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    iPod User's Guide
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    Using iPod 13 Using iPod Controls 20 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod 25 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 32 Adjusting iPod Settings 36 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod 43 Charging the iPod Battery 46 iPod Accessories 49 Tips and Troubleshooting 55 Learning More, Service, and Support 57
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    Quick Start 1 Congratulations on purchasing your iPod. Read this section to get started using iPod quickly. iPod works with the iTunes music software included on the iPod CD. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (
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    your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Record voice memos (using an optional microphone) • Store digital photos (using an optional photo card reader) • Play games, and more To purchase a microphone, photo card reader, and other iPod accessories, go to www.apple.com/store. 4 Quick Start
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    OS X v10.1.5 or later Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later is recommended (and required to use iPod with USB 2.0). • iTunes 4.6 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod CD) Quick Start 5
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    processor speed • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.6 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod CD) • Built-in FireWire or
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    Your iPod includes the following components: iPod iPod Dock (with some models) iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start 7
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    set up iPod, you charge the battery, install software from the iPod CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer. Then you transfer the songs to iPod and start listening to music. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector
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    iTunes and the iPod software. Step 3: Import can browse hundreds of thousands of songs and listen to a 30-second preview of any song. The iTunes Music Store is Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL)
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    can only be inserted one way. If you have a Mac, or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire 400 port, you can use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. If your computer has a high-power USB 2.0 port, you can also use the
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    iPod. Note: If you're connecting using USB 2.0, be sure to connect iPod computer. iPod won iPod loses charge. Transferring songs or files when iPod power outlet before connecting iPod for best results. If here are other ways you can connect iPod: • Purchase a FireWire card or USB iPod through your computer using
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    both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from iPod. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for and the other iPod controls, transferring music to and managing music on iPod, using other features of iPod, charging the battery, and using iPod accessories. 12 Quick Start
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    1 Read this section to learn about using iPod controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of your iPod. Using iPod Controls Press any button to turn on iPod. The main menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play
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    iPod Remote port Headphones port Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Apple Earphones Hold switch Select button Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Dock connector port 14 Using iPod
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    iPod (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod Turn off iPod Turn the backlight on or off Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a song Play a song Play all the songs in a list Change the volume Pause a song Disable the iPod optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/
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    iPod Controls Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast-forward Rewind From the song. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 16 Using iPod
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    Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod in your pocket and you don't want to press the buttons or turn it on accidentally, you can make the buttons inactive. n Set the Hold
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    play the songs you want in the order you want. When you create a list of songs on your iPod, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song To clear the entire On-The-Go playlist: n Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. 18 Using iPod
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    like. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod is set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect iPod. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes Source list. Rating
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    to your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in most cases, to charge the battery. • If you have a Mac or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire port, you can connect iPod using the included iPod Dock Connector to FireWire cable. • If your computer has a high-power USB 2.0 port, you
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    screen. If you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you can disconnect iPod from your computer. If you see this message, you must eject iPod before disconnecting it from your computer. If you set iPod to transfer songs manually (see page 29) or enable iPod for use as a hard disk (see page 36
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    desktop to the Trash. If you're 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: • If iPod is connected to an iPod cable, squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from
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    Connecting iPod Using the iPod Dock (Included With Some Models) The iPod Dock holds iPod upright as it charges or transfers music. Connect the Dock to your computer using the same cable you use with iPod, or connect it to a power outlet using the FireWire cable and power adapter. Then put iPod in
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    need an audio cable with a standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug (many external speakers have this type of cable attached). To play music from iPod using the Dock: 1 Place iPod in the Dock. 2 Connect the speakers or stereo to the Dock Line Out port using an audio cable with a 3.5 millimeter stereo
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    instructions for getting started playing music on iPod, see "Setting Up iPod to Play Music" on page 8. Read on for more information about organizing and transferring your music. About iTunes iTunes is the software guide explains how to transfer songs to iPod using iTunes and manage songs on iPod.
