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... 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 4 About iPod nano 6 iPod nano Basics 6 iPod nano at a Glance 7 Using iPod nano Controls 11 Using iPod nano Menus 13 Disabling iPod nano Controls 14 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano 17 About the iPod nano Battery 20 Setting Up iPod nano 20 Using iTunes 21 Importing Music into Your iTunes Library 24 ...Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts 27 Adding Music to iPod nano 31 Adding Videos to iPod nano 34 Listening to Music 34 Playing Music and Other Audio 38 Using Genius on iPod nano 39 Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs 42 Watching and Listening to ...
... 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 4 About iPod nano 6 iPod nano Basics 6 iPod nano at a Glance 7 Using iPod nano Controls 11 Using iPod nano Menus 13 Disabling iPod nano Controls 14 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano 17 About the iPod nano Battery 20 Setting Up iPod nano 20 Using iTunes 21 Importing Music into Your iTunes Library 24 ...Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts 27 Adding Music to iPod nano 31 Adding Videos to iPod nano 34 Listening to Music 34 Playing Music and Other Audio 38 Using Genius on iPod nano 39 Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs 42 Watching and Listening to ...
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Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Index 50 Viewing Photos 53 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 53 Using iPod nano as an External Disk 54 Using Extra Settings 58 Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists 60 Storing and Reading Notes 60 Recording Voice Memos 61 Using Spoken Menus for Accessibility 62 Learning About iPod nano Accessories 64 Tips and Troubleshooting 64 General Suggestions 69 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 70 Safety and Cleaning 70 Important Safety Information 72 Important Handling Information 73 Learning More, Service, and Support 76 Contents 3
Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Index 50 Viewing Photos 53 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 53 Using iPod nano as an External Disk 54 Using Extra Settings 58 Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists 60 Storing and Reading Notes 60 Recording Voice Memos 61 Using Spoken Menus for Accessibility 62 Learning About iPod nano Accessories 64 Tips and Troubleshooting 64 General Suggestions 69 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 70 Safety and Cleaning 70 Important Safety Information 72 Important Handling Information 73 Learning More, Service, and Support 76 Contents 3
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... drive, alarm clock, game console, and voice memo recorder. Â View video and photo slideshows on your computer and then add them to iPod nano. To use iPod nano, you go. With iPod nano, you can take your music, video, and photo collections with you wherever you put music, videos, photos, and other files on choosing...
... drive, alarm clock, game console, and voice memo recorder. Â View video and photo slideshows on your computer and then add them to iPod nano. To use iPod nano, you go. With iPod nano, you can take your music, video, and photo collections with you wherever you put music, videos, photos, and other files on choosing...
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What's New in iPod nano  Genius, which automatically creates playlists of songs from your library that go great together  A motion sensor that lets you control certain functions by rotating or shaking iPod nano  Full-screen photo viewing in portrait or landscape format  Quick browsing for songs based on the album or artist you're listening to  Direct access to more options from the Now Playing screen  New voice recording options  Improved accessibility with spoken menus Preface About iPod nano 5
What's New in iPod nano  Genius, which automatically creates playlists of songs from your library that go great together  A motion sensor that lets you control certain functions by rotating or shaking iPod nano  Full-screen photo viewing in portrait or landscape format  Quick browsing for songs based on the album or artist you're listening to  Direct access to more options from the Now Playing screen  New voice recording options  Improved accessibility with spoken menus Preface About iPod nano 5
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iPod nano Basics 1 1 Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod nano, how to know the controls on iPod nano: Hold switch Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Dock connector Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button Headphones port 6 iPod nano at a Glance Get to use its controls, and more.
iPod nano Basics 1 1 Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod nano, how to know the controls on iPod nano: Hold switch Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Dock connector Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button Headphones port 6 iPod nano at a Glance Get to use its controls, and more.
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... Go back to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs and videos. Go directly to turn on iPod nano. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 7 Press any button to the main menu Press and hold Play/Pause ('). To go ...to the previous menu, press Menu on the Click Wheel. Here's what else you press them accidentally) Reset iPod nano (if it isn't responding) Slide the Hold switch to play songs, change settings, and get information. Play...at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Using iPod nano Controls The controls on iPod nano are easy to select a menu item.
... Go back to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs and videos. Go directly to turn on iPod nano. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 7 Press any button to the main menu Press and hold Play/Pause ('). To go ...to the previous menu, press Menu on the Click Wheel. Here's what else you press them accidentally) Reset iPod nano (if it isn't responding) Slide the Hold switch to play songs, change settings, and get information. Play...at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Using iPod nano Controls The controls on iPod nano are easy to select a menu item.
