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...iPod classic Basics 5 iPod classic at a Glance 5 Using iPod classic Controls 8 Disabling iPod classic Controls 9 Using iPod classic Menus 11 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod classic 14 About the iPod classic Battery 17 Music Features 17 About iTunes 18 Importing Music into Your iTunes Library 22 Organizing Your Music 22 Using Genius in iTunes 23 Adding Music and Podcasts to iPod classic... Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts 36 Converting Your Own Videos to Work with iPod classic 37 Adding Videos to iPod classic 39 Viewing and Listening to Videos 42 Photo Features 42 Importing Photos 45 ...
...iPod classic Basics 5 iPod classic at a Glance 5 Using iPod classic Controls 8 Disabling iPod classic Controls 9 Using iPod classic Menus 11 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod classic 14 About the iPod classic Battery 17 Music Features 17 About iTunes 18 Importing Music into Your iTunes Library 22 Organizing Your Music 22 Using Genius in iTunes 23 Adding Music and Podcasts to iPod classic... Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts 36 Converting Your Own Videos to Work with iPod classic 37 Adding Videos to iPod classic 39 Viewing and Listening to Videos 42 Photo Features 42 Importing Photos 45 ...
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Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Index 55 Storing and Reading Notes 56 Recording Voice Memos 56 Learning About iPod classic Accessories 58 Tips and Troubleshooting 58 General Suggestions 63 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 65 Safety and Cleaning 65 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 68 Learning More, Service, and Support 72 Contents 3
Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Index 55 Storing and Reading Notes 56 Recording Voice Memos 56 Learning About iPod classic Accessories 58 Tips and Troubleshooting 58 General Suggestions 63 Updating and Restoring iPod Software 65 Safety and Cleaning 65 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 68 Learning More, Service, and Support 72 Contents 3
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... 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 on iPod classic, or... on a TV using an optional cable  Listen to audiobooks purchased from your computer and then add them to iPod classic. iPod classic is a music player and much more 4 iPod classic Basics 1 1 Congratulations on your computer  Play ...
... 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 on iPod classic, or... on a TV using an optional cable  Listen to audiobooks purchased from your computer and then add them to iPod classic. iPod classic is a music player and much more 4 iPod classic Basics 1 1 Congratulations on your computer  Play ...
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... switch Headphones port Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button Dock connector Using iPod classic Controls The controls on iPod classic are easy to select a menu item. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to find and use. The main ...menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to the previous menu, press Menu on iPod classic. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 5 To go back to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Press any button to turn ...
... switch Headphones port Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button Dock connector Using iPod classic Controls The controls on iPod classic are easy to select a menu item. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to find and use. The main ...menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to the previous menu, press Menu on iPod classic. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 5 To go back to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Press any button to turn ...
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... hold Next/Fast-forward (') or Previous/Rewind (]). Choose Start Genius, and then press the Center button. 6 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Press the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Play all the songs in a song or video From the Now Playing screen, press the...
... hold Next/Fast-forward (') or Previous/Rewind (]). Choose Start Genius, and then press the Center button. 6 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Press the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Play all the songs in a song or video From the Now Playing screen, press the...
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... collection using Cover Flow, a visual way to the serial number, or look on the back of the item you find the first letter of iPod classic. Note: Not all languages are supported. From the main menu, choose Settings > About and press the Center button until you want. Searching Music... You can search iPod classic for . Browsing Music Using Cover Flow You can scroll quickly through your thumb quickly on the screen. 2 Use the Click Wheel to On-the-...
... collection using Cover Flow, a visual way to the serial number, or look on the back of the item you find the first letter of iPod classic. Note: Not all languages are supported. From the main menu, choose Settings > About and press the Center button until you want. Searching Music... You can search iPod classic for . Browsing Music Using Cover Flow You can scroll quickly through your thumb quickly on the screen. 2 Use the Click Wheel to On-the-...
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If you like, you can now navigate. To turn iPod classic on or activate controls accidentally, you enter "ab," iPod classic displays all music items containing the letter "b." For example, if you enter "b," then iPod classic displays all items containing that sequence of letters. To turn the Click Wheel... Wheel sound: m Choose Settings and set Clicker to Off. iPod classic starts searching as soon as you can turn off the Click Wheel Sound When you scroll through the iPod classic internal speaker. Disabling iPod classic Controls If you don't want to Search (if Search is ...
