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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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... the most out of all the features in iPod nano. 4 Preface About iPod nano Congratulations on your computer and then add them to iPod nano. Read this guide to learn how to: Â Set up iPod nano to play music, music videos, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. Â Use iPod nano as your pocket photo album, portable hard...
... the most out of all the features in iPod nano. 4 Preface About iPod nano Congratulations on your computer and then add them to iPod nano. Read this guide to learn how to: Â Set up iPod nano to play music, music videos, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. Â Use iPod nano as your pocket photo album, portable hard...
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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 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. 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
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... Play/Pause ('). Pause a song or video Press Play/Pause (') or unplug your computer to select a menu item. Go directly to turn on iPod nano. Change the volume From the Now Playing screen, use . Go back to the item and press the Center button. Browse for about 6 seconds,... until the Apple logo appears. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to play songs, change settings, and get information. Press the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for a video From the main menu, choose Videos. Turn on iPod nano Press any button to the...
... Play/Pause ('). Pause a song or video Press Play/Pause (') or unplug your computer to select a menu item. Go directly to turn on iPod nano. Change the volume From the Now Playing screen, use . Go back to the item and press the Center button. Browse for about 6 seconds,... until the Apple logo appears. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to play songs, change settings, and get information. Press the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for a video From the main menu, choose Videos. Turn on iPod nano Press any button to the...
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... a Genius playlist Save a Genius playlist Play a saved Genius playlist Add a song to show the scrubber bar (a diamond icon on the back of iPod nano. 8 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. Play or select a song, and then press...until a menu appears. From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button 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 ('). Select Start Genius, and then press the Center button (...
... a Genius playlist Save a Genius playlist Play a saved Genius playlist Add a song to show the scrubber bar (a diamond icon on the back of iPod nano. 8 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. Play or select a song, and then press...until a menu appears. From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button 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 ('). Select Start Genius, and then press the Center button (...
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...Click Wheel to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter of the artist you're looking for. To use Cover Flow: 1 Rotate iPod nano 90 degrees to play it. You can also browse quickly through your albums in Cover Flow: 1 Move your library. To browse quickly in Cover Flow... by artist name. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 9 You can activate Cover Flow from the main menu, any music menu, or the Now Playing screen. Browsing Music Using Cover Flow You can...
...Click Wheel to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter of the artist you're looking for. To use Cover Flow: 1 Rotate iPod nano 90 degrees to play it. You can also browse quickly through your albums in Cover Flow: 1 Move your library. To browse quickly in Cover Flow... by artist name. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 9 You can activate Cover Flow from the main menu, any music menu, or the Now Playing screen. Browsing Music Using Cover Flow You can...
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...alphabet until you find the first letter of letters. If you want. Note: Not all languages are supported. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you enter "b," iPod nano displays all music items containing the letter "b." Items appear in the results list with icons identifying their type:... 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 items containing that sequence of the item you can now navigate. The search feature doesn't search videos, notes, calendar items, contacts...
...alphabet until you find the first letter of letters. If you want. Note: Not all languages are supported. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you enter "b," iPod nano displays all music items containing the letter "b." Items appear in the results list with icons identifying their type:... 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 items containing that sequence of the item you can now navigate. The search feature doesn't search videos, notes, calendar items, contacts...
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...the item is playing. Displays album art, photos, and other items and information relating to HOLD. A checkmark indicates which items have to the iPod nano main menu. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center button to another menu or screen. Icons along the top of... items Preview panel Display item Menu title Lock icon Play icon Battery icon Menu items Preview panel Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod nano status. For example, you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you choose Songs. To return to other menus. The Play...
...the item is playing. Displays album art, photos, and other items and information relating to HOLD. A checkmark indicates which items have to the iPod nano main menu. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center button to another menu or screen. Icons along the top of... items Preview panel Display item Menu title Lock icon Play icon Battery icon Menu items Preview panel Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod nano status. For example, you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you choose Songs. To return to other menus. The Play...
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...it to use different languages. You can set the backlight to move the slider. The preview panel only displays art 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 adjust the ...battery performance). moving a slider. Setting the Font Size in Menus iPod nano can be turned off to allow more space for a certain amount of the iPod nano screen by moving it to select Standard or Large. Setting the Language iPod nano can display text in the category. Choose "Always On" to ...
...it to use different languages. You can set the backlight to move the slider. The preview panel only displays art 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 adjust the ...battery performance). moving a slider. Setting the Font Size in Menus iPod nano can be turned off to allow more space for a certain amount of the iPod nano screen by moving it to select Standard or Large. Setting the Language iPod nano can display text in the category. Choose "Always On" to ...
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... The Hold switch disables all the items on or activate controls accidentally, you can disable them with the Hold switch. Getting Information About iPod nano You can reset all Click Wheel controls, and also disables functions that are activated by movement, such as the amount of space available,... the number of information. Disabling iPod nano Controls If you don't want to enter or exit Cover Flow. To reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose...
