Apple iPod Nano Features Guide

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    iPod nano Features Guide
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    Photos 36 Extra Features and Accessories 36 Using iPod nano as an External Disk 37 Using Extra Settings 40 Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists 43 Storing and Reading Notes 43 Recording Voice Memos 44 Learning About iPod nano Accessories 45 Tips and Troubleshooting 45 General Suggestions 50
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    Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Index 51 Safety and Cleaning 51 Important Safety Information 53 Important Handling Information 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 57 Contents 3
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    and other files on your computer and then load them onto iPod nano. MENU iPod nano is a music player and much more. Use iPod nano to:  Sync songs and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go  Listen to podcasts, downloadable radio-style shows delivered over the Internet  View photos as
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    to turn on iPod nano. The main menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select a menu item. To choose the item, press the Center button. To go back to
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    and press the Center button. Go back to the previous menu Press Menu. Go back to the main menu Press and hold Menu. Browse for a song Play a song Pause a song From the main menu, choose Music. Select the song and press the Center or Play/Pause (') button. iPod nano has to be ejected from your
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    the letter "A." 3 Lift your thumb momentarily (or stop moving your thumb for about one second) to return to normal scrolling. 4 Use the Click Wheel to finish navigating to the item you want. Searching Music You can search iPod nano for songs, playlists, album titles, artist names, podcasts, and
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    sound to play through the headphones instead, or you can turn it off. To set how iPod nano plays the Click Wheel sound: m Choose Settings from the iPod nano main menu, and then follow the instructions below: Set Clicker to Headphones Off Speaker Both To Set the Click Wheel sound to play through
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    Items from 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 add or remove items from the main menu: 1 Choose Settings > Main Menu. 2 For
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    and Disconnecting iPod nano You connect iPod nano to your computer to sync music, photos, and files, and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod nano when you're done. Connecting iPod nano To connect iPod nano to your computer: m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable into a high
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    you connect iPod nano to a different computer and it is set to sync music automatically, iTunes prompts you before loading any music. If you click Yes, the songs and other audio files already on iPod nano will be erased and replaced with the songs and other audio files on the computer iPod nano is
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    both sides of the Dock connector and disconnect the cable from iPod nano. If iPod nano is in the Dock, simply remove it. About the iPod nano Battery iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time you use iPod nano, let it charge for about three hours or
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    an optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire cable, you can also connect iPod nano to a FireWire port on your computer or to an iPod Power Adapter (with a FireWire port) that's plugged into an electrical outlet. You can use FireWire only for charging the battery and not for loading songs and other
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    iPod nano before it is fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information, go to www.apple.com/batteries. 14 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics
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    or other audio on the go About 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
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    To listen to music on iPod nano, you first need to get that music into iTunes on your computer. There are three ways to get music and other audio into iTunes: Â Buy music and audiobooks or download podcasts online from the iTunes Store. Â Import music from audio CDs. Â Add music and other audio that
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    If you have an Internet connection, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, and audiobooks online using the iTunes Store. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, radio-style audio shows. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find
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    available, they are automatically downloaded to iTunes when you connect to the Internet. For more information, see "Loading Podcasts onto iPod nano" on page 23 and "Listening to Podcasts" on page 29. Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to the iTunes Library If you have digital music files, such as
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    the song lyrics on iPod nano while the song is playing. To enter lyrics into iTunes: 1 Select a song and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Lyrics. 3 Enter song lyrics in the text box. 4 Click OK. For more information, see "Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano" on page 29. Organizing Your Music Using iTunes
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    . Â Manually manage music on 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 download songs from more than one computer without erasing songs from iPod nano. When
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    and then disconnect it and go. If you added any songs to iTunes since the last time you connected iPod nano, they are added to iPod nano. If you deleted songs from iTunes, they are deleted from iPod nano. To sync music to iPod nano: m Simply connect iPod nano to your computer. If iPod nano is set to
