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iPod nano User Guide - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 2
Genius in iTunes 26 Purchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts 27 Adding Music to iPod nano 31 Adding Videos to iPod nano 34 Listening to Music 34 Playing Music and Other Audio 38 Using Genius on iPod nano 39 Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs 42 Watching and Listening to Podcasts - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 3
Menus for Accessibility 62 Learning About iPod nano Accessories 64 Tips and Troubleshooting 64 General Suggestions 69 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 70 Safety and Cleaning 70 Important Safety Information 72 Important Handling Information 73 Learning More, Service, and Support 76 Contents 3 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 4
your computer and then add them to iPod nano. Read this guide to learn how to: Â Set up iPod nano to play music, music videos, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. Â Use iPod nano as your pocket photo album, portable hard drive, alarm clock, game console, and voice memo recorder. Â View - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 5
creates playlists of songs from your library that go great together  A motion sensor that lets you control certain functions by rotating or shaking iPod nano  Full-screen photo viewing in portrait or landscape format  Quick browsing for songs based on the album or artist you're listening to - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 6
iPod nano Basics 1 1 Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod nano, how to use its controls, and more. iPod nano at a Glance Get to know the controls on iPod nano: Hold switch Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Dock connector Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button Headphones port - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 7
bar appears). (so nothing happens if you press them accidentally) Reset iPod nano (if it isn't responding) Slide the Hold switch to HOLD and back again. Press the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Choose a menu item Scroll to the item and - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 8
this Select the playlist or album and press Play/Pause ('). From the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. You can also shuffle songs by shaking iPod nano. Choose Settings > Playback, choose Shake, and then select Shuffle or Off. From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button to show the scrubber - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 9
music menu, or the Now Playing screen. To use Cover Flow: 1 Rotate iPod nano 90 degrees to the left or the right. Cover Flow appears. 2 Use the moving your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel. Note: Not all languages are supported. To browse quickly in Cover Flow: 1 Move your thumb quickly on the - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 10
contacts, or lyrics. Note: Not all languages are supported. To search for music: 1 From the Music menu, choose Search. 2 Enter a search string by using the Click Wheel to navigate the alphabet and pressing the Center button to enter each character. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you enter the - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 11
information relating to the menu item selected. Adding or Removing Items on the Main Menu You might want to add often-used items to the iPod nano main menu. For example, you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you don't have to choose Music before you choose Songs. To - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 12
To set the font size: m Choose Settings > General > Font Size, and then press the Center button to select Standard or Large. Setting the Language iPod nano can be set to use different languages. To set the language: m Choose Settings > Language, and then choose a language from the list. Setting the - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 13
as the amount of space available, the number of songs, videos, photos, and other items, and the serial number, model, and software version. To get information about iPod nano: m Choose Settings > About, and press the Center button to cycle through the screens of information. Resetting All Settings - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 14
on iPod nano will be erased and replaced with songs and other audio files on the computer iPod nano is connected to. For information about adding music to iPod nano and using iPod nano with more than one computer, see Chapter 2, "Setting Up iPod nano," on page 20. 14 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 15
it If you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you can disconnect iPod nano. If you set iPod nano to manage songs manually (see "Managing iPod nano Manually" on page 29) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on page 53), you must always eject - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 16
either of these messages is displayed. If you're using a Mac, you can also eject iPod nano by dragging the iPod nano icon on the desktop to the Trash. If you're using a Windows PC, you can also eject iPod nano in My Computer or by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 17
music, watching videos, 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 Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. To charge the battery using your computer: m Connect - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 18
screen, the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. See"If iPod nano displays a "Connect to Power" message" on page 66. If you want to charge iPod nano when you're away from your computer, you can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter. To charge the battery - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 19
of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries. Improving Battery Performance with Energy Saver Energy Saver can extend the time between battery charges by turning off the iPod nano screen when you aren't using the controls. To turn Energy Saver on or - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 20
