USB Power Adapter

WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet.
Understanding Battery States
When iPod nano isnt connected to a power source, a battery icon in the top-right corner of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge is left.
Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged
If iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that the battery is charging or fully charged.
Battery charging (lightning bolt) Battery fully charged (plug)
You can disconnect and use iPod nano before its fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information, go to www.apple.com/batteries.

Music Features

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

About iTunes

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

There are three ways of getting music and other audio into iTunes: Purchase music, audiobooks, and videos, or download podcasts online from the iTunes Store. Import music and other audio from audio CDs. Add music and other audio thats already on your computer to your iTunes library.
Purchasing Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Store
If you have an Internet connection, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Store. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy them. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you can use that account to sign in to the iTunes Store and buy songs. Note: You dont need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts. To sign in to the iTunes Store: m Open iTunes and then: If you already have an iTunes account, choose Store > Sign In. If you dont already have an iTunes account, choose Store > Create Account and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your existing Apple account or AOL account information.

Chapter 2 Music Features

To find songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcasts: You can browse or search the iTunes Store to find the album, song, or artist youre looking for. Open iTunes and select iTunes Store in the source list. To browse the iTunes Store, choose a category (for example, Music) on the left side of the main page in the iTunes Store. You can choose a genre, look at new releases, click one of the featured songs, look at Top Songs and more, or click Browse under Quick Links in the main iTunes Store window. To browse for podcasts, click the Podcasts link on the left side of the main page in the iTunes Store. To browse for videos, click the Movies, TV Shows, or Music Videos link on the left side of the main page in the iTunes Store. To search the iTunes Store, type the name of an album, song, artist, or composer in the search field. To narrow your search, type something in the search field, press Return or Enter on your keyboard, and then click links in the Search Bar at the top of the results page. For example, to narrow your search to songs and albums, click the Music link. To search for a combination of items, click Power Search in the Search Results window. To return to the main page of the iTunes Store, click the Home button in the status line at the top of the window. To buy a song, album, movie, TV show, music video, or audiobook: 1 Select iTunes 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 what you want. You can view movie trailers or TV show previews. (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 Movie, Buy Episode, Buy Video, or Buy Book. Some items have other options, such as TV shows that let you buy a season pass for all episodes. The song or other item is downloaded to your computer and charged to the credit card listed on your Apple or AOL account. To download or subscribe to a podcast: 1 Select iTunes Store in the source list. 2 Click the Podcasts link on the left side of the main page in the iTunes Store. 3 Browse for the podcast you want to download. To download a single podcast episode, click the Get Episode button next to the episode.

Setting iPod nano to Repeat Songs
You can set iPod nano to repeat a song over and over, or repeat songs within the list you choose to play. To set iPod nano to repeat songs: m Choose Settings from the iPod nano main menu. To repeat all songs in the list, set Repeat to All. To repeat one song over and over, set Repeat to One.
Customizing the Music Menu
You can add items to or remove them from the Music menu, just as you do with the main menu. For example, you can add a Compilations item to the Music menu, so you can easily choose compilations that are put together from various sources. To add or remove items from the Music menu: 1 Choose Settings > Music Menu. 2 Choose each item you want to appear in the main menu. A checkmark indicates which items have been added. To revert to the original Music menu settings, choose Reset Menu.
Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano
You can make playlists on iPod nano, called On-The-Go Playlists, when iPod nano isnt connected to your computer.
To make an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until the song title flashes. 2 Choose other songs you want to add. 3 Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go to view and play your list of songs. You can also add a list of songs. For example, to add an album, highlight the album title and press and hold the Center button until the album title flashes. To play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go and choose a song. To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist: m Select a song in the playlist, and hold down the Center button until the song title flashes. To clear the entire On-The-Go playlist: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist and then click Clear. To save the On-The-Go playlists on iPod nano: m Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Save Playlist. The first playlist is saved as New Playlist 1 in the Playlists menu. The On-The-Go playlist is cleared. You can save as many playlists as you like. After you save a playlist, you can no longer remove songs from it. To copy the On-The-Go playlists to your computer: m If iPod nano is set to update songs automatically (see Syncing Music Automatically on page 23), and you make an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist is automatically copied to iTunes when you connect iPod nano. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the list of playlists in iTunes. You can rename, edit, or delete the new playlist, just as you would any playlist in iTunes.

Rating Songs

You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you like it. You can use song ratings to help you create Smart Playlists automatically in iTunes. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until the five Rating bullets appear. 3 Use the Click Wheel to choose a rating (represented by stars). Note: You cannot assign ratings to video podcasts.

