Connecting and Disconnecting iPod
You connect iPod to your computer to download music, videos, photos, and files, and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod when youre done.

Connecting iPod

To connect iPod to your computer: m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable into a high-power USB port on your computer (a USB 2.0 port is recommended), and then connect the other end to iPod. If you have an iPod Dock, you can connect the cable to a high-power USB port on your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then put iPod in the Dock. Note: The USB port on your keyboard doesnt provide enough power. You must connect iPod to a USB port on your computer.
By default, iPod imports songs automatically when you connect it to your computer. When this automatic download is done, you can disconnect iPod. If you connect iPod to a different computer and it is set to update songs automatically, iTunes prompts you before downloading any music. If you click Yes, the songs and other audio files already on your iPod will be erased and replaced with the songs and other audio files on the computer iPod is connected to. For more information about downloading music to iPod and using iPod with more than one computer, see Chapter 2, Music Features, on page 14.
Note: You can download songs while your battery is charging.

Disconnecting iPod

You can easily see if its OK to disconnect iPod by looking at the iPod screen. Important: Dont disconnect iPod if you see the Do not disconnect message. You could damage files on iPod. If you see this message, you must eject iPod before disconnecting it.
If you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you can disconnect iPod from your computer.
Important: If you see this message, you must eject iPod before disconnecting it from your computer.
If you set iPod to update songs manually (see Updating iPod Manually on page 23) or enable iPod for disk use (see Using iPod as an External Disk on page 45), you must eject iPod before disconnecting it.
To eject iPod: m Click the Eject button (C) next to iPod in the iTunes Source list. If youre using a Mac, you can also eject iPod by dragging the iPod icon on the desktop to the Trash. If youre using a Windows PC, you can eject iPod by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod. To disconnect iPod: m Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from iPod. If iPod is in the Dock, simply remove it.
To remove the connector from your iPod, squeeze the buttons on the sides and pull.

About the iPod Battery

iPod has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time you use iPod, let it charge for about four hours or until the battery icon in the top-right corner of the iPod display shows that the battery is fully charged. If iPod isnt used for a while, the battery might need to be charged. The iPod battery is 80-percent charged in about two hours and fully charged in about four hours. If you charge iPod while downloading files, playing music, viewing videos, or viewing a slideshow, it might take longer.

Music Features

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

About iTunes

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

Chapter 2 Music Features

Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes
Follow these instructions to get music from your CDs into your computer. To import music from an audio CD into iTunes: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and open iTunes. If you have an Internet connection, iTunes gets the names of the songs on the CD from the Internet and lists them in the window.
If you are connected to the Internet and iTunes doesnt get the names automatically, choose Advanced > Get CD Track Names. If you dont have an Internet connection, you can enter the names of the songs on the CD manually. For more information, see Entering Names of Songs and Other Details on page 17. With song information entered, you can browse for songs in iTunes or on iPod by title, artist, album, and more. 2 Click to remove the checkmarks next to any songs you dont want to import from the CD. 3 Click the Import CD button. The display area at the top of the iTunes window shows how much time it will take to import each song.

Import CD button

4 To eject the CD, click the Eject button.

Eject button

5 Repeat these steps for any other CDs with songs you want to import.
Entering Names of Songs and Other Details
To enter CD song titles and other information manually: 1 Select the first song on the CD and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Info. 3 Enter the song information. 4 Click Next to enter information for the next song.

Adding Lyrics

You can type or copy and paste song lyrics in plain text format into iTunes so that you can view a songs lyrics on your iPod while the song is playing. To type or paste lyrics into iTunes: 1 Select a song and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Lyrics. 3 Type or paste lyrics copied from another source into the text box. 4 Click OK. For information about viewing lyrics on iPod, see Viewing Lyrics on iPod on page 30.
Buying Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Music Store
If you have an Internet connection, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Music Store. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, radio-style audio shows. To purchase music online using the iTunes Music Store, you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy them. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you can use that account to sign in to the music store and buy songs. Note: You dont need an iTunes Music Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts.
To sign in to the iTunes Music Store: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list. 2 Click in the Account field and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your existing Apple account or AOL account information. To find songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcasts: You can browse or search the iTunes Music Store to find the album, song, or artist youre looking for. Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list. To browse the iTunes Music Store, choose a music genre from the Choose Genre pop-up menu on the top-left side of the store, click one of the albums or songs in the center or right side of the store, or click the Browse button in the top-right corner of the window. To browse for podcasts, click the Podcasts link on the left side of the main page in the iTunes Music Store. To browse for videos, click the Videos link on the left side of the main page in the iTunes Music Store. To search the iTunes Music Store, type the name of an album, song, artist, or composer in the search field. To narrow your search, type something in the search field, press Return or Enter on your keyboard, and then press buttons in the Search Bar. For example, to narrow your search to song titles, press the Song button. To search for a combination of items, click Power Search in the Music Store window. To return to the main page of the iTunes Music Store, click the Home button at the top-left side of the store. To buy a song, album, audiobook, or video: 1 Click Music Store in the Source list, and then find the item you want to buy. You can double-click a song or other item to listen to a portion of it and make sure its the one you want. (If your network connection is slower than 128 kbps, choose iTunes > Preferences, and in the Store pane, select the Load complete preview before playing checkbox.) 2 Click Buy Song, Buy Album, Buy Book, or Buy Video. The song or other item is downloaded to your computer and charged to the credit card listed on your Apple or AOL account.