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 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 21
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: Â Purchase music, audiobooks, and videos, or download follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your existing Apple account or AOL - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 22
item is downloaded to your computer and charged to the credit card listed on your Apple or AOL account. To download or subscribe to downloaded to iTunes when you connect to the Internet. For more information, see "Adding Podcasts to iPod nano supports the song file format, the songs are automatically - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 23
Your Audio CDs Into iTunes Follow these instructions to get music from your CDs into iTunes the songs manually. See "Entering Song Names and Other for songs in iTunes or on iPod by title, artist, album, and Details To enter CD song names and other information manually: 1 Select the first song on the CD - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 24
Music you purchase from the iTunes Store includes album artwork, which iPod nano can display. You can add album artwork automatically for music you've imported from CDs, if the CDs are available from the iTunes Store. You can add album artwork manually if you have the album art on your computer. To - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 25
in iTunes Genius automatically creates playlists containing songs in your library that go great together. To use Genius on iPod nano, you first need to set up Genius in iTunes. Genius is a free service, but an iTunes Store account is required (if you don't have one, you can set one up when you - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 26
on the same original song. Genius playlists created in iTunes can be synced to iPod nano like any iTunes playlist. See "Syncing Music From Selected Playlists to iPod nano" on page 28. Purchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts To purchase videos-movies, TV shows, and music videos-or - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 27
Videos to Work with iPod nano You can view other video files on iPod nano, such as videos you create in iMovie on a Mac or videos you download from the Internet. Import the video into iTunes, convert it for use with iPod nano, if necessary, and then add it to iPod nano. iTunes supports all the video - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 28
updated to match the songs in playlists you select in iTunes. Â Manually add music to 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 add songs from more than one - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 29
) and videos (including movies and TV shows). Also, you can add music and video from multiple computers to iPod nano without erasing items already on iPod nano. Setting iPod nano to manually manage music and video turns off the automatic sync options in the Music, Movies, and TV Shows panes. You - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 30
versa. You can set iTunes to automatically sync all or selected podcasts, or you can add podcasts to iPod nano manually. To set iTunes to update the podcasts on iPod nano automatically: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Podcasts tab. 2 In the Podcasts pane, select "Sync - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 31
add songs. You can set iTunes to sync all movies and TV shows to iPod nano automatically when you connect iPod nano, or you can set iTunes to sync only selected playlists. Alternatively, you can manage movies and TV shows manually. Using this option, you can add videos from more than one computer - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 32
library on that computer. If you don't 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 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 33
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 29. If you set iTunes to manage movies and TV shows manually, you can reset iTunes later to sync them automatically. If you - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 34
the video. When a song is playing, the Now Playing screen appears. The following table describes the elements on the Now Playing screen of iPod nano. Shuffle icon Repeat icon Album art Song information (click the Center button to see the scrubber bar, Genius or shuffle slider, song rating and - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 35
a song in iTunes (see "Adding Lyrics" on page 24) and then add the song to iPod nano, you can view the lyrics on iPod nano. Lyrics will not appear if you did not enter them. To view lyrics on iPod nano while a song is playing: m On the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until you - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 36
To set iTunes to display album artwork on iPod nano: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Music tab. 3 Select "Display album artwork on your iPod." To see album artwork on iPod nano: m Hold iPod nano horizontally to view Cover Flow, or - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 37
playlists as you like. After you save a playlist, you can no longer remove songs from it. To copy On-The-Go playlists from iPod nano to your computer: m If iPod nano is set to update songs automatically (see "Syncing Music Automatically" on page 28) and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 38
. The new playlist appears. Start Genius doesn't appear if any of the following apply: Â You haven't set up Genius in iTunes and then synced iPod nano to iTunes. Â Genius doesn't recognize the song you've selected. Â Genius recognizes the song but there aren't at least ten similar songs in your - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 39
songs on an album in order, and then randomly selects another album in the list and plays through it in order. You can also set iPod nano to shuffle songs directly from the Now Playing screen by clicking the Center button until the shuffle slider appears, and then using the Click Wheel - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 40