Setting the Maximum Volume Limit
You can choose to set a limit for the maximum volume on iPod nano and assign a combination to prevent the setting from being changed. To set the maximum volume limit for iPod nano: 1 Choose Settings > Volume Limit. The volume control shows the current volume. 2 Use the Click Wheel to select the maximum volume limit. You can press Play to hear the currently selected song play while you select the maximum volume limit. 3 Press Play/Pause to set the maximum volume limit. A triangle on the volume bar indicates the maximum volume limit. 4 Press the Menu button to accept the maximum volume limit without requiring a combination to change it. Or, on the Enter Combination screen, set a combination to require that the combination be entered to change the maximum volume limit. 5 To enter a combination: Use the Click Wheel to select a number for the first position. Press the Center button to confirm your choice and move to the next position. Use the same method to set the remaining numbers of the combination. You can use the Next/Fast-forward button to move to the next position and the Previous/Rewind button to move to the previous position. Press the Center button in the final position to confirm the entire combination. Note: The volume of songs and other audio may vary depending on how the audio was recorded or encoded. See Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level on page 30 for information about how to set a relative volume level in iTunes and on iPod nano. Volume level may also vary if you use different earphones or headphones. With the exception of the iPod Radio Remote, accessories that connect through the iPod Dock Connector dont support volume limits. If you set a combination, you must enter it before you can change or remove the maximum volume limit. To change the maximum volume limit: 1 Choose Settings > Volume Limit. 2 If you set a combination, enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and pressing the Center button to confirm them. 3 Use the Click Wheel to change the maximum volume limit. 4 Press the Play/Pause button to accept the change.
To remove the maximum volume limit: 1 If youre currently listening to iPod nano, press Pause. 2 Choose Settings > Volume Limit. 3 If you set a combination, enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and pressing the Center button to confirm them. 4 Use the Click Wheel to move the volume limit to the maximum level on the volume bar. This removes any restriction on volume. 5 Press the Play/Pause button to accept the change. Note: If you forget the combination, you can restore iPod nano. See Updating and Restoring iPod Software on page 61 for more information.

Important: The first time you connect iPod nano to a different computer and have the automatic sync option set, a message asks if you want to sync songs and videos automatically. If you accept, all songs, videos, and other items are deleted from iPod nano and replaced with the songs, videos, and other items in the iTunes library on that computer. If you dont accept, you can still add videos to iPod nano manually without deleting any of the videos already on iPod nano. iTunes includes a feature to sync purchased items from iPod nano to another computer. For more information, see iTunes Help. While videos are being synced from your computer to iPod nano, the iTunes status window shows progress and the iPod nano icon in the source list flashes red. When the update is done, a message in iTunes says iPod update is complete.
Syncing Selected Videos to iPod nano
Setting iTunes to sync selected videos to iPod nano is useful if you have more videos in your iTunes library than will fit on iPod nano. Only the videos you specify are synced with iPod nano. You can sync selected videos or selected playlists that contain videos. To set iTunes to sync unwatched or selected movies to iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Movies tab. 2 Select Sync movies. 3 Select the movies or playlists you want. Unwatched movies: Select unwatched movies and choose the number you want from the pop-up menu. Selected movies or playlists: Click Selected , choose movies or playlists from the pop-up menu, and then select the movies or playlists you want. 4 Click Apply. Note: If Only sync checked items is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your Movies and other libraries. To set iTunes to sync most recent episodes or selected TV shows to iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the TV Shows tab. 2 Select Sync episodes and choose the number of episodes you want from the popup menu. 3 Click Selected and choose TV shows or playlists from the pop-up menu. 4 Select the movies or playlists you want to sync. 5 Click Apply. Note: If Only sync checked items is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your TV Shows and other libraries.

Managing Videos Manually

Setting iTunes to let you manage iPod nano manually gives you the most flexibility for managing videos on iPod nano. You can add and remove movies, TV shows, and other items individually. You can also add videos from multiple computers to iPod nano without removing videos already on iPod nano. See Managing iPod nano Manually on page 24.
Adding Video Podcasts to iPod nano
You add video podcasts to iPod nano the same way you add other podcasts (see page 25). If a podcast has a video component, the video plays when you choose it from Podcasts. If you set iTunes to manage movies and TV shows manually, you can reset iTunes later to sync them automatically. If you set iTunes to sync automatically after youve been manually managing iPod nano, you lose any items on iPod nano that arent part of your iTunes library. To reset iTunes to sync all movies automatically on iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Movies tab. 2 Select Sync movies and then select All movies. 3 Click Apply. Note: If Only sync checked items is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your Movies and other libraries. To reset iTunes to sync all TV shows automatically on iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the TV Shows tab. 2 Select Sync episodes and choose all from the pop-up menu. 3 Select All TV shows. 4 Click Apply. Note: If Only sync checked items is selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your TV Shows and other libraries.