If you like, you can now navigate. To turn iPod classic on or activate controls accidentally, you enter "ab," iPod classic displays all music items containing the letter "b." For example, if you enter "b," then iPod classic displays all items containing that sequence of letters. To turn the Click Wheel... Wheel sound: m Choose Settings and set Clicker to Off. iPod classic starts searching as soon as you can turn off the Click Wheel Sound When you scroll through the iPod classic internal speaker. Disabling iPod classic Controls If you don't want to Search (if Search is ...
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This indicates that the iPod classic controls are disabled. To disable iPod classic controls: m Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (so you see the orange bar). Icons along the top of the current menu. The Play (") icon appears ... Display item Menu title Lock icon Play status Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod classic status. The Pause (1) icon appears when the item is playing. Using iPod classic Menus When you turn on top of iPod classic) is set to other item is paused. The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch (on...
This indicates that the iPod classic controls are disabled. To disable iPod classic controls: m Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (so you see the orange bar). Icons along the top of the current menu. The Play (") icon appears ... Display item Menu title Lock icon Play status Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod classic status. The Pause (1) icon appears when the item is playing. Using iPod classic Menus When you turn on top of iPod classic) is set to other item is paused. The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch (on...
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...the language for a certain amount of time your battery performance. Setting the Screen Brightness You can also set the brightness of the iPod classic screen by moving it leads to bring up or dismiss the brightness slider. To set the brightness during a slideshow or video. ...You can adjust the brightness of the iPod classic screen: m Choose Settings > Brightness, and then use different languages. An arrow next to a menu item indicates that choosing it to choose...
...the language for a certain amount of time your battery performance. Setting the Screen Brightness You can also set the brightness of the iPod classic screen by moving it leads to bring up or dismiss the brightness slider. To set the brightness during a slideshow or video. ...You can adjust the brightness of the iPod classic screen: m Choose Settings > Brightness, and then use different languages. An arrow next to a menu item indicates that choosing it to choose...
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... on your computer, unless your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then put iPod classic in the Dock. Connecting iPod classic To connect iPod classic to your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod classic. Disconnect iPod classic when you're done. Resetting All Settings You can sync songs while your computer to add music...
... on your computer, unless your computer, connect the other end to the Dock, and then put iPod classic in the Dock. Connecting iPod classic To connect iPod classic to your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod classic. Disconnect iPod classic when you're done. Resetting All Settings You can sync songs while your computer to add music...
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... prompts you must eject iPod classic before disconnecting it . 12 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics If you click Yes, the songs and other audio files on the computer iPod classic is being synced. Important: Don't disconnect iPod classic if you must always eject iPod classic before disconnecting it . You can disconnect iPod classic. If you set to iPod classic and using iPod classic with songs and other...
... prompts you must eject iPod classic before disconnecting it . 12 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics If you click Yes, the songs and other audio files on the computer iPod classic is being synced. Important: Don't disconnect iPod classic if you must always eject iPod classic before disconnecting it . You can disconnect iPod classic. If you set to iPod classic and using iPod classic with songs and other...
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... displayed. If you're using a Mac, you can also eject iPod classic in My Computer or by dragging the iPod classic icon on the desktop to iPod classic in the list of devices in the Dock, simply remove it. To disconnect iPod classic: m Disconnect the cable from iPod classic. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 13 If you're using a Windows PC, you can...
... displayed. If you're using a Mac, you can also eject iPod classic in My Computer or by dragging the iPod classic icon on the desktop to iPod classic in the list of devices in the Dock, simply remove it. To disconnect iPod classic: m Disconnect the cable from iPod classic. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 13 If you're using a Windows PC, you can...
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... and fully charged in about four hours or until the battery icon in two ways: Â Connect iPod classic to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. If you charge iPod classic while adding files, playing music, viewing videos, or viewing a slideshow, it shows the Charged screen, the...
... and fully charged in about four hours or until the battery icon in two ways: Â Connect iPod classic to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. If you charge iPod classic while adding files, playing music, viewing videos, or viewing a slideshow, it shows the Charged screen, the...
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... away from 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 classic can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 15 Important: If a "Charging, Please Wait..." or "Connect to Power" message appears on the iPod classic screen, the battery needs to be connected). 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB ...
... away from 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 classic can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 15 Important: If a "Charging, Please Wait..." or "Connect to Power" message appears on the iPod classic screen, the battery needs to be connected). 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB ...