disabled when the Hold switch is in the HOLD position, or if the display is off. If iPod nano is off, you can't turn it on by shaking it. 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 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 41
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 don't support volume limits. If you set a combination, you must - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 42
PC. 2 Click Playback and select Sound Check, and then click OK. To set iPod nano to use the iTunes volume settings: m Choose Settings and set Sound Check to On. when crossfading is on. Watching and Listening to Podcasts Podcasts are downloadable audio or video shows you get at the iTunes Store. You - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 43
watch or listen to the most recent one first. You see a blue dot next to shows and episodes you haven't watched or listened to You can purchase and download audiobooks from the iTunes Store or from audible.com and listen to them on iPod nano. Use iTunes to add audiobooks to iPod nano the same way - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 44
TV. You can view and listen to videos on iPod nano. If you have an AV cable from Apple (available separately at www.apple.com/ipodstore), you can watch videos from iPod nano on your TV. Watching and Listening to Videos on iPod nano Videos you add to iPod nano appear in the Videos menus. Music videos - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 45
" on page 42 for more information. Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod nano If you have an AV cable from Apple, you can watch videos on a TV connected to your iPod nano. First you set iPod nano to display videos on a TV, then connect iPod nano to your TV, and then play a video. Note: Use the - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 46
Captions to display Subtitles to display Do this Set Captions to On. Set Subtitles to On. To use the Apple Component AV Cable to connect iPod nano to your TV: 1 Plug the red, green, and blue video connectors into the component video input (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports on your TV. You can also use - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 47
camera to your computer, and then add them to iPod nano for viewing. You can connect iPod nano to your TV and view photos as a slideshow with 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 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 48
applications at www.apple.com/ilife. iPhoto Download Some. Or to download all items, click Download All. To import photos to a Windows PC: m Follow the instructions that came with your digital camera or photo application. Adding Photos From Your Computer to iPod nano You can add photos to iPod nano - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 49
-resolution photos." 3 Click Apply. iTunes copies the full-resolution versions of the photos to the Photos folder on iPod nano. To delete photos from iPod nano: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Photos tab. 2 Select "Sync photos from: ..." Â On a Mac, choose iPhoto from - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 50
photos on iPod nano manually or as a slideshow. If you have an optional AV cable from Apple (for example, Apple Component AV Cable), you can connect iPod nano to your TV and view photos as a slideshow with music. Viewing Photos on iPod nano To view photos on iPod nano: 1 On iPod nano, choose Photos - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 51
view a slideshow, with music and transitions if you choose, on iPod nano. If you have an optional AV cable from Apple, you can view the slideshow on your TV. To set slideshow settings: m Choose Photos > Settings, and then follow these instructions: To set How long each slide is shown The music that - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 52
Click Wheel to scroll through photos during a slideshow. To connect iPod nano to your TV: 1 Connect the optional Apple Component or Composite AV cable to iPod nano. Use the Apple Component AV Cable, Apple Composite AV Cable, or Apple AV Connection Kit. Other similar RCA-type cables won't work. You - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 53
extra features of iPod nano, including how to use it as an external disk, alarm, or sleep timer; play games; show the Manually manage music and videos" in the Options section also enables iPod nano to be used as an external disk. Drag files to and from iPod nano to copy them. If you use iPod nano - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 54
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 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 55
internal speaker. If you choose a playlist, you'll need to connect iPod nano to speakers or headphones to hear the alarm. Choose Label and choose an 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 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 56
Menu button and then choose New Timer. To review or delete a logged stopwatch session: 1 Choose iPod nano. After purchasing games in iTunes, you can add them to iPod nano by syncing them automatically or by managing them manually. Many games can be played in portrait or landscape mode. To buy a game - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 57
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. If you lock iPod nano while it isn't - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 58
store contacts, calendar events, and to-do lists for viewing on the go. You can use iTunes to sync the contact and calendar information on iPod nano with Address Book and iCal. If you're using Windows XP, and you use Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later to store - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 59
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 53). To add contact information manually: 1 Connect iPod nano and open your favorite email or contacts application. You can - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 60