Listening to FM Radio

You can listen to radio using the optional iPod Radio Remote accessory for iPod. iPod Radio Remote attaches to your iPod using the Dock connector cable. For more detailed instructions on how to use the radio with iPod, see the iPod Radio Remote documentation.

Video Features

You can purchase videos and download video podcasts at the iTunes Music Store, and then download them to your iPod. You can view and listen to the videos on iPod or on a TV connected to iPod. Read this section to learn about downloading and viewing videos. Purchasing Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts
To purchase music and videos online from the iTunes Music Store (part of iTunes and available in some countries only), you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs and videos you want, and then buy them. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you can use that account to sign in to the music store and buy songs and videos.
To sign in to the iTunes Music Store: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list. 2 Click in the Account field and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your existing Apple account or AOL account information.
To browse videos in the iTunes Music Store: m Click Music Store in the Source list, and then click the Videos link. You can also find some music videos as part of an album or other offer. Videos in iTunes and in the music store have a display icon next to them.
To purchase a video: m Click the Buy Video button next to it. Purchased videos appear in the iTunes library, in the Videos Source, and in the Purchases Source. To download a video podcast: Video podcasts appear alongside other podcasts in the iTunes Music Store. You can subscribe to them and download them just as you would other podcasts. You dont need an iTunes Music Store account to download podcasts. See Buying Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Music Store on page 17 for instructions.

Converting Your Own Videos to Work With iPod
You can view other video files on iPod, such as videos you create in iMovie (on a Macintosh) or videos you download from the Internet. Import the video into iTunes, if necessary convert it for use with iPod, and then download it to iPod. iTunes supports all the same video formats that QuickTime supports. To import a video into iTunes: m Drag the video file to the iTunes library. Some videos may be ready for use with iPod once you import them to iTunes. If you try to download a video to iPod (see Updating iPod Automatically on page 34 for instructions), and a message says the video cant play on your iPod, then you must convert the video for use with iPod. To convert a video for use with iPod: 1 Select the video in the iTunes library. 2 Choose Advanced > Convert Selection for iPod. Depending on the length and content of a video, converting it for use with iPod can take several minutes to several hours. Note: When you convert a video for use with iPod, the original video remains in your iTunes library. If you still see a message saying a video cant play on your iPod, you may wish to delete the original video from iTunes.

Chapter 3 Video Features

For more information on converting video for your iPod, go to www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n302758.
Downloading Videos to iPod
You download videos to iPod much the same way you download songs. You can set iTunes to download all videos to iPod automatically when you connect iPod; you can set iTunes to download only selected playlists; or you can set it to let you add and delete songs and videos manually.
You can set iPod to update automatically with all videos when you connect it to your computer. To set iTunes to update iPod automatically with all videos or with videos in selected playlists, iTunes must also be set to update iPod automatically with songs. See Updating iPod Automatically on page 21. To set iTunes to update iPod automatically with all videos: 1 Open iTunes and select iPod in the Source list. 2 Click the Options button and click Videos.
3 Select Automatically update all videos. To download songs and videos to iPod: m Simply connect iPod to your computer. If iPod is set to update automatically, the download begins. When the download is complete, a message in iTunes says iPod update is complete.

Viewing and Listening to Videos on iPod
Downloaded videos appear in the Videos menus on iPod. Music Videos also appear in Music menus. When you choose a video from a Videos menu (Videos > Music Videos, for example), you see and hear the video. When you choose a music video from a Music menu (Music > Songs, for example), you hear the song, but dont see the video. To view a video on iPod: m Choose Videos and browse for a video. To listen to a music videos sound or a video podcasts sound without playing the video: m Choose Music and browse for a music video or a video podcast.
Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod
If you have an iPod AV Cable, you can watch videos on a TV connected to your iPod. First you set iPod to display videos on a TV, then connect iPod to your TV, and then play a video. To set iPod to display videos on a TV: m Choose Videos > Video Settings, and then set TV Out to Ask or On. If you set TV Out to Ask, iPod gives you the option of showing videos on TV or on iPod every time you play a video. You can also set video to display widescreen or full screen, and set video to show on PAL or NTSC devices. To set TV settings: m Choose Videos> Video Settings, and then follow the instructions below:
To Set Video to display widescreen Video to show on PAL or NTSC TVs Do This Set Widescreen to On. If you set Widescreen to Off, videos display full screen. 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.
To connect iPod to a TV: 1 Connect the optional iPod AV Cable to the Headphones port on iPod. Note: Use the iPod AV Cable made specifically for iPod. Other similar RCA-type cables wont work. You can purchase the iPod AV Cable at www.apple.com/ipodstore. You can also connect the iPod AV Cable to the Line Out port on the iPod Universal Dock. 2 Connect the video and audio connectors to the ports on your TV, as shown. Your TV must have RCA video and audio ports.
Television or other video device Video input port (yellow) Left sound input port (white) Right sound input port (red) Television or other video device
iPod AV Cable (available separately)

Headphones port on iPod

Line Out port on Dock
iPod Universal Dock (available separately)
To view a video on your TV: 1 Connect iPod to your TV (see above). 2 Turn on your TV and set it to display from the input ports connected to your iPod. See the documentation that came with your TV for more information. 3 On iPod, choose Videos and browse for a video. To connect iPod to a TV or other video device using S-video: For increased visual clarity, you can also connect iPod to a TV or other device that has S-video capability using an S-video cable and the iPod Universal Dock. To hear sound with the video, you must connect an audio cable, such as the audio portion of the iPod AV cable, to the Line Out port on the iPod Universal Dock and to an audio input port on the TV or device.