Set a repeat option Name the alarm
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 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 the Play/Pause button to start the timer. 3 Press the Center button to record lap times. Up to three lap times show beneath the overall time. 4 Press the Play/Pause button to stop the overall timer, or choose Resume to start the timer again. 5 Choose New Timer to start a new stopwatch session. Note: After you start the stopwatch, iPod nano stays on as long as you display the Timer screen and the timer continues to run. If you start the stopwatch and then go to another menu, and iPod nano isnt playing music or a video, the stopwatch timer stops and iPod nano turns off automatically after a few minutes. 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.

Playing Games

iPod nano comes with three games: iQuiz, Klondike, and Vortex. To play a game: m Choose Extras > Games and choose a game. You can purchase additional games from the iTunes Store (in some countries) to play on iPod nano. After purchasing games in iTunes, you can add them to iPod nano by syncing them automatically or by managing them manually. To buy a game: 1 In iTunes, select iTunes Store in the source list. 2 Choose iPod Games from the iTunes Store list. 3 Select the game you want and click Buy Game.

To sync games automatically to iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Games tab. 2 Select Sync games. 3 Click All games or Selected games. If you click Selected games, also select the games you want to sync. 4 Click Apply.
Locking the iPod nano Screen
You can set a combination to prevent iPod nano from being used by someone without your permission. When you lock an iPod nano that isnt connected to a computer, you must enter a combination to unlock and use it. Note: This is different from the Hold button in that the Hold button 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. You can use the Next/Fast-forward button to move to the next position and the Previous/Rewind button to move to the previous position. Press the Center button in the final position. 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 the Menu button 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. Note: You might want to add the Screen Lock menu item to the main menu so that you can quickly lock the iPod nano screen. See Adding or Removing Items from the Main Menu on page 9.
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. Note: 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 61. To change a combination youve already set: 1 Choose Extras > Screen Lock > Reset. 2 On the Enter Combination screen, enter the current combination. 3 On the New Combination screen, enter and confirm a new combination. Note: 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 61.

Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists
iPod nano can store contacts, calendar events, and to-do lists for viewing on the go. If youre using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, you can use iTunes to sync the contact and calendar information on iPod nano with Address Book and iCal. If youre using any version of Mac OS X earlier than 10.4, you can use iSync to sync your information. Syncing information using iSync requires iSync 1.1 or later, and iCal 1.0.1 or later. If youre using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, and you use Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later to store your contact information, you can use iTunes to sync the address book information on iPod nano. If you use Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later to keep a calendar, you can also sync calendar information. To sync contacts or calendar information using Mac OS X v10.4 or later: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Contacts tab. 3 Do one of the following: To sync contacts, in the Contacts section, select Sync Address Book contacts, and select an option: To sync all contacts automatically, select All contacts. To sync selected groups of contacts automatically, select Selected groups and select the groups you want to sync.
To copy contacts photos to iPod nano, when available, select Include contacts photos. When you click Apply, iTunes updates iPod nano with the Address Book contact information you specified. To sync calendars, in the Calendars section, select Sync iCal calendars, and choose an option: To sync all calendars automatically, choose All calendars. To sync selected calendars automatically, choose Selected calendars and select the calendars you want to sync. When you click Apply, iTunes updates iPod nano with the calendar information you specified. To sync contacts and calendars with a Mac and iSync using a version of Mac OS X earlier than v10.4: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 Open iSync and choose Devices > Add Device. You need to do this step only the first time you use iSync with iPod nano. 3 Select iPod nano and click Sync Now. iSync puts information from iCal and Mac Address Book onto iPod nano. The next time you want to sync iPod nano, you can simply open iSync and click Sync Now. You can also choose to have iPod nano sync automatically when you connect it. Note: iSync syncs information from your computer with iPod nano. You cant use iSync to sync information from iPod nano to your computer. To sync contacts or calendars using Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook for Windows: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Contacts tab. 3 Do one of the following: To sync contacts, in the Contacts section, select Sync contacts from and choose Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook from the pop-up menu. Then select which contact information you want to sync. To sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook, in the Calendars section, select Sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook. 4 Click Apply. You can also add contact and calendar information to iPod nano manually. iPod nano must be enabled as an external disk (see Using iPod nano as an External Disk on page 46).

