Setting Up VoiceOver

VoiceOver announces the title and artist of the song youre listening to, on demand. If you have the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or the In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic, you can also use VoiceOver to navigate playlists. Note: VoiceOver isnt available in all languages. You set VoiceOver options in the Summary pane in iTunes. When you first set up iPod nano, VoiceOver is enabled by default. Follow any onscreen instructions to download and install the VoiceOver Kit. If you dont want VoiceOver enabled when you set up iPod nano, deselect Enable VoiceOver in the Setup Assistant. If you change your mind, you can enable VoiceOver at a later time. To enable VoiceOver at a later time: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 3 Under Voice Feedback, select Enable VoiceOver. 4 Click Apply. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the VoiceOver Kit. 6 Click Apply. When syncing is finished, VoiceOver is enabled. If your computer has a system voice that you want to use instead of the built-in voice that comes with VoiceOver, select Use system voice instead of built-in voice under Voice Feedback in the Summary pane. You can disable VoiceOver any time you connect iPod nano to your computer. To disable VoiceOver: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 2 Under Voice Feedback, deselect Enable VoiceOver. 3 Click Apply. When syncing is finished, VoiceOver is disabled.

Listening to Music

Read this chapter to learn about listening on the go.
After you set up iPod nano, you can listen to songs, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.
Playing Music and Other Audio
When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen appears. The following table describes the elements on the Now Playing screen.
Repeat icon Shuffle icon Play icon Battery icon Song information

Album art

Progress bar Click the Center button to see the scrubber bar, Genius or shuffle slider, song rating and lyrics.
Screen item Shuffle icon Repeat icon Play icon Battery icon Song information Album art 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. Appears when song is playing. The Pause (1) icon appears when song is paused. Shows the approximate remaining battery charge. Displays the song title, artist, and album title. Shows the album art, if its available. Shows the elapsed and remaining times for the song thats playing.
Press the Center button to click through these additional items in the Now Playing screen:
Screen item Scrubber bar Genius slider Function Lets you quickly navigate to a different part of the track. Creates a Genius playlist based on the current song. The slider doesnt appear if Genius information isnt available for the current song. Lets you shuffle songs or albums directly from the Now Playing screen. Lets you rate the song. Displays the lyrics of the song thats playing. Lyrics dont appear if you didnt enter them in iTunes.

Playing Genius Mixes

Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and contain songs from your library that go great together. Genius Mixes are designed to provide a different listening experience each time you play one. iTunes creates up to 12 Genius Mixes, depending on the variety of music in your iTunes library. To find out how to sync Genius Mixes to iPod nano, see Syncing Genius Playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod nano on page 26.
To play a Genius Mix: 1 Choose Music > Genius Mixes. 2 Use Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) to browse the Genius Mixes. The dots at the bottom of the screen indicate how many Genius Mixes are synced to iPod nano. 3 To start playing a Genius Mix, press the Center button or Play/Pause () when you see its screen.

The Speaker (

) icon appears when the selected Genius Mix is playing.
Creating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano
You can create On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano when iPod nano isnt connected to your computer. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. 2 Choose Add to On-The-Go. 3 To add more songs, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4 Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go to browse and play your list of songs. You can also add a group of songs. For example, to add an album, highlight the album title, press and hold the Center button until a menu appears, and then choose Add to On-The-Go. To play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go, and then choose a song. To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist: 1 Select a song in the playlist and hold down the Center button until a menu appears. 2 Choose Remove from On-The-Go, and then press the Center button. 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 playlist 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 and ready to reuse. You can save as many playlists as you like. After you save a playlist, you can no longer remove songs from it. To copy On-The-Go playlists from iPod nano to your computer: m If iPod nano is set to sync songs automatically (see Syncing Music Automatically on page 25) and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist is automatically synced to iTunes when you connect iPod nano. The new On-The-Go playlist appears in the list of playlists in iTunes. You can rename, edit, or delete the new playlist, just as you would any playlist.
Browsing Songs by Album or Artist
When youre listening to a song, you can browse more songs by the same artist or all the songs in the current album. To browse songs by album: 1 From the Now Playing screen, press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. 2 Choose Browse Album, and then press the Center button. You see all the songs from the current album that are on iPod nano. You can select a different song or return to the Now Playing screen. To browse songs by artist: 1 From the Now Playing screen, press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. 2 Choose Browse Artist, and then press the Center button. You see all the songs by that artist that are on iPod nano. You can select a different song or return to the Now Playing 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, iPod nano shuffles songs within whatever 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 and plays through it in order. You can also set iPod nano to shuffle songs directly from the Now Playing screen. To set iPod nano to shuffle songs from the Now Playing screen: 1 From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until the shuffle slider appears. 2 Use the Click Wheel to set iPod nano to shuffle songs or albums. You can skip ahead to a random song by shaking iPod nano. To shuffle songs while a song is playing or paused: m Shake iPod nano from side to side. A new song starts to play.
Shaking to shuffle doesnt change your shuffle settings.
To disable shaking: m Choose Settings > Playback > Shake and select Off. To turn shaking on again, choose Settings > Playback > Shake, and then select Shuffle. Shaking is also disabled when the Hold switch is in the HOLD position, when the iPod nano built-in radio is playing, or when the display is off. If iPod nano is off, you cant turn it on by shaking it.
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.
Using VoiceOver in iPod nano
With VoiceOver, iPod nano can announce the title and artist of the song youre listening to. VoiceOver is available in selected languages. To use VoiceOver, install the VoiceOver Kit and enable the VoiceOver feature in iTunes. For more information, see Setting Up VoiceOver on page 32. To hear the current song announcement: m From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button. You hear the current song title and artist name. If youre listening to an audiobook, you hear the book title and authors name. If you have the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or the In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic (available at store.apple.com or your local Apple Store), you can also use VoiceOver to navigate through playlists. For more information, see the documentation for those accessories.

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 youre using a Mac, or choose Edit > Preferences if youre using a Windows PC. 2 Click Playback and select Sound Check, and then click OK.
To set iPod nano to use the iTunes volume settings: m Choose Settings > Playback and set Sound Check to On. If you havent 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 > Playback > EQ, and then 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.
Crossfading Between Songs
You can set iPod nano to fade out at the end of each song and fade in at the beginning of the song following it. To turn on crossfading: m Choose Settings > Playback > Audio Crossfade and select On. Note: Songs that are grouped for gapless playback play without gaps even when crossfading is on.

Playing Podcasts

Podcasts are free, downloadable shows available at the iTunes Store. Podcasts are organized by shows, episodes within shows, and chapters within episodes. If you stop playing a podcast and return to it later, the podcast begins playing where you left off. To play a podcast: 1 From the main menu, choose Podcasts, and then choose a show. Shows appear in reverse chronological order so you can play the most recent one first. You see a blue dot next to shows and episodes you havent played 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 has chapters, you can press Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) to skip to the next chapter or the beginning of the current chapter in the podcast.
If a podcast includes artwork, you also see a picture. Podcast artwork can change during an episode. For more information about podcasts, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Then search for podcasts.

