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Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software, To update or restore iPod nano

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If you want to change the screen lock combination and you can't remember the current combination, you must restore the iPod software and then set a new combination. Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software You can use iTunes to update or restore the iPod nano software. It is recommended that you update iPod nano to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod nano back to its original state. Â If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not affected. Â If you choose to restore, all data is erased 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.com/ipod/start. 2 Connect iPod nano to your computer. 3 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane and click the Summary tab. The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version of the software. 4 Click Update to install the latest version of the software. 5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this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. 50 Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting

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
P	59
Q	59
R	59
S	59
T	60
U	60
V	60

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Chapter 5

Tips and Troubleshooting

If you want to change the screen lock combination and you can’t remember the

current combination, you must restore the iPod software and then set a new

combination.

Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software

You can use iTunes to update or restore the iPod nano software. It is recommended

that you update iPod nano to use the latest software. You can also restore the software,

which puts iPod nano back to its original state.

If you choose to update,

the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not

affected.

If you choose to restore,

all data is erased 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:

Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of

iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.

Connect iPod nano to your computer.

In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane and click the Summary tab.

The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version

of the software.

Click Update to install the latest version of the software.

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.