To charge the battery, connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 on your computer. Connecting iPod nano to a USB port on your keyboard wont charge the battery, unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 port. Try the 5 Rs, one by one, until iPod nano responds. If you want to disconnect iPod nano, but you see the message Connected or Sync in Progress If iPod nano is syncing music, wait for it to complete. Select iPod nano in the iTunes source list and click the Eject (C) button. If iPod nano disappears from the list of devices in the iTunes source list, but you still see the Connected or Sync in Progress message on the iPod nano screen, disconnect iPod nano. If iPod nano doesnt disappear from the list of devices in the iTunes source list, drag the iPod nano icon from the desktop to the Trash (if youre using a Mac) or, 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 iPod nano. If you still see the Connected or Sync in Progress message, restart your computer and eject iPod nano again. If iPod nano isnt playing music Make sure the Hold switch isnt set to HOLD. Make sure the headphone connector is pushed in all the way. Make sure the volume is adjusted properly. A maximum volume limit might have been set. You can change or remove it by using Settings > Volume Limit. See Setting the Maximum Volume Limit on page 29. iPod nano might be paused. Try pressing the Play/Pause button. Make sure youre using iTunes 7.4 or later (go to www.apple.com/ipod/start). Songs purchased from the iTunes Store using earlier versions of iTunes wont play on iPod nano until you upgrade iTunes. If youre using the iPod Universal Dock, make sure the iPod nano is seated firmly in the Dock and make sure all cables are connected properly. If you connect iPod nano to your computer and nothing happens Make sure you have installed the latest iTunes software from www.apple.com/ipod/start. Try connecting to a different USB port on your computer. Note: A USB 2.0 port is recommended to connect iPod nano. 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. For more information, go to www.apple.com/ipod. iPod nano might need to be reset (see page 56).
Chapter 6 Tips and Troubleshooting
If youre connecting iPod nano to a portable or laptop computer using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod nano. Make sure you have the required computer and software. See If you want to doublecheck the system requirements on page 60. Check the cable connections. Unplug the cable at both ends and make sure no foreign objects are in the USB ports. Then plug the cable back in securely. Make sure the connectors on the cables are oriented correctly. They can be inserted only one way. Try restarting your computer. If none of the previous suggestions solves your problems, you might need to restore iPod nano software. See Updating and Restoring iPod Software on page 61. If iPod nano displays a Connect to Power message This message may appear if iPod nano is exceptionally low on power and the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. To charge the battery, connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Leave iPod nano connected to your computer until the message disappears and iPod nano appears in iTunes or the Finder. Depending on how depleted the battery is, you may need to charge iPod nano for up to 30 minutes before it will start up. To charge iPod nano more quickly, use the optional Apple USB Power Adapter. Note: Connecting iPod nano to a USB port on your keyboard wont charge the battery, unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 port. If iPod nano displays a Use iTunes to restore message Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer (download it from www.apple.com/ipod/start). Connect iPod nano to your computer. When iTunes opens, follow the onscreen prompts to restore iPod nano. If restoring iPod nano doesnt solve the problem, iPod nano may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service & Support website: www.apple.com/support/ipod If songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0 If you sync a large number of songs or amount of data using USB 2.0 and the iPod nano battery is low, iPod nano syncs the information at a reduced speed in order to conserve battery power. If you want to sync at higher speeds, you can stop syncing and keep the iPod nano connected so that it can recharge, or connect it to the optional iPod USB 2.0 Power Adapter. Let iPod nano charge for about an hour, and then resume syncing your music or data.

Using the Apple USB Power Adapter (available separately) If you use the Apple USB Power Adapter (sold separately at www.apple.com/ipodstore) to charge iPod, make sure that the power adapter is fully assembled before you plug it into a power outlet. Then insert the Apple USB Power Adapter firmly into the power outlet. Do not connect or disconnect the Apple USB Power Adapter with wet hands. Do not use any power adapter other than an Apple iPod power adapter to charge your iPod. The iPod USB Power Adapter may become warm during normal use. Always allow adequate ventilation around the iPod USB Power Adapter and use care when handling. Unplug the iPod USB Power Adapter if any of the following conditions exist: The power cord or plug has become frayed or damaged. The adapter is exposed to rain, liquids, or excessive moisture. The adapter case has become damaged. You suspect the adapter needs service or repair. You want to clean the adapter. Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing: Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Turn the volume down if you cant hear people speaking near you. For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod, see Setting the Maximum Volume Limit on page 29. Using headphones safely Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using iPod if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention. Avoiding seizures, blackouts, and eye strain If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a physician before playing video games on iPod (if available). Discontinue use and consult a physician if you experience: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. When watching videos or playing games on iPod (if available), avoid prolonged use and take breaks to prevent eye strain.

