Turning off the Click Wheel Sound
When you scroll through menu items, you can hear a clicking sound through the iPod nano internal speaker. If you like, you can turn the Click Wheel sound off. To turn off the Click Wheel sound: m Choose Settings and set Clicker to Off. To turn the Click Wheel sound on again, set Clicker to On.
Disabling iPod nano Controls
If you dont want to turn iPod nano on or activate 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 or go to other menus. Icons along the top of the screen show iPod nano status.
Play status Lock icon Menu title Battery status

Menu items

Display item Menu title Lock icon
Function Displays the title of the current menu. The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch (on the bottom of iPod nano) is set to HOLD. This indicates that the iPod nano controls are disabled. The Play ( ) icon appears when a song, video, or other item is playing. The Pause ( 1) icon appears when the item is paused. The Battery icon shows the approximate remaining battery charge. 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 or screen.
Play status 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 Choose each item you want to appear in the main menu. A checkmark indicates which items have been added.
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. Choose Always On to prevent the backlight from turning off.
Setting the Screen Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the iPod nano screen by moving a slider. m Choose Settings > Brightness, and then use the Click Wheel to move the slider. Moving it to the left dims the screen; moving it to the right increases the screen brightness. You can also set the brightness during a slideshow or video. Press the Center button to bring up or dismiss the brightness slider.

Setting the Language

iPod nano can be set to use different languages. m Choose Settings > Language, and then choose a language from the list.

Getting Information About iPod nano
You can get details about your iPod nano, such as how much space is available, how many songs, videos, photos, and other items you have, and the serial number, model, and software version. To get information about iPod nano: m Choose Settings > About, and press the Center button to cycle through the screens of information.

Resetting All Settings

You can reset all the items on the Settings menu to their default setting. m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose Reset.
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano
You connect iPod nano to your computer to add music, videos, 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-powered USB 2.0 port on your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod nano. If you have an iPod Dock, you can connect the cable to a USB 2.0 port on your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then put iPod nano in the Dock.
Note: The USB port on most keyboards doesnt provide enough power. You must connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer, unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 port.
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. Note: You can sync songs while your battery is charging. If you connect iPod nano to a different computer and its set to sync music automatically, iTunes prompts you before syncing any music. If you click Yes, the songs and other audio files already on iPod nano will be erased and replaced with songs and other audio files on the computer iPod nano is connected to. For more information about adding music to iPod nano and using iPod nano with more than one computer, see Chapter 2, Music Features, on page 17.

If you dont see the charging screen, iPod nano might not be connected to a high-power USB port. Try another USB port on your computer.
Important: If a Charging, Please Wait or Connect to Power message appears on the iPod nano screen, the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. See If iPod nano displays a Connect to Power message on page 58.
If you want to charge iPod nano when youre away from your computer, you can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter. To charge the battery using the Apple 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 (The plug on your Power Adapter may look different.) iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable

USB Power Adapter

WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet.
Understanding Battery States
When iPod nano isnt 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 its 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 and audio collection with you wherever you go. Read this chapter to learn about adding music and listening to iPod nano.
You use iPod nano by importing songs, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music videos, and podcasts into your computer and then adding them to 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 Adding playlists, songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcasts to iPod nano Listening to music or other audio on the go

Adding Podcasts to iPod nano
The settings for adding podcasts to iPod nano are unrelated to the settings for adding songs. Podcast update settings dont affect song update settings, and vice versa. You can set iTunes to automatically sync all or selected podcasts, or you can add podcasts to iPod nano manually. To set iTunes to update the podcasts on iPod nano automatically: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Podcasts tab. 2 In the Podcasts pane, select Sync episodes and choose the number of episodes you want in the pop-up menu. 3 Click All podcasts or Selected podcasts. If you click Selected podcasts, also select the podcasts in the list that you want to sync. 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. Note: If Only sync checked items is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your Podcasts and other libraries. To manually manage podcasts: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Summary tab. 2 Select Manually manage music and videos and click Apply. 3 Select the Podcasts library in the source list and drag the podcasts you want to iPod nano.