Photo Features

You can take pictures with your digital camera and download them to iPod. You can view your photos on iPod or as a slideshow on your TV. Read this section to learn about importing and viewing photos. Downloading Photos
You can import digital photos from a digital camera to your computer, and then download them to store and view on iPod. You can connect iPod to a TV and view photos as a slideshow with music. Note: If you have the optional iPod Camera Connector, you can download photos directly from most USB digital cameras or USB photo card readers to iPod (see page 41).
Importing Photos from a Camera to Your Computer
You can import photos from a digital camera or a photo card reader.
To import photos to a Mac using iPhoto: 1 Connect the camera or photo card reader to your computer. Open iPhoto (inside the Applications folder) if it doesnt open automatically. 2 Click Import. Images from the camera are imported into iPhoto.
You can import other digital images into iPhoto, such as images you download from the web. For more information about importing and working with photos and other images, open iPhoto and choose Help > iPhoto Help. iPhoto is available for purchase as part of the iLife suite of applications at www.apple.com/ilife. iPhoto might already be installed on your Mac, in the Applications folder. To import photos to a Mac using Image Capture: If you dont have iPhoto, you can import photos using Image Capture. 1 Connect the camera or photo card reader to your computer. 2 Open Image Capture (inside the Applications folder) if it doesnt open automatically. 3 To choose specific items to download, click Download Some. Or, to download all items, click Download All. To import photos to a Windows PC: m Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera or photo application.
Downloading Photos From Your Computer to iPod
You can download photos from a folder on your hard disk. If you have a Mac and iPhoto 4.0.3 or later, you can download iPhoto albums automatically. If you have a Windows PC and Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or later, or Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or later, you can download photo collections automatically.
The first time you download photos to iPod might take some time, depending upon how many photos are in your photo library. To download photos from a Mac or Windows PC to iPod using a photo application: 1 Open iTunes, select iPod in the iTunes Source list, and then click the Options button.

Chapter 4 Photo Features

2 Click Photos and select Synchronize photos from. On a Mac, choose iPhoto from the pop-up menu. On a Windows PC, choose Photoshop Album or Photoshop Elements from the pop-up menu. 3 If you want to import all of your photos, choose Copy all photos. If you want to import photos only from certain albums or collections, choose Copy selected albums only and select the albums or collections you want. Note: Some versions of Photoshop Album and Photoshop Elements dont support collections. You can still use them to download all your photos. Each time you connect iPod to your computer, photos are downloaded automatically. To download photos from a folder on your hard disk to iPod: 1 Drag the images you want into a folder on your computer. If you want images to appear in separate photo albums on iPod, create folders inside the main image folder, and drag images into the new folders. 2 Open iTunes, select iPod in the iTunes Source list, and then click the Options button.

3 Do one of the following: To synchronize contacts, click Contacts, select the Synchronize contacts from checkbox, and select Microsoft Outlook (if available) or Outlook Express from the pop-up menu. Then choose which contact information you want to transfer. To synchronize calendars (if you use Microsoft Outlook), click Calendars and select the Synchronize calendars from Microsoft Outlook checkbox. You can also download contact and calendar information to iPod manually. iPod must be enabled as an external disk (see Using iPod as an External Disk on page 45). To download contact information manually: 1 Connect iPod and open your favorite email or contacts application. Downloading contacts works with Palm Desktop, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Entourage, and Eudora, among others. 2 Drag contacts from the applications address book to the iPod Contacts folder. In some cases you might need to export contacts, and then drag the exported file or files to the iPod Contacts folder. See the documentation for your email or contacts application. To download appointments and other calendar events manually: 1 Export calendar events from any calendar application that uses the standard iCalendar format (filenames end in.ics) or vCal format (filenames end in.vcs). 2 Drag the files to the Calendars folder on iPod.
Note: You cant download to-do lists to iPod manually. To view contacts on iPod: m Choose Extras > Contacts. To view calendar events: m Choose Extras > Calendar. To view to-do lists: m Choose Extras > Calendar > To Do.
Storing and Reading Notes
You can store and read text notes on iPod if it is enabled as an external disk (see page 45). 1 Save a document in any word-processing application as a text (.txt) file. 2 Place the file in the Notes folder on iPod. To view notes: m Choose Extras > Notes.

