iPod nano Features Guide

Contents

Chapter 1

iPod nano Basics iPod nano at a Glance Using iPod nano Controls Disabling iPod nano Controls Using iPod nano Menus Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano Music Features About iTunes Importing Music into Your Computer Organizing Your Music Loading Music and Podcasts onto iPod nano Playing Music Listening to Podcasts Listening to Audiobooks Listening to FM Radio Photo Features Importing Photos Viewing Photos Extra Features and Accessories Using iPod nano as an External Disk Using Extra Settings Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists Storing and Reading Notes Recording Voice Memos Learning About iPod nano Accessories Tips and Troubleshooting General Suggestions Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Learning More, Service, and Support

Chapter 7 Index

iPod nano Basics
Congratulations on purchasing iPod nano. Read this section to learn about the features of iPod nano, how to use its controls, and more.
To use iPod nano, you put music, photos, and other files on your computer and then load them onto iPod nano.
iPod nano is a music player and much more. Use iPod nano to: Sync songs and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go Listen to podcasts, downloadable radio-style shows delivered over the Internet View photos as a slideshow with music Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible.com Store or back up files and other data, using iPod nano as an external disk Sync contact, calendar, and to-do list information from your computer Play games, store text notes, set an alarm, and more

iPod nano at a Glance

Get to know the controls on iPod nano:
Hold switch Center button

Menu button

Next/Fast-forward button

Previous/Rewind button

Play/Pause button

Click Wheel

Serial number (on back)

Dock connector port

Headphones port

Using iPod nano Controls

The controls on iPod nano are easy to find and use. Press any button to turn on iPod nano. The main menu appears.
Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select a menu item. To choose the item, press the Center button. To go back to the previous menu, press Menu on the Click Wheel.
Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics
Heres what else you can do with iPod nano controls.
To Turn on iPod nano Turn off iPod nano Turn on the backlight Do this Press any button. Press and hold Play/Pause (). Press any button or use the Click Wheel.
Disable the iPod nano controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears). (so nothing happens if you press them accidentally) Reset iPod nano (if iPod nano isnt responding) Choose a menu item Go back to the previous menu Go back to the main menu Browse for a song Play a song Pause a song Change the volume Play all the songs in a list Play all songs in random order Skip to any point in a song Slide the Hold switch to HOLD and back again. Then press the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Scroll to the item and press the Center button. Press Menu. Press and hold Menu. From the main menu, choose Music. Select the song and press the Center or Play/Pause () button. iPod nano has to be ejected from your computer to play songs. Press Play/Pause () or unplug your headphones. From the Now Playing screen, use the Click Wheel. Select the list title (an album title or the title of a playlist, for example) and press Play/Pause (). From the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button to show the scrubber bar, and then scroll to any point in the song. Press the Center button to resume playing from that point. Press Next/Fast-forward ().
Skip to the next song or chapter in an audiobook or podcast Start a song over Play the previous song or chapter in an audiobook or podcast Fast-forward or rewind a song Add a song to the On-The-Go playlist Find the iPod nano serial number
Press Previous/Rewind (]). Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice.
Press and hold Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]). Select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until the song title flashes. From the main menu, choose Settings > About, or look at the back of iPod nano.

Charging the iPod nano Battery
You can charge the iPod nano battery in two ways: Connect iPod nano to your computer. Use the iPod USB Power Adapter, available separately. To charge the battery using your computer: m Connect iPod nano to a high-power USB port on your computer. The computer must be turned on and not in sleep mode (some models of Macintosh can charge iPod nano while in sleep mode).
If the battery icon on the iPod nano screen shows a lightning bolt, the battery is charging. If it shows a plug, the battery is fully charged.
If you dont see the lightning bolt or the plug, iPod nano might not be connected to a high-power USB port. Try another USB port on your computer. If you want to charge iPod nano when youre away from your computer, you can purchase the iPod USB Power Adapter. To charge the battery using the iPod USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they might already be connected). 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable to the power adapter, and plug the other end of the cable into iPod nano. 3 Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet.

AC plug adapter

iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable

iPod USB Power Adapter

WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet. Note: If you have an optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire cable, you can also connect iPod nano to a FireWire port on your computer or to an iPod Power Adapter (with a FireWire port) thats plugged into an electrical outlet. You can use FireWire only for charging the battery and not for loading songs and other files onto iPod nano.
Understanding Battery States
When iPod nano is not connected to a power source, a battery icon in the top-right corner of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge is left.
Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged
If iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that the battery is charging or fully charged.
Battery charging (lightning bolt) Battery fully charged (plug)
You can disconnect and use iPod nano before it is fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information, go to www.apple.com/batteries.