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    Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or AOL account information. You and Music Store Help. Audio File Formats Supported by iPod • AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P) (up to 320 Kbps) • Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format,
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    , open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. iPod does not support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com For example, you could create a playlist that's no more than 3 gigabytes (GB) in size and includes only songs you have rated 3 stars or higher (see
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    transfer only certain songs in your iTunes music library. This is useful if you have more music on your computer than will fit on your iPod. To update iPod with only certain songs: 1 In iTunes, check the boxes next to songs you want to transfer (by default, all songs are checked). 2 Select
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    "Automatically update selected playlists only." Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually You can set iPod to transfer songs manually, so you can transfer individual songs and playlists. When iPod is set to transfer songs manually, iTunes won't update it automatically when you connect it to
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    press the Delete key on the keyboard. If you delete a playlist, the songs in the playlist remain on iPod. Modifying Playlists on iPod Manually If you have set iPod to transfer songs manually (see above), you can create new playlists on iPod, and add songs to or delete songs from playlists already on
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    go back to it later, the audiobook begins playing from where you left off. Unless you're playing songs from within playlists, iPod skips audiobooks when set to shuffle. Setting the Reading Speed You can play audiobooks at speeds faster or slower than normal. To set the playing
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    in random order. To shuffle and begin playing all your songs: n Select Shuffle Songs from the iPod main menu. iPod begins playing songs from your entire music library in random order, skipping audiobooks. To set iPod to shuffle songs or albums every time you play a song: 1 Select Settings from the
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    When you scroll through menu items, you can hear a clicking sound through the iPod internal speaker to let you know the Click Wheel is working. You can set songs, so they play at the same relative volume level. You can set iPod to use the iTunes volume settings. To set iTunes to adjust all songs to
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    the equalizer to Rock. n Select Settings > EQ and select an equalizer preset. If you have assigned an equalizer preset to a song in iTunes and the iPod equalizer is set to Off, then the song plays using the iTunes setting. See iTunes and Music Store Help for more information. Setting the Backlight
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    to display the time in the title bar: n Select Settings > Date & Time. If you set iPod to display the time in the title bar, you can see the time from any iPod menu screen. Setting the Language iPod can be set to use different languages. n Select Settings > Language and select a language. Using
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    as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer on a Windows PC. Note: Selecting "Manually manage songs and playlists" in the Options window also enables iPod to be used as a hard disk. Note: To transfer music files to iPod, you must use iTunes. Songs transferred via iTunes do not appear on
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    iTunes when attached." Options button Setting the Sleep Timer You can set iPod to turn off automatically after a specific period of time. n clock icon and the number of minutes left until iPod turns off appear in the Now Playing screen on iPod. Setting the Alarm You can use iPod as an alarm clock.
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    Importing Addresses, Phone Numbers, Calendar Events, and To-Do Lists Your iPod can store contacts, iPod. You can't use iSync to transfer information from your iPod to your computer. If you are using Windows, or you don't want to import using iSync, you can transfer information to iPod manually. iPod
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    Microsoft Entourage, and Eudora, among others. 2 Drag contacts from the application's address book to the iPod Contacts folder. To import appointments and other calendar events manually: 1 Export calendar events from any calendar application that uses the standard iCalendar format (filenames end in
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    : n Select Extras > Notes. Recording Voice Memos You can record voice memos using an optional iPod-compatible microphone (available for purchase at www.apple.com/store). You can store voice memos on your iPod and transfer them to your computer. To record a voice memo: 1 Connect a microphone to the
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    To store photos on iPod: 1 Insert a photo card into the photo card reader and connect the photo card reader to the Dock connector port on iPod. 2 Select Import. Photos are listed on iPod by roll number. Note: Some digital photo storage devices may work differently. Consult the instructions that came
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    files to the desktop. iPod must be enabled for use as a hard disk. For more information about using an iPod-compatible photo card reader, see the instructions that came with the reader. Playing Games iPod has a number of games. To play a game: n Select Extras > Games and select a game. 42 Using
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    playing music. For more information about charging times under various conditions and configurations, go to www.apple.com/support/ipod. You can charge the iPod battery in two ways: • If you have a Mac, you can charge iPod by connecting it to your computer. If you have a Windows PC, in most cases you