Recording Voice Memos

You can record voice memos using an optional iPod-compatible microphone (available for purchase at www.apple.com/ipodstore). You can store voice memos on your iPod and load them on your computer. You can set iPod to record at Mono quality (22 kHz, mono) to save space, or Stereo quality (44.1 kHz, stereo) for a better sound. To record a voice memo: 1 Connect a microphone to the Dock connector port on your iPod. 2 Set Quality to Mono or Stereo. 3 To begin recording, choose Record. 4 Hold the microphone a few inches from your mouth and speak. To pause recording, select Pause. 5 When you finish, select Stop and Save. Your saved recording is listed by date and time. To play a recording: m Select Extras > Voice Memos and select the recording. Note: The Voice Memos menu item doesnt appear until you connect a microphone. To download voice memos to your computer: Voice memos are saved in a Recordings folder on iPod in the WAV file format. If you enable iPod for disk use, you can drag voice memos from the folder to copy them.

iPod might need to be reset (see page 55). If that doesnt work, your iPod battery might need to be recharged. Connect iPod to your computer and let the battery recharge. If you still see the folder, reset iPod again. If that doesnt work, you might need to update or restore iPod with the latest software. Make sure you have installed the software from the iPod CD, or go to www.apple.com/ipod to get the latest software. Follow the instructions on page 61 to update or restore the iPod software.
If songs or data download more slowly over USB 2.0 If you download a large number of songs or amount of data using USB 2.0 and the iPod battery is low, iPod will go into power-saving mode. Downloading speeds will slow down considerably. If you want to download at higher speeds, you can stop the download and keep the iPod connected so that it can recharge, or connect it to the optional iPod USB 2.0 Power Adapter. Let iPod charge for about an hour, and then resume downloading music. If you cant download a song or other item to iPod The song may have been encoded in a format that iPod doesnt support. The following audio file formats are supported by iPod. 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 the amount of space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music from a CD using iTunes, it is converted to AAC format by default. Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format. iPod does not support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com format 1. If you have a song in iTunes that isnt supported by iPod, you can convert it to a format iPod supports. For more information, see iTunes and Music Store Help. If you accidentally set iPod to use a language you dont understand You can reset the language. 1 Press and hold Menu until the main menu appears. 2 Choose the fifth menu item (Settings). 3 Choose the last menu item (Reset All Settings). 4 Choose the second menu item (Reset) and select a language. Other iPod settings, such as song repeat, are also reset.

To restore iPod software using the iPod Updater application that came on your iPod CD: If you have a Mac, you can find the iPod Updater application in Applications/Utilities/ iPod Software Updater. If you have a Windows PC, you can find the iPod Updater application by choosing Start > All Programs > iPod. Note: The date of the updater is in the filename, so, if you have more than one version, make sure to use the latest one.

Safety and Cleaning

Learn about cleaning your iPod and handling it safely. Setup Safety Instructions
When setting up and using your iPod, remember the following: Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Follow all instructions and warnings about your iPod. Warning: Electrical equipment can be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.
General Safety, Cleaning, and Handling Guidelines
To Handle your iPod safely Do This Be careful not to drop your iPod. If you are concerned about scratching, you can use the included case or one of the many cases available separately. Warning: Your iPod contains sensitive components, including a hard disk and rechargeable battery. Prevent damage by making sure you do not drop, bend, or crush your iPod. Use 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 listening to your iPod if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention.

To Avoid hearing damage

Do This Set your iPod volume to a safe level. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use of your iPod. For information on how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod, see Setting the Maximum Volume Limit on page 27. 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 can't hear people speaking near you.
Use connectors and ports properly
Never force a connector into a port. If the connector and port do not 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. Keep your iPod away from sources of liquids, such as rain, drinks, or washbasins. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your iPod. In case of a spill, unplug your iPod before cleaning up. After a spill, you might need to send your equipment to an authorized service provider. Warning: Do not use your iPod in or near water or wet locations.

Reduce the chance of shock or injury

Repair your iPod

For service, see Learning More, Service, and Support on page 65. Warning: Do not make repairs yourself. Do not attempt to open your iPod, disassemble it, or remove the battery. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. No user-serviceable parts are inside.
Keep the outside of your iPod clean Keep your iPod within acceptable temperatures
Make sure your iPod is unplugged. Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Dont use aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, or abrasives. Operate your iPod in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35 C (32 to 95 F). iPod play time might temporarily shorten in low-temperature conditions. Store your iPod in a place where the temperature is always between 20 and 45 C (4 to 113 F). Dont leave iPod in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range. Note: When youre using your iPod or charging the battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. The bottom of the iPod case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside.
Chapter 7 Safety and Cleaning
Learning More, Service, and Support
There is more information about using iPod in onscreen help and on the web.
The following table describes where to get more iPod-related software and service information.

To Learn About Do This

Service and support, forums, Go to www.apple.com/support/ipod. and Apple software downloads The latest tutorials, and tips and tricks on how to make the most of your iPod experience Using iTunes Go to www.apple.com/support/ipod/howto.
Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. For an online iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to www.apple.com/support/itunes. Open iPhoto and choose Help > iPhoto Help. Open iSync and choose Help > iSync Help. Open iCal and choose Help > iCal Help. Go to www.apple.com/ipod. If you didnt register when you installed software from the iPod CD, go to www.apple.com/register. Look at the back of your iPod or select Settings > About. First follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and online resources, and then go to www.apple.com/support.
Using iPhoto (on Mac OS X) Using iSync (on Mac OS X) Using iCal (on Mac OS X) The latest information on iPod Registering iPod Finding your iPod serial number Obtaining warranty service

Communications Regulation Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or TV reception is suspected. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, TV sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple Authorized Reseller. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000.
Radio and TV Interference
This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and TV reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or TV reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the TV or radio. Move the computer farther away from the TV or radio. Plug the computer in to an outlet that is on a different circuit from the TV or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the TV or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.