> Notes. 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 set chapter marks while you record, store voice memos on iPod nano and sync them with your computer, and add labels to voice memos - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 61
Memos playlist appears in the source list. Using Spoken Menus for Accessibility iPod nano features optional spoken menus, enabling visually impaired users to browse through their iPod nano content more easily. iTunes generates spoken menus using voices that are included in your computer's operating - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 62
in the Settings menu on iPod nano only if spoken menus have been enabled in iTunes. Learning About iPod nano Accessories iPod nano comes with some accessories, and many other accessories are available. To purchase iPod nano accessories, go to www.apple.com/ipodstore. Available accessories include - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 63
To use the earphones included with iPod nano: m Plug the earphones into the Headphones port. Then place the hear people speaking near you. For information about setting a maximum volume limit on iPod, see "Setting the Maximum Volume Limit" on page 40. Chapter 6 More Settings, Extra Features, - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 64
Tips and Troubleshooting 7 7 Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with iPod nano. Try these steps one at a time until your issue is - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 65
, go to www.apple.com/ipod. Â iPod nano might need to be reset (see page 64). Â If you're 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. Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 65 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 66
(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 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 67
using Apple Lossless supported by iPod nano, you can convert it to a format iPod nano supports. For more information, see iTunes Help. If iPod nano iPod nano to its original state and choose a language. See "Updating and Restoring iPod Software" on page 69. Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 67 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 68
 Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later  iTunes 8.0 or later (iTunes can be downloaded from www.apple.com/ipod/start) If your Windows PC doesn't Windows PC, iPod nano can sync digital photos from folders on your computer's hard disk. 68 Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 69
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. Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 69 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 70
the following important safety and handling information for Apple iPods. ± Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using iPod to avoid injury. Keep the iPod Safety Guide and the features guide for your iPod handy for future reference. Important Safety Information WARNING - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 71
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 history of such occurrences, please consult a physician before playing video games on iPod (if available). Discontinue use and consult a physician if you - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 72
NOTICE: Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to iPod or other property. Carrying iPod iPod contains sensitive components, including, in some cases, a hard drive. Do not bend, drop, or crush iPod. If you are concerned about scratching iPod, you can use one of the - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 73
Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Using iTunes Using iPhoto (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 Do this Go to: www.apple.com/support - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 74
generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly-that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions- necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 75
/environment Battery Replacement The rechargeable battery in iPod nano should be replaced only by an authorized service provider. For battery replacement services go to: www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery Disposal and Recycling Information Your iPod must be disposed of properly according to - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 76
menu items 11, 40 adding music disconnecting iPod 15 from more than one computer 28, 31 manually 29 methods 27 On-The-Go playlists 37 tutorial 73 adding photos about 47 all or selected photos 48, 49 automatically 48 from computer to iPod 48 from iPod to computer 50 full-resolution image 49 address - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 77
19 diamond icon on scrubber bar 8 digital photos. See photos disconnecting iPod about 14 during music update 15 ejecting first 15 instructions 16 troubleshooting 65 disk, using iPod as 53 displaying time in title bar 54 downloading podcasts 22 video podcasts 26 See also adding; syncing E Eject - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 78
to 7 managing iPod manually 29 manually adding 29 maximum downloading 22 downloading video podcasts 26 listening 42 subscribing 22 updating 30 ports RCA video and audio 46, 52 USB 68 power adapter safety 71 Power Search in iTunes Store 22 previous menu, returning to 7 problems. See troubleshooting - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 79
10 iTunes Store 22 Select button. See Center button serial number 8, 13 serial number, locating 73 service and support 73 sets of songs. See playlists setting combination for iPod 57 settings about your iPod 13 alarm 55 audiobook play speed 43 backlight timer 12 brightness 12 Click Wheel sound 13 - Apple MA428LL | User Manual - Page 80
on a TV 46, 52 on iPod 52 settings 51 troubleshooting 68 voice memos recording 60 syncing with your computer 60 volume changing 7 setting maximum limit 40 W warranty service 73 widescreen TV 45 Windows importing photos 48 supported operating systems 68 troubleshooting 69 WMA files, converting 67 80
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