Apple MC034LL/A User Guide
Apple MC034LL/A - iPod Nano 8 GB Manual
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iPod nano User Guide - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 2
25 Syncing Music Automatically 27 Syncing Videos Automatically 28 Adding Podcasts to iPod nano 29 Adding iTunes U Content to iPod nano 29 Adding Audiobooks to iPod nano 30 Adding Other Content to iPod nano 30 Managing iPod nano Manually 32 Setting Up VoiceOver 33 Listening to Music 33 Playing Music - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 3
Disk 84 Storing and Reading Notes 85 Learning About iPod nano Accessories 86 Tips and Troubleshooting 86 General Suggestions 92 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 93 Safety and Cleaning 93 Important Safety Information 96 Important Handling Information 97 Learning More, Service, and Support 100 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 4
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 Headphones port Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button 30-pin connector Lens - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 5
pause live radio and tag songs for purchase from the iTunes Store (radio tagging may not be available in some countries)  Internal speaker and microphone  A pedometer that records your workout history Using iPod nano Controls The controls on iPod nano are easy to find and use. Press any button to - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 6
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 Menu and the Center button at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Choose a menu item Use the Click Wheel to - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 7
tagged songs. Use the pedometer From the Extras menu, choose Fitness, and then choose Pedometer. Press the Center button to start or stop a session. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 7 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 8
Settings > About and press the Center button until you see the serial number, or look on the back of iPod nano. Disabling iPod nano Controls If you don't want to turn iPod nano on or activate controls accidentally, you can disable them with the Hold switch. The Hold switch disables all Click Wheel - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 9
. The Battery icon shows the approximate remaining battery charge. The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch is set to HOLD. This indicates that the iPod nano controls are disabled. When the Lock icon appears, it replaces the menu title. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 10
the Center button to select On or Off. The preview panel displays art for a category only if iPod nano contains at least five items with art in the category. Setting the Font Size in Menus iPod nano can display text in two different sizes, standard and large. To set the font size: m Choose Settings - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 11
hear a clicking sound through the earphones or headphones and through the iPod nano internal speaker. If you like, you can turn off the Click Wheel moving 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, - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 12
setting. To reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose Reset. About the iPod nano Internal Speaker With the iPod nano internal speaker, you can listen to any audio on iPod nano without earphones or headphones - except for the built-in FM radio, which uses the earphone or - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 13
adding music to iPod nano and using iPod nano with more than one computer, see Chapter 2, "Setting Up iPod nano," on page 19. Disconnecting iPod nano It's important not to disconnect iPod nano while it's syncing. You can see if it's OK to disconnect iPod nano by looking at the iPod nano screen. Don - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 14
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 30) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on page 84), you must always eject - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 15
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 MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 16
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 MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 17
power adapter, and plug the other end of the cable into iPod nano. 3 Plug the power adapter into a working power outlet. Apple USB Power Adapter (your adapter may look different) iPod USB cable Understanding Battery States When iPod nano isn't connected to a power source, a battery icon in the top - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 18
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. Energy Saver is turned on by - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 19
free software application you use to set up, organize, and manage your content on iPod nano. iTunes can sync music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more with iPod nano. If you don't already have iTunes installed on your computer, you can download it at www.apple.com/downloads. iPod nano requires iTunes - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 20
to music and watch videos on iPod nano, you first need to get that Apple ID), you can use that account to sign in to the iTunes Store and buy songs. You don't need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts. To enter the iTunes Store, open iTunes and click iTunes Store below Store - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 21
Album Artwork 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 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 22
and Genius Mixes created in iTunes can be synced to iPod nano like any iTunes playlist. Genius Mixes can't be added to iPod nano manually. See "Syncing Genius Playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod nano" on page 26. Genius is a free service, but an iTunes Store account is required to use it (if you don - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 23
. To enter the iTunes Store, open iTunes and click iTunes Store below Store on the left side of iPod nano, if necessary, and then add it to iPod nano. iTunes supports many of the video formats that QuickTime supports. For more information, see "If you can't add a song or other item to iPod nano - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 24