Using iPhoto (on Mac OS X) Using iSync (on Mac OS X) Using iCal (on Mac OS X) The latest information on iPod nano Registering iPod nano Finding the iPod nano serial number
Obtaining warranty service
Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or TV reception is suspected. If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, 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 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.)

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On-The-Go playlists copying to computer 28 making 27 rating songs 28 saving 28 operating system requirements 60 overview of iPod features 4
radio accessory 32 random play 6 rating songs 28 RCA video and audio ports 39, 45 rechargeable batteries 16 recording voice memos 54 registering iPod 65 relative volume, playing songs at 30 removing menu items 9, 27 repairing iPod 62
PAL TV 38, 44 pausing a song 6
replacing battery 16 replaying a song or video 6 requirements computer 60 operating system 60 reset all settings 10 resetting iPod 6, 56 resetting the language 59 restore message 58 restoring iPod software 61 rewinding a song or video 6
Safely Remove Hardware icon 13 safety considerations setting up iPod 62 safety information 62 saving On-The-Go playlists 28 screen lock 50 scrolling quickly 7 scrubber bar 6 searching iPod 7 iTunes Store 19 Select button. See Center button serial number 6, 10 serial number, locating 65 service and support 65 sets of songs. See playlists setting combination for iPod 50 settings about your iPod 10 alarm 48 audiobook play speed 32 backlight timer 9 brightness 10 Click Wheel sound 8 date and time 47 language 10 main menu 9, 27 PAL or NTSC TV 38, 44 playing songs at relative volume 30 repeating songs 27 reset all 10 shuffle songs 27 sleep timer 48 slideshow 44 TV 38 volume limit 29 shuffling songs on iPod 6, 27 sleep mode and charging the battery 14 sleep timer, setting 48 slideshows background music 44 random order 44
setting playlist 45 settings 44 viewing on iPod 45 software getting help 65 iPhoto 60 iPod Updater 61 support versions 60 updating 61 songs adding to On-The-Go playlists 6 browsing 6 browsing and playing 26 entering names 21 fast-forwarding 6 pausing 6 playing 6 playing at relative volume 30 purchasing 19 rating 28 repeating 27 replaying 6 rewinding 6 shuffling 6, 27 skipping ahead 6 viewing lyrics 21 See also music sorting contacts 53 Sound Check 30 standard TV 38 stopwatch 48, 49 storing data files on iPod 46 notes on iPod 53 subscribing to podcasts 19 supported operating systems 60 suppressing iTunes from opening 46 syncing address book 51 movies 37 music 22 music videos 24 photos 41, 42 selected movies 36 selected videos 36 to-do lists 51 TV shows 37 videos 35 See also adding
third-party accessories 55 time, displaying in title bar 47 timer, setting for backlight 9 time zones, clocks for 47
title bar, displaying time 47 to-do lists, syncing 51 transitions for slides 44 troubleshooting connecting iPod to computer 57 cross-platform use 61 disconnecting iPod 57 iPod not playing music 57 iPod wont respond 56 resetting iPod 56 restore message 58 safety considerations 62 setting incorrect language 59 slow syncing of music or data 58 software update and restore 61 TV slideshows 59 unlocking iPod screen 61 turning iPod on and off 6 tutorial 65 TV connecting to iPod 39, 45 PAL or NTSC 38, 44 settings 38 viewing slideshows 39, 45 TV shows syncing 37 See also videos

unlocking iPod screen 51, 61 unresponsive iPod 56 unsupported audio file formats 59 updating and restoring software 61 USB 2.0 port recommendation 60 slow syncing of music or data 58 USB port on keyboard 11, 57 Use iTunes to restore message in display 58
downloading 33, 34 viewing on a TV 38 videos adding to iPod 35 browsing 6 browsing in iTunes Store 19, 34 converting 34 fast-forwarding 6 importing into iTunes 34 pausing 6 playing 6 purchasing 33, 34 replaying 6 rewinding 6 skipping ahead 6 syncing 35 viewing on a TV 38 viewing on iPod 38 viewing album artwork 31 viewing lyrics 30 viewing music videos 38 viewing photos 43 viewing slideshows on a TV 39, 45 on iPod 45 settings 44 troubleshooting 59 voice memos recording 54 syncing with your computer 54 volume changing 6 setting maximum limit 29
warranty service 65 widescreen TV 38 Windows importing photos 41 supported operating systems 60 troubleshooting 61 WMA files, converting 59
video captions 38 video podcasts