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If You Want to Use Your iPod With a Mac and a Windows PC, iPod Software Update and Restore

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If You Want to Use Your iPod With a Mac and a Windows PC If you are using your iPod with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC (or vice versa), you must restore the iPod software for use with the other computer using iPod Software Update (see "iPod Software Update and Restore" below). Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod, including all songs. You cannot switch from using iPod with a 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. You can choose either to update or to restore the iPod software. • If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not affected. • If you choose to restore, all data is erased from your iPod, including songs, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod settings are restored to their original state. 66 Tips and Troubleshooting

Section	Page
User’s Guide	1
Contents	2
Quick Start	3
Learning to Use iPod	4
iPod Features	4
What You Need to Get Started	5
Setting Up iPod to Play Music	8
Using iPod	12
Using iPod Controls	12
Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch	16
Making Playlists on iPod	17
Rating Songs	18
Viewing Album Artwork on iPod	18
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod	19
Disconnecting iPod	20
Connecting iPod Using the iPod Dock (Available Separately)	22
Organizing and Transferring Your Music	24
About iTunes	24
About the iTunes Music Store	25
Audio File Formats Supported by iPod	26
About Playlists	27
About Smart Playlists	27
Creating Playlists on Your Computer	27
Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically	28
Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually	29
Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod Manually	30
Modifying Playlists on iPod Manually	30
Listening to Spoken Word Audio	31
Setting the Reading Speed	31
Seeing How Many Songs and Photos Are on iPod	32
Transferring and Viewing Digital Photos	32
Transferring Photos from a Camera to Your Computer	32
Transferring Photos From Your Computer to iPod	33
Transferring Photos Directly From a Camera or Photo Card Reader to iPod	36
Transferring Photos from iPod to a Computer	39
Viewing Photos	39
Adjusting iPod Settings	44
Setting iPod to Shuffle Songs	44
Setting iPod to Repeat Songs	45
Setting the Click Wheel Sound	45
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level	46
Using the Equalizer	46
Setting the Backlight Timer	47
Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu	47
Setting and Viewing the Date and Time	47
Setting the Language	48
Using the Extra Features of Your iPod	48
Using iPod as an External Hard Disk	48
Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically	49
Setting the Sleep Timer	49
Setting the Alarm	50
Importing Addresses, Phone Numbers, Calendar Events, and To-Do Lists	50
Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information	52
Recording Voice Memos	52
Playing Games	53
Charging the iPod Battery	53
Battery States	56
iPod Accessories	57
iPod Remote (Available Separately)	57
Apple Earphones	58
Available Accessories	59
Tips and Troubleshooting	60
Resetting iPod	60
If Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond	60
If You Want to Disconnect iPod, but the Screen Says “Do not disconnect”	61
If Your iPod Isn’t Playing Music	61
If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens	62
If You See a Folder With an Exclamation Point on the iPod Display	62
If Songs or Data Transfer More Slowly Over USB 2.0	63
If You Connect iPod to a USB Port and It Doesn’t Work Correctly	63
If You Accidentally Set iPod to Use a Language You Don’t Understand	64
If You Can’t Transfer Photos Directly From Your Camera	64
If You Can’t See Photos on Your Television	65
If Your iPod Remote Isn’t Working	65
If You Want to Use Your iPod With a Mac and a Windows PC	66
iPod Software Update and Restore	66
Learning More, Service, and Support	68
Onscreen Help	68
Online Resources	68
Obtaining Warranty Service	69
Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod	69
Safety and Cleaning	70
Important Safety Instructions	70
Avoid Hearing Damage	71
Do Not Use Headphones While Driving	71
Connectors and Ports	71
Using the Power Adapter	71
About Operating and Storage Temperatures	72
Avoid Wet Locations	73
Do Not Make Repairs Yourself	73
Cleaning	74
About Handling	74

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Tips and Troubleshooting

If You Want to Use Your iPod With a Mac and a Windows PC

If you are using your iPod with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC (or

vice versa), you must restore the iPod software for use with the other computer using

iPod Software Update (see “iPod Software Update and Restore” below). Restoring the

iPod software erases all data from iPod, including all songs.

You cannot switch from using iPod with a 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.

You can choose either to update or to restore the iPod software.

•

If you choose to update,

the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not

affected.

•

If you choose to restore,

all data is erased from your iPod, including songs, files,

contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod settings are

restored to their original state.