting playback by quickly switching iPod shuffle off and then on again.

Status Lights

iPod shuffle has two status lights, one on the top and one on the bottom, that let you know when youve pressed a button, the state of the battery, that iPod shuffle is enabled as a disk, or if theres something wrong.
Turning on or disconnecting
green orange red no light alternating green and two orange (10 seconds) Good charge (30% 100%) Low charge (10% 30%) Very low charge (< 10%) No charge ERROR: iPod shuffle must be restored

Connected

orange (continuous) green (continuous) blinking orange (continuous) Charging Fully charged Do not disconnect (iTunes is syncing, or iPod shuffle is enabled for disk use)

Pressing buttons

green green (1 minute) Play () Pause ()
Pressing and holding: green, then three orange Disable buttons orange, then three green Enable buttons green three orange Pressing and holding: green no light three orange green Pressing and holding: green green Pressing and holding: green Any button orange alternating green and orange (2 seconds) Volume up ( ) or down (D) User-set volume limit reached Volume up ( ) or down (D) Maximum or zero volume reached User-set volume limit reached Previous track (]) Rewind (]) Next track () Fast forward () No action (buttons are disabled) ERROR: No music loaded
While iPod shuffle is playing
blinking red (continuous) Battery nearly discharged
Loading and Playing Music
With iPod shuffle, you can take your music collection with you wherever you go. Read this chapter to learn about loading music and listening to iPod shuffle.
You use iPod shuffle by importing songs, audiobooks, and podcasts (radio-style audio shows) to your computer and then loading them onto iPod shuffle. Read on to learn more about the steps in this process, including: Getting music from your CD collection, hard disk, or the iTunes Store (part of iTunes and available in some countries only) into the iTunes application on your computer Organizing your music and other audio into playlists Loading songs, audiobooks, and podcasts onto iPod shuffle Listening to music or other audio on the go

About iTunes

iTunes is the software you use to sync music, audiobooks, and podcasts with iPod shuffle. When you connect iPod shuffle to your computer, iTunes opens automatically. This guide explains how to use iTunes to import songs and other audio to your computer, create personal compilations of your favorite songs (called playlists), load iPod shuffle, and adjust iPod shuffle settings. iTunes also has many other features. For information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.
Importing Music into Your iTunes Library
To listen to music on iPod shuffle, you first need to get that music into your iTunes library on your computer.
There are three ways to get music into your iTunes library: Buy music and audiobooks or download podcasts online from the iTunes Store. Import music from audio CDs. Add music and other audio thats already on your computer.
Buying Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Store
If you have an Internet connection, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, and audiobooks online using the iTunes Store. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, radio-style audio shows. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy them. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you can use that account to sign in to the iTunes Store and buy songs. To sign in to the iTunes Store: m Open iTunes and then: If you already have an iTunes account, choose Store > Sign In. If you dont already have an iTunes account, choose Store > Create Account and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your existing Apple account or AOL account information. To find songs, audiobooks, and podcasts: You can browse or search the iTunes Store to find the album, song, or artist youre looking for. Open iTunes and click iTunes Store in the Source pane. To browse the iTunes Store, choose a music genre from the Choose Genre pop-up menu, click one of the displayed releases or songs, or click Browse in the main iTunes Store window. To browse for podcasts, click the Podcasts link in the main iTunes Store window. To search the iTunes Store, type the name of an album, song, artist, or composer in the Search iTunes Store field.
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To narrow your search, type something in the Search iTunes Store field, press Return or Enter on your keyboard, and then click items in the Search Bar. For example, to narrow your search to song titles and albums, click MUSIC. To search for a combination of items, click Power Search in the iTunes Store window. To return to the main page of the iTunes Store, click the Home button in the top-left corner of the main iTunes Store window. To buy a song, album, or audiobook: 1 Click iTunes Store in the Source pane, and then find the item you want to buy. You can double-click a song or other item to listen to a portion of it and make sure its what you want. 2 Click Buy Song, Buy Album, or Buy Book. The item is downloaded to your computer and charged to the credit card listed in your Apple or AOL account. To download or subscribe to a podcast: 1 Click iTunes Store in the Source pane. 2 Click the Podcasts link on the left side of the main page in the iTunes Store. 3 Browse for the podcast you want to download. To download a single podcast episode, click the Get Episode button next to the episode. To subscribe to a podcast, click the Subscribe button next to the podcast graphic. iTunes downloads the most recent episode. As new episodes become available, they are automatically downloaded to iTunes when you connect to the Internet.

You can make as many playlists as you like using any of the songs in your iTunes library. Adding a song to a playlist or later removing it doesnt remove it from your iTunes library. To make a playlist in iTunes: 1 Click the Add () button or choose File > New Playlist. 2 Type a name for the playlist. 3 Click Music in the LIBRARY list, and then drag a song or other item to the playlist. To select multiple songs, hold down the Shift key or the Command (x) key on a Mac, or the Shift key or the Control key on a Windows PC, as you click each song. To make a Smart Playlist: m Choose File > New Smart Playlist and define the rules for your playlist.
Loading Music onto iPod shuffle
After your music is imported and organized in iTunes, you can easily load it onto iPod shuffle.
You set how music is loaded from iTunes onto iPod shuffle by connecting iPod shuffle to your computer, selecting iPod shuffle in the Source pane, and configuring options at the bottom of the Contents pane. Additional options for loading music and using iPod shuffle appear in the Settings pane.

Autofilling iPod shuffle

iTunes can automatically load a selection of your songs onto iPod shuffle with the click of a button. You can choose your entire library or a specific playlist to gets songs from, and set other options for Autofill. To autofill music onto iPod shuffle: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 Select iPod shuffle from the list of devices in the Source pane. 3 Click the Contents tab.
4 Choose the playlist you want to autofill from using the pop-up menu. To autofill music from your entire library, choose Music. 5 Select which of the following options you want: Choose items randomly: iTunes shuffles the order of songs as it loads them onto iPod shuffle. If this option is not selected, iTunes downloads songs in the order they appear in your library or selected playlist. Choose higher rated items more often: iTunes autofills the songs you listen to most. Replace all items when Autofilling: iTunes replaces the songs on iPod shuffle with the new songs youve chosen. If this option is not selected, songs youve already loaded onto iPod shuffle remain and iTunes selects more songs to fill the available space. 6 Click Autofill. While music is being loaded from iTunes onto iPod shuffle, the iTunes status window shows the progress. When the autofill is done, a message in iTunes says iPod update is complete. Limiting Autofill to Items Checked in Your iTunes Library You can set iTunes to autofill only items that are checked in your iTunes library. Items that youve deselected will be ignored. To limit autofill to checked items: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 When iPod shuffle appears in the iTunes window, select it. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Select Only update checked songs. 5 Click Apply.

