Apple iPod Nano User Guide
Apple iPod Nano - iPod Nano 5th Generation 5G Hard Shell Skin Case Cover Compatible Manual
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17 Syncing automatically or manually 19 Transferring purchased content to another computer 20 Chapter 5: Music and Other Audio 20 Playing music 22 Playing podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U collections 24 Controlling the volume 25 Creating playlists on iPod nano 28 Using Apple earphones 29 Chapter - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 3
time 46 Recording voice memos 47 Using iPod nano as an external disk 48 Using the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic 49 Chapter 10: Accessibility 49 Universal Access features 49 VoiceOver 51 Mono Audio 51 White on Black 52 Chapter 11: Tips and Troubleshooting 52 General suggestions 56 Updating - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 4
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also control the volume for alerts and other sounds. Accessories The following accessories come with iPod nano: Apple Earphones Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable Use the Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable to connect iPod nano to your computer, sync content, and charge the battery. You can also - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 6
like recording voice memos or viewing photos. Tap an icon to open it, then use gestures to navigate (see "Using Multi-Touch" on page 10). You'll see these Home screen icons when you first turn on iPod nano: Icon Now Playing Function Provides quick access to the currently playing audio. Music - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 7
on the Home screen" on page 16). Status icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPod nano: Icon What it means A song, podcast, audiobook, or iTunes U episode is playing. A song, podcast, audiobook, iTunes U episode, or radio broadcast is paused. The - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 8
Getting started 2 WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in this guide · before using iPod nano. Setting up iPod nano Before you can use iPod nano, you must set it up in iTunes. During setup, you can create an iTunes Store account or specify an existing - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 9
cable from iPod nano when you're ready to use it. Don't disconnect iPod nano if you see the "Connected" or "Synchronizing" message. To avoid damaging files on iPod nano, eject iPod nano before disconnecting. For more information about safely disconnecting iPod nano, see "Disconnecting iPod nano from - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 10
-Touch The Multi-Touch screen and simple finger gestures make it easy to use iPod nano. Tap and double-tap Tap an icon to open it, or to select an item in a menu or list. Tap a photo twice quickly to zoom - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 11
completely. Any audio that's playing is turned off. To turn iPod nano back on after turning it off this way, hold down the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds. To use this feature, you must be using iPod software version 1.1 or later. Press the Sleep/Wake button. Press the Sleep/Wake button. Music - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 12
then tap Walk or Run. Connect the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic (sold separately model, and software version ÂÂ Copyright and legal information Get information about iPod nano: mm On the Home screen, tap Settings, and then tap About. Connecting and disconnecting iPod nano You connect iPod nano - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 13
, it might take longer. Charging the battery You can charge the iPod nano battery by connecting iPod nano to your computer, or by using the Apple USB Adapter (available separately). Charge the battery using your computer: mm Connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. The computer must be - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 14
Apple Authorized Service Provider. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries. Conserving power iPod nano to turn the screen off manually, press the Sleep/Wake button. When there is no activity on iPod nano (no audio is playing - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 15
is turned off, you won't hear any alarm if a timer expires. When you turn iPod nano on again, alarms that haven't expired will occur as scheduled. You must be using iPod software version 1.1 or later to use this feature. Setting preferences Settings let you change the appearance of the Home screen - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 16
, and then tap Done. Organizing icons on the Home screen You can rearrange icons on the Home screen to make frequently used items easier to find. For example, if you use iPod nano every day while working out, you can move the Fitness icon to the first position to make it easier to access - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 17
the items in your iTunes library. You can sync iPod nano automatically with only one computer at a time. ÂÂ Manually managing iPod nano: When you connect iPod nano, you can drag individual items to iPod nano and delete individual items from iPod nano. You can add songs from more than one computer - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 18
. See "Playing Genius Mixes" on page 27. Set iTunes to manage content manually: 1 In iTunes Preferences, click Devices, and then select "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically." 2 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 3 In the Options section - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 19
Transferring purchased content to another computer Content that you purchase in iTunes on one computer can be transferred from iPod nano to an iTunes library on another computer. The other computer must be authorized to play content from your iTunes Store account. Authorize another computer: mm - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 20
Music and Other Audio 5 Playing music iPod nano makes it easy to find and listen to songs. You can repeat songs, fast-forward, shuffle, and create playlists using the Multi-Touch screen. To play a song, do one of the following: mm Tap Music on the Home screen, tap a category (Playlists, Albums, or - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 21
the number of screens available. Here's what you can do with the iPod nano song controls: To Pause a song Play a paused song Start a song See songs from an album Do this Tap or disconnect your earphones. Tap . iPod nano must be ejected from your computer to play songs and other audio. Tap . - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 22
: To Shuffle and play all your songs Shuffle songs from the Now Playing screen Use "Shake to Shuffle" Do this Tap Shuffle at the top of the Songs list. iPod nano begins playing songs from your iPod nano music library in random order, skipping audiobooks, podcasts, and iTunes U collections. You can - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 23
