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... Adding Music, Videos, and Other Content to iPod classic 21 Connecting iPod classic to a Computer for the First Time 22 Syncing Music Automatically 23 Adding Videos to iPod classic 25 Adding Podcasts to iPod classic 25 Adding iTunes U Content to iPod classic 26 Adding Audiobooks to iPod classic 26 Adding Other Content to iPod classic 26 Managing iPod classic Manually 28 Listening to Music 28 Playing...
... Adding Music, Videos, and Other Content to iPod classic 21 Connecting iPod classic to a Computer for the First Time 22 Syncing Music Automatically 23 Adding Videos to iPod classic 25 Adding Podcasts to iPod classic 25 Adding iTunes U Content to iPod classic 26 Adding Audiobooks to iPod classic 26 Adding Other Content to iPod classic 26 Managing iPod classic Manually 28 Listening to Music 28 Playing...
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...Viewing Photos 43 Importing Photos 44 Adding Photos from Your Computer to iPod classic 45 Viewing Photos 47 Adding Photos from iPod classic to a Computer 49 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 49 Using iPod classic as an External Disk 50 Using Extra Settings 54 Syncing Contacts, ... To-Do Lists 56 Storing and Reading Notes 57 Recording Voice Memos 58 Learning About iPod classic Accessories 59 Tips and Troubleshooting 59 General Suggestions 65 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 66 Safety and Cleaning 66 Important Safety Information 68 Important Handling Information 70 Learning ...
...Viewing Photos 43 Importing Photos 44 Adding Photos from Your Computer to iPod classic 45 Viewing Photos 47 Adding Photos from iPod classic to a Computer 49 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 49 Using iPod classic as an External Disk 50 Using Extra Settings 54 Syncing Contacts, ... To-Do Lists 56 Storing and Reading Notes 57 Recording Voice Memos 58 Learning About iPod classic Accessories 59 Tips and Troubleshooting 59 General Suggestions 65 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 66 Safety and Cleaning 66 Important Safety Information 68 Important Handling Information 70 Learning ...
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iPod classic is a music player and much more 4 Use iPod classic to:  Sync songs, videos, and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go  Listen to podcasts, downloadable audio and video shows delivered over the Internet  View video on iPod classic, or on a TV using an optional cable  View photos as a slideshow with music...
iPod classic is a music player and much more 4 Use iPod classic to:  Sync songs, videos, and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go  Listen to podcasts, downloadable audio and video shows delivered over the Internet  View video on iPod classic, or on a TV using an optional cable  View photos as a slideshow with music...
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The main menu appears in your language, and then press the Center button to choose it. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 5 Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and get information. Use the Click Wheel... to scroll to your language. The first time you turn on iPod classic. Press any button to turn on iPod classic are easy to find and use. iPod classic at a Glance Get to know the controls on iPod classic: Hold switch Headphones port Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center...
The main menu appears in your language, and then press the Center button to choose it. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 5 Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and get information. Use the Click Wheel... to scroll to your language. The first time you turn on iPod classic. Press any button to turn on iPod classic are easy to find and use. iPod classic at a Glance Get to know the controls on iPod classic: Hold switch Headphones port Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center...
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... Press and hold the Center button until the Apple logo appears. Fast-forward or rewind a song or video Press and hold Play/Pause ('). Turn off iPod classic Press and hold Next/Fast-forward (') or Previous/Rewind (]). 6 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Turn on the bar shows the current location... point in random order From the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. Here's what else you press them accidentally) Reset iPod classic (if it . Disable the iPod classic controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears). (so nothing happens if you can also shuffle songs...
... Press and hold the Center button until the Apple logo appears. Fast-forward or rewind a song or video Press and hold Play/Pause ('). Turn off iPod classic Press and hold Next/Fast-forward (') or Previous/Rewind (]). 6 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Turn on the bar shows the current location... point in random order From the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. Here's what else you press them accidentally) Reset iPod classic (if it . Disable the iPod classic controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears). (so nothing happens if you can also shuffle songs...
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...Genius appears in an audiobook or podcast Create a Genius playlist Save a Genius playlist Play a saved Genius playlist Play a Genius Mix Find the iPod classic serial number Do this Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. From the Playlist menu...screen only if there's Genius data for the selected song). From the Music menu, choose Genius Mixes. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 7 Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice. To disable iPod classic controls: m Slide the Hold switch to On-the-Go," and then press the Center button. Select "Add to...
...Genius appears in an audiobook or podcast Create a Genius playlist Save a Genius playlist Play a saved Genius playlist Play a Genius Mix Find the iPod classic serial number Do this Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. From the Playlist menu...screen only if there's Genius data for the selected song). From the Music menu, choose Genius Mixes. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 7 Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice. To disable iPod classic controls: m Slide the Hold switch to On-the-Go," and then press the Center button. Select "Add to...