If you selected to enable VoiceOver during setup, follow any onscreen instructions for downloading and installing the VoiceOver Kit. For more information, see "Using VoiceOver in iPod nano" on page 44. To learn how to set up VoiceOver in iPod nano, see "Setting Up VoiceOver" on page 32. 24 Chapter - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 25
you can sync only selected items. You can sync iPod nano automatically with only one computer at a time. Â Manually managing iPod nano: When you connect iPod nano, you can drag items individually to iPod nano and delete them individually from iPod nano. You can add songs from more than one computer - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 26
can set iTunes to sync Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod nano. Genius Mixes can only be synced automatically. You can't add Genius Mixes to iPod nano if you manage your content manually. Genius playlists can be added manually to iPod nano. If you select any Genius Mixes to sync, iTunes may - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 27
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 if you rent a movie from the iTunes Store and add it to iPod nano, you can only view it on iPod nano. If you transfer the movie back to - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 28
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 device list and click the Podcasts tab. 2 In the Podcasts pane, select "Sync Podcasts - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 29
to automatically sync all or selected iTunes U content, or you can add iTunes U content to iPod nano manually. To set iTunes to update the iTunes U content on iPod nano automatically: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the iTunes U tab. 2 In the iTunes U pane, select "Sync - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 30
 "Adding Photos from Your Computer to iPod nano" on page 67  "To sync games automatically to iPod nano:" on page 76  "Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists" on page 81  "Mono Audio" on page 83 Managing iPod nano Manually If you manage iPod nano manually, you can add and remove individual - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 31
Summary tab. 2 In the Options section, select "Manually manage music and video." 3 Click Apply. When you manually manage content on iPod nano, you must always eject iPod nano from iTunes before you disconnect it. When you connect a manually-managed iPod nano to a computer, it appears in the device - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 32
the song you're listening to, on demand. If you have the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or the In-Ear Headphones with Remote and pane in iTunes. When you first set up iPod nano, VoiceOver is enabled by default. Follow any onscreen instructions to download and install the VoiceOver Kit. If you - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 33
scrubber bar, Genius or shuffle slider, song rating and lyrics. Function Appears if iPod nano is set to shuffle songs or albums. Appears if iPod nano is set to repeat all songs. The Repeat Once (!) icon appears if iPod nano is set to repeat one song. Appears when song is playing. The Pause (1) icon - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 34
Press the Center button to click through these additional items in the Now Playing screen: Screen item Scrubber bar Genius slider Shuffle slider Song rating Lyrics Function Lets you quickly navigate to a different part of the track. Creates a Genius playlist based on the current song. The slider - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 35
. 2 Use the Click Wheel to move the slider to Songs or Albums. Â Choose Songs to play all songs on iPod nano at random. Â Choose Albums to play all songs in the current album in order. iPod nano then randomly selects another album and plays through it in order. Chapter 3 Listening to Music 35 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 36
screen, press the Center button until the five rating bullets appear. 3 Use the Click Wheel to assign a rating. The ratings you assign to songs on iPod nano are transferred to iTunes when you sync. Note: You can't assign ratings to video podcasts. 36 Chapter 3 Listening to Music - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 37
you see the lyrics. You can scroll through the lyrics as the song plays. Viewing Album Artwork on iPod nano iTunes displays album artwork on iPod nano, if the artwork is available. Artwork appears on iPod nano in Cover Flow, in the album list, and when you play a song from the album. To see album - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 38
To use Cover Flow: 1 Rotate iPod nano 90 degrees to the left or right. Cover Flow appears. 2 your albums in Cover Flow by 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 Click Wheel, to display a - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 39
create Genius playlists in iTunes and add them to iPod nano, and you can sync Genius Mixes to iPod nano. To learn how to set up Genius in iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Genius is a free service, but you need an iTunes Store account to use it. Chapter 3 Listening to Music 39 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 40
doesn't appear in the menu of additional commands, if any of the following apply: Â You haven't set up Genius in iTunes and then synced iPod nano with iTunes. Â Genius doesn't recognize the song you selected. Â Genius recognizes the song, but there aren't at least ten similar songs in your library - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 41
see its screen. The Speaker ( ) icon appears when the selected Genius Mix is playing. Creating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano You can create On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano when iPod nano isn't connected to your computer. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Select a song, and then press and hold - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 42
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 sync songs automatically (see "Syncing Music Automatically" on page 25) and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 43
an album in order, and then randomly selects another album and plays through it in order. You can also set iPod nano to shuffle songs directly from the Now Playing screen. To set iPod nano to shuffle songs from the Now Playing screen: 1 From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until the - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 44