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    selected in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your libraries. Managing iPod nano Manually Setting iTunes to let you manage iPod nano manually gives you the most flexibility for managing music on iPod nano. You can add and remove songs and other items individually. You can
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    you set iTunes to sync iPod nano podcasts automatically, iPod nano is updated each time you connect it to your computer. To set iTunes to let you manually manage podcasts: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane, and click the Summary tab. 2 Select "Manually manage music" and click Apply
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    you load iPod nano with music and other audio, you can listen to it. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to browse for a song, audiobook, or podcast. Note: You only see menu items for Podcasts and Audiobooks if you've loaded those items onto iPod nano. To browse for and play a song: m Choose Music
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    on iPod nano You can make playlists on iPod nano, called On-The-Go Playlists, when iPod nano isn't connected to your computer. To make an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until the song title flashes. 2 Choose other songs you want to add. 3 Choose Music
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    playlist to your computer: m If iPod nano is set to update songs automatically (see "Syncing Music Automatically" on page 21), and you make an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist is automatically copied to iTunes when you connect iPod nano. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the list of playlists in
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    . 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 nano Dock Connector do not support volume limits. If you set a combination, you must enter it before you can change or remove the maximum
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    an equalizer preset to a song in iTunes and the iPod nano equalizer is set to Off, the song plays using the iTunes setting. See iTunes Help for more information. Setting iPod nano to Show Compilations You can set iPod nano to show a Compilations menu item in the Music menu. A compilation is an
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    from the album. To set iTunes to display album artwork on iPod nano: 1 Open iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane, and then click the Music tab. 2 Select "Display album artwork on your iPod." To see album artwork on iPod nano: 1 Play a song that has album artwork. 2 From the Now Playing screen
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    Store or audible.com. Listening to FM Radio You can listen to radio using the optional iPod Radio Remote accessory for iPod nano. iPod Radio Remote attaches to iPod nano using the Dock connector cable. For more information, see the iPod Radio Remote documentation. 30 Chapter 2 Music Features
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    camera to your computer, and then load them onto iPod nano for viewing. Importing Photos from a Camera to Your Computer You can import photos from a digital camera or a photo card reader. To import photos to a Mac using iPhoto: 1 Connect the camera or photo card reader to your computer. Open
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    Some. Or, to import 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. Loading Photos from Your Computer onto iPod nano You can load photos onto iPod nano from a folder on your hard disk. If you have
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    Photoshop Album and Photoshop Elements don't support collections. You can still use them to load all your photos. 4 Click Apply. Each time you connect iPod nano to your computer, photos are loaded automatically. To sync photos from a folder on your hard disk to iPod nano: 1 Drag the images you want
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    folder on iPod nano: 1 Connect iPod nano to the computer. 2 In the Finder, open the Photos folder on iPod nano and delete the photos you no longer want. Viewing Photos You can view photos on iPod nano manually or as a slideshow. Viewing Photos on iPod nano To view photos on iPod nano: 1 On iPod nano
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    Slideshows You can view a slideshow with music and transitions on iPod nano. To set slideshow settings: m Choose Photos > Slideshow Settings, and then follow these instructions: To set The length of time each slide is displayed before advancing The music that plays during slideshows Slides to
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    the screen, and about the accessories available for iPod nano. Using iPod nano as an External Disk You can use iPod nano as an external disk to store data files. Note: To load music and other audio files onto iPod nano, you must use iTunes. For example, you won't see songs you load with iTunes in
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    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's clock when you connect iPod nano the Center button to move to the next value. Accessories 37
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    . If you choose a playlist, you'll need to connect iPod nano to speakers or headphones to hear the alarm. You'll go to another menu, and iPod nano isn't playing music, the stopwatch timer stops and iPod nano turns off automatically after a few minutes. 38 Chapter 4 Extra Features and Accessories
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    . Playing Games iPod nano has a number of games. To play a game: m Choose Extras > Games and choose a game. Locking the iPod nano Screen You can set a combination to prevent iPod nano from being used by someone without your permission. When you lock an iPod nano that is not connected to a computer
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    to clear it and enter a new one is to restore the iPod software. See "Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software" on page 50. Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists iPod nano can store contacts, calendar events, and to-do lists for viewing on the go. If you're using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, you
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    open iSync and click Sync Now. You can also choose to have iPod nano sync automatically when you connect it. Note: iSync loads information from your computer onto iPod nano. You can't use iSync to load information from iPod nano onto your computer. Chapter 4 Extra Features and Accessories 41
