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If You Connect iPod to a USB Port and It Doesn’t Work Correctly, If Your iPod Remote Isn’t Working

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If You Connect iPod to a USB Port and It Doesn't Work Correctly • If you're using a Mac, connect iPod to a FireWire port on your Mac using the FireWire cable that came with iPod. • If you're using iPod with a USB 1.1 port on your computer, you must use a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port. USB 1.1 is not supported and is significantly slower than FireWire and USB 2.0. If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or USB 2.0 port, you can purchase a Windows-certified FireWire card or USB 2.0 card and install it. For more information, go to www.apple.com/ipod. • If you're connecting iPod to a Windows PC using the optional iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable, be sure you're connecting it to a USB 2.0 port. • If you're connecting iPod to a Windows PC laptop computer using the optional iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable, connect the laptop to a power outlet before connecting iPod. If Your iPod Remote Isn't Working • Make sure the remote's Hold switch is off. • Make sure the remote is plugged firmly in to iPod, and that the headphones are plugged firmly in to the remote. The iPod Remote is included with some models of iPod, and can be purchased separately at www.apple.com/store. Software Update and Restore Apple periodically updates iPod software to improve performance or add features. It is recommended that you update your iPod to use the latest software. 53 Tips and Troubleshooting

Section	Page
User’s Guide	1
Quick Start	5
iPod Features	6
Learning to Use iPod	6
What You Need to Get Started	7
Setting Up iPod to Play Music	10
To Learn More	14
Using iPod	15
Using iPod Controls	15
Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch	19
Queueing Up a List of Songs	20
Rating Songs	20
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod	21
Disconnecting iPod	22
Organizing and Transferring Your Music	24
About iTunes	24
About the iTunes Music Store	25
Audio File Formats Supported by iPod	25
About Playlists	26
About Smart Playlists	26
Creating Playlists on Your Computer	27
Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically	27
Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually	28
Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod Manually	29
Modifying Playlists on iPod Manually	29
Listening to Spoken Word Audio	30
Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod	30
Adjusting iPod Settings	30
Setting iPod to Shuffle or Repeat Songs	30
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level	31
Using the iPod Equalizer	32
Setting the Backlight Timer	32
Setting the Screen Contrast	32
Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu	32
Setting and Viewing Date and Time	33
Setting the Language	33
Using the Extra Features of Your iPod	34
Using iPod as an External Hard Disk	34
Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically	35
Setting the Sleep Timer	35
Setting the Alarm	35
Importing Addresses, Phone Numbers, Calendar Events, and To-Do Lists	36
Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information	37
Recording Voice Memos	38
Storing Digital Photos	39
Playing Games	40
iPod Accessories	41
iPod Remote (Included With Some Models)	41
iPod Dock (Included With Some Models)	42
Apple Earphones	44
Available Accessories	45
Charging the iPod Battery	45
Battery States	49
Tips and Troubleshooting	50
Resetting iPod	50
If Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond	50
If You Want to Disconnect iPod, but the Screen Says “Do Not Disconnect”	51
If Your iPod Isn’t Playing Music	51
If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens	52
If You Connect iPod to a USB Port and It Doesn’t Work Correctly	53
If Your iPod Remote Isn’t Working	53
Software Update and Restore	53
Learning More, Service, and Support	55
Online Resources	55
Onscreen Help	56
iPod User’s Guide	56
Obtaining Warranty Service	56
Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod	56
Safety and Cleaning	57
Important Safety Instructions	57
Avoid Hearing Damage	58
Do Not Use While Driving	58
Connectors and Ports	58
Battery	58
Using the Power Adapter	59
About Operating and Storage Temperatures	60
Avoid Wet Locations	60
Do Not Make Repairs Yourself	61
Cleaning	61
About Handling	61

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Tips and Troubleshooting

If You Connect iPod to a USB Port and It Doesn’t Work Correctly

•

If you’re using a Mac, connect iPod to a FireWire port on your Mac using the FireWire

cable that came with iPod.

•

If you’re using iPod with a USB 1.1 port on your computer, you must use a FireWire

port or a USB 2.0 port. USB 1.1 is not supported and is significantly slower than

FireWire and USB 2.0. If your Windows PC doesn’t have a FireWire port or USB 2.0

port, you can purchase a Windows-certified FireWire card or USB 2.0 card and install

it. For more information, go to www.apple.com/ipod.

•

If you’re connecting iPod to a Windows PC using the optional iPod Dock Connector

to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable, be sure you’re connecting it to a USB 2.0 port.

•

If you’re connecting iPod to a Windows PC laptop computer using the optional iPod

Dock Connector to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable, connect the laptop to a power outlet

before connecting iPod.

If Your iPod Remote Isn’t Working

•

Make sure the remote’s Hold switch is off.

•

Make sure the remote is plugged firmly in to iPod, and that the headphones are

plugged firmly in to the remote.

The iPod Remote is included with some models of iPod, and can be purchased

separately at www.apple.com/store.

Software Update and Restore

Apple periodically updates iPod software to improve performance or add features. It is

recommended that you update your iPod to use the latest software.