Loading Songs, Audiobooks, and Podcasts Manually
You can load songs and playlists onto iPod shuffle manually. If you want to load audiobooks and podcasts onto iPod shuffle, you must load them manually. To load a song or other item onto iPod shuffle: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select your library or a playlist in the Source pane. 3 Drag the song or other item to the iPod shuffle in the Source pane. You can also drag entire playlists to load them onto iPod shuffle.
Arranging the Order of Songs on iPod shuffle
Once songs are loaded onto iPod shuffle, you can arrange the order of the songs in the same way you can with any playlist in iTunes. To arrange the order of songs on iPod shuffle: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the Source pane. 3 Click the Contents tab. 4 Click the blank header above the first column to arrange the songs by number. 5 Drag the songs to the order you want.
Fitting More Songs onto iPod shuffle
If youve imported songs into iTunes at higher bit-rate formats, such as AIFF, you can set iTunes to automatically convert songs to 128 kbps AAC files as they are loaded onto iPod shuffle. This does not affect the quality or size of the songs in iTunes. Note: Songs in formats not supported by iPod shuffle, such as Apple Lossless, must be converted if you want to load them onto iPod shuffle. For more information about formats supported by iPod shuffle, see If you cant load a song or other item onto iPod shuffle on page 24. To convert higher bit rate songs to AAC files: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the Source pane. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Select Convert higher bit rate songs to 128 kbps AAC. 5 Click Apply.
Removing Songs and Other Items from iPod shuffle
You can have iTunes automatically replace items on iPod shuffle when you load items using Autofill. You can also remove items from iPod shuffle manually. To automatically replace items on iPod shuffle when autofilling: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the Source pane. 3 Select the Contents tab. 4 Make sure Replace all items when Autofilling is selected. To remove a song or other item from iPod shuffle: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the Source pane.

3 Select a song or other item on iPod shuffle and press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard. Manually removing a song or other item from iPod shuffle does not delete the song from your iTunes library.

Playing Music

After you load iPod shuffle with music and other audio, you can listen to it. To listen to the songs and other items on iPod shuffle: 1 Plug the earphones into iPod shuffle and place the earbuds in your ears. 2 Press Play/Pause (). Press Volume Up () or Volume Down (D) to adjust the volume. Take care not to turn the volume up too high. See Setting a Volume Limit on page 17. WARNING: Read all safety instructions about avoiding hearing damage on page 28 before use. For a summary of the iPod shuffle controls, see Using the iPod shuffle Controls on page 4. Note: If youre listening to an audiobook, set the shuffle switch to repeat () so that the chapters play in order.
Setting iPod shuffle to Shuffle Songs or Play Songs in Order
You can set iPod shuffle to shuffle songs or play them in order. To set iPod shuffle to shuffle: m Slide the shuffle switch to shuffle (). To reshuffle songs, press Play/Pause () three times quickly. To set iPod shuffle to play songs in order: m Slide the shuffle switch to repeat (). To return to the first song, press Play/Pause () three times quickly.
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level
The loudness of songs and other audio may vary depending on how the audio was recorded or encoded. iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs, so they play at the same relative volume level. You can set iPod shuffle to use the iTunes volume settings.
To set iTunes to play songs at the same sound level: 1 In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences if you are using a Mac, or choose Edit > Preferences if you are using a Windows PC. 2 Click Playback and select Sound Check. To set iPod shuffle to use the iTunes volume settings: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the Source pane. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Select Enable Sound Check. 5 Click Apply. Important: If you have not turned on Sound Check in iTunes, setting it on iPod shuffle has no effect.

Setting a Volume Limit

You can set a limit for the volume on iPod shuffle. You can also set a password in iTunes to prevent this setting from being changed by someone else. If youve set a volume limit on iPod shuffle, the status light blinks orange three times if you try to increase the volume beyond the limit. To set a volume limit for iPod shuffle: 1 Set iPod shuffle to the desired maximum volume. 2 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 3 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the Source pane. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Select Limit maximum volume. 6 Drag the slider to the desired maximum volume. The initial slider setting shows the volume the iPod shuffle was set to when you selected the Limit maximum volume checkbox. 7 To require a password to change this setting, click the lock and enter a password. If you set a password, you must enter it before you can change or remove the volume limit. Note: The volume level may vary if you use different earphones or headphones.

