Apple MA004LL Features Guide

Apple MA004LL - iPod Nano 2 GB Manual

Apple MA004LL manual content summary:

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    iPod nano Features Guide
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    Using iPod nano as an External Disk 37 Using Extra Settings 40 Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists 43 Storing and Reading Notes 43 Recording Voice Memos 44 Learning About iPod nano Accessories 45 Tips and Troubleshooting 45 General Suggestions 50 Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software 2
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    Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Index 51 Safety and Cleaning 51 Important Safety Information 53 Important Handling Information 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 57 Contents 3
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    iPod nano. MENU iPod nano is a music player and much more. Use iPod nano to:  Sync songs and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go  Listen to podcasts, downloadable using iPod nano as an external disk  Sync contact, calendar, and to-do list information from your computer  Play games
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    /Rewind button Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Serial number (on back) Dock connector port Headphones port Using iPod nano Controls The controls on iPod nano are easy to find and use. Press any button to turn on iPod nano. The main menu appears. Use the Click Wheel
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    Here's what else you can do with iPod nano controls. To Do this Turn on iPod nano Turn off iPod nano Press any button. Press and hold Play/Pause ('). Turn on the backlight Press any button or use the Click Wheel. Disable the iPod nano controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar
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    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, the alphabet and pressing the Center button to enter each character. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you enter the first character, displaying
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    is working. You can set the Click Wheel sound to play through the headphones instead, or you can turn it off. To set how iPod nano plays the Click Wheel sound: m Choose Settings from the iPod nano main menu, and then follow the instructions below: Set Clicker to Headphones Off Speaker Both To Set
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    and go to other menus. Icons along the top of the screen show iPod nano status. Lock icon Menu title Play status Battery status Menu items The following table describes the items in the iPod nano main menu. Display item Play status Lock icon Menu title Battery status Menu items Function The
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    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 nano. If you have an iPod nano Dock, you can connect the cable to a high-power USB port on your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then
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    icon, you can disconnect iPod nano. Important: If you see this message, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it. If you set iPod nano to update songs manually (see "Managing iPod nano Manually" on page 22) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on
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    about three hours. If you charge iPod nano while loading files, playing music, or viewing a slideshow, it might take longer. Charging the iPod nano Battery You can charge the iPod nano battery in two ways: Â Connect iPod nano to your computer. Â Use the iPod USB Power Adapter, available separately
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    to USB 2.0 Cable to the power adapter, and plug the other end of the cable into iPod nano. 3 Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet. AC plug adapter iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod USB Power Adapter WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it
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    than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged If iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to lightning bolt) Battery fully charged (plug) You can disconnect and use iPod nano before it is fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited
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    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 to your
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    play in standard CD players (if your computer has a CD-recordable drive); listen to streaming Internet radio; watch videos iPod nano, you first need to get that music into iTunes on your computer. There are three ways to get music and other audio into iTunes: Â Buy music and audiobooks or download
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    download songs, albums, and audiobooks online using the iTunes Store. You can also subscribe to and download follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your existing Apple account or AOL , click Power Search in the iTunes Store window. Â To return to the main page of
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    the most recent episode. As new episodes become available, they are automatically downloaded to iTunes when you connect to the Internet. For more information, see "Loading Podcasts onto iPod nano" on page 23 and "Listening to Podcasts" on page 29. Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to the
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    window shows how much time it will take to import each song. By default, iTunes plays Details To enter CD song titles and other information manually: 1 Select the first song on the CD and that you can view the song lyrics on iPod nano while the song is playing. To enter lyrics into iTunes: 1 Select
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    the Shift key or the Control key on a Windows PC, as you click each song. To make Manually manage music on iPod nano: When you connect iPod nano, you can drag songs and playlists individually to iPod nano, and delete songs and playlists individually from iPod nano. Using this option, you can download