Playing iTunes U Content

iTunes U is a part of the iTunes Store featuring free lectures, language lessons, audiobooks, and more, which you can download and enjoy on iPod nano. iTunes U content is organized by collections, items within collections, authors, and providers. If you stop listening to iTunes U content and return to it later, the collection or item begins playing where you left off. To play iTunes U content: 1 From the main menu, choose iTunes U, and then choose a collection. Items within a collection appear in reverse chronological order so you can listen to the most recent one first. You see a blue dot next to collections and items you havent watched or listened to yet. 2 Choose an item to play it. For more information about iTunes U, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Then search for iTunes U.

To watch an iTunes U video: m From the main menu, choose iTunes U and then choose a video. For more information, see Playing iTunes U Content on page 48.
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. 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 or your local Apple Store. 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. If you set TV Out to On, iPod nano displays videos only on TV. If you try to play a video when iPod nano isnt connected to a TV, iPod nano displays a message instructing you to connect to one. 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 a TV Video to display on a PAL or NTSC TV Do this Set TV Out to Ask or On. 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.
The format of your external TV
Chapter 4 Watching Videos
To set Video to fit to your screen
Do this 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 Alternate Audio to On. Set Captions to On. Set Subtitles to On.
Alternate audio to play Captions to display Subtitles to display
To use the Apple Component AV Cable to connect iPod nano to your TV: 1 Plug the green, blue, and red video connectors into the component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) input ports on your TV. If you use the Apple Composite AV cable, plug 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 on your TV. 3 Plug the 30-pin connector into your iPod nano or Universal Dock. 4 Plug the USB connector into your Apple 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 iPod nano to On or Ask.

Chapter 5 Using the Video Camera
2 Press and hold the Center button to display the video effects palette.
3 Use the Click Wheel to browse the effects, and press the Center button to select one. The viewfinder screen appears with the selected effect. 4 Press the Center button again to start recording with video effects. 5 Press the Center button to stop recording. If you exit the Video Camera screen to play back your video, video effects are turned off. To resume recording with a video effect, repeat steps 2 through 4.

Playing Recorded Videos

iPod nano saves your recorded videos to the Camera Roll. To go to the Camera Roll screen, press Menu from the Video Camera viewfinder screen. iPod nano lets you access your recorded videos from the Camera Roll screen, so you can watch what you just recorded without leaving the Video Camera application. Your recorded videos can also be played from the Videos menu. To play back a video you just recorded: 1 Press the Center button to stop recording. 2 Press Menu to enter the Camera Roll screen. 3 Choose the recording, and then press the Center button to play. You can also access a complete list of recorded videos on iPod nano from the Videos menu. To play a recorded video from the Videos menu: 1 Choose Videos in the main menu. 2 Choose Camera Videos to display a list of recorded videos. 3 Use the Click Wheel to scroll to the video you want to play, and then press Play/Pause () to start and stop playback. Playback stops automatically at the end of the video.

Deleting Recorded Videos

Removing unwanted videos clears disk space for new videos. Recorded videos can be deleted one at a time, or all at once. To delete a recorded video: 1 Go to Videos > Camera Videos and select a video from the list, or select a video from the Camera Roll screen. 2 Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. 3 Choose Delete, or Delete All.
Importing Recorded Videos to Your Computer
You can import your recorded videos to your computer. If you have a Mac with iPhoto, you can easily share your recorded videos and add background music to them. iPod nano formats recorded videos as VGA video H.264 w/AAC 30 fps files. To import your recorded videos to your computer, iPod nano must be enabled for disk use. To enable iPod nano for disk use: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, click iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 3 Select Enable disk use. In addition to appearing in iTunes, iPod nano also appears on your computer as an external disk, with the same name you gave it during initial setup. On a Mac, iPod nano appears in the Finder and on the Desktop. On a PC, iPod nano appears in Windows Explorer and My Computer. Your recorded videos are stored in the DCIM folder on iPod nano, and can be copied to your computer when iPod nano is connected to it. See the documentation that came with your computer for more information about copying files. After you copy your recorded videos to your computer, you can watch them on a Mac using QuickTime Player. You can watch them on a PC using QuickTime or Windows Media Player. To clear disk space on iPod nano after youve copied your recorded videos to your computer, delete them from the DCIM folder.

To save your favorite stations: 1 Tune to a station you want to save. 2 Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. 3 Choose Add to Favorites and then press the Center button. To tune to a favorite station: 1 Choose Radio from the main menu. If you dont see the radio dial, press the Center button until it appears. 2 Press Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) to tune to the next or previous favorite station. Repeat to continue tuning.

Pausing Live Radio

You can pause a radio broadcast, and resume playing it from the same point up to 15 minutes later. To pause live radio: m While the radio is playing, press Play/Pause () from any screen.
The Pause (1) icon appears, and the time at which you paused is displayed above the progress bar.
As Live Pause continues, a yellow triangle indicates the point where the radio was paused. The progress bar continues to fill up, indicating the time thats passed since you paused.
When you press Play/Pause () again, the program resumes from the same point.
You can also navigate forward or back along the progress bar. To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]), or use the Click Wheel. To skip forward or back in one-minute intervals, press Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]). You can navigate through paused radio only when the progress bar appears, not the radio dial. To switch between the progress bar and radio dial: m Press the Center button. The progress bar is completely filled when Live Pause reaches the 15-minute limit. As long as your paused radio isnt cleared, you can navigate through the 15 most recent minutes of the station youre listening to. Anything older than 15 minutes is cleared to make room for the continuing broadcast. If you pause without resuming for 15 minutes, iPod nano goes to sleep and clears your paused radio. Paused radio is cleared if any of the following occurs: You change stations. If you try to change stations while Live Pause is active, a warning appears and gives you the option to cancel. You turn off iPod nano. You exit Radio to play other media content, use the video camera, or record a voice memo. The battery is very low on power and needs to be charged. You pause the radio for 15 minutes without resuming play. You can disable Live Pause from the Radio menu, to conserve battery life. To disable Live Pause: 1 From the Radio screen, press Menu. 2 Choose Live Pause, and then press the Center button to select Off. To enable Live Pause again, select On.
Tagging Songs to Sync to iTunes
If youre tuned to a radio station that supports iTunes Tagging, you can save a list of songs that you can preview and purchase later at the iTunes Store. Songs that can be tagged are marked with a tag icon next to the song title.

Tag icon

To tag a song: 1 Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears.
2 Choose Tag, and then press the Center button. Your tagged songs appear in the Radio menu under Tagged Songs. The next time you sync iPod nano to iTunes, your tagged songs are synced and removed from iPod nano. They appear in Tunes, where you can preview and purchase them from the iTunes Store. Note: This feature may not be available for all radio stations. To preview and purchase tagged songs in iTunes: 1 Click Tagged below Store on the left side of the iTunes window. 2 Click the View button for the song you want. 3 To preview the song, double-click it or click the preview button. To buy the song, click the Buy button.