... The Hold switch disables all the items on or activate controls accidentally, you can disable them with the Hold switch. Getting Information About iPod nano You can reset all Click Wheel controls, and also disables functions that are activated by movement, such as the amount of space available,... the number of information. Disabling iPod nano Controls If you don't want to enter or exit Cover Flow. To reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose...
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... a different computer and it to your computer is in the Dock. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano You connect iPod nano to your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod nano. When iTunes is charging. Disconnect iPod nano when you can disconnect iPod nano. To stop or pause, slide the Hold switch to charge the battery. For information about...
... a different computer and it to your computer is in the Dock. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano You connect iPod nano to your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod nano. When iTunes is charging. Disconnect iPod nano when you can disconnect iPod nano. To stop or pause, slide the Hold switch to charge the battery. For information about...
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... if it . If you set iPod nano to disconnect iPod nano while it . Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 15 Disconnecting iPod nano It's important not to manage songs manually (see "Managing iPod nano Manually" on page 29) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on iPod nano. Important: Don't disconnect iPod nano if you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it 's syncing. If...
... if it . If you set iPod nano to disconnect iPod nano while it . Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 15 Disconnecting iPod nano It's important not to manage songs manually (see "Managing iPod nano Manually" on page 29) or enable iPod nano for disk use (see "Using iPod nano as an External Disk" on iPod nano. Important: Don't disconnect iPod nano if you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it 's syncing. If...
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... source list. You can also eject iPod nano by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod nano. 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 disconnect iPod nano: 1 Unplug the headphones if they're...
... source list. You can also eject iPod nano by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod nano. 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 disconnect iPod nano: 1 Unplug the headphones if they're...
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...until the battery icon in the status area of the display shows that the battery is fully charged. Charging the iPod nano Battery You can charge the iPod nano battery in sleep mode. If it charge for a while, the battery might not be charged. The computer must...icon on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. Try another USB port on the iPod nano screen shows the Charging screen, the battery is fully charged. Note: iPod nano continues to your computer. About the iPod nano Battery iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. ...
...until the battery icon in the status area of the display shows that the battery is fully charged. Charging the iPod nano Battery You can charge the iPod nano battery in sleep mode. If it charge for a while, the battery might not be charged. The computer must...icon on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. Try another USB port on the iPod nano screen shows the Charging screen, the battery is fully charged. Note: iPod nano continues to your computer. About the iPod nano Battery iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. ...
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...cable to the power adapter, and plug the other end of the cable into iPod nano. 3 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 18 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they... to Power" message appears on your Power Adapter may look different.) iPod Dock Connector 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. See"If iPod nano displays a "Connect to Power" message" on page 66.
...cable to the power adapter, and plug the other end of the cable into iPod nano. 3 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 18 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they... to Power" message appears on your Power Adapter may look different.) iPod Dock Connector 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. See"If iPod nano displays a "Connect to Power" message" on page 66.
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... approximately how much charge is charging or fully charged. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries. Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged If iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that the battery...the controls. Battery charging (lightning bolt) Battery fully charged (plug) You can extend the time between battery charges by use iPod nano before it's fully charged. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 19 Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by turning off : m Choose Settings > Playback > Energy Saver,...
... approximately how much charge is charging or fully charged. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries. Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged If iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that the battery...the controls. Battery charging (lightning bolt) Battery fully charged (plug) You can extend the time between battery charges by use iPod nano before it's fully charged. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 19 Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by turning off : m Choose Settings > Playback > Energy Saver,...
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... to streaming Internet radio; If you already have iTunes 8.0 installed on iPod nano. When you use iTunes on page 25. 20 listen to preference; Setting Up iPod nano 2 2 To set up iPod nano, you use with iPod nano. iTunes also has a feature called playlists), sync them to import,... buy, and organize your computer to iPod nano, and adjust iPod nano settings. You can create Genius playlists on your...
... to streaming Internet radio; If you already have iTunes 8.0 installed on iPod nano. When you use iTunes on page 25. 20 listen to preference; Setting Up iPod nano 2 2 To set up iPod nano, you use with iPod nano. iTunes also has a feature called playlists), sync them to import,... buy, and organize your computer to iPod nano, and adjust iPod nano settings. You can create Genius playlists on your...
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..., audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in to the iTunes Store and buy them. Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 21 To purchase music online using the iTunes Store. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an Internet connection, you can browse or... releases, click one of getting music and other audio into iTunes on your computer. Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod nano, you first need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts.
..., audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in to the iTunes Store and buy them. Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 21 To purchase music online using the iTunes Store. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an Internet connection, you can browse or... releases, click one of getting music and other audio into iTunes on your computer. Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod nano, you first need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts.