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Setting the Backlight Timer, Setting the Language, Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano

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Setting the Backlight Timer You can set the backlight to turn on and illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time when you press a button or use the Click Wheel. The default is 10 seconds. m Choose Settings > Backlight Timer, and then choose the time you want. Even if you don't set the backlight timer, you can turn on the backlight at any time by pressing any button or using the Click Wheel. After a few seconds, the backlight turns off. Setting the Language iPod nano can be set to use different languages. m Choose Settings > Language, and then choose a language from the list. Connecting 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-power USB port on your computer (a USB 2.0 port is recommended), and then connect the other end to iPod nano. If you have an iPod nano Dock, you can connect the cable to a high-power USB port on your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then put iPod nano in the Dock. Note: The USB port on your keyboard doesn't provide enough power. You must connect iPod nano to a USB port on your computer. By default, iTunes syncs songs on iPod nano automatically when you connect it to your computer. When iTunes is finished, you can disconnect iPod nano. 10 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics

Section	Page
Features Guide	1
Contents	2
iPod nano Basics	4
iPod nano at a Glance	5
Using iPod nano Controls	5
Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists	7
Searching Music	7
Setting the Click Wheel Sound	8
Disabling iPod nano Controls	8
Using iPod nano Menus	9
Adding or Removing Items from the Main Menu	9
Setting the Backlight Timer	10
Setting the Language	10
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano	10
Connecting iPod nano	10
Disconnecting iPod nano	11
About the iPod nano Battery	12
Charging the iPod nano Battery	12
Understanding Battery States	14
Music Features	15
About iTunes	15
Importing Music into Your Computer	16
Purchasing Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Store	17
Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to the iTunesLibrary	18
Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes	18
Entering Song Names and Other Details	19
Adding Lyrics	19
Organizing Your Music	19
Loading Music and Podcasts onto iPod nano	20
Syncing Music Automatically	21
Syncing Music From Selected Playlists to iPod nano	22
Managing iPod nano Manually	22
Loading Podcasts onto iPod nano	23
Playing Music	24
Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs	25
Setting iPod nano to Repeat Songs	25
Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano	25
Rating Songs	26
Setting the Maximum Volume Limit	26
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level	28
Using the Equalizer	28
Setting iPod nano to Show Compilations	28
Viewing Album Artwork on iPod nano	29
Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano	29
Listening to Podcasts	29
Listening to Audiobooks	30
Listening to FM Radio	30
Photo Features	31
Importing Photos	31
Importing Photos from a Camera to Your Computer	31
Loading Photos from Your Computer onto iPod nano	32
Loading Photos from iPod nano onto a Computer	34
Viewing Photos	34
Viewing Photos on iPod nano	34
Viewing Slideshows	35
Extra Features and Accessories	36
Using iPod nano as an External Disk	36
Using Extra Settings	37
Setting and Viewing the Date and Time	37
Adding Clocks for Other Time Zones	37
Setting the Alarm	38
Setting the Sleep Timer	38
Using the Stopwatch	38
Playing Games	39
Locking the iPod nano Screen	39
Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists	40
Storing and Reading Notes	43
Recording Voice Memos	43
Learning About iPod nano Accessories	44
Tips and Troubleshooting	45
The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore	45
General Suggestions	45
Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software	50
Safety and Cleaning	51
Important Safety Information	51
Important Handling Information	53
Learning More, Service, andSupport	54
Regulatory Compliance Information	55
Index	57
A	57
B	57
C	57
D	57
E	58
F	58
G	58
H	58
I	58
L	58
M	58
N	59
O	59
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Chapter 1

iPod nano Basics

Setting the Backlight Timer

You can set the backlight to turn on and illuminate the screen for a certain amount of

time when you press a button or use the Click Wheel. The default is 10 seconds.

Choose Settings > Backlight Timer, and then choose the time you want.

Even if you don’t set the backlight timer, you can turn on the backlight at any time

by pressing any button or using the Click Wheel. After a few seconds, the backlight

turns off.

Setting the Language

iPod nano can be set to use different languages.

Choose Settings > Language, and then choose a language from the list.

Connecting 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:

Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable into a high-power USB port

on your computer (a USB 2.0 port is recommended), and then connect the other end

to iPod nano.

If you have an iPod nano Dock, you can connect the cable to a high-power USB port on

your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then put iPod nano in the

Dock.

Note:

The USB port on your keyboard doesn’t provide enough power. You must

connect iPod nano to a USB port on your computer.

By default, iTunes syncs songs on iPod nano automatically when you connect it to your

computer. When iTunes is finished, you can disconnect iPod nano.