If iPod shuffle isnt playing music Make sure the earphone or headphone connector is pushed in all the way. Make sure the volume is adjusted properly. A volume limit might be set. See Setting a Volume Limit on page 17. iPod shuffle might be paused. Try pressing Play/Pause (). If you connect iPod shuffle to your computer and nothing happens Connect iPod shuffle to a high-power USB port on your computer. iPod shuffle may need to be recharged. Make sure you have installed the latest iTunes software from www.apple.com/ipod/start. Try connecting to a different USB port on your computer. Make sure iPod shuffle is firmly seated in the dock. Make sure the USB connector is oriented correctly. It can be inserted only one way. iPod shuffle might need to be reset. Turn iPod shuffle off, wait five seconds, and then turn it back on again. If there is no status light (or the status light is dimmed) and iPod shuffle doesnt appear in iTunes or the Finder, the battery may be completely discharged. Let iPod shuffle charge for several minutes to see if it comes back to life. Make sure you have the required computer and software. See If you want to doublecheck the system requirements on page 25. Try restarting your computer. If none of the previous suggestions solves the problem, you might need to restore iPod software. See Updating and Restoring iPod shuffle Software on page 26. If restoring iPod shuffle doesnt solve the problem, iPod shuffle may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service on the iPod shuffle Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/ipodshuffle/service. If songs load slowly Connect iPod shuffle to a USB 2.0 port on your computer for fast loading speeds. USB 2.0 loads songs and data faster than USB 1.1. If you cant load a song or other item onto iPod shuffle The song might have been encoded in a format that iPod shuffle doesnt support. The following audio file formats are supported by iPod shuffle. These include formats for audiobooks and podcasts: AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P) (up to 320 kbps) MP3 (up to 320 kbps) MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR) WAV AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4) AIFF
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A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD-quality sound, but takes up only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music from a CD using iTunes, it is converted to AAC format by default. You can have iPod shuffle automatically convert files encoded at higher bit rates (such as Apple Lossless) to 128 kbps AAC files as they are loaded onto iPod shuffle. See Fitting More Songs onto iPod shuffle on page 15. Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This can be useful if you have a collection of music encoded in WMA format. iPod shuffle does not support Apple Lossless, WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com format 1. If you have a song in iTunes that isnt supported by iPod shuffle, you can convert it to a format iPod shuffle supports. For more information, see iTunes Help. If the chapters in an audiobook play out of order Make sure the shuffle switch on iPod shuffle is set to repeat () so that the chapters of the audiobook play in order. If the chapters were added to iPod shuffle out of order, connect iPod shuffle to your computer and rearrange the tracks using iTunes. See Arranging the Order of Songs on iPod shuffle on page 15. If you want to double-check the system requirements To use iPod shuffle, you must have: One of the following computer configurations: A Macintosh with a USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) A Windows PC with a USB port or a USB card installed (USB 2.0 recommended) One of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later Internet access (a broadband connection is recommended) iTunes 7.0.2 or later (iTunes can be downloaded from www.apple.com/ipod/start) If your Windows PC doesnt have a high-power USB port, you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card. For information, go to www.apple.com/ipodstore.

High-power USB 2.0 port

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If you want to use iPod shuffle with a Mac and a Windows PC Whenever you sync iPod shuffle with a different iTunes library, you must erase the music already on iPod shuffle, regardless of the operating system. When you connect iPod shuffle to a different computer or user account, a message asks if you want to erase iPod shuffle and sync to the new iTunes library. However, you can use iPod shuffle as an external disk with both Macintosh computers and PCs, allowing you to transfer files from one operating system to the other. See Chapter 3, Storing Files on iPod shuffle, on page 19.

Learning More, Service, and Support
You can find more information about using iPod shuffle in onscreen help and on the web.
The following table describes where to get iPod-related software and service information.
To learn about Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Using iTunes Do this Go to: www.apple.com/support/ipodshuffle
Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an online iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to: www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/itunes Go to: www.apple.com/ipodshuffle To register iPod shuffle, install iTunes on your computer and connect iPod shuffle. Look on the notch underneath the clip on iPod shuffle. Or, in iTunes (with iPod shuffle connected to your computer), select iPod shuffle in the Source pane and click the Settings tab. First follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and online resources, and then go to: www.apple.com/support/ipodshuffle/service
The latest information about iPod shuffle Registering iPod shuffle Finding the iPod shuffle serial number Obtaining warranty service
Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple Authorized Reseller. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000.

Radio and Television Interference
This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

VCCI Class B Statement

Korea Class B Statement

Russia

European UnionDisposal Information:

European Community

Complies with European Directives 2006/95/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
Disposal and Recycling Information
Your iPod contains a battery. Dispose of your iPod according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apples recycling program, go to: www.apple.com/environment Deutschland: Dieses Gert enthlt Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gertes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der mageblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen. China:
This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

Apple and the Environment
At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products. For more information, go to: www.apple.com/environment
Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.
2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Finder and Shuffle are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. All understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and the prospective users. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. 019-0996/6-2007

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AAC, converting songs to 15 albums, purchasing 11 Apple earphones 21 arranging the order of tracks 15 audiobooks listening to 16 purchasing 11 audiobooks, loading 14 audio file formats 24 autofilling 14
converting songs to AAC files 15 converting unprotected WMA files 25
data files, storing on iPod shuffle 19 deleting songs 15 disabling iPod shuffle buttons 4, 18 disconnecting iPod shuffle about 5 during music update 5 eject first 5 instructions 6 disk, using iPod shuffle as 19 downloading podcasts 11
battery charge status 6 charging 6, 23 rechargeable 7 replacement information 27 status 7 bit rate 15 browsing iTunes Store 10 buttons 4 disabling and enabling 4, 18
earphones See also headphones using 21 Eject button in iTunes 6 ejecting iPod shuffle before disconnecting 5 enabling iPod shuffle buttons 4, 18 entering song information manually 12 external disk, using iPod shuffle as 19
CDs, importing into iTunes 11 charging the battery about 6, 23 using the iPod USB Power Adapter 7 using your computer 6 compressing songs 15 computer charging the battery 6 connecting iPod shuffle 5 problems connecting iPod shuffle 24 requirements 25 connecting iPod shuffle about 5 charging the battery 6 controls See also buttons using 4