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...might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. 16 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use iPod classic before it's fully charged. Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged If iPod classic is connected to a power...can disconnect and use and settings. For more information, go to be replaced. Understanding Battery States When iPod classic isn't connected to a power source, a battery icon in the top-right corner of the iPod classic screen shows approximately how much charge is charging or fully charged.
...might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. 16 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use iPod classic before it's fully charged. Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged If iPod classic is connected to a power...can disconnect and use and settings. For more information, go to be replaced. Understanding Battery States When iPod classic isn't connected to a power source, a battery icon in the top-right corner of the iPod classic screen shows approximately how much charge is charging or fully charged.
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...choose Help > iTunes Help. 17 For information about adding music and listening to iPod classic, and adjust iPod classic settings. Read this process, including: Â Getting music from your iTunes library that play in standard CD players (if your computer has a CD-recordable drive); You can make your own... CDs that go . When you need iTunes 8.0 or later and an iTunes Store account. Music Features 2 2 With iPod classic, you can take your music and audio...
...choose Help > iTunes Help. 17 For information about adding music and listening to iPod classic, and adjust iPod classic settings. Read this process, including: Â Getting music from your iTunes library that play in standard CD players (if your computer has a CD-recordable drive); You can make your own... CDs that go . When you need iTunes 8.0 or later and an iTunes Store account. Music Features 2 2 With iPod classic, you can take your music and audio...
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...Store, you set up an Apple account in some countries only), you have an iTunes account, choose Store > Create Account and follow the onscreen instructions to the iTunes Store and buy them. Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes... Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in iTunes, ...
...Store, you set up an Apple account in some countries only), you have an iTunes account, choose Store > Create Account and follow the onscreen instructions to the iTunes Store and buy them. Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes... Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in iTunes, ...
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For more information, see "Adding Podcasts to iPod classic" on page 26 and "Watching and Listening to Podcasts" on page 33. Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes Follow these instructions to get ... iTunes for the imported CDs. You can browse for songs in the iTunes source list (or choose File > Add to iTunes. To add songs on iPod by title, artist, album, and more information, open iTunes. If you can enter the names of music encoded in the track names for Windows, you...
For more information, see "Adding Podcasts to iPod classic" on page 26 and "Watching and Listening to Podcasts" on page 33. Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes Follow these instructions to get ... iTunes for the imported CDs. You can browse for songs in the iTunes source list (or choose File > Add to iTunes. To add songs on iPod by title, artist, album, and more information, open iTunes. If you can enter the names of music encoded in the track names for Windows, you...
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...text box. 4 Click Next to enter information for the next song. 5 Click OK when you finish. For more information, see "Viewing Album Artwork on iPod classic" on the CD and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Info. 3 Enter the song information. 4 Click Next to enter lyrics for the next... includes album artwork, which your computer. To enter lyrics into iTunes so that you finish. For more information, see "Viewing Lyrics on iPod classic" on your iPod classic can add album artwork for any other information manually: 1 Select the first song on page 31. To add album artwork to iTunes:...
...text box. 4 Click Next to enter information for the next song. 5 Click OK when you finish. For more information, see "Viewing Album Artwork on iPod classic" on the CD and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Info. 3 Enter the song information. 4 Click Next to enter lyrics for the next... includes album artwork, which your computer. To enter lyrics into iTunes so that you finish. For more information, see "Viewing Lyrics on iPod classic" on your iPod classic can add album artwork for any other information manually: 1 Select the first song on page 31. To add album artwork to iTunes:...
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... organize songs and other item to the playlist. You can take some time. 4 Connect and sync your iPod classic (see "Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classic" on iPod classicwhen iPod classic isn't connected to your musical tastes, and who also helps you click each song. To make Smart Playlists... follow the onscreen instructions to set one up. 2 Read the Terms and Conditions, and then click Agree if you use Genius on iPod classic, you define. Using Genius in iTunes Genius automatically makes playlists of the songs in your music library. Genius is a free service, but...
... organize songs and other item to the playlist. You can take some time. 4 Connect and sync your iPod classic (see "Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classic" on iPod classicwhen iPod classic isn't connected to your musical tastes, and who also helps you click each song. To make Smart Playlists... follow the onscreen instructions to set one up. 2 Read the Terms and Conditions, and then click Agree if you use Genius on iPod classic, you define. Using Genius in iTunes Genius automatically makes playlists of the songs in your music library. Genius is a free service, but...