Headphones with Remote and Mic (available at store.apple.com or your local Apple Store), you can also use VoiceOver to navigate through playlists. For more information, see the documentation for those accessories. Searching Music You can search iPod nano for songs, playlists, album titles, artist - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 45
the first character, displaying the results on the search screen. For example, if you enter "b," iPod nano displays all music items containing the letter "b." If you enter "ab," iPod nano displays all items containing that sequence of letters. To enter a space character, press Next/Fast-forward - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 46
for information about how to set a relative volume level in iTunes and on iPod nano. The volume level may also vary if you use different earphones or headphones. Accessories that connect using the Dock Connector don't support volume limits. If you set a combination, you must enter it before you can - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 47
. See iTunes Help for more information. Crossfading Between Songs You can set iPod nano to fade out at the end of each song and fade in at Playing Podcasts Podcasts are free, downloadable shows available at the iTunes Store. Podcasts are organized by shows, episodes within shows, and chapters - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 48
search for "podcasts." Playing iTunes U Content iTunes U is a part of the iTunes Store featuring free lectures, language lessons, audiobooks, and more, which you can download and enjoy on iPod nano. iTunes U content is organized by collections, items within collections, authors, and providers. If - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 49
your TV. You can view and listen to videos on iPod nano. If you have a compatible AV cable (available separately at www.apple.com/ipodstore), you can watch videos from iPod nano on your TV. Watching Videos on iPod nano Videos you add to iPod nano appear in the Videos menus. Music videos also appear - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 50
not work. You can purchase the cables at www.apple.com/ipodstore or your local Apple Store. To set iPod nano to display videos on a TV: m Choose Videos > Settings, and then set TV Out to Ask or On. If you set TV Out to Ask, iPod nano gives you the option of displaying videos on TV or - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 51
analog audio input ports on your TV. 3 Plug the 30-pin connector into your iPod nano or Universal Dock. 4 Plug the USB connector into your Apple USB Power Adapter or your computer to keep your iPod nano charged. 5 Turn on iPod nano and your TV or receiver to start playing. Make sure you set TV Out - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 52
you go. You can even record video with special effects. You can watch your recorded videos on iPod nano, and you can transfer them to your computer to edit and share. To use iPod nano as a video camera, choose Video Camera from the main menu. The display screen becomes a viewfinder. You can - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 53
the Center button. Recording Video with Special Effects You can record video with a variety of special effects on iPod nano. Note: Video effects can only be selected before recording. iPod nano can't add effects to or remove effects from recorded videos. You can't change video effects settings while - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 54
Camera Roll screen, press Menu from the Video Camera viewfinder screen. iPod nano lets you access your recorded videos from the Camera Roll screen, so you can watch what you just recorded without leaving the Video Camera application. Your recorded videos can also be played from the Videos menu. To - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 55
appears in the Finder and on the Desktop. On a PC, iPod nano appears in Windows Explorer and My Computer. Your recorded videos are stored in the DCIM folder on iPod nano, and can be copied to your computer when iPod nano is connected to it. See the documentation that came with your computer for more - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 56
later installed, you can use iPhoto to import your recorded videos from iPod nano to your Mac and post them on MobileMe. You can also add Facebook homepage, and then click "Upload a Video." 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to select and upload your video. To post recorded videos on YouTube: 1 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 57
to your recorded video. To learn how to add music to your recorded videos with QuickTime Player, choose Help > QuickTime Player Help, and see the instructions for extracting, adding, and moving tracks. To add music to your recorded videos with a Windows PC, see the documentation that came with your - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 58
pause live radio, and tags songs that you can preview and purchase in iTunes. To listen to FM radio, connect earphones or headphones to iPod nano, and then choose Radio from the main menu. iPod nano uses the earphone or headphone cord as the radio antenna. You must connect earphones or headphones to - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 59
When you tune to a station that supports RDS (Radio Data System), song, artist, and station information appear in the display. the station that the radio is tuned to. Appears if the current song supports iTunes Tagging. Indicates the length of the radio buffer. Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio 59 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 60
Tuning the FM radio You can tune the FM radio by browsing stations, seeking or scanning available stations, or saving your favorite stations and tuning to them directly. To browse radio stations: 1 Choose Radio from the main menu. If you don't see the radio dial, press the Center button until it - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 61
To save your favorite stations: 1 Tune to a station you want to save. 2 Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. 3 Choose "Add to Favorites" and then press the Center button. To tune to a favorite station: 1 Choose Radio from the main menu. If you don't see the radio dial, press the - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 62