Locking the iPod nano Screen
You can set a combination to prevent iPod nano from being used by someone without your permission. If you lock iPod nano while it isnt connected to a computer, you must then enter a combination to unlock and use it. This combination is different from the Hold button, which just prevents iPod nano buttons from being pressed accidentally. The combination prevents another person from using iPod nano.
To set a combination for iPod nano: 1 Choose Extras > Screen Lock. 2 On the New Combination 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. Press Next/ Fast-forward () to move to the next position, or Previous/Rewind (]) to move to the previous position. Press the Center button in the final position. 3 On the Confirm Combination screen, enter the combination to confirm it, or press Menu to exit without locking the screen. When you finish, you return to the Screen Lock screen, where you can lock the screen or reset the combination. Press Menu to exit without locking the screen. To lock the iPod nano screen: m Choose Extras > Screen Lock > Lock. If you just finished setting your combination, Lock will already be selected on the screen. Just press the Center button to lock iPod. When the screen is locked, you see a picture of a lock. 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 on the Main Menu on page 10. When you see the lock on the screen, you can unlock the iPod nano screen in two ways: Press the Center button to enter the combination on iPod nano. Use the Click Wheel to select the numbers and press the Center button to confirm them. If you enter the wrong combination, the lock remains. Try again. Connect iPod nano to the primary computer you use it with, and iPod nano automatically unlocks. If you try these methods and you still cant unlock iPod nano, you can restore iPod nano. See Updating and Restoring iPod Software on page 92. To change a combination youve already set: 1 Choose Extras > Screen Lock > Reset Combination. 2 On the Enter Combination screen, enter the current combination. 3 On the New Combination screen, enter and confirm a new combination. If you cant remember the current combination, the only way to clear it and enter a new one is to restore the iPod nano software. See Updating and Restoring iPod Software on page 92.

82 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories

Mono Audio

Mono Audio combines the sound of the left and right channels into a monaural signal thats played through both sides. This enables users with a hearing impairment in one ear to hear both channels with the other ear. To turn Mono Audio on or off: m Choose Settings > Playback > Mono Audio, and then select On or Off.
Using Spoken Menus for Accessibility
iPod nano features optional spoken menus, enabling visually impaired users to browse through their iPod nano content more easily. iTunes generates spoken menus using voices that are included in your computers operating system or that you may have purchased from third parties. Not all voices from computer operating systems or third parties are compatible with spoken menus, and not all languages are supported. To use spoken menus, VoiceOver must be enabled on iPod nano. For more information, see Setting Up VoiceOver on page 32. You must enable spoken menus in iTunes before you can activate them on iPod nano. To enable spoken menus in iTunes: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 3 Select Enable spoken menus. In Mac OS X, if you have VoiceOver turned on in Universal Access preferences, this option is selected by default. 4 Click Apply. After iPod nano syncs with iTunes, spoken menus are enabled and activated on your iPod nano. iPod nano takes longer to sync if spoken menus are being enabled. To deactivate spoken menus on iPod nano: m Choose Settings > General > Spoken Menus and then choose Off. To turn spoken menus on again, choose Settings > General > Spoken Menus, and then choose On. If VoiceOver is enabled, turning off spoken menus doesnt disable VoiceOver. Note: The Spoken Menus option appears in the Settings menu on iPod nano only if spoken menus have been enabled in iTunes.
Using iPod nano as an External Disk
You can use iPod nano as an external disk to store data files. You wont see songs you add using iTunes in the Mac Finder or in Windows Explorer. And if you copy music files to iPod nano in the Mac Finder or Windows Explorer, you wont be able to play them on iPod nano. Important: To import photos and recorded videos from iPod nano to your computer, external disk use must be enabled. To enable iPod nano as an external disk: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 2 In the Options section, select Enable disk use. 3 Click Apply. When you use iPod nano as an external disk, the iPod nano disk icon appears on the desktop on a Mac, or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer on a Windows PC. Drag files to and from iPod nano to copy them. You can also click Summary and select Manually manage music and videos in the Options section to use iPod nano as an external disk. If you use iPod nano primarily as an external disk, you might want to keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod nano to your computer. To prevent iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod nano to your computer: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 2 In the Options section, deselect Open iTunes when this iPod is connected. 3 Click Apply.

Updating and Restoring iPod Software
You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. Its recommended that you update iPod nano to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod nano back to its original state. If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs arent affected. If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod nano, including songs, videos, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod nano settings are restored to their original state. To update or restore iPod nano: 1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/downloads. 2 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 3 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version of the software. 4 Click Update to install the latest version of the software. 5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this erases all data from iPod nano). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

Safety and Cleaning

Read the following important safety and handling information before using iPod nano to avoid injury.
Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using iPod to avoid injury.
Keep this safety information and the iPod nano User Guide handy for future reference. For downloadable versions of the iPod nano User Guide and the latest safety information, visit support.apple.com/manuals/ipod.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage. Handling iPod nano Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert foreign objects into iPod nano. Avoiding water and wet locations Do not use iPod nano in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on iPod nano. In case iPod nano gets wet, unplug all cables, turn iPod nano off, and slide the Hold switch to HOLD before cleaning, and allow it to dry thoroughly before turning it on again. Do not attempt to dry iPod nano with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. An iPod nano that has been damaged as a result of exposure to liquids is not serviceable.
Repairing iPod nano Never attempt to repair iPod nano yourself. iPod nano does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If iPod nano has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 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 nano should be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. For more information about batteries, go to www.apple.com/batteries. Charging iPod nano To charge iPod nano, only use the included Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable with an Apple USB Power Adapter, or a high-power USB port on another device that is compliant with the USB 2.0 standard; another Apple branded product or accessory designed to work with iPod; or a third-party accessory certified to use the Apple Made for iPod logo. Read all safety instructions for any products and accessories before using with iPod nano. Apple is not responsible for the operation of third party accessories or their compliance with safety and regulatory standards. When you use the Apple USB Power Adapter (sold separately at www.apple.com/ ipodstore) to charge iPod nano, 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 Apple USB Power Adapter may become warm during normal use. Always allow adequate ventilation around the Apple USB Power Adapter and use care when handling. Unplug the Apple 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 the internal speaker, 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.