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accessories for iPod 53 adding menu items 8 addresses, synchronizing 50 Adobe Photoshop Album 60 Adobe Photoshop Elements 60 alarm, setting 47 album artwork, viewing 29 albums, purchasing 18 audiobooks purchasing 18 setting play speed 31
backlight setting timer 9 turning on 6, 9 battery charge states when disconnected 13 charging 11 rechargeable 13 replacing 13 viewing charge status 12 browsing iTunes Music Store 18 browsing podcasts 18 browsing songs 6, 25 browsing videos 6, 18 buttons Center 5 disabling with Hold switch 6 Eject 11
turning off the Click Wheel sound 7 using 5 clocks adding for other time zones 47 settings 46 computer charging the battery 12 connecting iPod 9 downloading photos to iPod 39 importing photos from camera 38 importing photos from iPod 42 problems connecting iPod 56 requirements 59 connecting iPod 44 about 9 charging the battery 11 safety considerations 64 to a TV 37, 44 controls disabling with Hold switch 7 using 5 converting unprotected WMA files 58
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calendar events, synchronizing 50 Center button, using 5, 25 charging the battery about 11 using the iPod USB Power Adapter 12 using your computer 12 cleaning your iPod 64 Click Wheel browsing songs 25
downloading photos about 38 automatically 39 from camera to iPod 41 from computer to iPod 39 from iPod to computer 42 full-resolution image 40 downloading podcasts 19 downloading video podcasts 33
earphones using 54 See also headphones Eject button 11 ejecting before disconnecting 10 exclamation point on folder in display 57 external disk, using iPod as 45
fast-forwarding a song 6 a video 6 features of iPod 4 file formats, supported 58 folder with exclamation point 57 full-resolution images 40
recommended version 60 iPod AV Cable 37, 44 iPod Dock 9 iPod Dock Connector 9, 57 iPod software 60 iPod Updater application 61 iPod USB power adapter 12 iSync, getting help 65 iTunes ejecting iPod 11 getting help 65 Music Store 18 setting not to open automatically 46 Sound Check 29 version required 60 iTunes Library, adding songs 19 iTunes Music Store browsing 18 browsing videos 33 searching 18 signing in 18, 32

iPod nano User Guide

Contents

Chapter 1

iPod nano Basics iPod nano at a Glance Using iPod nano Controls Using iPod nano Menus About the iPod nano Internal Speaker Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano About the iPod nano Battery Setting Up iPod nano Setting Up Your iTunes Library Importing Music to iTunes Adding More Details to Your iTunes Library Organizing Your Music Importing Video to iTunes Adding Music, Videos, and Other Content to iPod nano Connecting iPod nano to a Computer for the First Time Syncing Music Automatically Syncing Videos Automatically Adding Podcasts to iPod nano Adding iTunes U Content to iPod nano Adding Audiobooks to iPod nano Adding Other Content to iPod nano Managing iPod nano Manually Setting Up VoiceOver Listening to Music Playing Music and Other Audio Using Genius on iPod nano Playing Podcasts Playing iTunes U Content Listening to Audiobooks Watching Videos Watching Videos on iPod nano

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

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Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod nano Using the Video Camera Recording Video Playing Recorded Videos Deleting Recorded Videos Importing Recorded Videos to Your Computer Listening to FM Radio Tuning the FM radio Pausing Live Radio Tagging Songs to Sync to iTunes Using the Radio Menu Photo Features Viewing Photos Adding Photos from iPod nano to a Computer More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories Using iPod nano as a Pedometer Recording Voice Memos Using Extra Settings Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists Mono Audio Using Spoken Menus for Accessibility Using iPod nano as an External Disk Storing and Reading Notes Learning About iPod nano Accessories Tips and Troubleshooting General Suggestions Updating and Restoring iPod Software Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Learning More, Service, and Support

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11 Index

iPod nano Basics

Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod nano, how to use its controls, and more. iPod nano at a Glance
Get to know the controls on iPod nano:

Hold switch

Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause
Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button

Headphones port

30-pin connector

Microphone Lens

Whats New in iPod nano
Larger, 2.2-inch display Polished aluminum finish A built-in video camera that lets you record video with special effects An FM radio that lets you pause live radio and tag songs for purchase from the iTunes Store (radio tagging may not be available in some countries) Internal speaker and microphone A pedometer that records your workout history