fast-forwarding 4 features of iPod shuffle 3 fitting more songs onto iPod shuffle 15 formats, audio file 24
getting help 30 getting started with iPod shuffle 25 going to the first track 4
headphones, using 21 Headphones port 4 hearing damage, avoiding 28 help, getting 30 higher bit rate songs 15
high-power USB port 5, 6, 23, 24, 25
importing CDs into iTunes 11 iPod USB Power Adapter 6, 22, 28 iTunes ejecting iPod shuffle 6 getting help 30 importing CDs 11 iTunes Store 10 setting not to open automatically 20 version required 25 iTunes Library, adding songs 12 iTunes Store browsing 10 downloading podcasts 11 purchasing audiobooks 11 purchasing songs and albums 11 searching 10 signing in 10
high-power USB 5, 6, 23, 24, 25 troubleshooting iPod shuffle connection 24 USB 5, 23, 24 USB 2.0 24, 25 USB on keyboard 5 power adapter 22 Power Search in iTunes Store 11 power switch 4 preventing iTunes from opening automatically 20 problems. See troubleshooting purchasing songs, albums, audiobooks 11
random play 4 rearranging. See arranging rechargeable batteries 7 reenabling iPod shuffle buttons 4, 18 registering iPod shuffle 30 relative volume, playing songs at 16 removing songs 15 replaying songs 4 requirements computer 25 iTunes version 25 operating system 25 resetting iPod shuffle 4, 23 reshuffling songs 16 restoring iPod software 26 returning to first song 16 rewinding 4
library, adding songs 12 listening to an audiobook 16 loading audiobooks 14 loading music 13 disconnecting iPod shuffle 5 tutorial 30 loading podcasts 14 loading songs manually 14
Mac OS X version 25 manually managing music 14 maximum volume limit, setting 17 music See also songs; loading music iPod shuffle not playing 24 purchasing 11 tutorial 30
Safely Remove Hardware icon 6 safety considerations 27 searching iTunes Store 10 serial number, locating 4, 30 service and support 30 setting play order of songs 4 settings playing songs at relative volume 16 shuffle songs 16 volume limit 17 shuffle switch 4 shuffling songs on iPod shuffle 4, 16 skipping to next track 4 sleep mode and charging the battery 6 software, updating and restoring 26 songs arranging the order 15 entering information manually 12 fast-forwarding 4 going to the first 4 loading manually 14 pausing 4 playing 4
operating system requirements 25 overview of iPod shuffle features 3
pausing a song 4 playing previous song 4 songs 4 songs in order 4 podcasts 10, 11 podcasts, loading 14 ports Headphones 4, 21
playing at relative volume 16 playing in order 4 playing next or previous 4 purchasing 11 removing 15 replaying 4 reshuffling 16 returning to first 16 rewinding 4 shuffling 4, 16 skipping to the next 4 Sound Check, enabling 17 status lights 4, 7 battery 6, 7 storing, data files on iPod shuffle 19 subscribing to podcasts 11 supported audio file formats 24 supported operating systems 25 switches power 4 shuffle 4

iPod shuffle not responding 23 resetting iPod shuffle 4, 23 safety considerations 27 updating and restoring software 26 turning iPod shuffle on or off 4 tutorial 30
unresponsive iPod shuffle 23 unsupported audio file formats 25 updating and restoring software 26 USB 2.0 port recommendation 5, 24, 25 USB port 23, 24 USB port on keyboard 5 USB Power Adapter 22
volume changing 4 enabling Sound Check 17 setting limit 17
tracks. See songs troubleshooting connecting iPod shuffle to computer 24 connecting to USB port 24 cross-platform use 26 iPod shuffle not playing music 24
warranty service 30 Windows supported versions 25 troubleshooting 26 WMA files, converting 25

Set Clicker to Headphones Off Speaker Both To Set the Click Wheel sound to play through the headphones Turn off the Click Wheel sound Set the Click Wheel sound to play through the iPod nano internal speaker Set the Click Wheel sound to play through both the iPod nano internal speaker and the headphones
Disabling iPod nano Controls
If youre carrying iPod nano in your pocket and you dont want to turn it on or activate the controls accidentally, you can make them inactive using the Hold switch. m Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (so you can see the orange bar).

Using iPod nano Menus

When you turn on iPod nano, you see the main menu. Choose menu items to perform functions and go to other menus. Icons along the top of the screen show iPod nano status.
Lock icon Play status Menu title Battery status

Menu items

The following table describes the items in the iPod nano main menu.
Display item Play status Lock icon Function The Play ( ) icon appears if a song is playing. The Pause ( 1) icon appears if a song is paused. The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch (on top of iPod nano) is set to HOLD. This indicates that the iPod nano controls are disabled. Displays the title of the current menu. The Battery icon shows the approximate remaining battery charge. If the battery is charging, the icon is animated. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center button to choose an item. An arrow next to a menu item indicates that choosing it leads to another menu.
Menu title Battery status Menu items
Adding or Removing Items from the Main Menu
You might want to add often-used items to the iPod nano main menu. For example, you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you dont have to choose Music before you choose Songs. To add or remove items from the main menu: 1 Choose Settings > Main Menu. 2 For each item you want to appear in the main menu, turn the Off option to On.
Setting the Backlight Timer
You can set the backlight to turn on and illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time when you press a button or use the Click Wheel. The default is 10 seconds. m Choose Settings > Backlight Timer, and then choose the time you want. Even if you dont set the backlight timer, you can turn on the backlight at any time by pressing any button or using the Click Wheel. After a few seconds, the backlight turns off.

Setting the Language

iPod nano can be set to use different languages. m Choose Settings > Language, and then choose a language from the list.
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano
You connect iPod nano to your computer to sync music, photos, and files, and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod nano when youre done.

Connecting iPod nano

To connect iPod nano to your computer: m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable into a high-power USB port on your computer (a USB 2.0 port is recommended), and then connect the other end to iPod nano. If you have an iPod nano Dock, you can connect the cable to a high-power USB port on your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then put iPod nano in the Dock. Note: The USB port on your keyboard doesnt provide enough power. You must connect iPod nano to a USB port on your computer.
By default, iTunes syncs songs on iPod nano automatically when you connect it to your computer. When iTunes is finished, you can disconnect iPod nano.
If you connect iPod nano to a different computer and it is set to sync music automatically, iTunes prompts you before loading any music. If you click Yes, the songs and other audio files already on iPod nano will be erased and replaced with the songs and other audio files on the computer iPod nano is connected to. For more information about loading music onto iPod nano and using iPod nano with more than one computer, see Chapter 2, Music Features, on page 15. Note: You can load songs while your battery is charging.

Disconnecting iPod nano

Its important not to disconnect iPod nano from your computer while music is being loaded. You can easily see if its OK to disconnect iPod nano by looking at the iPod nano screen. Important: Dont disconnect iPod nano if you see the Do not disconnect message. You could damage files on iPod nano. If you see this message, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it.
If you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you can disconnect iPod nano.
Important: If you see this message, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it.
If you set iPod nano to update songs manually (see Managing iPod nano Manually on page 22) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see Using iPod nano as an External Disk on page 36), you must always eject iPod nano before disconnecting it. To eject iPod nano: m Click the Eject (C) button next to iPod nano in the list of devices in the iTunes Source pane. If youre using a Mac, you can eject iPod nano by dragging the iPod nano icon on the desktop to the Trash. If youre using a Windows PC, you can eject iPod nano by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod nano.
To disconnect iPod nano: 1 Unplug the headphones if theyre attached. 2 Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector and disconnect the cable from iPod nano. If iPod nano is in the Dock, simply remove it.
About the iPod nano Battery
iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time you use iPod nano, let it charge for about three hours or until the battery icon in the top-right corner of the iPod nano display shows that the battery is fully charged. If iPod nano isnt used for a while, the battery might need to be charged. The iPod nano battery is 80-percent charged in about two hours and fully charged in about three hours. If you charge iPod nano while loading files, playing music, or viewing a slideshow, it might take longer.