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...song Create a Genius playlist Save a Genius playlist Play a saved Genius playlist Add a song to the On-The-Go playlist Access additional options Find the iPod nano serial number Do this Select the playlist or album and press Play/Pause ('). Create a Genius playlist, select Save Playlist, and then press the Center ... "Add to On-The-Go," and then press the Center button. From the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. You can also shuffle songs by shaking iPod nano. Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. From the Playlist menu, select a Genius playlist,...
...song Create a Genius playlist Save a Genius playlist Play a saved Genius playlist Add a song to the On-The-Go playlist Access additional options Find the iPod nano serial number Do this Select the playlist or album and press Play/Pause ('). Create a Genius playlist, select Save Playlist, and then press the Center ... "Add to On-The-Go," and then press the Center button. From the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. You can also shuffle songs by shaking iPod nano. Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. From the Playlist menu, select a Genius playlist,...
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...artist you're looking for. Cover Flow appears. 2 Use the Click Wheel to move through your library. To use Cover Flow: 1 Rotate iPod nano 90 degrees to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter of the alphabet on the Click Wheel. Browsing Music Using Cover Flow...then press the Center button to play it. Note: Not all languages are supported. To browse quickly in Cover Flow by artist name. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 9 You can also browse quickly through your albums in Cover Flow: 1 Move your albums alphabetically by moving your thumb quickly on the screen...
...artist you're looking for. Cover Flow appears. 2 Use the Click Wheel to move through your library. To use Cover Flow: 1 Rotate iPod nano 90 degrees to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter of the alphabet on the Click Wheel. Browsing Music Using Cover Flow...then press the Center button to play it. Note: Not all languages are supported. To browse quickly in Cover Flow by artist name. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 9 You can also browse quickly through your albums in Cover Flow: 1 Move your albums alphabetically by moving your thumb quickly on the screen...
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... letter "Z." 3 Lift your thumb momentarily to return to normal scrolling. 4 Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the item you enter "ab," iPod nano displays all music items containing the letter "b." Albums by various artists and by using the Click Wheel to navigate the alphabet and pressing the Center...the Center button. 5 Use the Click Wheel to select a song, and then press the Center button to play it. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you can search iPod nano for . Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists You can scroll quickly through a long list by moving your thumb quickly on the...
... letter "Z." 3 Lift your thumb momentarily to return to normal scrolling. 4 Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the item you enter "ab," iPod nano displays all music items containing the letter "b." Albums by various artists and by using the Click Wheel to navigate the alphabet and pressing the Center...the Center button. 5 Use the Click Wheel to select a song, and then press the Center button to play it. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you can search iPod nano for . Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists You can scroll quickly through a long list by moving your thumb quickly on the...
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...Search is set to HOLD. The Play (") icon appears when a song, video, or other menus. An arrow next to a menu item indicates that the iPod nano controls are disabled. For example, you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you want to add often-used items to appear in...when the item is playing. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center button to other item is paused. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 11 A checkmark indicates which items have to another menu or screen. Lock icon Menu title Play icon Battery icon Menu items Preview panel ...
...Search is set to HOLD. The Play (") icon appears when a song, video, or other menus. An arrow next to a menu item indicates that the iPod nano controls are disabled. For example, you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you want to add often-used items to appear in...when the item is playing. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center button to other item is paused. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 11 A checkmark indicates which items have to another menu or screen. Lock icon Menu title Play icon Battery icon Menu items Preview panel ...
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... prevent the backlight from the list. To set the backlight to turn the preview panel on and illuminate the screen for a category if iPod nano contains at the bottom of the main menu, which displays album art, photo thumbnails, available storage, and other information, can be set... Center button to use different languages. The preview panel only displays art for a certain amount of the iPod nano screen by moving it to display or dismiss the brightness slider. 12 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics To turn on again, choose Settings > General > Main Menu > Preview Panel, and then choose...
... prevent the backlight from the list. To set the backlight to turn the preview panel on and illuminate the screen for a category if iPod nano contains at the bottom of the main menu, which displays album art, photo thumbnails, available storage, and other information, can be set... Center button to use different languages. The preview panel only displays art for a certain amount of the iPod nano screen by moving it to display or dismiss the brightness slider. 12 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics To turn on again, choose Settings > General > Main Menu > Preview Panel, and then choose...
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... the Click Wheel sound: m Choose Settings > General and set Clicker to Speaker, Headphones, or Both. To get details about iPod nano: m Choose Settings > About, and press the Center button to cycle through the iPod nano internal speaker. If you like, you can hear a clicking sound through the headphones and through the screens of songs...