The Pause (1) icon appears, and the time at which you paused is displayed above the progress bar. As Live Pause continues, a yellow triangle indicates the point where the radio was paused. The progress bar continues to fill up, indicating the time that's passed since you paused. When you press Play/ - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 63
're listening to. Anything older than 15 minutes is cleared to make room for the continuing broadcast. If you pause without resuming for 15 minutes, iPod nano goes to sleep and clears your paused radio. Paused radio is cleared if any of the following occurs: Â You change stations. If you try to - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 64
station that supports iTunes Tagging, you can save a list of songs that you can preview and purchase later at the iTunes Store. Songs that iPod nano to iTunes, your tagged songs are synced and removed from iPod nano. They appear in Tunes, where you can preview and purchase them from the iTunes Store - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 65
items. Menu item Play Radio Stop Radio Favorites Tagged Songs Recent Songs Radio Regions Live Pause What it does Turns the radio on, and returns iPod nano to the radio screen. Turns the radio off, and clears paused radio (appears only if the radio is on). Displays a list of the stations you - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 66
is illegal in some countries and violators may be prosecuted. Check and obey the laws and regulations in the areas where you plan to use iPod nano. Radio region Americas Asia Australia Europe Japan Radio frequency specifications 87.5-107.9 MHz / ± 200 kHz 87.5-108.0 MHz / ± 100 kHz 87.5-107.9 MHz - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 67
applications at www.apple.com/ilife or your local Apple Store. iPhoto might already be installed on your Mac, in the Applications folder. To import photos to a Windows PC, follow the instructions that came with your digital camera or photo application. Adding Photos from Your Computer to iPod nano - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 68
Then select the albums, events, and faces you want to add (Faces is supported only by iPhoto 8.1 or later). Â If you want to add videos from iPhoto, select "Include videos." 4 Click Apply. Each time you connect iPod nano to your computer, photos are synced automatically. To add photos from a folder - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 69
photos on iPod nano manually or as a slideshow. If you have an optional AV cable from Apple (for example, the 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 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 70
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 MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 71
, such as iPhoto, to add photos stored in the Photos folder. See the documentation that came with the application for more information. To delete photos from the Photos folder on iPod nano: 1 Connect iPod nano to the computer. 2 Navigate to the Photos folder on iPod nano and delete the photos you no - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 72
play games; show the time of day in other parts of the world; display notes; and sync contacts, calendars, and to-do lists. Learn about how to use iPod nano as a stopwatch and to lock the screen, and about the accessories available for iPod nano. Using iPod nano as a Pedometer You can use iPod nano - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 73
sessions quickly, you can also add the Pedometer menu item to the main menu manually. See"Adding or Removing Items on the Main Menu" on page 10. With the Nike + iPod Sport Kit (available separately), iPod nano can also monitor and record your speed, distance, time elapsed, and calories burned, and - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 74
You can record voice memos using the built-in microphone in iPod nano or 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 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 75
Center button to begin recording. Be careful not to block the microphone, which is on the back of iPod nano. 3 To pause recording, press Play/Pause ('). Choose Resume to continue recording or press Play/Pause (') press the Center button. Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 75 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 76
're about to play. You can purchase additional games from the iTunes Store (in some countries) to play on 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 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 77
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 3 Press the Center button. 4 Choose Delete. Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 77 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 78
iPod nano. To use iPod nano If you choose a playlist, connect iPod nano to speakers, earphones, or headphones If you sync calendar events with alarms to iPod nano, the events appear in the Alarms menu. . Setting the Sleep Timer You can set iPod nano to turn off automatically after playing music or - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 79
appear. 2 Choose a log to view session information. iPod nano stores stopwatch sessions with dates, times, and lap statistics. You iPod nano buttons from being pressed accidentally. The combination prevents another person from using iPod nano. Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 80
Screen Lock menu item to the main menu so that you can quickly lock the iPod nano screen. See "Adding or Removing Items on the Main Menu" on page 10 to restore the iPod nano software. See "Updating and Restoring iPod Software" on page 92. 80 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 81
Outlook 2003 or later to store your contact information, you can use iTunes to sync the address book information on iPod nano. If you use Microsoft Outlook Apply, iTunes updates iPod nano with the calendar information you specified. Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 81 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 82
iPod nano manually. iPod nano must be enabled as an external disk (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on page 84). To add contact information manually: 1 Connect iPod nano and open your favorite email or contacts application Do's. 82 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 83