Music Features

With iPod nano, you can take your music collection with you wherever you go. Read this section to learn about loading music and listening to iPod nano.
You use iPod nano by importing songs, audiobooks, and podcasts (radio-style audio shows) into your computer and then loading them onto iPod nano. Read on to learn more about the steps in this process, including: Getting music from your CD collection, hard disk, or the iTunes Store (part of iTunes and available in some countries only) into the iTunes application on your computer Organizing your music and other audio into playlists, if you want Loading playlists, songs, audiobooks, and podcasts onto iPod nano Listening to music or other audio on the go

About iTunes

iTunes is the software application you use with iPod nano. iTunes can sync music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more with iPod nano. When you connect iPod nano to your computer, iTunes opens automatically. This guide explains how to use iTunes to download songs and other audio to your computer, create personal compilations of your favorite songs (called playlists), load them onto iPod nano, and adjust iPod nano settings.
iTunes also has many other features. You can make your own CDs that play in standard CD players (if your computer has a CD-recordable drive); listen to streaming Internet radio; watch videos and TV shows; rate songs according to preference; and much more. For information about using these iTunes features, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.
Importing Music into Your Computer
To listen to music on iPod nano, you first need to get that music into iTunes on your computer.
There are three ways to get music and other audio into iTunes: Buy music and audiobooks or download podcasts online from the iTunes Store. Import music from audio CDs. Add music and other audio thats already on your computer to the iTunes library.

Chapter 2 Music Features

Purchasing Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Store
If you have an Internet connection, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, and audiobooks online using the iTunes Store. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, radio-style audio shows. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy them. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you can use that account to sign in to the iTunes Store and buy songs. To sign in to the iTunes Store: m Open iTunes and then: If you already have an iTunes account, choose Store > Sign In. If you dont already have an iTunes account, choose Store > Create Account and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your existing Apple account or AOL account information. To find songs, audiobooks, and podcasts: You can browse or search the iTunes Store to find the album, song, or artist youre looking for. Open iTunes and click iTunes Store in the Source pane. To browse the iTunes Store, choose a music genre from the Choose Genre pop-up menu, click one of the displayed releases or songs, or click Browse in the main iTunes Store window. To browse for podcasts, click the Podcasts link in the main iTunes Store window. To search the iTunes Store, type the name of an album, song, artist, or composer in the search field. To narrow your search, type something in the search field, press Return or Enter on your keyboard, and then press buttons in the Search Bar. For example, to narrow your search to song titles and albums, press the Music button. To search for a combination of items, click Power Search in the iTunes Store window. To return to the main page of the iTunes Store, click the Home button in the top-left corner of the main iTunes Store window. To buy a song, album, or audiobook: 1 Click iTunes Store in the Source pane, and then find the item you want to buy. You can double-click a song or other item to listen to a portion of it and make sure its what you want. 2 Click Buy Song, Buy Album, or Buy Book. The item is downloaded to your computer and charged to the credit card listed in your Apple or AOL account.

Syncing Music Automatically
By default, iPod nano is set to sync all songs and playlists when you connect it to your computer. This is the simplest way to load music onto iPod nano. You just connect iPod nano to your computer, let it add songs, audiobooks, and other items automatically, and then disconnect it and go. If you added any songs to iTunes since the last time you connected iPod nano, they are added to iPod nano. If you deleted songs from iTunes, they are deleted from iPod nano. To sync music to iPod nano: m Simply connect iPod nano to your computer. If iPod nano is set to sync automatically, the update begins. Important: The first time you connect iPod nano to a different computer and have the automatic sync option set, a message asks if you want to update songs automatically. If you accept, all songs, audiobooks, and other items are deleted from iPod nano and replaced with the songs and other items from that computer. If you dont accept, you can still load songs onto iPod nano manually without deleting any of the songs already on iPod nano. iTunes includes a feature to sync purchased items from iPod nano to another computer. For more information, see iTunes Help. While music is being synced from your computer to iPod nano, the iTunes status window shows progress, and the iPod nano icon in the Source pane flashes red. When the update is done, a message in iTunes says iPod update is complete. If you set iTunes to manage music manually, you can reset it later to sync automatically. If you set iTunes to sync automatically after youve been manually managing iPod nano, you lose any items on iPod nano that are not part of your library. To reset iTunes to sync all music automatically on iPod nano: 1 Open iTunes and select iPod nano in the Source pane. 2 Click the Music tab. 3 Select Sync music and then click All songs and playlists. 4 Click Apply. Note: If Only sync checked items is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your libraries.
Syncing Music From Selected Playlists to iPod nano
Setting iTunes to sync selected playlists to iPod nano is useful if the music in your music library doesnt fit on iPod nano. Only the music in the playlists you select is synced to iPod nano. To set iTunes to sync music from selected playlists to iPod nano: 1 Open iTunes and select iPod nano in the Source pane. 2 Click the Music tab. 3 Select Sync music and then click Selected playlists. 4 Select the playlists you want. 5 Click Apply. Note: If Only sync checked items is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your libraries.
Managing iPod nano Manually
Setting iTunes to let you manage iPod nano manually gives you the most flexibility for managing music on iPod nano. You can add and remove songs and other items individually. You can also load songs from multiple computers onto iPod nano without removing songs already on iPod nano. To set iTunes to let you manage music on iPod nano manually: 1 Open iTunes and select iPod nano in the Source pane. 2 Click the Summary tab. 3 In the Options section, select Manually manage music. 4 Click Apply. Note: When you manage songs yourself, you must always eject iPod nano from iTunes before you can disconnect it. To add a song or other item to iPod nano: 1 In the iTunes Source pane, click Music or another Library item. 2 Drag a song or other item to the iPod nano in the Source pane. To remove a song or other item from iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane. 2 Select a song or other item on iPod nano and press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard. If you manually remove a song or other item from iPod nano, it is not deleted from your iTunes library.