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

Entering Song Names and Other Details
To enter CD song titles and other information manually: 1 Select the first song on the CD and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Info. 3 Enter the song information. 4 Click Next to enter information for the next song.

Adding Lyrics

You can enter song lyrics in plain text format into iTunes so that you can view the song lyrics on iPod nano while the song is playing. To enter lyrics into iTunes: 1 Select a song and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Lyrics. 3 Enter song lyrics in the text box. 4 Click OK. For more information, see Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano on page 29.

Organizing Your Music

Using iTunes, you can organize songs and other items into lists, called playlists, in any way you want. For example, you can make playlists with songs to listen to while exercising, or playlists with songs for a particular mood. You can also make Smart Playlists that update automatically based on rules you choose. When you add songs to iTunes that match the rules, they automatically get added to the Smart Playlist. You can make as many playlists as you like using any of the songs in the iTunes library. Adding a song to a playlist or later removing it doesnt remove it from the 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. Note: You can also make playlists on iPod nano, called On-The-Go Playlists, when iPod nano isnt connected to your computer. See Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano on page 25.
Loading Music and Podcasts onto iPod nano
After your music is imported and organized in iTunes, you can easily load it onto iPod nano.
To set how music is loaded from your computer onto iPod nano, you connect iPod nano to your computer, and then use the iTunes preferences to choose iPod nano settings. You can set iTunes to load music onto iPod nano in three ways: Sync all songs and playlists: When you connect iPod nano, it is automatically updated to match the songs and other items in the iTunes library. Any other songs on iPod nano are deleted. Sync selected playlists: When you connect iPod nano, it is automatically updated to match the songs in playlists you select in iTunes. Manually manage music on iPod nano: When you connect iPod nano, you can drag songs and playlists individually to iPod nano, and delete songs and playlists individually from iPod nano. Using this option, you can download songs from more than one computer without erasing songs from iPod nano. When you manage music yourself, you must always eject iPod nano from iTunes before you can disconnect it.

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.
When you see the Now Playing screen, you can use the Click Wheel to change the volume. You can press the Center button multiple times from the Now Playing screen to get to other information and options, such as the rating screen for songs and audiobooks, album art, podcast information, reading speed, and more. Press the Menu button to return to the previous screen.
Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs
You can set iPod nano to play songs, albums, or your entire library in random order. To set iPod nano to shuffle and play all your songs: m Choose Shuffle Songs from the iPod nano main menu. iPod nano begins playing songs from your entire library in random order, skipping audiobooks and podcasts. To set iPod nano to always shuffle songs or albums: 1 Choose Settings from the iPod nano main menu. 2 Set Shuffle to either Songs or Albums. When you set iPod nano to shuffle songs by choosing Settings > Shuffle, iPod nano shuffles songs within the list (for example, album or playlist) you choose to play. When you set iPod nano to shuffle albums, it plays all the songs on an album in order, and then randomly selects another album in the list and plays through it in order.
Setting iPod nano to Repeat Songs
You can set iPod nano to repeat a song over and over, or to repeat songs within the list you choose to play. To set iPod nano to repeat songs: m Choose Settings from the iPod nano main menu. To repeat all songs in the list, set Repeat to All. To repeat one song over and over, set Repeat to One.

Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano
You can make playlists on iPod nano, called On-The-Go Playlists, when iPod nano isnt connected to your computer. To make an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until the song title flashes. 2 Choose other songs you want to add. 3 Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go to view and play your list of songs. You can also add a list of songs. For example, to add an album, highlight the album title and press and hold the Center button until the album title flashes. To play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go and choose a song.
To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist: m Select a song in the playlist, and hold down the Center button until the song title flashes. To clear the entire On-The-Go playlist: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. To save the On-The-Go playlist on iPod nano: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Save Playlist > Save Playlist. The first playlist is saved as New Playlist 1 in the Playlists menu. The On-The-Go playlist is cleared. You can save as many playlists as you like. After you save a playlist, you can no longer remove songs from it. To copy the On-The-Go playlist to your computer: m If iPod nano is set to update songs automatically (see Syncing Music Automatically on page 21), and you make an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist is automatically copied to iTunes when you connect iPod nano. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the list of playlists in iTunes. You can rename or delete the new playlist, just as you would any other playlist in iTunes.

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.