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    onto iPod nano manually without deleting any of the songs 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 music is being synced from your computer to iPod nano, the iTunes status window shows
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    other items individually. You can also load songs from multiple computers onto iPod nano without removing songs already on iPod nano. To set iTunes to let you manage music on iPod nano manually: 1 Open iTunes and select iPod nano in the Source pane. 2 Click the Summary tab. 3 In the Options section
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    podcasts, and all episodes, or a number of recent or unplayed episodes. Or you can load podcasts onto iPod nano manually. To set iTunes to sync podcasts to iPod nano automatically: 1 Select iPod nano in the iTunes Source pane, and click the Podcasts tab. 2 In the Podcasts pane, select "Sync
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    if you've loaded those items onto iPod nano. To browse for and play a song: m Choose Music, browse for a song, and press Play ('). When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen appears. The following table describes the elements on the Now Playing screen of iPod nano. Song number Album art Repeat
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    to Shuffle Songs You can set iPod nano to play songs, albums, or your entire library in random order. To set iPod nano to shuffle and play all your songs: m Choose Shuffle Songs from the iPod nano main menu. iPod nano begins playing songs from your entire library in random order, skipping audiobooks
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    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. 26
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    see a lock icon to the right of the volume bar in the Now Playing screen, indicating that a maximum volume limit has been set. Note: The volume . With the exception of the iPod Radio Remote, accessories that connect through the iPod nano Dock Connector do not support volume limits. If you set
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    5 Press the Center button to accept the change. Note: If you forget the combination, you can restore iPod nano. See "Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software" on page 50 for more information. Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs, so they
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    the lyrics on iPod nano. To view lyrics on iPod nano while a song is playing: m On the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until you see the lyrics. The screen displays the lyrics, which you can scroll through as the song plays. Listening to Podcasts Podcasts are downloadable radio-style
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    download audiobooks from the iTunes Store or from audible.com and listen to them on iPod nano. You can use iTunes to load audiobooks onto iPod nano on iPod nano and go back to it later, the audiobook begins playing from where you left off. Unless you're playing songs from within playlists, iPod nano
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    from a digital camera to your computer, and then load them onto iPod nano for viewing. Importing Photos from a Camera to Your Computer You can 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
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    the iLife suite of applications at www.apple.com/ilife. iPhoto might already be Download All. To import photos to a Windows PC: m Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera or photo application. Loading Photos from Your Computer onto iPod nano You can load photos onto iPod nano
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    support collections. You can still use them to load all your photos. 4 Click Apply. Each time you connect iPod nano iPod nano: 1 Open iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane, and then click the Photos tab. 2 Select "Sync photos from:" Â On a Mac, choose iPhoto from the pop-up menu. Â On a Windows
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    delete the photos you no longer want. Viewing Photos You can view photos on iPod nano manually or as a slideshow. Viewing Photos on iPod nano To view photos on iPod nano: 1 On iPod nano, choose Photos > Photo Library. Or choose Photos and a photo album to see only the photos in the album. Thumbnail
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    view a slideshow with music and transitions on iPod nano. To set slideshow settings: m Choose Photos > Slideshow Settings, and then follow these instructions: To set The length of time each slide is displayed before advancing The music that plays during slideshows Slides to repeat Slides to display
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    iTunes in the Macintosh Finder or in Windows Explorer. Likewise, if you copy music files to iPod nano in the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer, you won't be able to play them on iPod nano. To enable iPod nano as an external disk: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane, and then click
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    You can set the date and time, clocks in different time zones, and alarm and sleep features on iPod nano. You can use iPod nano as a stopwatch or to play games, and you can lock the iPod nano screen. Setting and Viewing the Date and Time The date and time are set automatically from your computer
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    the alarm. You'll see a bell icon next to any clock you set an alarm for. Setting the Sleep Timer You can set iPod nano to turn off automatically after playing music or a slideshow for a specified period of time. To set the sleep timer: 1 Choose Extras > Clock and then choose a clock. 2 Choose Sleep
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    delete a session, press the Center button and choose Delete. Playing Games iPod nano has a number of games. To play a game: m Choose Extras > Games and choose a game. Locking the iPod nano Screen You can set a combination to prevent iPod nano from being used by someone without your permission. When
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    the current combination, the only way to clear it and enter a new one is to restore the iPod software. See "Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software" on page 50. Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists iPod nano can store contacts, calendar events, and to-do lists for viewing on the go. If you