Using iPod nano Controls

The controls on iPod nano are easy to find and use. Press any button to turn on iPod nano. The first time you turn on iPod nano, the language menu appears. Use the Click Wheel to scroll to your language, and then press the Center button to choose it. The main menu appears in your language.
Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and get information. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select a menu item. To choose the item, press the Center button. To go back to the previous menu, press Menu.
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Heres what else you can do with iPod nano controls.
To Turn on iPod nano Turn off iPod nano Turn on the backlight Do this Press any button. Press and hold Play/Pause (). Press any button or use the Click Wheel.
Disable iPod nano controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears). (so nothing happens if you press them accidentally) Reset iPod nano (if it isnt responding) Choose a menu item Go back to the previous menu Go directly to the main menu Access additional options Browse for a song Browse for a video Play a song or video Slide the Hold switch to HOLD and back again. Press Menu and the Center button at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Use the Click Wheel to scroll to the item and press the Center button to choose. Press Menu. Press and hold Menu. Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. From the main menu, choose Music. From the main menu, choose Videos. Select the song or video and press the Center button or Play/Pause (). iPod nano must be ejected from your computer to play songs and videos. Press Play/Pause () or unplug your headphones. From the Now Playing screen, use the Click Wheel. Select the playlist or album and press Play/Pause (). From the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. Shake iPod nano. Choose Settings > Playback, choose Shake, and then select Shuffle or Off. From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button to show the scrubber bar (the playhead on the bar shows the current location), and then scroll to any point in the song or video. Press Next/Fast-forward ().

Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists
You can scroll quickly through a long list by moving your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel. Note: Not all languages are supported. To scroll quickly: 1 Move your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel, to display a letter of the alphabet on the screen. 2 Use the Click Wheel to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter of the item youre looking for. Items beginning with a symbol or number appear after the letter Z. 3 Lift your thumb momentarily to return to normal scrolling. 4 Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the item you want.
Getting Information About iPod nano
You can get details about your iPod nano, such as the amount of space available, the number of songs, videos, photos, and other items, 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. To reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose Reset.
About the iPod nano Internal Speaker
With the iPod nano internal speaker, you can listen to any audio on iPod nano without earphones or headphones except for the built-in FM radio, which uses the earphone or headphone cord as an antenna. Connecting earphones or headphones to iPod nano disables the internal speaker. Any audio thats playing continues to play, but only through the earphones or headphones. If you disconnect the earphones or headphones while audio is playing, the audio pauses. To resume listening through the internal speaker, press Play/Pause (). If you disconnect the earphones or headphones while the radio is playing or paused, the radio stops and any paused radio is cleared. If you choose Video Camera or Voice Memos while audio is playing, the audio turns off.
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano
You connect iPod nano to your computer to add music, videos, photos, and files to iPod nano, to import recorded videos and voice memos to your computer, and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod nano when youre done. Important: The battery doesnt charge when your computer is in sleep.

Connecting iPod nano

To connect iPod nano to your computer: m Plug the included Dock Connector to USB 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 to charge iPod nano. Connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.

Importing Music to iTunes
There are three ways of getting music and other audio into iTunes.
Purchase Songs and Download Podcasts Using the iTunes Store
If you have an Internet connection, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, and audiobooks online using the iTunes Store. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, and you can download free educational content from iTunes U. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store, you set up a free iTunes account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy them. If you already have an iTunes account (also called an Apple ID), you can use that account to sign in to the iTunes Store and buy songs. You dont need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts. To enter the iTunes Store, open iTunes and click iTunes Store below Store on the left side of the iTunes window.
Add Songs Already on Your Computer to Your iTunes Library
If you have songs on your computer encoded in file formats that iTunes supports, you can easily add the songs to iTunes. To learn how to get songs from your computer into iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. 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. For more information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.
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Import Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes
iTunes can import music and other audio from your audio CDs. If you have an Internet connection, iTunes gets the names of the songs on the CD from the Internet (if available) and lists them in the iTunes window. When you add the songs to iPod nano, the song information is included. To learn how to import music from your CDs into iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.
Adding More Details to Your iTunes Library
Once you import your music into iTunes, you can add more details to your iTunes library. Most of these additional details appear on iPod nano when you add songs.
Enter Song Names and Other Information
If you dont have an Internet connection, if song information isnt available for music you import, or if you want to include additional information (such as composer names), you can enter the information manually. To learn how to enter song information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.

Add Lyrics

You can enter song lyrics in plain text format into iTunes so that you can view the song lyrics on iPod nano while the song is playing. To learn how to enter lyrics, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For more information, see Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano on page 37.