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...you don't have been added. 8 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Using iPod classic Menus When you turn on iPod classic, you disable the controls while using iPod classic, the song, playlist, podcast, or video that's playing continues to a menu item indicates that the iPod classic controls are disabled. Use the Click Wheel to scroll... icon Menu items Display item Menu title Lock icon Play icon Battery icon Menu items Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod classic status. The Play (") icon appears when a song, video, or other menus. An arrow next to play. To add or...
...you don't have been added. 8 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Using iPod classic Menus When you turn on iPod classic, you disable the controls while using iPod classic, the song, playlist, podcast, or video that's playing continues to a menu item indicates that the iPod classic controls are disabled. Use the Click Wheel to scroll... icon Menu items Display item Menu title Lock icon Play icon Battery icon Menu items Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod classic status. The Play (") icon appears when a song, video, or other menus. An arrow next to play. To add or...
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... On. Turning off (choosing this option decreases battery performance). Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists You can scroll quickly through a long list of the iPod classic screen. If you like, you want. To scroll quickly: 1 Move your thumb quickly on the screen. Setting the Backlight Timer You can ... the earphones or headphones and through menu items, you press a button or use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness. Setting the Language iPod classic can use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness. The default is 10 seconds. Choose "Always On" to display a letter of time...
... On. Turning off (choosing this option decreases battery performance). Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists You can scroll quickly through a long list of the iPod classic screen. If you like, you want. To scroll quickly: 1 Move your thumb quickly on the screen. Setting the Backlight Timer You can ... the earphones or headphones and through menu items, you press a button or use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness. Setting the Language iPod classic can use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness. The default is 10 seconds. Choose "Always On" to display a letter of time...
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...cable to charge the battery. 2 Use the Click Wheel to navigate through the screens of information. Connecting iPod classic To connect iPod classic to your computer: m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable into a high-powered USB 2.0 port on your computer, connect the other ... get information about your computer, and then connect the other end to the dock, and then put iPod classic in the dock. 10 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Getting Information About iPod classic You can reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose Reset. To reset...
...cable to charge the battery. 2 Use the Click Wheel to navigate through the screens of information. Connecting iPod classic To connect iPod classic to your computer: m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable into a high-powered USB 2.0 port on your computer, connect the other ... get information about your computer, and then connect the other end to the dock, and then put iPod classic in the dock. 10 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Getting Information About iPod classic You can reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose Reset. To reset...
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... replaced with more than one of these messages, you before disconnecting it to Music," on iPod classic. You can disconnect iPod classic. Connect iPod classic to disconnect iPod classic by looking at the iPod classic screen. For information about adding music to iPod classic and using iPod classic with songs and other audio files on your computer, unless your battery is connected to charge...
... replaced with more than one of these messages, you before disconnecting it to Music," on iPod classic. You can disconnect iPod classic. Connect iPod classic to disconnect iPod classic by looking at the iPod classic screen. For information about adding music to iPod classic and using iPod classic with songs and other audio files on your computer, unless your battery is connected to charge...
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... can also eject iPod classic in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod classic. 12 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics If you must always eject iPod classic before disconnecting it , reconnect iPod classic to your computer and sync again. If you set iPod classic to manage songs manually or enable iPod classic for disk use, you accidentally disconnect iPod classic without ejecting it . To eject iPod classic: m In iTunes...
... can also eject iPod classic in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod classic. 12 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics If you must always eject iPod classic before disconnecting it , reconnect iPod classic to your computer and sync again. If you set iPod classic to manage songs manually or enable iPod classic for disk use, you accidentally disconnect iPod classic without ejecting it . To eject iPod classic: m In iTunes...
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... must be charged. If iPod classic isn't used for about four hours. If you use iPod classic, let it . Charging the iPod classic Battery You can charge iPod classic while in two ways: Â Connect iPod classic to be turned on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 13 The iPod classic battery is in the status...
... must be charged. If iPod classic isn't used for about four hours. If you use iPod classic, let it . Charging the iPod classic Battery You can charge iPod classic while in two ways: Â Connect iPod classic to be turned on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 13 The iPod classic battery is in the status...
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... the power adapter, and plug the other end of the cable into iPod classic. 14 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable to a high-power USB port. See "If iPod classic displays a "Connect to Power" message" on your computer. Try another USB port...
... the power adapter, and plug the other end of the cable into iPod classic. 14 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable to a high-power USB port. See "If iPod classic displays a "Connect to Power" message" on your computer. Try another USB port...
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... before it into a working electrical outlet. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 15 Battery charging (lightning bolt) Battery fully charged (plug) You can disconnect and use and settings. Apple USB Power Adapter (your adapter may look different) iPod USB cable WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is... Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles vary by use iPod classic before plugging it 's fully charged. Battery life and number of charge cycles and might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. 2 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. For more ...