from the iTunes Store and listen to them on iPod nano. When you listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes to five stars) to indicate how much you like it. The ratings you assign to audiobooks on iPod nano are transferred to iTunes when you sync. Rate an audiobook: 1 Tap the book cover on - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 24
assign a passcode to prevent the setting from being changed without your knowledge. Note: Accessories that connect using the dock connector don't support volume limits. Set the maximum volume limit for iPod nano: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2 Tap Music, and then tap Volume Limit. The volume - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 25
to Sound Check to turn it on. If you haven't turned on Sound Check in iTunes, setting it on iPod nano has no effect. Using the equalizer You can use equalizer presets to change the sound on iPod nano to suit a particular music genre or style. For example, to make rock music sound better, set the - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 26
to a song (from zero to five stars) to indicate how much you like it. The ratings you assign to songs on iPod nano are transferred to iTunes when you sync. You can use song ratings to help you create Smart Playlists automatically in iTunes. Rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 On the Now - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 27
that go with a song you choose from your library. You can create Genius playlists on iPod nano, and sync Genius playlists you create with iTunes. Genius is a free service, but you need an iTunes Store account to use it. To learn how to set up Genius in iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 28
Using Apple earphones WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if the earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. Use only compatible earbuds or headphones with iPod nano. Turn on the audio and check the volume before inserting anything in your ear. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 29
FM Radio 6 Listening to FM radio iPod nano uses the earphone or headphone cord as an antenna, so you must connect earphones or headphones to iPod nano in order to receive a radio signal. When you tune to a station that supports RDS (Radio Data System), the song title, artist name, and station - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 30
the Now Playing screen. Tagging is available only for radio stations that support iTunes Tagging. Sync with iTunes to preview and purchase tagged songs. saving your favorite stations and tuning to them directly. To start, use iPod nano to find local stations. Note: For better reception, make sure - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 31
radio is cleared automatically if: ÂÂ You change stations. ÂÂ You turn off iPod nano. ÂÂ You play other media content or record a voice memo. ÂÂ The radio only when the progress bar appears, not the radio tuner. Live Pause uses some battery power. You can turn off Live Pause to conserve the battery - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 32
buy the song, click the Buy button. If the radio station doesn't support tagging, you can also see a list of songs you listened to recently. Later, you can use the song. Setting your radio region iPod nano can be used in many countries to receive FM best matches the radio frequency specifications in your country. - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 33
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. The following table specifies the radio frequency range of each region in the Radio Regions menu, along with the increments between stations (indicated - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 34
Height Weight Reset Calibration Set the number of steps you want to take for your Daily Step Goal. See "Using iPod nano to count steps" on page 35. Choose a song to use for motivation during a workout. You can quickly switch to your PowerSong whenever you need a boost. Choose a male or female - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 35
the background, so you can listen to music or use iPod nano for other things at the same time. The Walk icon to get an accurate daily count. Use iPod nano to count steps for a walk: 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness, and then tap Walk. 2 If you're using Fitness for the first time, flick the - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 36
, hear spoken feedback, or switch to a PowerSong for extra motivation. If you use Apple headphones with a remote, you can control your workout with the remote. The most efficient way to control your workout is by setting iPod nano to pause and resume your workout when you double-click the Sleep/Wake - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 37
screen is dark, click the Sleep/Wake button first), tap , and then tap End Workout. Stop your workout. iPod nano speaks your workout statistics for quick reference. If you're using Apple earphones that have a remote, you can press and hold the center button to hear current statistics such as pace - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 38
managing fitness data iPod nano tracks a range of exercise statistics, so you can monitor progress on your fitness goals. You can use iTunes to upload Fitness, and then tap History. 2 Tap an option: ÂÂ Personal Bests lists best times for runs of different distances, from one kilometer to a marathon - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 39
first time you sync workout data in iTunes. Upload your steps or workout information to Nike+: 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer and open iTunes. 2 Click Send in the dialog that appears, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Nike+ account. Once you set up your account, a Nike - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 40
the first time might take some time, depending on how many photos are in your photo library. Sync photos from a Mac to iPod nano using iPhoto: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Photos tab. 2 Select "Sync Photos ...," and then choose iPhoto from the pop-up menu. 3 Select - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 41
application for more information. Removing photos from iPod nano If iPod nano is being used as an external disk, you can delete full resolution images from the Photos folder on iPod nano. Delete photos from only the Photos folder on iPod nano: 1 Connect iPod nano to the computer. 2 Navigate to the - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 42
the items you want to remove from iPod nano, and then click Apply. Viewing photos on iPod nano You can view photos on iPod nano individually, or as a slideshow. Viewing individual photos Your photos are grouped into albums for easy browsing on iPod nano. If you use iPhoto, you can also sync Events - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 43