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.

Setting and Viewing the Date and Time
The date and time are set automatically from your computers clock when you connect iPod nano, but you can change the settings. To set date and time options: 1 Choose Settings > Date & Time. 2 Choose one or more of the following options:
To Specify the time zone Set the date and time Display the time in another format Display the time in the title bar Do this Choose Set Time Zone and choose a time zone from the list. Choose Set Date & Time. Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value. Press the Center button to move to the next value. Choose Time and press the Center button to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Choose Time in Title and press the Center button to choose On or Off.
Adding Clocks for Other Time Zones
To add clocks for other time zones (where available) to the iPod nano screen: 1 Choose Extras > Clock. 2 Choose New Clock. 3 Choose a region and then choose a city. The clocks you add appear in a list. The last clock you added appears last. To delete a clock: 1 Choose the clock. 2 Choose Delete This Clock and confirm by choosing Delete on the next screen.
Chapter 4 Extra Features and Accessories

Setting the Alarm

You can set an alarm for any clock on iPod nano. To use iPod nano as an alarm clock: 1 Choose Extras > Clock and then choose the clock you want to set an alarm for. 2 Choose Alarm Clock. 3 Set Alarm to On. 4 Choose Time and set the time that you want the alarm to sound. 5 Choose a sound. If you choose Beep, youll hear the alarm through the internal speaker. If you choose a playlist, youll need to connect iPod nano to speakers or headphones to hear the alarm. Youll see a bell icon next to any clock you set an alarm for.

Setting the Sleep Timer

You can set iPod nano to turn off automatically after playing music or a slideshow for a specified period of time. To set the sleep timer: 1 Choose Extras > Clock and then choose a clock. 2 Choose Sleep Timer and choose how long you want iPod nano to play. When you set the sleep timer, the Now Playing screen displays a clock icon and the number of minutes left until iPod nano turns off.

Using the Stopwatch

You can use the stopwatch as you exercise to track your overall time and, if youre running on a track, your lap times. You can play music while you use the stopwatch. To use the stopwatch: 1 Choose Extras > Stopwatch > Timer. 2 Choose Start to start the timer. 3 Choose Lap after each lap to record your lap times. The screen displays the workout sessions total time and the last several lap times. 4 Choose Pause to stop the overall timer and the lap timer, or Resume to start the timers again. 5 Choose Done to end the session. iPod nano stores stopwatch sessions with dates, times, and lap statistics. Note: After you start the stopwatch, iPod nano stays on as long as you display the Timer screen and the timer continues to run. If you start the stopwatch and then go to another menu, and iPod nano isnt playing music, the stopwatch timer stops and iPod nano turns off automatically after a few minutes.
To review or delete a stopwatch session: 1 Choose Extras > Stopwatch. A list of saved sessions appears after the Timer menu item. 2 Choose a session to view session information. You see the date and time the session started; the total time of the session; the shortest, longest, and average lap times; and the last lap time. 3 To delete a session, press the Center button and choose Delete.

Playing Games

iPod nano has a number of games. To play a game: m Choose Extras > Games and choose a game.
Locking the iPod nano Screen
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.

Learning About iPod nano Accessories
iPod nano comes with some accessories, and many other accessories are available at www.apple.com/ipodstore. Available accessories include: iPod In-Ear Headphones iPod Hi-Fi iPod nano (2nd Generation) Armband iPod nano (2nd Generation) Dock iPod nano (2nd Generation) Lanyard Headphones iPod Radio Remote iPod Universal Dock iPod USB Power Adapter Nike + iPod Sport Kit World Travel Adapter Kit Third-party accessoriessuch as speakers, headsets, cases, microphones, car stereo adapters, power adapters, and more To use the earphones: m Plug the earphones into the Headphones port. Then place the earbuds in your ears as shown.
The earphones cord is adjustable.
WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing: Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Turn the volume down if you cant hear people speaking near you. For information about setting a maximum volume limit on iPod nano, see Setting the Maximum Volume Limit on page 26.

Tips and Troubleshooting

Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter.
The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore
Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with iPod nano. Try these steps one at a time until your issue is resolved. If one of the following doesnt help, read on for solutions to specific problems. Reset iPod nano. See General Suggestions, below. Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod nano in iTunes. Restart your computer, and make sure you have the latest software updates installed. Reinstall iTunes software from the latest version on the web. Restore iPod nano. See Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software on page 50.