Playing Music

After you add music and other audio to iPod nano, you can listen to it. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to browse for a song, audiobook, video, or podcast. To browse for and play a song: m Choose Music, browse for a song, and press the Play/Pause button. Note: When you browse for music videos in the Music menu, you only hear the music. When you browse for them in the Videos menu, you also see the video. 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 Shuffle icon Album art Song information, rating, and sequence number

Song time

Now Playing screen item Shuffle () icon Repeat () icon Album art Song information Rating Song number Song time progress bar
Function Appears if iPod nano is set to shuffle songs or albums. Appears if iPod nano is set to repeat all songs. The Repeat Once (!) icon appears if iPod nano is set to repeat one song. Shows the album art, if its available. Displays the song title, artist, and album title. Displays stars if you rate the song. Shows the number of the song thats playing within the current sequence of songs. Shows the elapsed and remaining times for the song thats playing.
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 scrubber bar, rating bullets, shuffle settings, lyrics, podcast information, and more. The scrubber bar displays a diamond to show where you are in the track, along with elapsed and remaining times. 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 music 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. To set shuffle options from the Now Playing screen: m Press the Center button until you see the shuffle icon. Choose Songs, Albums, or Off.
Setting iPod nano to Repeat Songs
You can set iPod nano to repeat a song over and over, or 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.
Customizing the Music Menu
You can add items to or remove them from the Music menu, just as you do with the main menu. For example, you can add a Compilations item to the Music menu, so you can easily choose compilations that are put together from various sources. To add or remove items from the Music menu: 1 Choose Settings > Music Menu. 2 Choose each item you want to appear in the main menu. A checkmark indicates which items have been added. To revert to the original Music menu settings, choose Reset Menu.
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 and then click Clear. To save the On-The-Go playlists on iPod nano: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > 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 playlists to your computer: m If iPod nano is set to update songs automatically (see Syncing Music Automatically on page 23), 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, edit, or delete the new playlist, just as you would any playlist in iTunes.

Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod nano
If you have an AV cable from Apple, you can watch videos on a TV connected to your iPod nano. First you set iPod nano to display videos on a TV, then connect iPod nano to your TV, and then play a video. Note: Use the Apple Component AV Cable, the Apple Composite AV Cable, or the Apple AV Connection Kit. Other similar RCA-type cables might not work. You can purchase the cables at www.apple.com/ipodstore. To set iPod nano to display videos on a TV: m Choose Videos > Settings, and then set TV Out to Ask or On. If you set TV Out to Ask, iPod nano gives you the option of displaying videos on TV or on iPod nano every time you play a video. You can also set video to display full screen or widescreen, and set video to display on PAL or NTSC devices. To set TV settings: m Choose Videos > Settings, and then follow the instructions below.
To set Video to display on PAL or NTSC TVs Do this Set TV Signal to PAL or NTSC. PAL and NTSC refer to TV broadcast standards. Your TV might use either of these, depending on the region where it was purchased. If you arent sure which your TV uses, check the documentation that came with your TV. Set TV Screen to Widescreen for 16:9 format or Standard for 4:3 format. Set Fit to Screen to On. If you set Fit to Screen to Off, widescreen videos display in letterbox format on iPod nano or a standard (4:3) TV screen. Set Captions to On.
The format of your external TV Video to fit to your screen

Captions to display

To use the Apple Component AV Cable to connect iPod nano to your TV: 1 Plug the red, green, and blue video connectors into the component video input (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports on your TV. You can also use the Apple Composite AV cable. If you do, plug in the yellow video connector into the video input port on your TV. Your TV must have RCA video and audio ports. 2 Plug the white and red audio connectors into the left and right analog audio input ports, respectively, on your TV. 3 Plug the iPod Dock Connector into your iPod nano or Universal Dock. 4 Plug the USB connector into your USB Power Adapter or your computer to keep your iPod nano charged. 5 Turn on iPod nano and your TV or receiver to start playing. Make sure you set TV Out on your iPod nano to On.
USB Power Adapter iPod Left audio (white) Video in (Y, Pb, Pr)

USB connector

Right audio (red) Television Dock Connector
Note: The ports on your TV or receiver may differ from the ports in the illustration. To view a video on your TV: 1 Connect iPod nano to your TV (see above). 2 Turn on your TV and set it to display from the input ports connected to iPod nano. See the documentation that came with your TV for more information. 3 On iPod nano, choose Videos and browse for a video.

To prevent iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod nano to your computer: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Summary tab. 2 In the Options section, deselect Open iTunes when this iPod is connected. 3 Click Apply.

Using Extra Settings

You can set the date and time, clocks in different time zones, and alarm and sleep features on iPod nano. You can use iPod nano as a stopwatch or to play games, and you can lock the iPod nano screen.
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 Set the date Set the time Specify the time zone Specify the status of Daylight Savings Time (DST) Display the time in 24-hour format Display the time in the title bar Do this Choose Date. Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value. Press the Center button to move to the next value. Choose Time. Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value. Press the Center button to move to the next value. Choose Time Zone and use the Click Wheel to select a city in another time zone. Choose DST and press the Center button to turn DST on or off. Choose 24 Hour Clock and press the Center button to turn the 24-hour format on or off. Choose Time in Title and press the Center button to turn the option on or off.
Adding Clocks for Other Time Zones
To add clocks for other time zones: 1 Choose Extras > Clocks. 2 On the Clocks screen, click the Center button and choose Add. 3 Choose a region and then choose a city. The clocks you add appear in a list. The last clock you added appears last.
Chapter 5 Extra Features and Accessories
To delete a clock: 1 Choose Extras > Clocks. 1 Choose the clock. 2 Choose Delete.