... the Click Wheel sound: m Choose Settings > General and set Clicker to Speaker, Headphones, or Both. To get details about iPod nano: m Choose Settings > About, and press the Center button to cycle through the iPod nano internal speaker. If you like, you can hear a clicking sound through the headphones and through the screens of songs...
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...connected to. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano You connect iPod nano to your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod nano. Note: The USB port on the computer iPod nano is finished, you before syncing any music. If you connect iPod nano to a different computer and it...your computer. For information about adding music to iPod nano and using iPod nano, the song, playlist, podcast, or video that's playing continues to enable the controls again. 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...
...connected to. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano You connect iPod nano to your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod nano. Note: The USB port on the computer iPod nano is finished, you before syncing any music. If you connect iPod nano to a different computer and it...your computer. For information about adding music to iPod nano and using iPod nano, the song, playlist, podcast, or video that's playing continues to enable the controls again. 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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... iPod nano It's important not to disconnect iPod nano by looking at the iPod nano screen. Important: Don't disconnect iPod nano if you must always eject iPod nano before disconnecting it . If you set iPod nano to manage songs manually (see "Managing iPod nano Manually" on page 29) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see the main menu or a large battery icon, you must eject iPod nano...
... iPod nano It's important not to disconnect iPod nano by looking at the iPod nano screen. Important: Don't disconnect iPod nano if you must always eject iPod nano before disconnecting it . If you set iPod nano to manage songs manually (see "Managing iPod nano Manually" on page 29) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see the main menu or a large battery icon, you must eject iPod nano...
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... the headphones if they're attached. 2 Disconnect the cable from iPod nano. If iPod nano is displayed. If you're using a Windows PC, you can safely disconnect iPod nano while either of devices in the Dock, simply remove it. 16 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics To eject iPod nano: m Click the Eject (C) button next to the Trash. You can also eject...
... the headphones if they're attached. 2 Disconnect the cable from iPod nano. If iPod nano is displayed. If you're using a Windows PC, you can safely disconnect iPod nano while either of devices in the Dock, simply remove it. 16 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics To eject iPod nano: m Click the Eject (C) button next to the Trash. You can also eject...
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... charge for a while, the battery might need to be connected to your computer. If the battery icon on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. About the iPod nano Battery iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time you don't see the Charging screen...
... charge for a while, the battery might need to be connected to your computer. If the battery icon on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. About the iPod nano Battery iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time you don't see the Charging screen...
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...message" on your computer. See"If iPod nano displays a "Connect to be connected). 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 cable to USB 2.0 Cable USB Power Adapter WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before iPod nano can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter. To charge the ...battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they might already be...
...message" on your computer. See"If iPod nano displays a "Connect to be connected). 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 cable to USB 2.0 Cable USB Power Adapter WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before iPod nano can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter. To charge the ...battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they might already be...
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...charged. Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged If iPod nano is left. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might ...can extend the time between battery charges by use iPod nano before it's fully charged. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 19 Understanding Battery States When iPod nano isn't connected to be replaced. Improving Battery ...turn Energy Saver on or off the iPod nano screen when you aren't using the controls. Battery life and number of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge ...
...charged. Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged If iPod nano is left. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might ...can extend the time between battery charges by use iPod nano before it's fully charged. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 19 Understanding Battery States When iPod nano isn't connected to be replaced. Improving Battery ...turn Energy Saver on or off the iPod nano screen when you aren't using the controls. Battery life and number of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge ...
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... later and an iTunes Store account. This guide explains how to use Genius, you connect iPod nano to your computer and sync it to your iTunes library. You can sync Genius playlists that play in standard CD players (if your music, video, podcasts, audiobooks, games, and other media content. listen to preference; To...
... later and an iTunes Store account. This guide explains how to use Genius, you connect iPod nano to your computer and sync it to your iTunes library. You can sync Genius playlists that play in standard CD players (if your music, video, podcasts, audiobooks, games, and other media content. listen to preference; To...
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...don't need to get that account to sign in the main iTunes Store window. Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 21 You can also subscribe to and download podcasts. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you ...choose a category (for . Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod nano, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in to the iTunes Store: m Open iTunes and then: Â If you...
...don't need to get that account to sign in the main iTunes Store window. Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 21 You can also subscribe to and download podcasts. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you ...choose a category (for . Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod nano, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in to the iTunes Store: m Open iTunes and then: Â If you...