The first time you connect iPod nano to your computer (after installing iTunes), iTunes opens automatically and the iPod nano Setup Assistant appears:
To use the iPod nano Setup Assistant: 1 Enter a name for iPod nano. This is the name that will appear in the device list on the left side of the iTunes window.
2 Select your settings. Automatic syncing and VoiceOver are selected by default. If you dont want to enable VoiceOver at this time, deselect Enable VoiceOver. If you change your mind, you can enable VoiceOver any time you connect iPod nano to your computer. See Setting Up VoiceOver on page 32. 3 Click Done. If you selected to enable VoiceOver during setup, follow any onscreen instructions for downloading and installing the VoiceOver Kit. For more information, see Using VoiceOver in iPod nano on page 44. To learn how to set up VoiceOver in iPod nano, see Setting Up VoiceOver on page 32.
You can change the device name and settings any time you connect iPod nano to your computer. After you click Done, the Summary pane appears. If you selected automatic syncing, iPod nano begins syncing.
Adding Content Automatically or Manually
There are two ways to add content to iPod nano: Automatic syncing: When you connect iPod nano to your computer, iPod nano is automatically updated to match the items in your iTunes library. You can sync all your songs, playlists, videos, and podcasts, or, if your entire iTunes library doesnt fit on iPod nano, you can sync only selected items. You can sync iPod nano automatically with only one computer at a time. Manually managing iPod nano: When you connect iPod nano, you can drag items individually to iPod nano and delete them individually from iPod nano. You can add songs from more than one computer without erasing songs from iPod nano. When you manage music yourself, you must always eject iPod nano from iTunes before you disconnect it.
Syncing Music Automatically
By default, iPod nano is set to sync all songs and playlists when you connect it to your computer. This is the simplest way to add music to iPod nano. You just connect iPod nano to your computer, let it add songs, audiobooks, videos, and other items automatically, and then disconnect it and go. If you added any songs to iTunes since the last time you connected iPod nano, they are synced with iPod nano. If you deleted songs from iTunes, they are removed from iPod nano. To sync music with iPod nano: m Connect iPod nano to your computer. If iPod nano is set to sync automatically, the update begins. Important: If you connect iPod nano to a computer that its not synced with, a message asks if you want to sync songs automatically. If you accept, all songs, audiobooks, and videos are erased from iPod nano and replaced with songs and other items from that computer. While music is being synced from your computer to iPod nano, the iTunes status window shows progress, and you see a sync icon next to the iPod nano icon in the device list.

Adding Videos to iPod nano
You add movies and TV shows to iPod nano much the same way you add songs. You can set iTunes to sync all movies and TV shows to iPod nano automatically when you connect iPod nano, or you can set iTunes to sync only selected playlists. Alternatively, you can manage movies and TV shows manually. Using this option, you can add videos from more than one computer without erasing videos already on iPod nano. Note: Music videos are managed with songs, under the Music tab in iTunes. See Adding Music, Videos, and Other Content to iPod nano on page 24. Important: You can view a rented movie on only one device at a time. For example, if you rent a movie from the iTunes Store and add it to iPod nano, you can only view it on iPod nano. If you transfer the movie back to iTunes, you can only view it there and not on iPod nano. All standard time limits apply to rented movies added to iPod nano.
Syncing Videos Automatically
By default, iPod nano is set to sync all movies and TV shows when you connect it to your computer. This is the simplest way to add videos to iPod nano. You just connect iPod nano to your computer, let it add videos and other items automatically, and then disconnect it and go. If you added any videos to iTunes since the last time you connected iPod nano, theyre added to iPod nano. If you deleted videos from iTunes, theyre removed from iPod nano. If there isnt enough space on iPod nano for all your videos, you can set iTunes to sync only the videos you specify. You can sync selected videos or selected playlists that contain videos. The settings for syncing movies and TV shows are unrelated. Movie settings dont affect TV show settings, and vice versa.
To set iTunes to sync movies to iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Movies tab.
2 Select Sync movies. 3 Select the movies or playlists you want. All, recent, or unwatched movies: Select Automatically include movies and choose the option you want from the pop-up menu. Selected movies or playlists: Select the movies or playlists you want. 4 Click Apply. If Sync only checked songs and videos is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only movies that are checked. To set iTunes to sync TV shows to iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the TV Shows tab.

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.
Shuffle slider Song rating Lyrics
Use the Click Wheel and Center button to browse for a song or music video. When you play music videos from the Music menu, you only hear the music. When you play them from the Videos menu, you also see the video. To browse for and play a song: m Choose Music, browse for a song or music video, and then press Play/Pause (). To change the playback volume: m When you see the progress bar, use the Click Wheel to change the volume. If you dont see the progress bar, press the Center button until it appears. To listen to a different part of a song: 1 Press the Center button until you see the scrubber bar.
2 Use the Click Wheel to move the playhead along the scrubber bar.
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To create a Genius playlist from the current song: 1 Press the Center button until you see the Genius slider.
2 Use the Click Wheel to move the slider to Start. The Genius slider doesnt appear if Genius information isnt available for the current song. To shuffle songs from the Now Playing screen: 1 Press the Center button until you see the shuffle slider.

To listen to FM radio, connect earphones or headphones to iPod nano, and then choose Radio from the main menu. iPod nano uses the earphone or headphone cord as the radio antenna. You must connect earphones or headphones to iPod nano in order to receive a radio signal. The radio doesnt play through the iPod nano speaker. After you choose Radio from the main menu, the radio screen appears.
When the radio dial is visible, you can use the Click Wheel or press Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) to tune to a station. Important: Radio frequencies shown in this chapter are for illustration purposes only and are not available in all areas.
When you tune to a station that supports RDS (Radio Data System), song, artist, and station information appear in the display. After you tune to a station, the progress bar replaces the radio dial. The progress bar fills up as you continue to listen to the station.