album tap or . Quickly enlarge or reduce a photo Double-tap the full size photo to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. If you use Faces in iPhoto, double-tapping zooms in on the subject's face. View a different part of a zoomed photo Drag the photo on the screen. Return to - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 44
time You can use the clock on iPod nano to keep track of time, count down to an event, or set an alarm. Changing the clock face iPod nano comes with different clock faces that change the function or style of the clock. Some clock faces even reflect the color of your iPod nano case. Change the - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 45
to the time in the status bar, to review lap times. iPod nano stores the last session's lap statistics. Be sure to review lap times before you start a new session. Tapping Reset deletes the information. Using the timer You can use the countdown timer on iPod nano to set an alarm, or to set a sleep - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 46
using the optional Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic (available for purchase at www.apple.com/ipodstore). The Voice Memo icon appears on the Home screen when you have saved Voice Memos on iPod nano, unless you turn this off in Settings. Connect Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic (or a supported - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 47
the next time you sync. See "Managing iPod nano manually" on page 18. Voice memos are saved as M4A files in a Recordings folder on iPod nano. If you enable iPod nano for disk use, you can copy voice memos from the folder. For information about using iPod nano as an external disk, see the following - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 48
iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod nano to your computer: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Summary tab. 2 In the Options section, deselect "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected." 3 Click Apply. Using the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic The - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 49
turning accessibility features on or off on iPod nano. For more information about accessibility features on your Mac and iPod nano, go to www.apple.com/accessibility. VoiceOver VoiceOver describes aloud what appears onscreen, so that you can use iPod nano without seeing the screen. VoiceOver speaks - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 50
Hints: Explains how to interact with the item in the VoiceOver cursor. You may want to turn this on to help you learn how to use iPod nano, and turn it off later. ÂÂ Speaking Rate: Increases or decreases the rate of speech for VoiceOver. This does not affect the speech rate for audiobooks - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 51
, tap Settings, and then tap General. 2 Tap Accessibility. 3 Tap the On/Off switch next to Mono Audio. White on Black Use White on Black to invert the colors on the iPod nano screen, which may make it easier to read. When White on Black is on, the screen looks like a photographic negative. Turn - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 52
Tips and Troubleshooting 11 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 iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 53
disappears and iPod nano appears in iTunes or the Finder. Depending on how depleted the battery is, you may need to charge iPod nano for up to 30 minutes before it will start up. To charge iPod nano more quickly, use the optional Apple USB Power Adapter. Chapter 11 Tips and Troubleshooting 53 - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 54
iPod nano. mm 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 at www.apple.com/support/ipod. If you can't add a song or other item to iPod nano accidentally set iPod nano to use a Troubleshooting - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 55
with Service Pack iPod nano, including all songs. Important: Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod nano, including songs. You cannot switch from using iPod nano with a Mac to using it with a Windows PC, without erasing all data on iPod nano. Chapter 11 Tips and Troubleshooting - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 56
the iPod software erases all data from iPod nano, including songs. 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. 56 Chapter 11 Tips and Troubleshooting - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 57
operating instructions and safety information in this guide · before using iPod nano. 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 - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 58
branded product or accessory designed to work with iPod nano; or a third-party accessory certified to use Apple's "Made for iPod" logo. Read all safety instructions for any products and accessories before using with iPod nano. Apple is not responsible for the operation of third-party accessories - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 59
. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using iPod nano as condensation may form on or within iPod nano. When you're using iPod nano or charging the battery, it is normal for iPod nano to get warm. The exterior of iPod nano functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 60
Learning More, Service, and Support 13 Look here for iPod-related software and service information. To learn about Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Using iTunes Using iPhoto (on Mac OS X) The latest information about iPod nano Finding the iPod nano serial - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 61
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 iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 62
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problems connecting iPod 53 requirements 55 connecting iPod about 12 charging the battery 13 converting unprotected WMA files 54 crossfading 25 D date and time settings 15, 44 digital photos. See photos disconnecting iPod about 13 during music update 13 troubleshooting 52 disk, using iPod - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 64
40 syncing 40 viewing on iPod 42 zooming 43 playlists making on iPod 25, 27 podcasts listening 22 playback controls 23 ports USB 12, 55 power adapter. See Apple USB Power Adapter PowerSong 37 previous menu, returning to 12 problems. See troubleshooting R radio 6 antenna 5, 29, 54 finding - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 65
troubleshooting connecting iPod to computer 53 cross-platform use 55 disconnecting iPod 52 iPod not playing music 53 resetting iPod wallpaper 15 warranty service 60 weight resetting 38 setting 35, 38 White on Black 51 Windows supported operating systems 55 troubleshooting 55 WMA files, - Apple iPod Nano | User Guide - Page 66
Apple, the Apple logo, Finder, iLife, iPhoto, iPod, iPod nano, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, the Made for iPod logo, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Multi-Touch and Shuffle are trademarks of Apple Inc. iTunes Store is a service mark of Apple
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