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    . 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 loads 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
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    for Windows or Outlook Express for Windows: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the iPod nano manually. iPod nano must be enabled as an external disk (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on page 36). To load contact information manually: 1 Connect iPod nano
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    . Recording Voice Memos You can record voice memos using an optional iPod nano-compatible microphone (available for purchase at www.apple.com/ipodstore). You can store voice memos on iPod nano and load them onto your computer. You can set iPod nano to record lowquality mono (22.05 kHz) to save space
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    www.apple.com/ipodstore. Available accessories include:  iPod In-Ear Headphones  iPod Hi-Fi  iPod nano (2nd Generation) Armband  iPod nano (2nd Generation) Dock  iPod nano (2nd Generation) Lanyard Headphones  iPod Radio Remote  iPod Universal Dock  iPod USB Power Adapter  Nike + iPod Sport
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    from the latest version on the web. Â Restore iPod nano. See "Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software" on page 50. 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
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    you have installed the latest iTunes software from www.apple.com/ipod/start. Â 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 doesn't have a USB 2.0 port
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    (download it from www.apple.com/ipod/start). Â Connect iPod nano to your computer. When iTunes opens, follow the onscreen prompts to restore iPod nano. Â If restoring iPod nano doesn't solve the problem, iPod nano may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service & Support
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    )  One of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later  iTunes 7 or later (iTunes can be downloaded from www.apple.com/ipod/start) 48 Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting
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    be installed on your Mac. Check the Applications folder. If you have iPhoto 4 you can update it by choosing Apple () > Software Update. On a Windows PC, iPod nano can load photo collections automatically from Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or later, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or later, available
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    of the software. 4 Click Update to install the latest version of the software. 5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this erases all data from iPod nano). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process. 50 Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting
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    iPod nano Never attempt to repair iPod nano yourself. iPod nano does not contain any user-serviceable parts. For service information, choose iPod Help from the Help menu in iTunes or go to www.apple.com/support/ipod/service. The rechargeable battery in iPod nano should be replaced only by Apple
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    Adapter firmly into the power outlet. Do not connect or disconnect the iPod USB Power Adapter with wet hands. Do not use any power adapter other than an Apple iPod power adapter to charge your iPod nano. The iPod USB Power Adapter may become warm during normal use. Always allow adequate ventilation
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    . When watching videos or playing games on iPod (if available), avoid prolonged use and take breaks to prevent eye strain. Important Handling Information NOTICE: Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to iPod nano or other property. Carrying iPod nano iPod nano contains
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    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 Go to: www.apple.com/support/ipod/howto tricks on how to make the most of your iPod nano experience Using iTunes Open iTunes and
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    is 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 has an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product.
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    Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Finder, the FireWire logo, iPod Hi-Fi, and Shuffle are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Store is a service marks of Apple made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
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    , storing on iPod nano 36 date and time setting 37 viewing 37 determining battery charge 14 digital photos. See photos disconnecting iPod nano about 10 during music update 11 eject first 11 instructions 12 troubleshooting 46 disk, using iPod nano as 36 displaying time in title bar 37 downloading 57
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    9 opening 5 settings 9 managing iPod nano manually 22 maximum volume limit, setting 26 memos, recording 43 menu items adding or removing 9 choosing 6 returning to previous menu 6 modifying playlists 23 music See also songs; loading music iPod nano not playing 46 loading manually 22 purchasing 17 58
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    25 play speed, setting for audiobooks 30 plug on battery icon 13 podcasting 29 podcasts browsing 17 downloading 18 listening 29 subscribing 18 updating 23 ports FireWire 400 48 troubleshooting iPod nano connection 46 USB 48 Power Search in iTunes Store 17 previous menu, returning to 6 problems. See
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    29 viewing photos 34 viewing slideshows on iPod nano 35 settings 35 voice memos loading onto computer 43 recording 43 volume changing 6 setting maximum limit 26 W warranty service 54 Windows importing photos 32 support operating systems 48 troubleshooting 49 WMA files, converting 48 60 Index
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