To make a new playlist on iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane, and then click the Add (+) button or choose File > New Playlist. 2 Type a name for the playlist. 3 Click an item, such as Music, in the Library list, and then drag songs or other items to the playlist. To add songs to or remove songs from a playlist on iPod nano: m Drag a song to a playlist on iPod nano to add the song. Select a song in a playlist and press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the song.
Loading Podcasts onto iPod nano
The settings for loading podcasts onto iPod nano are unrelated to the settings for loading songs. Podcast update settings dont affect song update settings, and vice versa. You can set iTunes to automatically sync all podcasts or selected podcasts, and all episodes, or a number of recent or unplayed episodes. Or you can load podcasts onto iPod nano manually. To set iTunes to sync podcasts to iPod nano automatically: 1 Select iPod nano in the iTunes Source pane, and click the Podcasts tab. 2 In the Podcasts pane, select Sync <option> podcast episodes and choose an option from the Sync pop-up menu. 3 Click All podcasts or Selected podcasts. If you click Selected podcasts, also select the podcast titles you want to sync automatically. 4 Click Apply. When you set iTunes to sync iPod nano podcasts automatically, iPod nano is updated each time you connect it to your computer. To set iTunes to let you manually manage podcasts: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane, and click the Summary tab. 2 Select Manually manage music and click Apply. 3 In the Source pane, select the Podcasts library and drag the podcasts you want to iPod nano.

Playing Music

After you load iPod nano with music and other audio, you can listen to it. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to browse for a song, audiobook, or podcast. Note: You only see menu items for Podcasts and Audiobooks if youve loaded those items onto iPod nano. To browse for and play a song: m Choose Music, browse for a song, and press Play (). When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen appears. The following table describes the elements on the Now Playing screen of iPod nano.
Repeat icon Song number Shuffle icon Album art Song information

Song time

Now Playing screen Song number Album art Repeat () icon Shuffle () icon Song information Song time (progress bar)
Function Shows the number of the song playing within the current sequence of songs. Shows album art if it is included in the songs audio file. Appears if iPod nano is set to repeat all songs. The Repeat Once (!) icon appears if iPod nano is set to repeat one song. Appears if iPod nano is set to shuffle songs or albums. Displays the song title, artist, and album title. Displays elapsed and remaining time for the current song. Press the Center button to show the scrubber bar, which displays a diamond to show where you are. Use the Click Wheel to move forward or backward.

Rating Songs

You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you like it. You can use song ratings to help you create Smart Playlists automatically in iTunes. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until you see the rating screen (showing bullets, stars, or both). 3 Use the Click Wheel to choose a rating. Note: You cannot assign ratings to podcasts.
Setting the Maximum Volume Limit
You can choose to set a limit for the maximum volume on iPod nano and assign a combination to prevent the setting from being changed. To set the maximum volume limit for iPod nano: 1 Choose Settings > Volume Limit. The volume control shows the current volume. 2 Use the Click Wheel to select the maximum volume limit. You can press Play to hear the currently selected song play while you select the maximum volume limit.
3 Press the Center button to set the maximum volume limit. A triangle on the volume bar indicates the maximum volume limit. 4 On the Volume Limit screen, click Set Combination to require a combination to be entered to change the maximum volume limit. Click Done to accept the maximum volume limit without requiring a combination to change it. 5 If you choose Set Combination, enter a combination: Use the Click Wheel to select a number for the first position. Press the Center button to confirm your choice and move to the next position. Use the same method to set the remaining numbers of the combination. You can use the Next/Fast-forward button to move to the next position and the Previous/Rewind button to move to the previous position. Press the Center button in the final position to confirm the entire combination and return to the previous screen. If you turn the volume all the way up after you set a limit, you see a lock icon to the right of the volume bar in the Now Playing screen, indicating that a maximum volume limit has been set. Note: The volume of songs and other audio may vary depending on how the audio was recorded or encoded. See Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level on page 28 for information about how to set a relative volume level in iTunes and on iPod nano. Volume level may also vary if you use different earphones or headphones. With the exception of the iPod Radio Remote, accessories that connect through the iPod nano Dock Connector do not support volume limits. If you set a combination, you must enter it before you can change or remove the maximum volume limit. To change the maximum volume limit: 1 Choose Settings > Volume Limit. 2 If you set a combination, enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and pressing the Center button to confirm them. 3 Use the Click Wheel to change the maximum volume limit. 4 Press the Center button to accept the change. To remove the maximum volume limit: 1 If you are currently listening to iPod nano, press Pause. 2 Choose Settings > Volume Limit. 3 If you set a combination, enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and pressing the Center button to confirm them. 4 Use the Click Wheel to move the volume limit to the maximum level on the volume bar. This removes any restriction on volume.

5 Press the Center button to accept the change. Note: If you forget the combination, you can restore iPod nano. See Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software on page 50 for more information.
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level
iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs, so they play at the same relative volume level. You can set iPod nano to use the iTunes volume settings. To set iTunes to play songs at the same sound level: 1 In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences if you are using a Mac, or choose Edit > Preferences if you are using a Windows PC. 2 Click Playback and select Sound Check. To set iPod nano to use the iTunes volume settings: m Choose Settings > Sound Check. Important: If you have not activated Sound Check in iTunes, setting it on iPod nano has no effect.

Using the Equalizer

You can use equalizer presets to change the sound on iPod nano to suit a particular music genre or style. For example, to make rock music sound better, set the equalizer to Rock. To use the equalizer to change the sound on iPod nano: m Choose Settings > EQ and choose an equalizer preset. If you assigned an equalizer preset to a song in iTunes and the iPod nano equalizer is set to Off, the song plays using the iTunes setting. See iTunes Help for more information.
Setting iPod nano to Show Compilations
You can set iPod nano to show a Compilations menu item in the Music menu. A compilation is an album, such as a movie soundtrack or a greatest hits album, put together from various sources. You can choose Music > Compilations to see your compilations. To set iPod nano to show Compilations in the Music menu: m Choose Settings and set Compilations to On.
Viewing Album Artwork on iPod nano
By default, iTunes is set to allow you to view album artwork on iPod nano. If the artwork is available, youll see it on iPod nano when you play music from the album. To set iTunes to display album artwork on iPod nano: 1 Open iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane, and then click the Music tab. 2 Select Display album artwork on your iPod. To see album artwork on iPod nano: 1 Play a song that has album artwork. 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button twice. If you dont see artwork, either that song doesnt have album artwork, or you need to set iTunes to allow iPod nano to display album artwork. For more information about album artwork, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.
Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano
If you enter lyrics for a song in iTunes (see Adding Lyrics on page 19) and then load the song onto iPod nano, you can view the lyrics on iPod nano. To view lyrics on iPod nano while a song is playing: m On the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until you see the lyrics. The screen displays the lyrics, which you can scroll through as the song plays.