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. Operating iPod nano in acceptable temperatures Operate iPod nano in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35 C (32 to 95 F). In low-temperature conditions, iPod nano play time may temporarily shorten and battery charge time may temporarily lengthen. 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 to HOLD. Then use a soft, slightly damp, lintfree 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 Regulatory Compliance Information on page 98.
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.
To learn about Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Using iTunes Do this Go to: www.apple.com/support/ipodnano
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 iCal and choose Help > iCal Help. Go to: www.apple.com/ipodnano To register iPod nano, install iTunes on your computer and connect iPod nano. Look at the back of iPod nano or choose Settings > About and press the Center button. In iTunes (with iPod nano connected to your computer), select iPod nano in the device list and click the Settings tab. First follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and online resources. Then go to: www.apple.com/support/ipodnano

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Eject button 15 ejecting before disconnecting 13, 14 Energy Saver 18 external disk, using iPod as 55, 84
language resetting 90 specifying 10 letterbox 51 lightning bolt on battery icon 16 Live Pause 61 navigating 63 locating your iPod serial number 8
fast-forwarding a song or video 6 file formats, supported 89 finding your iPod serial number 8 fit video to screen 51 font size setting 10
locking iPod screen 79, 80 lyrics adding 21 viewing on iPod 37
Mac OS X operating system 91 main menu adding or removing items 10 opening 5 returning to 6 settings 10, 45 using 9 Managing iPod manually 25 managing iPod manually 30 manually adding 30 maximum volume limit, setting 45 memos, recording 74 menu items adding or removing 10, 45 choosing 6 returning to main menu 6 returning to previous menu 6 modifying playlists 31 movies See also videos music iPod not playing 87 rating 36 setting for slideshows 70 tutorial 97 See also adding music; songs Music menu, customizing 45 music videos syncing 26
pausing a song 6 a video 6 Pedometer 72 settings 73 workout history 73 phone numbers, syncing 81 photo library 67 photos adding to iPod nano 67 deleting 68, 71 full-resolution 68 importing 67 syncing 67, 68 viewing on iPod 69 viewing slideshows 70 playing games 76 songs 6 videos 6 playlists adding songs 6, 31 making on iPod 39, 41 modifying 31 On-The-Go 39, 41 plug on battery icon 16 podcasting 47 podcasts listening 47 updating 28 ports RCA video and audio 51, 71 USB 91 preview panel 10 previous menu, returning to 6 problems. See troubleshooting
navigating quickly 11 notes, storing and reading 84 Now Playing screen moving to any point in a song or video 6 scrubber bar 6 NTSC TV 50, 70

quick navigation 11

Radio 58 antenna 58, 90 Live Pause 61 Radio menu 65 screens 59 tagging songs 64 tuning 60 random play 6 rating songs 36 RCA video and audio ports 51, 71 rechargeable batteries 18 recorded videos adding music 57 deleting from iPod nano 55
On-The-Go playlists copying to computer 42 making 39, 41 rating songs 36 saving 42 operating system requirements 91 organizing your music 21

PAL TV 50, 70

importing to your computer 55 playing 54 sharing with iPhoto 56 recording voice memos 74 registering iPod 97 relative volume, playing songs at 46 removing menu items 10, 45 repairing iPod 94 replacing battery 18 replaying a song or video 6 requirements computer 91 operating system 91 reset all settings 12 resetting iPod 6, 86 resetting the language 90 restore message 88 restoring iPod software 92 rewinding a song or video 6

Safely Remove Hardware icon 15 safety considerations setting up iPod 93 saving On-The-Go playlists 42 screen brightness, setting 11 screen lock 79 scrolling quickly 11 scrubber bar 6 searching iPod 44 Select button. See Center button serial number 8, 12 serial number, locating 97 service and support 97 sets of songs. See playlists setting combination for iPod 79 settings about your iPod 12 alarm 78 audiobook play speed 48 backlight timer 11 brightness 11 Click Wheel sound 11 date and time 77 font size 10 language 10 main menu 10, 45 PAL or NTSC TV 50, 70 playing songs at relative volume 46 repeating songs 44 reset all 12 shuffle songs 43 sleep timer 78 slideshow 70
TV 50 volume limit 45 setup 24 shake to shuffle 43 shuffle 35 shuffling songs on iPod 6, 43 sleep mode and charging the battery 16 sleep timer, setting 78 slideshows background music 70 random order 70 settings 70 viewing on iPod 70 software getting help 97 iPhoto 91 iPod Updater 92 updating 92 songs adding to On-The-Go playlists 6 browsing 6 browsing and playing 34 fast-forwarding 6 pausing 6 playing 6 playing at relative volume 46 rating 36 repeating 44 replaying 6 rewinding 6 shuffling 6, 43 skipping ahead 6 viewing lyrics 21 See also music sorting contacts 82 Sound Check 47 spoken menus 83 standard TV 50 stopwatch 79 storing data files on iPod 84 notes on iPod 84 supported operating systems 91 suppressing iTunes from opening 84 syncing address book 81 music 24 music videos 26 photos 67, 68 to-do lists 81 See also adding system requirements 91

tagging songs 64

previewing and purchasing 64 time, displaying in title bar 77 timer, setting for backlight 11 time zones, clocks for 77 title bar, displaying time 77 to-do lists, syncing 81 transitions for slides 70 troubleshooting connecting iPod to computer 88 cross-platform use 91 disconnecting iPod 87 iPod not playing music 87 iPod wont respond 86 resetting iPod 86 restore message 88 safety considerations 93 setting incorrect language 90 slow syncing of music or data 89 software update and restore 92 TV slideshows 90 unlocking iPod screen 91 turning iPod on and off 6 tutorial 97 TV connecting to iPod 51, 71 PAL or NTSC 50, 70 settings 50 viewing slideshows 51, 71 TV shows See also videos
unlocking iPod screen 80, 91 unresponsive iPod 86 unsupported audio file formats 89 updating and restoring software 92 USB 2.0 port recommendation 91 slow syncing of music or data 89 USB port on keyboard 13 Use iTunes to restore message in display 88

Now Playing

Artists
Lists songs synced from your iTunes library, organized by artist.

Genius Mixes

Lists the Genius Mixes synced from your iTunes library.
Opens the FM radio tuner, when you connect earphones to iPod nano. Lists the podcasts synced from your iTunes library.

Podcasts

Photos
Displays the photos synced from your computer.

Settings

Opens settings for iPod nano and many of its features.
Lists songs synced from your iTunes library, in alphabetical order.

Albums

Lists albums synced from your iTunes library, in alphabetical order.

Genres

Lists songs synced from your iTunes library, by genre.

Composers

Lists songs synced from your iTunes library, by composer.

Fitness

Opens the built-in pedometer and workout history, and Nike + iPod features if a Nike + iPod receiver or supported gym equipment is connected to iPod nano. Opens the clock, stopwatch, and timer.

Icon Voice Memos

Function Opens the controls for recording and managing voice memos. Visible only if a microphone is connected to iPod nano, or if there are voice memo recordings on iPod nano. Lists iTunes U collections synced from your iTunes library (it doesnt appear, if you have no collections). Lists audiobooks synced from your iTunes library (it doesnt appear, if you have no audiobooks).

iTunes U

Audiobooks
You can arrange the icons on your Home screen in any order you want. See Customizing the Home Screenon page18.