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 > Alarms. 2 Choose Create Alarm and set one or more of the following options:
To Turn the alarm on Set the time Set the date Choose a sound Do this Choose Alarm and choose On. Choose Time. Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value. Press the Center button to move to the next value. Choose Date. Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value. Press the Center button to move to the next value. Choose Tones or a playlist. If you choose Tones, select Beep to 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. Choose Repeat and choose an option (for example, weekdays). Choose Label and choose an option (for example, Wake up).
Set a repeat option Name the alarm
To delete an alarm: 1 Choose Extras > Alarms. 2 Choose the alarm and then choose Delete.

Learning About iPod nano Accessories
iPod nano comes with some accessories, and many other accessories are available at www.apple.com/ipodstore. To purchase iPod nano accessories, go to www.apple.com/ipodstore.
Available accessories include: iPod Radio Remote Nike + iPod Sport Kit Apple Universal Dock Apple Component AV Cable Apple Composite AV Cable Apple AV Connection Kit Apple USB Power Adapter iPod In-Ear Headphones World Travel Adapter Kit iPod Socks iPod Earphones Third-party accessoriessuch as speakers, headsets, cases, 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. 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, see Setting the Maximum Volume Limit on page 29.

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 Software on page 61.

General Suggestions

Most problems with iPod nano can be solved by resetting it. First, make sure iPod nano is charged. To reset iPod nano: 1 Toggle the Hold switch on and off (slide it to HOLD and then back again). 2 Press and hold the Menu and Center buttons for at least 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. If iPod nano wont turn on or respond Make sure the Hold switch isnt set to HOLD. The iPod nano battery might need to be recharged. Connect iPod nano to your computer or to an Apple USB Power Adapter and let the battery recharge. Look for the lightning bolt icon on the iPod nano screen to verify that iPod nano is receiving a charge.

Chapter 6 Tips and Troubleshooting
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 60. 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 problems, you might need to restore iPod nano software. See Updating and Restoring iPod Software on page 61. If iPod nano displays a Connect to Power message This message may appear if iPod nano is exceptionally low on power and the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. To charge the battery, connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Leave iPod nano connected to your computer until the message disappears and iPod nano appears in iTunes or the Finder. Depending on how depleted the battery is, you may need to charge iPod nano for up to 30 minutes before it will start up. To charge iPod nano more quickly, use the optional Apple USB Power Adapter. Note: Connecting iPod nano to a USB port on your keyboard wont charge the battery, unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 port. 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/ipod If songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0 If you sync a large number of songs or amount of data using USB 2.0 and the iPod nano battery is low, iPod nano syncs the information at a reduced speed in order to conserve battery power. If you want to sync at higher speeds, you can stop syncing and keep the iPod nano connected so that it can recharge, or connect it to the optional iPod USB 2.0 Power Adapter. Let iPod nano charge for about an hour, and then resume syncing your music or data.

If you cant add a song or other item to iPod nano The song may 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, its 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 doesnt 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 sixth menu item (Settings). 3 Choose the last menu item (Reset Settings). 4 Choose the left 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 may be in a different place. If you cant find the Reset Settings menu item, you can restore iPod nano to its original state and choose a language you understand. See Updating and Restoring iPod Software on page 61. If you cant see videos or photos on your TV You must use RCA-type cables made specifically for iPod nano, such as the Apple Component or Apple Composite AV cables, to connect iPod nano to your TV. Other similar RCA-type cables wont work.
Make sure your TV is set to display images from the correct input source (see the documentation that came with your TV for more information). Make sure all cables are connected correctly (see Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod nano on page 38). Make sure the yellow end of the Apple Composite AV Cable is connected to the video port on your TV. If youre trying to watch a video, go to Videos > Settings and set TV Out to On, and then try again. If youre trying to view a slideshow, go to Photos > Slideshow Settings and set TV Out to On, and then try again. If that doesnt work, go to Videos > Settings (for video) or Photos > Settings (for a slideshow) and set TV Signal to PAL or NTSC, depending on which type of TV you have. Try both settings. If you want to double-check the system requirements To use iPod nano, you must have: One of the following computer configurations: A Mac with a USB 2.0 port A Windows PC with a USB 2.0 or a USB 2.0 card installed One of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later Windows Vista Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later iTunes 7.6 or later (iTunes can be downloaded from www.apple.com/ipod/start) If your Windows PC doesnt have a USB 2.0 port, you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card. For more information on cables and compatible USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. On the Mac, iPhoto 4.0.3 or later is recommended for adding photos and albums to iPod nano. This software is optional. iPhoto might already be installed on your Mac. Check the Applications folder. If you have iPhoto 4 you can update it by choosing Apple () > Software Update. On a Windows PC, iPod nano can sync photo collections automatically from Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or later, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or later, available at www.adobe.com. This software is optional. On both Mac and Windows PC, iPod nano can sync digital photos from folders on your computers hard disk.

Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using iPod to avoid injury.
Keep the iPod Safety Guide and the features guide for your iPod handy for future reference.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage. Handling iPod Do not bend, drop, crush, puncture, incinerate, or open iPod. Avoiding water and wet locations Do not use iPod in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid into iPod. In case iPod gets wet, unplug all cables, turn iPod off, and slide the Hold switch (if available) to HOLD before cleaning, and allow it to dry thoroughly before turning it on again. Repairing iPod Never attempt to repair iPod yourself. iPod does not contain any userserviceable parts. For service information, choose iPod Help from the Help menu in iTunes or go to www.apple.com/support/ipod. The rechargeable battery in iPod should be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. For more information about batteries, go to www.apple.com/batteries.
Using the Apple USB Power Adapter (available separately) If you use the Apple USB Power Adapter (sold separately at www.apple.com/ipodstore) to charge iPod, make sure that the power adapter is fully assembled before you plug it into a power outlet. Then insert the Apple USB Power Adapter firmly into the power outlet. Do not connect or disconnect the Apple USB Power Adapter with wet hands. Do not use any power adapter other than an Apple iPod power adapter to charge your iPod. The iPod USB Power Adapter may become warm during normal use. Always allow adequate ventilation around the iPod USB Power Adapter and use care when handling. Unplug the iPod USB Power Adapter if any of the following conditions exist: The power cord or plug has become frayed or damaged. The adapter is exposed to rain, liquids, or excessive moisture. The adapter case has become damaged. You suspect the adapter needs service or repair. You want to clean the adapter. Avoiding hearing damage 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 how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod, see Setting the Maximum Volume Limit on page 29. Using headphones safely Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using iPod if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention. 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.

Eject button 13 ejecting before disconnecting 12 external disk, using iPod as 46
language resetting 59 specifying 10 letterbox 38 library, adding songs 20 lightning bolt on battery icon 14 locating your iPod serial number 6 locking iPod screen 50 lyrics adding 21 viewing on iPod 30
fast-forwarding a song or video 6 features of iPod 4 file formats, supported 59 finding your iPod serial number 6 fit video to screen 38 full-resolution images 42

games 49

Mac OS X operating system 60 main menu adding or removing items 9 opening 5 settings 9, 27 main menu, returning to 6 managing iPod manually 24 manually adding 24 maximum volume limit, setting 29 memos, recording 54 menu items adding or removing 9, 27 choosing 6 returning to main menu 6 returning to previous menu 6 modifying playlists 24 movies syncing 37 syncing selected 36 See also videos music iPod not playing 57 purchasing 19 rating 28 setting for slideshows 44 tutorial 65 See also adding music; songs Music menu, customizing 27 music videos syncing 24 See also videos
navigating quickly 7 notes, storing and reading 53 Now Playing screen moving to any point in a song or video 6 scrubber bar 6 shuffling songs or albums 27 NTSC TV 38, 44
a video 6 phone numbers, syncing 51 photo collections, adding automatically 41 photo library 41 photos adding and viewing 40 deleting 42, 43 full-resolution 42 importing to Windows PC 41 importing using Image Capture 41 syncing 41, 42 viewing on iPod 43 playing games 49 songs 6 videos 6 playlists adding songs 6, 24 making on iPod 27 modifying 24 On-The-Go 27 setting for slideshows 45 plug on battery icon 14 podcasting 31 podcasts browsing 19 downloading 19 downloading video podcasts 34 listening 31 subscribing 19 updating 25 ports RCA video and audio 39, 45 USB 60 power adapter safety 63 Power Search in iTunes Store 19 previous menu, returning to 6 problems. See troubleshooting purchasing songs, albums, audiobooks 19 purchasing videos 34

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On-The-Go playlists copying to computer 28 making 27 rating songs 28 saving 28 operating system requirements 60 overview of iPod features 4
radio accessory 32 random play 6 rating songs 28 RCA video and audio ports 39, 45 rechargeable batteries 16 recording voice memos 54 registering iPod 65 relative volume, playing songs at 30 removing menu items 9, 27 repairing iPod 62
PAL TV 38, 44 pausing a song 6
replacing battery 16 replaying a song or video 6 requirements computer 60 operating system 60 reset all settings 10 resetting iPod 6, 56 resetting the language 59 restore message 58 restoring iPod software 61 rewinding a song or video 6