Apple MB147LL Features Guide - Page 59

Chapter 6

Tips and Troubleshooting

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If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod classic

The song may have been encoded in a format that iPod classic doesn’t support. The

following audio file formats are supported by iPod classic. These include formats for

audiobooks and podcasting:

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AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps)

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Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format)

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MP3 (up to 320 Kbps)

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MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

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WAV

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AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4)

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AIFF

A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD-quality sound, but takes up

only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same

song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music

from a CD using iTunes, it’s converted to AAC format by default.

Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3

format. This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format.

iPod classic doesn’t support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or

audible.com format 1.

If you have a song in iTunes that isn’t supported by iPod classic, you can convert it to a

format iPod classic supports. For more information, see iTunes Help.

If you accidentally set iPod classic to use a language you don’t understand

You can reset the language.

1

Press and hold Menu until the main menu appears.

2

Choose the sixth menu item (Settings).

3

Choose the last menu item (Reset Settings).

4

Choose the left item (Reset) and select a language.

Other iPod classic settings, such as song repeat, are also reset.

Note:

If you added or removed items from the iPod classic main menu (see “Adding or

Removing Items from the Main Menu” on page 9) the Settings menu item may be in a

different place. If you can’t find the Reset Settings menu item, you can restore

iPod classic to its original state and choose a language you understand. See “Updating

and Restoring iPod Software” on page 61.

If you can’t see videos or photos on your TV

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You must use RCA-type cables made specifically for iPod classic, such as the Apple

Component or Apple Composite AV cables, to connect iPod classic to your TV. Other

similar RCA-type cables won’t work.

Section	Page
Features Guide	1
Contents	2
iPodclassic Basics	4
iPodclassic at a Glance	5
Using iPodclassic Controls	5
Browsing Music Using Cover Flow	7
Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists	7
Searching Music	7
Turning off the Click Wheel Sound	8
Disabling iPodclassic Controls	8
Using iPodclassic Menus	9
Adding or Removing Items from the Main Menu	9
Setting the Backlight Timer	9
Setting the Screen Brightness	10
Setting the Language	10
Getting Information About iPodclassic	10
Resetting All Settings	10
Connecting and Disconnecting iPodclassic	10
Connecting iPodclassic	10
Disconnecting iPodclassic	12
About the iPodclassic Battery	14
Charging the iPodclassic Battery	14
Understanding Battery States	16
Music Features	17
About iTunes	17
Importing Music into Your iTunes Library	18
Purchasing Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunesStore	18
Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to Your iTunesLibrary	20
Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes	20
Entering Song Names and Other Details	21
Adding Lyrics	21
Adding Album Artwork	21
Organizing Your Music	22
Adding Music and Podcasts to iPodclassic	22
Syncing Music Automatically	23
Syncing Music From Selected Playlists onto iPodclassic	23
Managing iPodclassic Manually	24
Adding Podcasts to iPodclassic	25
Playing Music	26
Setting iPodclassic to Shuffle Songs	27
Setting iPodclassic to Repeat Songs	27
Customizing the Music Menu	27
Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPodclassic	27
Rating Songs	28
Setting the Maximum Volume Limit	29
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level	30
Using the Equalizer	30
Viewing Lyrics on iPodclassic	30
Viewing Album Artwork on iPodclassic	31
Watching and Listening to Podcasts	31
Listening to Audiobooks	32
Listening to FM Radio	32
Video Features	33
Purchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts	33
Converting Your Own Videos to Work with iPodclassic	34
Adding Videos to iPodclassic	35
Syncing Videos Automatically	35
Syncing Selected Videos to iPodclassic	36
Managing Videos Manually	37
Adding Video Podcasts to iPodclassic	37
Viewing and Listening to Videos	37
Viewing and Listening to Videos on iPodclassic	38
Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPodclassic	38
Photo Features	40
Importing Photos	40
Importing Photos from a Camera to Your Computer	40
Adding Photos From Your Computer to iPodclassic	41
Adding Photos from iPodclassic to a Computer	43
Viewing Photos	43
Viewing Photos on iPodclassic	43
Viewing Slideshows	44
Extra Features and Accessories	46
Using iPodclassic as an External Disk	46
Using Extra Settings	47
Setting and Viewing the Date and Time	47
Adding Clocks for Other Time Zones	47
Setting the Alarm	48
Setting the Sleep Timer	48
Using the Stopwatch	48
Playing Games	49
Locking the iPodclassic Screen	50
Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists	51
Storing and Reading Notes	53
Recording Voice Memos	54
Learning About iPodclassic Accessories	54
Tips and Troubleshooting	56
The 5 Rs:Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore	56
General Suggestions	56
Updating and Restoring iPod Software	61
Safety and Cleaning	62
Important Safety Information	62
Important Handling Information	64
Learning More, Service, andSupport	65
Regulatory Compliance Information	66
Index	68
A	68
B	68
C	68
D	69
E	69
F	69
G	69
H	69
I	69
L	69
M	70
N	70
O	70
P	70
Q	70
R	70
S	71
T	71
U	72
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