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Tips and Troubleshooting, Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore, General Suggestions

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Tips and Troubleshooting 5 5 Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with your iPod nano. If one of the following doesn't help, read on for solutions to specific problems. Â Reset your iPod nano. See "General Suggestions," below. Â Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod nano in iTunes. Â Restart your computer and make sure you have the latest software updates installed. Â Reinstall iPod and iTunes software from the latest versions on the web. Â Restore your iPod nano. See "Updating and Restoring iPod Software" on page 50. General Suggestions Most problems with iPod nano can be solved by resetting it. To reset iPod nano: 1 Toggle the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, and then turn it off again). 2 Press and hold the Center and Menu buttons for at least 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. If your iPod nano won't turn on or respond Â Make sure the Hold switch is off. Â If that doesn't work, connect iPod nano to your computer's USB or FireWire port. Your iPod nano battery might need to be recharged. Â If that doesn't work, your iPod nano might need to be reset. Â If that doesn't work, you might need to restore iPod nano software. See "Updating and Restoring iPod Software" on page 50. 45

Section	Page
Features Guide	1
Contents	2
iPod nano Basics	4
iPod nano at a Glance	5
Using iPod nano Controls	5
Setting the Click Wheel Sound	7
Disabling iPod nano Controls	7
Using iPod nano Menus	8
Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu	8
Setting the Backlight Timer	9
Setting the Language	9
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano	9
Connecting iPod nano	9
Disconnecting iPod nano	10
About the iPod nano Battery	11
Charging the iPod nano Battery	11
Understanding Battery States	13
Music Features	14
About iTunes	14
Importing Music Into Your Computer	15
Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes	16
Entering Names of Songs and Other Details	17
Adding Lyrics	17
Buying Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunesMusicStore	17
Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to the iTunesLibrary	19
Organizing Your Music	19
Downloading Music and Podcasts to iPod nano	20
Updating iPod nano Automatically	20
Updating iPod nano Automatically With Selected Playlists	22
Updating iPod nano Manually	22
Downloading Podcasts to iPod nano	23
Playing Music	24
Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs	25
Setting iPod nano to Repeat Songs	25
Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano	25
Rating Songs	26
Setting the Maximum Volume Limit	26
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level	28
Using the Equalizer	28
Setting iPod nano to Show Compilations	28
Viewing Album Artwork on iPod nano	29
Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano	29
Listening to Podcasts	29
Listening to Audiobooks	30
Listening to FM Radio	30
Photo Features	31
Downloading Photos	31
Importing Photos from a Camera to Your Computer	31
Downloading Photos From Your Computer to iPod nano	32
Importing Photos from iPod nano to a Computer	34
Viewing Photos	34
Viewing Photos on iPod nano	34
Viewing Slideshows	34
Extra Features and Accessories	36
Using iPod nano as an External Disk	36
Using Extra Settings	37
Setting and Viewing the Date and Time	37
Adding Clocks for Other Time Zones	38
Setting the Alarm	38
Setting the Sleep Timer	38
Using the Stopwatch	39
Playing Games	39
Locking Your iPod nano Screen	39
Synchronizing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists	41
Storing and Reading Notes	43
Learning About iPod nano Accessories	43
Tips and Troubleshooting	45
Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore	45
General Suggestions	45
Updating and Restoring iPod Software	50
Safety and Cleaning	52
Setup Safety Instructions	52
General Safety, Cleaning, and Handling Guidelines	52
Learning More, Service, andSupport	54
Communications Regulation Information	55
Index	57
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