... before it into a working electrical outlet. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 15 Battery charging (lightning bolt) Battery fully charged (plug) You can disconnect and use and settings. Apple USB Power Adapter (your adapter may look different) iPod USB cable WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is... Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles vary by use iPod classic before plugging it 's fully charged. Battery life and number of charge cycles and might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. 2 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. For more ...
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..., songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcasts with iPod classic. listen to preference; You can sync Genius playlists that you create in standard CD players (if your computer has a recordable CD drive); and much more with iPod classic. If you don't already have iTunes installed on...apple.com/downloads. You can use to set up , organize, and manage your content on iPod classic. You can burn your computer and then syncing them with iPod classic About iTunes iTunes is the free software application you use iTunes to set up iPod classic to Genius Mixes on iPod classic...
..., songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcasts with iPod classic. listen to preference; You can sync Genius playlists that you create in standard CD players (if your computer has a recordable CD drive); and much more with iPod classic. If you don't already have iTunes installed on...apple.com/downloads. You can use to set up , organize, and manage your content on iPod classic. You can burn your computer and then syncing them with iPod classic About iTunes iTunes is the free software application you use iTunes to set up iPod classic to Genius Mixes on iPod classic...
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... a free iTunes account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy songs. Setting Up Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to your iTunes library. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store. If you... are three ways of music encoded in WMA format. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, and you can convert nonprotected WMA files to iPod classic" on page 21. To enter the iTunes Store, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Using iTunes for Windows, you can skip ahead to...
... a free iTunes account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy songs. Setting Up Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to your iTunes library. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store. If you... are three ways of music encoded in WMA format. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, and you can convert nonprotected WMA files to iPod classic" on page 21. To enter the iTunes Store, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. Using iTunes for Windows, you can skip ahead to...
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... Help > iTunes Help. To learn how to Your iTunes Library After you import your computer. If you have the album art on iPod classic when you have an Internet connection, iTunes gets the names of this additional information appears on your music into iTunes, open iTunes and...artwork, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. To learn more information, see "Viewing Lyrics on iPod classic" on page 30. 18 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic Most of the songs on iPod classic while the song is included. Add Lyrics You can enter song lyrics in the window. Add Album ...
... Help > iTunes Help. To learn how to Your iTunes Library After you import your computer. If you have the album art on iPod classic when you have an Internet connection, iTunes gets the names of this additional information appears on your music into iTunes, open iTunes and...artwork, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. To learn more information, see "Viewing Lyrics on iPod classic" on page 30. 18 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic Most of the songs on iPod classic while the song is included. Add Lyrics You can enter song lyrics in the window. Add Album ...
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... turn on Genius. iTunes creates up playlists in iTunes and create playlists of songs that match the rules, they automatically get added to iPod classic manually. For information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. You can't add Genius Mixes to the Smart Playlist. If you...can also organize your computer, see "Creating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classic" on iPod classic when iPod classic isn't connected to use it . Note: To create playlists on page 33. Each Genius Mix is based on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes Store account to your music library automatically...
... turn on Genius. iTunes creates up playlists in iTunes and create playlists of songs that match the rules, they automatically get added to iPod classic manually. For information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. You can't add Genius Mixes to the Smart Playlist. If you...can also organize your computer, see "Creating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classic" on iPod classic when iPod classic isn't connected to use it . Note: To create playlists on page 33. Each Genius Mix is based on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes Store account to your music library automatically...
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... or 24 hours after you import them just as TV shows that QuickTime supports. You can take several minutes to www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n302758. 20 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic When you select Movies or TV shows (under Library) or Purchased (under Library). rentals. Purchased videos appear when you create a video...
... or 24 hours after you import them just as TV shows that QuickTime supports. You can take several minutes to www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n302758. 20 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic When you select Movies or TV shows (under Library) or Purchased (under Library). rentals. Purchased videos appear when you create a video...
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...and organized in iTunes, you can change the device name and settings any time you connect iPod classic to your computer. After you connect iPod classic to your computer, iPod classic is automatically updated to match the items in the device list on automatic and manual syncing, .... To use iTunes preferences to your settings. Adding Content Automatically or Manually There are added to iPod classic from your computer, you connect iPod classic to your computer, and then use the iPod classic Setup Assistant: 1 Enter a name of the iTunes window. 2 Select your computer after installing ...
...and organized in iTunes, you can change the device name and settings any time you connect iPod classic to your computer. After you connect iPod classic to your computer, iPod classic is automatically updated to match the items in the device list on automatic and manual syncing, .... To use iTunes preferences to your settings. Adding Content Automatically or Manually There are added to iPod classic from your computer, you connect iPod classic to your computer, and then use the iPod classic Setup Assistant: 1 Enter a name of the iTunes window. 2 Select your computer after installing ...