Status Icons

The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPod nano:
What it means Shows that a song, podcast, audiobook, or iTunes U episode is playing. Shows that a song, podcast, audiobook, or iTunes U episode is paused. Shows that the radio is playing. Shows that the pedometer is turned on and counting steps. Shows the battery level or charging status.

Getting Started

WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in this guide before using iPod nano.

What You Need

To use iPod nano, you need: A Mac or a PC with a high-power USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems:
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) Screen resolution on your computer set to 1024 x 768 or higher iTunes 10.0 or later, available at www.itunes.com/download QuickTime 7.6.2 or later An iTunes Store account (for purchases from the iTunes Store) An Internet connection for your computer (broadband is recommended)

Setting Up iPod nano

Before you can use iPod nano, you must set it up in iTunes. During setup, you can create an iTunes Store account or specify an existing account. (The iTunes Store may not be available in all countries or regions.) iTunes also displays and records the serial number of your iPod nano when its connected, in case you need it. To set up iPod nano: 1 Download and install the latest version of iTunes from www.itunes.com/download. 2 Connect iPod nano to a high-power USB 2.0 port on your Mac or PC, using the cable that came with iPod nano.

3 Follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes to register iPod nano and sync iPod nano with songs from your iTunes library. If you need help using the iPod nano Setup Assistant, see To set up iTunes syncing the first time:on page21. When iPod nano is syncing with your computer, iPod nano shows Sync in Progress. When syncing is complete, iTunes shows iPod sync is complete. For information about syncing, see Chapter4,Syncing with iTunes,on page21.
4 Leave iPod nano connected to your computer for up to three hours, to fully charge the battery. You can disconnect iPod nano before the battery is fully charged, and you can sync while the battery charges. For more information, see About the Batteryon page16.
5 Disconnect the cable from iPod nano when youre ready to use it. Dont disconnect iPod nano if you see the Connected or Synchronizing message. To avoid damaging files on iPod nano, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting when you see these messages. For more information about safely disconnecting iPod nano, see Disconnecting iPodnano from Your Computeron page15.

Chapter 2Getting Started

Basics

Using Multi-Touch

Tap and Double-Tap
The Multi-Touch screen and simple finger gestures make it easy to use iPod nano.
Tap an icon to open it, or to select an item in a menu or list.
Tap a photo twice quickly to zoom in, then double-tap again to quickly zoom out.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold anywhere on the screen (except on an icon or control) to return to the Home screen. Touch and hold an icon to rearrange icons on Home screenswhen the icons begin to jiggle, drag them into a new order, then press the Sleep/Wake button to save.
Swipe sideways to move to the next or previous screen.
Drag over scrubber bars or sliders to move their controls.
Flick your finger quickly up or down to scroll rapidly. You can wait for scrolling to stop, or touch anywhere on the screen to stop it immediately. Touching the screen wont choose or activate anything. In some lists, such as Playlists, you can flick down to show editing controls at the top.

Chapter 3Basics

Rotate
You can rotate the screen so its easier to see when you clip iPod nano to something. Place two fingers on the screen and rotate in the direction you want the screen to move, until the screen faces the way you want.

Disconnecting iPodnano from Your Computer
Its safe to disconnect iPodnano if you see the Home screen on iPod nano, or a message that says its OK to disconnect. If the backlight is off, press the Sleep/Wake button to turn on the backlight, so you can see if its safe to disconnect. To disconnect iPodnano: mm Disconnect the cable from iPodnano, or, if iPodnano is in the dock, remove iPod nano from the dock. Dont disconnect iPod nano if you see the Connected or Synchronizing message. To avoid damaging files on iPod nano, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting when you see these messages. If you accidentally disconnect iPod nano without ejecting it, reconnect iPod nano to your computer and sync again. To eject iPodnano: mm In iTunes, click the Eject (C) button next to iPodnano in the device list on the left side of the iTunes window. If youre using a Mac, you can also eject iPodnano by dragging the iPodnano icon on the desktop to the Trash. If youre using a Windows PC, you can also eject iPodnano in My Computer or by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPodnano.

About the Battery

iPod nano has an internal, nonuser-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time you use iPodnano, let it charge for about three hours or until the battery icon shows that the battery is fully charged. The iPodnano battery is 80-percent charged in about one and a half hours, and fully charged in about three hours. If you charge iPodnano while adding files, playing music, listening to the radio, or viewing a slideshow, it might take longer.

Charging the Battery

You can charge the iPodnano battery in two ways: Connect iPodnano to your computer.
Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately.
To charge the battery using your computer: mm Connect iPodnano to a USB2.0 port on your computer. The computer must be turned on and not in sleep. Important:If a Charging, Please Wait or Connect to Power message appears on the iPodnano screen, the battery needs to be charged before iPodnano can communicate with your computer. See If iPodnano displays a Connect to Power messageon page69. If you want to charge iPodnano 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 Dock Connector to USB Cable to the Apple USB Power Adapter. 2 Connect the other end of the Dock Connector to USB Cable to iPodnano. 3 Plug the Apple USB Power Adapter into a working electrical outlet.
Apple USB Power Adapter (your adapter may look different)
Dock Connector to USB Cable
Understanding Battery States
When iPodnano isnt connected to a power source, a battery icon in the upper-right corner of the iPodnano screen shows approximately how much charge is left.

Basic Settings

Brightness Language Date & Time
You can change these general settings for iPod nano: Wallpaper
Radio Regions (see Setting Your Radio Regionon page45). Live Pause (see Pausing Live Radioon page43). Accessibility (see Universal Access Featureson page63).
To set the background image: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Wallpaper. 3 Tap the pattern you want to use. 4 Tap Set (or Cancel, if you want to choose another pattern). 5 Swipe right to return to the Home screen.
To set the screen brightness: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Brightness. 3 Drag the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
4 If you want to restore the original setting, tap Restore to Default. 5 Swipe right to return to the Home screen. To set the language: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Language, and then tap the language you want to use. A check appears next to the language you select. 3 Tap Done, and then swipe right to return to the Home screen.

Setting Date and Time

The date and time are set automatically from your computers clock when you connect iPodnano, but you can change the settings. To set the date and time: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Date & Time, and then tap Date (or Time). 3 Scroll the wheels until the correct month, day, and year (or hour, minute, and time of day) are lined up across the center. 4 Tap Done. You can set iPod nano to show a clock when you wake iPod nano from sleep, so you can quickly check the time.
To show the clock on waking: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Date & Time. 3 Tap the On/Off switch next to Time On Wake to turn it on. 4 Tap Clock Face, and then tap White or Black to set whether the clock is white or black.
To use the 24-hour clock: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, then tap General. 2 Tap Date & Time. 3 Tap the On/Off switch next to 24 Hour Clock to turn it on.