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)

Chapter 6 Safety and Cleaning
Avoiding seizures, blackouts, and eye strain If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a physician before playing video games on iPod (if available). Discontinue use and consult a physician if you experience: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. When watching videos or playing games on iPod (if available), avoid prolonged use and take breaks to prevent eye strain.
Important Handling Information
NOTICE: Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to iPod nano or other property. Carrying iPod nano iPod nano contains sensitive components, including, in some cases, a hard drive. Do not bend, drop, or crush iPod nano. If you are concerned about scratching iPod nano, you can use one of the many cases sold separately. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions on the port. If the connector and port dont join with reasonable ease, they probably dont match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. Keeping iPod nano within acceptable temperatures Operate iPod nano in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35 C (32 to 95 F). iPod play time might temporarily shorten in low-temperature conditions. Store iPod nano in a place where the temperature is always between -20 and 45 C (-4 to 113 F). Dont leave iPod nano in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range. When youre using iPod nano or charging the battery, it is normal for iPod nano to get warm. The exterior of iPod nano functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside. Keeping the outside of iPod nano clean To clean iPod nano, unplug all cables, turn iPod nano off, and slide the Hold switch (if available) to HOLD. Then use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Dont use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean iPod nano. Disposing of iPod nano properly For information about the proper disposal of iPod nano, including other important regulatory compliance information, see the features guide for your iPod nano.
Learning More, Service, and Support
You can find more information about using iPod nano in onscreen help and on the web.
The following table describes where to get more iPod-related software and service information.

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Service and support, forums, Go to: www.apple.com/support/ipod and Apple software downloads The latest tutorials and tips and Go to: www.apple.com/support/ipod/howto tricks on how to make the most of your iPod nano experience Using iTunes Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an online iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to: www.apple.com/support/itunes Open iPhoto and choose Help > iPhoto Help. Open iSync and choose Help > iSync Help. Open iCal and choose Help > iCal Help. Go to: www.apple.com/ipod To register iPod, install iTunes and connect iPod to your computer. Look at the back of iPod nano or choose Settings > About. First follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and online resources, then go to: www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/service

games 39 getting help 54 getting started with iPod nano 48
headphones, using 44 hearing loss warning 44 help, getting 54 Hold switch 6, 8
iCal, getting help 54 Image Capture, importing photos to a Mac 32 images. See photos importing contacts, calendars, to-do lists. See syncing importing photos See also loading photos about 31 from camera to computer 31 to a Mac 32 to a Windows PC 32 interactive iPod tutorial 54 iPhoto getting help 31, 54 importing photos from camera 31 recommended version 49 iPod Dock Connector 10 iPod nano Dock 10 iPod Updater application 50 iPod USB power adapter 12 iSync, getting help 54 iTunes
Mac OS X operating systems 48 main menu adding or removing items 9 opening 5 settings 9 managing iPod nano manually 22 maximum volume limit, setting 26 memos, recording 43 menu items adding or removing 9 choosing 6 returning to previous menu 6 modifying playlists 23 music See also songs; loading music iPod nano not playing 46 loading manually 22 purchasing 17
rating 26 setting for slideshows 35 tutorial 54 music library, adding songs 18
problems. See troubleshooting purchasing songs, albums, audiobooks 17

quick navigation 7

names, entering for songs 19 navigating quickly 7 notes, storing and reading 43
radio accessory 30 random play 6 rating songs 26 reading speed. See play speed rechargeable batteries 14 recorded books. See audiobooks recording voice memos 43 registering iPod nano 54 relative volume, playing songs at 28 removing menu items 9 replacing battery 14 replaying songs 6 requirements 48 resetting iPod nano 6, 45 resetting the language 48 restoring iPod software 50 rewinding songs 6
On-The-Go playlist loading 26 making 25 rating songs 26 saving 26 operating system requirements 48 overview of iPod nano features 4
pausing a song 6 phone numbers, syncing 40 photo collections, loading automatically 32 photo library 32 photos deleting 33, 34 full-resolution 33 importing to Windows PC 32 importing using Image Capture 32 loading and viewing 31 syncing 32, 33 thumbnails 34 viewing on iPod nano 34 playing games 39 playing songs 6 playlists adding songs 6, 23 making on iPod nano 25 modifying 23 On-The-Go 25 play speed, setting for audiobooks 30 plug on battery icon 13 podcasting 29 podcasts browsing 17 downloading 18 listening 29 subscribing 18 updating 23 ports FireWire troubleshooting iPod nano connection 46 USB 48 Power Search in iTunes Store 17 previous menu, returning to 6