Radio signal icon

RDS data Favorite station marker Station frequency RDS data Radio dial Favorite station marker Progress bar Tag icon
Display item RDS data Radio dial Favorite station markers Radio signal icon Station frequency Tag icon Progress bar
Function Displays the current station, song, and artist. Tunes the FM radio. Indicate that the current station is in the Favorites list. Appears when the radio is on and receiving a signal. Displays the number of the station that the radio is tuned to. Appears if the current song supports iTunes Tagging. Indicates the length of the radio buffer.
Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio

Tuning the FM radio

You can tune the FM radio by browsing stations, seeking or scanning available stations, or saving your favorite stations and tuning to them directly. To browse radio stations: 1 Choose Radio from the main menu. If you dont see the radio dial, press the Center button until it appears. 2 Use the Click Wheel to browse the radio dial.
To seek available stations: 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 seek the next or previous available station. Repeat to continue seeking. The station seeking function isnt available if any favorite stations are set. If favorites are set, pressing Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) tunes the radio to favorite stations. To scan available stations: 1 Choose Radio from the main menu. If you dont see the radio dial, press the Center button until it appears. 2 Press and hold Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) to scan available stations. You hear a five-second preview of each station before advancing to the next one. 3 To stop scanning and listen to the current station, press the Center button.

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.
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Using the Radio Menu

To go to the Radio menu, press Menu from the radio screen.
The Radio menu contains the following items.
Menu item Play Radio Stop Radio Favorites Tagged Songs Recent Songs Radio Regions Live Pause What it does Turns the radio on, and returns iPod nano to the radio screen. Turns the radio off, and clears paused radio (appears only if the radio is on). Displays a list of the stations youve saved as favorites. Choose a station and press the Center button to play. Displays a list of songs youve tagged for preview and purchase since you last synced with iTunes. Displays a list of recently played songs. Lets you set the radio for the region youre in. Enables or disables Live Pause.

About Radio Regions

iPod nano can be used in many countries to receive FM radio signals. iPod nano comes with five preset signal ranges, identified by region: The Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Japan. To select a radio region: m Choose Radio Regions from the Settings menu, and then choose your region. The Radio Regions menu also appears in the Radio menu. Region settings are determined by international radio standards, not actual geographic regions. If you live in a country not listed in the Radio Regions menu, choose a region that best matches the radio frequency specifications in your country. The following table specifies the radio frequency range of each region in the Radio Regions menu, along with the increments between stations (indicated by the sign). Important: iPod nano is intended for the reception of public broadcasts only. Listening to transmissions that are not intended for the public is illegal in some countries and violators may be prosecuted. Check and obey the laws and regulations in the areas where you plan to use iPod nano.

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. To delete a clock: 1 Choose Extras > Clocks. 2 Choose the clock. 3 Press the Center button. 4 Choose Delete.

Setting Alarms

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 date Set the time Set a repeat option Choose a sound Do this Choose Alarm and choose On. 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 Repeat and choose an option (for example, weekdays). Choose Alerts or a playlist. If you choose Alerts, select Beep to hear the alarm through the internal speaker. If you choose a playlist, connect iPod nano to speakers, earphones, or headphones to hear the alarm. Choose Label and choose an option (for example, Wake up).

Name the alarm

If you sync calendar events with alarms to iPod nano, the events appear in the Alarms menu. To delete an alarm: 1 Choose Extras > Alarms. 2 Choose the alarm and then choose Delete.

Setting the Sleep Timer

You can set iPod nano to turn off automatically after playing music or other content for a specific period of time. To set the sleep timer: 1 Choose Extras > Alarms. 2 Choose Sleep Timer and choose how long you want iPod nano to play.

Using the Stopwatch

You can use the stopwatch as you exercise to track your overall time and, if youre running on a track, your lap times. You can play music while you use the stopwatch. To use the stopwatch: 1 Choose Extras > Stopwatch. 2 Press Play/Pause () to start the timer. 3 Press the Center button to record lap times. The two most recent lap times appear above the overall time. All lap times are recorded in the log. 4 Press Play/Pause () to stop the overall timer. To start the timer again, press Play/Pause (). To start a new stopwatch session, press Menu and then choose New Timer. To review or delete a logged stopwatch session: 1 Choose Extras > Stopwatch. The current log and a list of saved sessions appear. 2 Choose a log to view session information. iPod nano stores stopwatch sessions with dates, times, and lap statistics. You see the date and time the session started; the total time of the session; the shortest, longest, and average lap times; and the last several lap times. 3 Press the Center button and choose Delete Log to delete the chosen log, or Clear Logs to delete all current logs.

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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.

Storing and Reading Notes
You can store and read text notes on iPod nano, if its enabled as an external disk (see Using iPod nano as an External Disk on page 84). 1 Save a document in any word-processing application as a text (.txt) file. 2 Place the file in the Notes folder on iPod nano. To view notes: m Choose Extras > Notes.
Learning About iPod nano Accessories
iPod nano comes with some accessories, and many other accessories are available. To purchase iPod nano accessories, go to www.apple.com/ipodstore. Available accessories include: iPod nano Armband Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic Apple USB Power Adapter Apple Component AV Cable Apple Composite AV Cable Apple Universal Dock Nike + iPod Sport Kit iPod Socks To use the earphones included with iPod nano: m Plug the earphones into the Headphones port. Then place the earbuds in your ears as shown.
The earphone 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 45.
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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 92.

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 Menu and the Center button 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. To charge the battery, connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Try the 5 Rs, one by one, until iPod nano responds.

warranty service 97 widescreen TV 50 Windows supported operating systems 91 troubleshooting 91 WMA files, converting 89
Video Camera 52 importing recorded videos 55 playing recorded videos 54