Resetting All Settings

You can reset all the settings to their default without affecting your synced content. To reset all settings: 1 From the Home screen, tap Settings. 2 Flick up, then tap Reset Settings. 3 Tap Reset, or tap Cancel if you change your mind. 4 Tap your language, and then tap Done.

Syncing with iTunes

Syncing Overview
iTunes is the free software application you use to sync content with iPod nano. Syncing copies information from your computer to iPod nano, and then keeps the information in sync by copying changes made in one location to the other. Music, audiobooks, podcasts, photos, and iTunes U collections are synced from your iTunes library. If you dont already have content in iTunes, the iTunes Store (available in selected countries) makes it easy to preview content and download it to iTunes on your computer. To learn about iTunes and the iTunes Store, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. By default, syncing occurs whenever you connect iPod nano to your computer. You can adjust sync settings whenever iPod nano is connected to your computer. To set up iTunes syncing the first time: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer, and open iTunes. 2 Enter a name for iPodnano. You enter a name the first time you connect iPod nano. This is the name that appears in the device list on the left side of the iTunes window. 3 Select options for syncing music and photos automatically. 4 Select the language you want to use on iPod nano from the pop-up menu. You only need to do this the first time, or when you restore iPod nano to its factory settings. 5 Click Done. If you selected to sync songs or photos automatically, syncing begins immediately.

Settings Panes in iTunes

When you connect iPod nano to your computer and click its icon in the sidebar on the left side of the iTunes window, settings panes appear in iTunes. The following sections provide an overview of each of the iPod nano settings panes. For more information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.

Summary Pane

The Summary pane displays the name and serial number of the connected iPod nano, along with the software version, capacity, and format (Mac or Windows). In the Version section, you can check for and install software updates, or restore iPod nano to its original settings. Select settings from the following options, and then click Apply when you finish: Open iTunes when this iPod is connected: Select this option to open iTunes and sync iPod nano automatically whenever you connect it to your computer. Deselect this option if you want to sync only by clicking the Sync button in iTunes. See Automatic Syncingon page24.
Sync only checked songs: Select this option if you want iTunes to skip unchecked
items in your iTunes library when syncing.
Convert higher bit rate songs to 128 kbps AAC: Select this option if you want
iTunes to convert higher bit rate audio files to the standard iTunes audio format during syncing.
Manually manage music: Select this option to turn off automatic syncing in the
Music pane. See Managing iPodnano Manuallyon page25.
Enable disk use: Select this option if you want to use iPod nano as an external disk
to store data files. See Using iPodnano as an External Diskon page60.
Configure Universal Access: Select this option if you want to use accessibility
options on iPod nano. See Chapter10,Accessibility,on page63.

Music Pane

By default, iTunes syncs your entire music library, including music videos. If your music doesnt all fit, or if you only want to sync part of your library, you can set iTunes to sync only selected playlists, artists, and genres to iPodnano. If you selected Sync only checked songs in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in Music and other panes. Select settings from the following options, then click Apply when you finish: Sync Music: Deselect this option if you dont want to sync any of your music to iPod nano.
Entire music library: Select this option to sync all of your music. A message appears
if your library is too big to fit on iPod nano.
Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres: Select this option if you want to
choose content to be synced. When this option is selected, you can select the playlists, artists, genres, and albums in the Music pane that you want to sync.
Chapter 4Syncing with iTunes
Include music videos: Select this option to include music videos. You can play only
the audio of music videos on iPod nano.
Automatically fill free space with songs: Select this option to fill up the free space

Music and Other Audio

Playing Music
iPod nano makes it easy to find and listen to songs. You can repeat songs, fast-forward, shuffle, and create playlists using the Multi-Touch screen.

Finding Songs

Songs are organized on iPod nano to make browsing easy. Tap icons on the Home screen to see songs organized by: Artist name
Album title Song title Genre Composer
You can also find songs grouped into Genius playlists and Genius Mixes, and you can make your own playlists in iTunes or on iPod nano. Flick to quickly browse song and album lists, and tap the menu bar at the top of any list to return to the top.
If the list has an index, drag your finger down the index to show a large index letter superimposed over the list. When you reach the letter you want, lift your finger.
Titles and names that are too long to fit in a list are shortened. You can see all of a title by swiping along the title. The text begins to scroll so you can read all of it.

Playing Songs

While a song plays, its album artwork (if available) is displayed on the Now Playing screen. To play a song: 1 Tap an icon on the Home screen (Playlists, Artists, Genius Mixes, Songs, Albums, Genres, or Composers) to open its list. 2 Tap the song to begin playing it. In a long list, flick up or down to see more. If you tap a group such as Albums or Composers, tap the one you want, and then tap a song or program to begin playing it.
You can browse music and other content on iPod nano, change settings, and arrange icons while you listen to music or other audio content. A Play ( ) or Pause ( ) icon appears in the status bar at the top of other screens. No status icons appear on the Now Playing screen.

Controlling Playback

When you tap Now Playing on the Home screen, the album artwork for the current song appears. Tap the album artwork to show the song controls. Swipe left to show the song controls on the next screen. A third screen shows song lyrics if you added them in iTunes.
Chapter 5Music and Other Audio
The dots at the bottom of the screen indicate the number of screens available.
Heres what you can do with the iPod nano song controls:
To Pause a song Play a paused song Start a song over Play the previous song Skip to the next song Fast-forward or rewind a song Repeat songs Do this Tap or disconnect your earphones.
Tap. iPodnano must be ejected from your computer to play songs and other audio. Tap Tap Tap. twice. or.

Press and hold Tap

. = Repeat all songs in the current album or list. = Repeat only the current song over and over.
Create a Genius playlist Shuffle songs Skip to any point in a song

Pausing Live Radio

You can pause a radio broadcast, and resume playing it from the same point, up to 15 minutes later. You can drag the progress bar to resume listening at any point in the paused broadcast, or to quickly catch up to the live broadcast. The progress bar is completely filled when Live Pause reaches the 15-minute limit. Anything earlier than 15 minutes is cleared to make room for the continuing broadcast. Paused radio is cleared automatically if: You change stations.
You turn off iPodnano. You play other media content or record a voice memo. The battery is very low and needs to be charged. You pause the radio for 15 minutes without resuming play.
To pause or resume live radio: 1 While the radio is playing, tap Now Playing or Radio. 2 Swipe left to the Live Pause controls on the last screen, and then tap. The icon changes to. As Live Pause continues, a yellow triangle indicates where the broadcast was paused. The progress bar continues to fill up, indicating the time thats passed since you paused.
3 To resume playing the program, tap do any of the following:
to start at the point where you paused. Then
to skip forward or back by one-minute increments. or to skip forward or back by ten-second increments.