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    bolt, you must charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter. To charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (this may already be assembled). 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire cable included with iPod to the power adapter, and
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    can disconnect and use iPod before it is fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may 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. Using iPod 45
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    comes with some accessories, and many other accessories are available at www.apple.com/store. iPod Remote (Available Separately) To use the iPod Remote, connect it to the iPod Remote port, then connect the Apple Earphones (or another set of headphones) to the remote. Use the buttons on the remote
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    Use the remote's Hold switch to disable the remote's buttons. The iPod Hold switch and the iPod Remote Hold switch do not affect one another. Apple Earphones iPod comes with a pair of high-quality earbud headphones. To use the earbud headphones: n Plug them in to the Headphones port, then place the
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    include: • iPod Dock • iPod Remote + Earphones • iPod In-Ear Headphones • iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable • iPod Power Adapter • iPod Carrying Cases • World Travel Adapter Kit • Third-party accessories such as speakers, headsets, microphones, photo card readers, backup batteries, car stereo
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    Power Adapter and connect the adapter to a working electrical outlet. Your iPod battery may need to be recharged. • If that doesn't work, your iPod may need to be reset (see above). • If that doesn't work, you may need to restore iPod software. See "iPod Software Update and Restore" on page 53. 49
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    be paused. • If you're using the iPod Dock, be sure the iPod is seated firmly in the Dock and make sure all cables are connected properly. • If you are using the Dock Line Out port, make sure your external speakers or stereo are turned on and working properly. 50 Tips and Troubleshooting
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    the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod. • If that doesn't work, restart your computer. • If that doesn't work, you may need to restore iPod software. See "iPod Software Update and Restore" on page 53. Tips and Troubleshooting 51
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    iPod. USB 1.1 is not supported and is significantly slower than FireWire and USB 2.0. If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or USB 2.0 port, you can purchase a Windows-certified FireWire card or USB 2.0 card and install it. For more information, go to www.apple.com/ipod Set iPod to
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    Mac to using it with a Windows PC (or vice versa) without erasing all data on iPod. iPod Software Update and Restore Apple periodically updates iPod software to improve performance or add features. It is recommended that you update your iPod to use the latest software. Tips and Troubleshooting 53
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    original state. To update or restore iPod with the latest software: 1 Go to www.apple.com/support/ipod and download the latest iPod Update. 2 Double-click the software install file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the iPod Update. 3 Connect iPod to your computer and open iTunes. The
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    iCal and choose Help > iCal Help. Online Resources For the latest information on iPod, go to www.apple.com/ipod. For iPod service and support information, a variety of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/ipod. 55
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    online resources. If the unit still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service. Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod The serial number is printed on the back of your iPod. You can also find it by selecting Settings > About. 56 Learning More
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    Safety and Cleaning 1 Read on to learn about using iPod safely and cleaning iPod. Important Safety Instructions When setting up and using your iPod, remember the following: • Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your iPod Power Adapter in to a power outlet. • Keep these
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    , they probably don't match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. Battery Do not attempt to remove the iPod battery. iPod must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations. 58 Safety and Cleaning
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    a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when the iPod is off. If the power adapter needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 55. • Never force a connector into the power adapter FireWire port. If the connector and port do not join with reasonable
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    or other moisture. • Take care not to spill any food or liquid on iPod or its power adapter. If you do, unplug iPod before cleaning up the spill. In case of a spill, you may have to send your equipment to Apple for service. See "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 55. 60 Safety and Cleaning
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    Warning Do not attempt to open your iPod or power adapter, disassemble it, or remove the battery. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. No user-serviceable parts are inside. For service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 55. Cleaning Follow these
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    not installed and used properly-that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or
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    and products. For more information, go to www.apple.com/about/environment. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Apple Store, FireWire, iCal, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
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    www.apple.com/ipod www.apple.com/support/ipod 019-0245
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