languages are supported. To use spoken menus, VoiceOver must be enabled on iPod nano. For iPod nano. To enable spoken menus in iTunes: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano iPod nano syncs with iTunes, spoken menus are enabled and activated on your iPod nano. iPod nano - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 84
"Open iTunes when this iPod is connected." 3 Click Apply. Storing and Reading Notes You can store and read text notes on iPod nano, if it's enabled as an external disk (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on page 84). 1 Save a document in any word-processing application as a text (.txt) file - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 85
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:  iPod nano Armband  Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic  Apple In-Ear Headphones - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 86
Tips and Troubleshooting 9 9 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 MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 87
re using iTunes 9.0 or later (available at www.apple.com/downloads). Songs purchased from the iTunes Store using earlier versions of iTunes won't play on iPod nano until you upgrade iTunes. Â If you're using the Apple Universal Dock, make sure the iPod nano is seated firmly in the dock and make sure - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 88
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 website: www.apple.com/support/ipod 88 Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 89
The song may have been encoded in a format that iPod nano doesn't support. The following audio file formats are supported by iPod nano. These include formats for audiobooks and podcasting: Â AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps) Â Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format) Â MP3 (up to 320 Kbps - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 90
are added to the iTunes Store Genius database all the time, so try again soon. If iPod nano can't receive a radio signal Use RCA-type cables made specifically for iPod nano, such as the Apple Component or Apple Composite AV cables, to connect iPod nano to your TV. Other similar RCAtype Troubleshooting - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 91
, go to www.apple.com/ipod. On a Mac, iPhoto 7.1.5 or later is recommended for adding photos and albums to iPod nano. iPhoto 8.1 or later is required to use all iPod nano photo features. This software is optional. iPhoto might already be installed on your Mac. Check the Applications folder. On both - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 92
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. 92 Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 93
below and operating instructions before using iPod to avoid injury. Keep this safety information and the iPod nano User Guide handy for future reference. For downloadable versions of the iPod nano User Guide and the latest safety information, visit support.apple.com/manuals/ipod. Important Safety - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 94
with the USB 2.0 standard; another Apple branded product or accessory designed to work with iPod; or a third-party accessory certified to use the Apple "Made for iPod" logo. Read all safety instructions for any products and accessories before using with iPod nano. Apple is not responsible for the - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 95
) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or watching video. Apple Authorized Service Provider. Glass cracked due to misuse or abuse is not covered under the warranty. Repetitive motion When you perform repetitive activities such as playing games on iPod nano - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 96
to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to iPod nano or other property. Carrying iPod nano iPod nano contains sensitive components, including, in some cases, a hard drive. Do not bend, drop, or crush iPod nano. If you are concerned about scratching iPod nano, you can use one - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 97
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/ipodnano Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an online iTunes tutorial (available - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 98
is not installed and used properly-that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it may cause interference with radio and TV reception. This equipment has consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 99
Information: 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 MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 100
accessories for iPod 85 adding album artwork 21 adding menu items 10, 45 adding music disconnecting iPod 13 from more than one computer 25, 27 manually 21 viewing 37 Apple USB Power Adapter 16 charging the battery 17 artist, browsing by 42 audiobooks 48 adding to iPod nano 29 setting play speed - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 101
45 D data files, storing on iPod 84 date and time setting 77 viewing 77 determining battery charge 17 diamond icon on scrubber bar 6 digital photos. See photos disconnecting iPod about 13 during music update 13 ejecting first 14 instructions 15 troubleshooting 87 disk, using iPod as 84 displaying - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 102
to 6 problems. See troubleshooting Q quick navigation 11 R Radio 58 antenna 58, 90 Live Pause 61 Radio menu 65 screens 59 tagging songs 64 tuning 60 random play 6 rating songs 36 RCA video and audio ports 51, 71 rechargeable batteries 18 recorded videos adding music 57 deleting from iPod nano 55 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 103
number, locating 97 service and support 97 sets of songs. See playlists setting combination for iPod 79 settings about your iPod 12 alarm 78 spoken menus 83 standard TV 50 stopwatch 79 storing data files on iPod 84 notes on iPod 84 supported operating systems 91 suppressing iTunes from opening 84 - Apple MC034LL/A | User Guide - Page 104
51, 71 on iPod 70 settings 70 troubleshooting 90 Voice Memos recording 74 syncing with your computer 76 VoiceOver setting up 32 using 44 volume changing 6 setting maximum limit 45 W warranty service 97 widescreen TV 50 Windows supported operating systems 91 troubleshooting 91 WMA files, converting
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