Touch and hold

You can navigate paused radio only when the progress bar appears, not the radio tuner.
Live Pause uses some battery power. You can turn off Live Pause to conserve the battery. To turn off Live Pause: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2 Tap Radio. 3 Tap next to Live Pause to turn it Off.
Tagging Songs to Sync to iTunes
If a radio station supports iTunes Tagging, you can tag a song you hear, so you can preview and purchase it later in the iTunes Store. Songs that can be tagged are marked with a tag icon on the Now Playing screen.
To tag a song: mm Tap in the lower-left corner of the Now Playing screen. Your tagged songs appear in the Radio menu under Tagged Songs. The next time you sync iPodnano to iTunes, your tagged songs are synced and removed from iPodnano. They appear in iTunes, where you can preview and purchase them on the iTunes Store. Note:This feature may not be available with all radio stations.
To preview and purchase tagged songs in iTunes: 1 Sync iPod nano with your computer. 2 On your computer, click Tagged below Store, on the left side of the iTunes window. 3 Click the View button for the song you want. 4 To preview the song, double-click it or click the preview button. To buy the song, click the Buy button. If the radio station doesnt support tagging, you can also see a list of songs you listened to recently. Later, you can use this information to find and purchase the song. To see recent songs: mm Tap on any Radio screen, and then tap Recent Songs. Youll see the song title, artist name, and the radio station where you heard the song.

Adding Photos from iPodnano to a Computer
If you add full-resolution photos from your computer to iPodnano, theyre stored in a Photos folder on iPodnano. You can connect iPodnano to a computer and add these photos to the computer. To add photos from iPodnano to a computer: 1 Connect iPodnano to the computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 3 In the Options section, select Enable disk use. 4 Click Apply. When you use iPodnano as an external disk, the iPodnano disk icon appears on the desktop (Mac), or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer (Windows PC). 5 Drag image files from the Photos folder on iPodnano to the desktop or to a photo editing application on the computer. You can also use a photo editing application, such as iPhoto, to add photos stored in the Photos folder on iPod nano. See the documentation that came with the application for more information.
Removing Photos from iPod nano
If iPod nano is being used as an external disk, you can delete full resolution images from the Photos folder on iPod nano. To delete photos from only the Photos folder on iPodnano: 1 Connect iPodnano to the computer. 2 Navigate to the Photos folder on iPodnano and delete the photos you no longer want. 3 Eject iPod nano before disconnecting.

Chapter 8Photos

You can change sync settings to remove all photos from iPod nano, including full resolution images. To delete all photos from iPodnano: 1 In iTunes, select iPodnano in the device list and click the Photos tab. 2 Select Sync photos from: The checkbox is already selected, and clicking it again deselects it. A dialog appears asking for verification. 3 Click Remove Photos in the dialog that appears. No photos are removed until you click Apply. If you change your mind, select Sync Photos again. 4 Click Apply. To delete selected photos: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Photos tab. 2 Select Selected albums, events, and faces 3 Deselect the items you want to remove from iPod nano, and then click Apply.
Viewing Photos on iPod nano
Viewing Individual Photos
You can view photos on iPodnano individually, or as a slideshow.
Your photos are grouped into albums for easy browsing on iPod nano. If you use iPhoto, you can also sync Events and Faces, and then view photos this way. When you view individual photos, you can zoom in or out and move a zoomed photo around to display a particular part of the image. To view photos on iPod nano: 1 On the Home screen, tap Photos. 2 Tap an album or other group of photos (flick to see all the albums). 3 Flick up or down to see thumbnail images of your photos. Tap a thumbnail to view the full-size image.
4 Swipe left or right to scroll through all the photos in the album. 5 Tap a photo to see controls, and tap to return to the thumbnail view.

You can double-tap to quickly zoom in on a photo to see more detail, and then drag the image to position the part you want to see in the center of the screen. If you use Faces in iPhoto, double-tapping zooms in on the subjects face. Double-tap again to zoom back out to full size. Here are ways you can view and manipulate your photos:
To Quickly find a photo in the thumbnail view View a photo thumbnail at full size See the next or previous photo in an album Quickly enlarge or reduce a photo View a different part of a zoomed photo Return to the album thumbnail view View the album as a slideshow Do this Flick up or down. Tap the photo thumbnail. Tap the photo in the album, swipe left or right across the photo, and then tap or. Double-tap the full size photo to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. Drag the photo on the screen. Tap.
Tap a photo in the album, and then tap. If music is playing, it becomes the slideshow soundtrack.
Viewing Slideshows on iPod nano
You can view a slideshow with transitions on iPodnano. The default slideshow uses the Ken Burns transition, but you can change the transition effect, set how long each slide stays on the screen, and make other settings to create a custom slideshow. To view a slideshow on iPodnano: 1 On the Home screen, tap Photos. 2 Tap an album, or tap All Photos.
3 Tap the photo you want to begin with, and then tap it again to show the controls. If you tap a photo you dont want, tap to return to the album thumbnail view. Swiping right takes you back one photo at a time.
to start the slideshow. to resume. To exit, tap to
Tap the screen to pause the slideshow, and then tap return to the album.
To add a soundtrack, start playing a song or playlist before you start the slideshow. To change slideshow settings: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2 Tap Photos, and then tap these settings to make changes:
Time Per Slide Repeat Shuffle Photos Transitions (can only be viewed on iPod nano, not on a TV) TV Signal
Watching Slideshows on a TV Connected to iPodnano
If you have an AV cable, you can connect iPodnano to your TV and view photo slideshows. Use the Apple Component AV Cable or the Apple Composite AV Cable. You can purchase these cables at your local Apple Store or www.apple.com/ipodstore. If you use a third-party cable, make sure it has the Made for iPod label. To connect iPodnano to your TV: 1 If you use the Apple Component AV Cable, plug the green, blue, and red video connectors to the component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) input ports on your TV. If you use the Apple Composite AV Cable, connect the yellow video connector to the video input port on your TV. Your TV must have video and audio ports. 2 Connect the white and red audio connectors to the left and right analog audio input ports on your TV. 3 Connect the 30-pin connector to your iPodnano or Universal Dock. 4 Connect the USB connector to your Apple USB Power Adapter or your computer to keep your iPodnano charged. 5 Turn on iPodnano and your TV to start playing.

want to turn this on to help you learn how to use iPod nano, and turn it off later.
Speaking Rate: Increases or decreases the rate of speech for VoiceOver. This does not
affect the speech rate for audiobooks or podcasts.
Language: Sets the language for VoiceOver. It should match the language set for
iPod nano. 5 Tap VoiceOver, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn VoiceOver On. If this is the first time you turned on VoiceOver on iPod nano, a dialog appears.
6 Tap OK in the dialog, and then double-tap OK to confirm. If you cant see the screen, move your finger until you hear OK button, and then double-tap with one finger. If you do nothing for 15 seconds, the dialog disappears and VoiceOver turns off.