Listening to Podcasts

Podcasts are downloadable radio-style shows you get at the iTunes Store. Podcasts are organized by shows, episodes within shows, and chapters within episodes. If you stop listening to a podcast and go back to it later, the podcast begins playing from where you left off. To listen to a podcast: 1 Choose Music > Podcasts, and then choose a show. Shows appear in reverse chronological order so that you can listen to the most recent one first. You see a blue dot next to shows and episodes you havent listened to yet. 2 Choose an episode to play it. The Now Playing screen displays the show, episode, and date information, along with elapsed and remaining time. Press the Center button to see more information about the podcast. If the podcast includes artwork, you also see a picture. Podcast artwork can change during an episode, so you might see several pictures during the podcast.
If the podcast youre listening to has chapters, you can press the Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind button to skip to the next chapter or the beginning of the current chapter in the podcast. For more information about podcasts, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Then search for podcasts.

Listening to Audiobooks

You can purchase and download audiobooks from the iTunes Store or from audible.com and listen to them on iPod nano. You can use iTunes to load audiobooks onto iPod nano the same way you load songs. If you stop listening to an audiobook on iPod nano and go back to it later, the audiobook begins playing from where you left off. Unless youre playing songs from within playlists, iPod nano skips audiobooks when set to shuffle. If the audiobook youre listening to has chapters, you can press the Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind button to skip to the next chapter or the beginning of the current chapter in the audiobook. You can play audiobooks at speeds faster or slower than normal. To set audiobook play speed: m Choose Settings > Audiobooks and choose a speed. You can also adjust the reading speed from the Now Playing screen while youre listening to an audiobook. Press the Center button until you see the Speed menu item, and then use the Click Wheel to set Speed to Slower or Faster. Setting the play speed only affects audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible.com.

Listening to FM Radio

You can listen to radio using the optional iPod Radio Remote accessory for iPod nano. iPod Radio Remote attaches to iPod nano using the Dock connector cable. For more information, see the iPod Radio Remote documentation.

Photo Features

You can import digital photos to your computer and load them onto iPod nano. You can view your photos on iPod nano individually or as a slideshow. Read this section to learn about importing and viewing photos. Importing Photos

Loading Photos from iPod nano onto a Computer
If you load full-resolution photos from your computer onto iPod nano using the previous steps, theyre stored in a Photos folder on iPod nano. You can connect iPod nano to a computer and load these photos onto the computer, if iPod nano is enabled for disk use (see Using iPod nano as an External Disk on page 36). To load photos from iPod nano onto a computer: 1 Connect iPod nano to the computer. 2 Drag image files from the Photos folder on iPod nano to the desktop or to a photo editing application on the computer. Note: You can also use a photo editing application, such as iPhoto, to load photos stored in the Photos folder. See the documentation that came with the application for more information. To delete photos from the Photos folder on iPod nano: 1 Connect iPod nano to the computer. 2 In the Finder, open the Photos folder on iPod nano and delete the photos you no longer want.

Viewing Photos

You can view photos on iPod nano manually or as a slideshow.
Viewing Photos on iPod nano
To view photos on iPod nano: 1 On iPod nano, choose Photos > Photo Library. Or choose Photos and a photo album to see only the photos in the album. Thumbnail views of the photos might take a moment to appear. 2 Select the photo you want and press the Center button to view a full-screen version. From any photo-viewing screen, use the Click Wheel to scroll through photos. Press the Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind button to skip to the next or previous screen of photos. Press and hold the Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind button to skip to the last or first photo in the library or album.

Viewing Slideshows

You can view a slideshow with music and transitions on iPod nano. To set slideshow settings: m Choose Photos > Slideshow Settings, and then follow these instructions:
To set The length of time each slide is displayed before advancing The music that plays during slideshows Slides to repeat Slides to display in random order Slides to display with transitions Do this Choose Time Per Slide and pick a time. Choose Music and choose a playlist. If youre using iPhoto, you can choose From iPhoto to copy the iPhoto music setting. Only the songs that you have loaded onto iPod nano play. Set Repeat to On. Set Shuffle Photos to On. Choose Transitions and choose a transition type.
To view a slideshow on iPod nano: m Select any photo, album, or roll, and press Play. Or select any full-screen photo and press the Center button. To pause, press the Play/Pause button. To skip to the next or previous photo, press the Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind button.
Extra Features and Accessories
iPod nano can do a lot more than play songs. And you can do a lot more with it than listen to music.
Read this section to find out more about the extra features of iPod nano, including how to use it as an external disk, alarm, or sleep timer; show times of day in other parts of the world; and sync contacts, calendars, to-do lists, and notes. Learn about how to use iPod nano as a stopwatch and lock the screen, and about the accessories available for iPod nano.

You can set a combination to prevent iPod nano from being used by someone without your permission. When you lock an iPod nano that is not connected to a computer, you must enter a combination to unlock and use it. Note: This is different from the Hold button, which prevents iPod nano from turning on accidentally. The combination prevents another person from viewing the iPod nano screen. To set a combination for iPod nano: 1 Choose Extras > Screen Lock > Set Combination. 2 On the Enter New Code screen, enter a combination: Use the Click Wheel to select a number for the first position. Press the Center button to confirm your choice and move to the next position. Use the same method to set the remaining numbers of the combination. You can use the Next/Fast-forward button to move to the next position and the Previous/Rewind button to move to the previous position. Press the Center button in the final position to confirm the entire combination and return to the previous screen.
To lock the iPod nano screen: m Choose Extras > Screen Lock > Turn Screen Lock On > Lock. If you just finished setting your combination, Lock will already be selected on the screen. Just press the Center button to lock iPod nano.
Tip: You might want to add the Screen Lock menu item to the main menu so that you can quickly lock the iPod nano screen. See Adding or Removing Items from the Main Menu on page 9. You can unlock the iPod nano screen in two ways: Enter the combination on iPod nano by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and pressing the Center button to confirm them. If you enter the wrong combination, it flashes red. Try again. Connect iPod nano to the primary computer you use it with, and iPod nano automatically unlocks. Note: If you try these methods and you still cant unlock iPod nano, you can restore iPod nano. See Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software on page 50.
To change a combination youve already set: 1 Choose Extras > Screen Lock > Change Combination. 2 On the Enter Old Code screen, enter the current combination. 3 On the Enter New Code screen, enter a new combination. Note: If you can't remember the current combination, the only way to clear it and enter a new one is to restore the iPod software. See Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software on page 50.

Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists
iPod nano can store contacts, calendar events, and to-do lists for viewing on the go. If youre using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, you can use iTunes to sync the contacts and calendar information on iPod nano with Address Book and iCal. If youre using any version of Mac OS X earlier than 10.4, you can use iSync to sync your information. Syncing information using iSync requires iSync 1.1 or later, and iCal 1.0.1 or later. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, and you use Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later to store your contact information, you can use iTunes to sync the contact information on iPod nano. If you use Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later to keep a calendar, you can also sync calendar information.
To sync contact or calendar information using Mac OS X v10.4 or later: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane and click the Contacts tab. 3 Do one of the following: To sync contacts, in the Contacts section, select Sync Address Book contacts, and select an option: To sync all contacts automatically, click All contacts. To sync selected groups of contacts automatically, click Selected groups and select the groups you want to sync. When you click Apply, iTunes updates iPod nano with the Address Book contact information you specified. To sync calendars, in the Calendars section, select Sync iCal calendars, and choose an option: To sync all calendars automatically, select All calendars. To sync selected calendars automatically, select Selected calendars and select the calendars you want to sync. When you click Apply, iTunes updates iPod nano with the calendar information you specified. To sync contacts and calendars with a Mac and iSync using a version of Mac OS X earlier than 10.4: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 Open iSync and choose Devices > Add Device. You need to do this step only the first time you use iSync with iPod nano. 3 Select iPod nano and click Sync Now. iSync loads information from iCal and Mac Address Book onto iPod nano. The next time you want to sync iPod nano, you can simply open iSync and click Sync Now. You can also choose to have iPod nano sync automatically when you connect it. Note: iSync loads information from your computer onto iPod nano. You cant use iSync to load information from iPod nano onto your computer.
To sync contacts or calendars using Microsoft Outlook for Windows or Outlook Express for Windows: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane and click the Contacts tab. 3 Do one of the following: To sync contacts, in the Contacts section, select Sync contacts from and choose Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express from the pop-up menu. Then select which contact information you want to sync. To sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook, in the Calendars section, select Sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook. 4 Click Apply. You can also load contact and calendar information onto iPod nano manually. iPod nano must be enabled as an external disk (see Using iPod nano as an External Disk on page 36). To load contact information manually: 1 Connect iPod nano and open your favorite email or contacts application. Loading contacts works with Palm Desktop, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Entourage, and Eudora, among others. 2 Drag contacts from the applications address book to the iPod Contacts folder. In some cases, you might need to export contacts and then drag the exported file or files to the iPod Contacts folder. See the documentation for your email or contacts application. To load appointments and other calendar events manually: 1 Export calendar events from any calendar application that uses the standard iCalendar format (filenames end in.ics) or vCal format (filenames end in.vcs). 2 Drag the files to the Calendars folder on iPod nano. Note: To load to-do lists onto iPod nano manually, save them in a calendar file with a.ics or.vcs extension. To view contacts on iPod nano: m Choose Extras > Contacts. To view calendar events: m Choose Extras > Calendar. To view to-do lists: m Choose Extras > Calendar > To Do.

Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting
iPod nano might need to be reset (see page 45). If youre connecting iPod nano to a portable or laptop computer using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod nano. Make sure you have the required computer and software. See If you want to doublecheck the system requirements on page 48. Check the cable connections. Unplug the cable at both ends and make sure no foreign objects are in the USB ports. Then plug the cable back in securely. Make sure the connectors on the cables are oriented correctly. They can be inserted only one way. Try restarting your computer. If none of the previous suggestions solves your problem, you might need to restore iPod software. See Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software on page 50. If iPod nano displays a Use iTunes to restore message Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer (download it from www.apple.com/ipod/start). Connect iPod nano to your computer. When iTunes opens, follow the onscreen prompts to restore iPod nano. If restoring iPod nano doesnt solve the problem, iPod nano may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service & Support website: www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/service If you cant load a song or other item onto iPod nano The song might have been encoded in a format that iPod nano doesnt support. The following audio file formats are supported by iPod nano. These include formats for audiobooks and podcasting: AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps) Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format) MP3 (up to 320 Kbps) MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR) WAV AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4) AIFF A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD-quality sound, but takes up only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music from a CD using iTunes, it is converted to AAC format by default.
Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format. iPod nano does not support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com format 1. If you have a song in iTunes that isnt supported by iPod nano, you can convert it to a format iPod nano supports. For more information, see iTunes Help. If you accidentally set iPod nano to use a language you dont understand You can reset the language. 1 Press and hold Menu until the main menu appears. 2 Choose the fifth menu item (Settings). 3 Choose the last menu item (Reset All Settings). 4 Choose the second menu item (Reset) and select a language. Other iPod nano settings, such as song repeat, are also reset. Note: If you added or removed items from the iPod nano main menu (see Adding or Removing Items from the Main Menu on page 9), the Settings menu item might be in a different place. If you cant find the Reset All Settings menu item, you can restore iPod nano to its original state and choose a language you understand. See Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software on page 50. If you connect iPod nano to a camera connector and nothing happens You must first import photos from your camera to your computer and then load the photos onto iPod nano. You cant connect a camera directly to iPod nano to load photos. Some other third-party accessories cannot connect directly to iPod nano. See www.apple.com/support/ipod for more information. If you want to double-check the system requirements To use iPod nano, you must have: One of the following computer configurations: A Macintosh with a USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) A Windows PC with a USB port or a USB card installed (USB 2.0 recommended) One of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later iTunes 7 or later (iTunes can be downloaded from www.apple.com/ipod/start)