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    "Sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook." 4 Click Apply. You can also load contact and calendar information onto iPod nano manually. iPod nano must be enabled as an external disk (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on page 36). To load contact information manually: 1 Connect iPod nano and
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    the folder to copy them. If iPod nano is set to sync songs automatically (see "Syncing Music Automatically" on page 21) and you record voice memos, the voice memos are automatically synced to a playlist in iTunes (and removed from iPod nano) when you connect iPod nano. You see the new Voice Memos
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    www.apple.com/ipodstore. Available accessories include:  iPod In-Ear Headphones  iPod Hi-Fi  iPod nano (2nd Generation) Armband  iPod nano (2nd Generation) Dock  iPod nano (2nd Generation) Lanyard Headphones  iPod Radio Remote  iPod Universal Dock  iPod USB Power Adapter  Nike + iPod Sport
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    sure the Hold switch is not set to HOLD. Â The iPod nano battery might need to be recharged. Connect iPod nano to your computer or to an Apple iPod Power Adapter and let the battery recharge. Look for the lightning bolt icon on the iPod nano screen to verify that iPod nano is receiving a charge. 45
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    . You can connect iPod nano to a FireWire port using the optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable, for charging the iPod nano only. Loading information onto iPod nano using FireWire is not supported. Â Try the 5 Rs, one by one, until iPod nano responds. If you want to disconnect iPod nano, but
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    problem, iPod nano may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service & Support website: www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/service If you can't load a song or other item onto iPod nano The song might have been encoded in a format that iPod nano doesn't support. The following audio
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    connector and nothing happens You must first import photos from your camera to your computer and then load the photos onto iPod nano. You can't connect a camera directly to iPod nano to load photos. Some other third-party accessories cannot connect directly to iPod nano. See www.apple.com/support
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    , you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card. For more information, go to www.apple.com/ipodstore. High-power USB 2.0 port Note: You can connect iPod nano to a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port for charging, but not for transferring music and other audio files. 6-pin FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) On the
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    from iPod nano, including songs, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod nano settings are restored to their original state. To update or restore iPod nano: 1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple
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    iPod nano Never attempt to repair iPod nano yourself. iPod nano does not contain any user-serviceable parts. For service information, choose iPod Help from the Help menu in iTunes or go to www.apple.com/support/ipod/service. The rechargeable battery in iPod nano should be replaced only by Apple
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    outlet. Then insert the iPod USB Power Adapter firmly into the power outlet. Do not connect or disconnect the iPod USB Power Adapter with wet hands. Do not use any power adapter other than an Apple iPod power adapter to charge your iPod nano. The iPod USB Power Adapter may become warm during normal
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    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 inside the unit to the cooler air outside. Keeping the outside of iPod nano clean To clean iPod nano, unplug all cables, turn iPod nano
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    and connect iPod to your computer. Finding the iPod nano serial number Look at the back of iPod nano or choose Settings > About. Obtaining warranty service First follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and online resources, then go to: www.apple.com/support/ipodnano/service 54
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    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,
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    Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Finder, the FireWire logo, iPod Hi-Fi, and Shuffle are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Store is a service marks of Apple the prospective users. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not
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    , storing on iPod nano 36 date and time setting 37 viewing 37 determining battery charge 14 digital photos. See photos disconnecting iPod nano about 10 during music update 11 eject first 11 instructions 12 troubleshooting 46 disk, using iPod nano as 36 displaying time in title bar 37 downloading 57
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    browsing 17 downloading podcasts 18 purchasing audiobooks 17, 30 purchasing songs and albums 17 signing in 17 L language resetting 48 specifying 10 lap timer, setting 38 lightning bolt on battery icon 13 loading music disconnecting iPod nano 11 from more than one computer 20 On-The-Go playlist 26
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    17 downloading 18 listening 29 subscribing 18 updating 23 ports FireWire 400 48 troubleshooting iPod nano connection 46 USB 48 Power Search in iTunes Store 17 previous menu, returning to 6 problems. See troubleshooting purchasing songs, albums, audiobooks 17 Q quick navigation 7 R radio accessory
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    -do lists, syncing 40 transitions for slides 35 troubleshooting connecting iPod nano to computer 46 connecting to USB port 46 cross-platform use 49 disconnecting iPod nano 46 folder with Use iTunes to restore message 47 iPod nano not playing music 46 iPod nano won't respond 45 resetting iPod nano 45
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