Chapter 10Accessibility

When VoiceOver is on, you use a different set of gestures to control iPod nano. If you change your mind and want to turn VoiceOver off, double-tap with two fingers to move the switch to Off. If you navigate away from the Settings screen, you need to use VoiceOver gestures to return to the setting and turn it off. To turn off VoiceOver on iPod nano using VoiceOver gestures: 1 Swipe right or left with two fingers until you see or hear Page two of four. Radio. If the icons have been rearranged, or if there are more than four Home screens, you may hear something different. 2 Move one finger around the screen until you hear Settings. 3 Double-tap to open Settings. 4 Move your finger up or down the screen until you see or hear General, and then double-tap. 5 Move your finger up or down the screen until you see or hear Accessibility, and then double-tap. 6 Move your finger up or down the screen until you see or hear VoiceOver, and then double-tap. 7 Double-tap when you hear VoiceOver switch button on. You hear VoiceOver off to confirm the setting. You can once again use standard gestures to control iPod nano.

VoiceOver Gestures

When VoiceOver is turned on, use the following gestures to control iPod nano:
To Read the screen starting at the top Read the screen from the current selection Pause or continue speech when reading dialogs and other text Select the item in the VoiceOver cursor Activate the item in the VoiceOver cursor Scroll left one screen Scroll right one screen Scroll up one screen in a list or menu Scroll down one screen in a list or menu Start or stop the current action Increase or decrease the value of a selected control Return to the Home screen Do This Flick up with two fingers. Flick down with two fingers. Tap the screen with one finger. Tap the screen with one finger. Double-tap with one finger. Swipe right with two fingers. Swipe left with two fingers. Flick down with one finger. Flick up with one finger. Tap with two fingers. Flick up with one finger to increase the value, or flick down with one finger to decrease the value. Double-tap with one finger and hold.

Mono Audio

Mono Audio combines the sound of the left and right channels into a monaural signal that plays through both sides of your earphones. This enables users with a hearing impairment in one ear to hear both channels with the other ear. To turn Mono Audio on or off: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Accessibility. 3 Tap the On/Off switch next to Mono Audio.

White on Black

Use White on Black to invert the colors on the iPod nano screen, which may make it easier to read. When White on Black is on, the screen looks like a photographic negative. To turn White on Black on or off: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Accessibility. 3 Tap the On/Off switch next to White on Black.

Tips and Troubleshooting

Most problems with iPodnano 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 iPodnano. 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 iPodnano. See General Suggestions, below. Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPodnano 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 iPodnano. See Updating and Restoring iPod Softwareon page72.

General Suggestions

Most problems with iPodnano can be solved by resetting it. To reset iPodnano: mm First, make sure iPodnano is charged. Then press the Sleep/Wake button and the Volume Down button for 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. If iPodnano wont turn on or respond mm The iPodnano battery might need to be recharged. Connect iPodnano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer or to an Apple USB Power Adapter and let the battery recharge. Look for the lightning bolt icon on the iPodnano screen to verify that iPodnano is receiving a charge. Note:The USB port on most keyboards doesnt provide enough power to charge iPodnano. Connect iPodnano to a USB2.0 port on your computer. mm Try the 5 Rs, one by one, until iPodnano responds.
If you want to disconnect iPodnano, but you see the message Connected or Sync in Progress mm If iPodnano is syncing music, wait for it to complete. mm Select iPodnano in the iTunes device list and click the Eject (C) button. mm If iPodnano disappears from the device list in iTunes, but you still see the Connected or Sync in Progress message on the iPodnano screen, disconnect iPodnano. mm If iPodnano doesnt disappear from the device list in iTunes, drag the iPodnano icon from the desktop to the Trash if youre using a Mac. If youre using a Windows PC, eject the device in My Computer or click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select iPodnano. If you still see the Connected or Sync in Progress message, restart your computer and eject iPodnano again. If iPodnano isnt playing music mm Make sure the earphone or headphone connector is pushed in all the way. mm Make sure the volume is adjusted properly. A maximum volume limit might be set. You can change or remove it in Settings. See Setting the Maximum Volume Limiton page32. mm Make sure youre using iTunes 10.0 or later (available at www.itunes.com/downloads). Songs purchased from the iTunes Store using earlier versions of iTunes wont play on iPod nano until you upgrade iTunes. mm If youre using the Apple Universal Dock, make sure iPodnano is seated firmly in the dock and make sure all cables are connected properly. If you connect iPodnano to your computer and nothing happens mm Make sure you have installed the latest iTunes software from www.itunes.com/downloads. mm Try connecting to a different USB port on your computer. Note:A USB 2.0 port is recommended to connect iPodnano. USB 1.1 is significantly slower than USB 2.0. If you have a Windows PC that doesnt have a USB 2.0 port, in some cases you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card. mm iPodnano might need to be reset (see page67). mm If youre connecting iPodnano to a portable computer using the Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPodnano. mm Make sure you have the required computer and software. See If you want to check the system requirementson page71. mm Check the cable connections. Disconnect the cable at both ends and make sure no foreign objects are in the USB ports. Then reconnect the cable. Make sure the connectors on the cables are oriented correctly. They can be inserted only one way.

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.
Accessories and third-party chargers Read all safety instructions for any products and accessories before using with iPodnano. Apple is not responsible for the operation of third party accessories or their compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Chapter 12Safety and Cleaning
Avoiding hearing damagePermanent hearing loss may occur if the 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:
For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod nano, see Setting the Maximum Volume Limiton page32. Driving and riding safelyUse of iPodnano alone, or with headphones (even if used in only one ear) while operating a vehicle or riding a bicycle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Check and obey the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices like iPodnano in areas where you drive or ride. Be careful and attentive while driving or riding a bicycle. Stop using iPodnano if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle, or performing any other activity that requires your full attention. Seizures, blackouts, and eye strainA small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching video. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a physician before playing games (if available) or watching videos on your iPodnano. Discontinue use and consult a physician if you experience: headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To reduce risk of headaches, blackouts, seizures, and eyestrain, avoid prolonged use, hold iPodnano some distance from your eyes, use iPodnano in a well lit room, and take frequent breaks. Repetitive motionWhen you perform repetitive activities on iPodnano, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Take frequent breaks and if you have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician. ExercisingBefore starting any exercise program, you should consult with a physician and have a complete physical examination. Do a warmup or stretching exercise before beginning any workout. Be careful and attentive while exercising. Slow down, if necessary, before adjusting your device while running. Stop exercising immediately if you feel pain, or feel faint, dizzy, exhausted, or short of breath. By exercising, you assume the risks inherent in physical exercise, including any injury that may result from such activity.

Battery Replacement

The rechargeable battery in iPodnano should be replaced only by an authorized service provider. For battery replacement services go to: www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery
Disposal and Recycling Information
Your iPod must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains a battery, the product must be disposed of separately from household waste. When your iPod reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apples recycling program, go to: www.apple.com/recycling Deutschland: Dieses Gert enthlt Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmull werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gertes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der mageblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen. Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd. Taiwan:
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