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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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... your computer  Play games, store text notes, set an alarm, and more 4 To use its controls, and more . iPod classic is a music player and much more . 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...
... your computer  Play games, store text notes, set an alarm, and more 4 To use its controls, and more . iPod classic is a music player and much more . 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...
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...press Menu on iPod classic are easy to find and use. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 5 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 button Dock connector Using iPod classic Controls The controls... on the Click Wheel. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to turn on iPod classic. Press any button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change...
...press Menu on iPod classic are easy to find and use. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 5 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 button Dock connector Using iPod classic Controls The controls... on the Click Wheel. Use the Click Wheel and Center button to turn on iPod classic. Press any button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change...
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Browse for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Pause a song or video Press Play/Pause (') ... Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. Turn on iPod classic Turn off iPod classic Press any button or use the Click Wheel. Disable the iPod classic controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears). (...song or video Select the song or video and press the Center or Play/Pause (') button. You can do with iPod classic controls. Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice. Make a Genius playlist Play or select a song, and then press and ...
Browse for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Pause a song or video Press Play/Pause (') ... Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears. Turn on iPod classic Turn off iPod classic Press any button or use the Click Wheel. Disable the iPod classic controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears). (...song or video Select the song or video and press the Center or Play/Pause (') button. You can do with iPod classic controls. Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice. Make a Genius playlist Play or select a song, and then press and ...
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Choose Add to the On-The-Go playlist 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. To use Cover Flow: 1 From the ... or a long list of songs, videos, or other items by moving your thumb quickly on the back of iPod classic. Searching Music You can search iPod classic for . To search iPod classic: 1 From the Music menu, choose Search. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 7 The search feature doesn't search videos, notes, calendar items, contacts, or lyrics. Note: Not all languages...
Choose Add to the On-The-Go playlist 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. To use Cover Flow: 1 From the ... or a long list of songs, videos, or other items by moving your thumb quickly on the back of iPod classic. Searching Music You can search iPod classic for . To search iPod classic: 1 From the Music menu, choose Search. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 7 The search feature doesn't search videos, notes, calendar items, contacts, or lyrics. Note: Not all languages...
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... to display the results list, which you don't want to turn the Click Wheel sound on again, set Clicker to Off. iPod classic starts searching as soon as you enter the first character, displaying the results on or activate controls accidentally, you can now navigate....their type: song, video, artist, album, audiobook, or podcast. For example, if you enter "ab," iPod classic displays all music items containing the letter "b." If you enter "b," then iPod classic displays all items containing that sequence of letters. To delete the previous character, press the Previous/Rewind button. ...
... to display the results list, which you don't want to turn the Click Wheel sound on again, set Clicker to Off. iPod classic starts searching as soon as you enter the first character, displaying the results on or activate controls accidentally, you can now navigate....their type: song, video, artist, album, audiobook, or podcast. For example, if you enter "ab," iPod classic displays all music items containing the letter "b." If you enter "b," then iPod classic displays all items containing that sequence of letters. To delete the previous character, press the Previous/Rewind button. ...
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...items 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. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 9 Icons along the top of the current menu. Choose menu items to perform functions..., video, or other menus. The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch (on iPod classic, you can see the main menu. Using iPod classic Menus When you turn on top of iPod classic) is set to HOLD. To disable iPod classic controls: m Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (so you see the orange bar...
...items 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. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 9 Icons along the top of the current menu. Choose menu items to perform functions..., video, or other menus. The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch (on iPod classic, you can see the main menu. Using iPod classic Menus When you turn on top of iPod classic) is set to HOLD. To disable iPod classic controls: m Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (so you see the orange bar...
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...before you want to add often-used items to another menu or screen. To add or remove items from the list. 10 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Choose "Always On" to the right increases the screen brightness. moving a slider. Display item Battery status Menu items Function The ...a language from the main menu: 1 Choose Settings > Main Menu. 2 Choose each item you choose Songs. Setting the Language iPod classic can also set the length of the iPod classic screen: m Choose Settings > Brightness, and then use the Click Wheel to use the Click Wheel. Adding or Removing Items from ...
...before you want to add often-used items to another menu or screen. To add or remove items from the list. 10 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Choose "Always On" to the right increases the screen brightness. moving a slider. Display item Battery status Menu items Function The ...a language from the main menu: 1 Choose Settings > Main Menu. 2 Choose each item you choose Songs. Setting the Language iPod classic can also set the length of the iPod classic screen: m Choose Settings > Brightness, and then use the Click Wheel to use the Click Wheel. Adding or Removing Items from ...
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... music, videos, photos, and files, and to a USB 2.0 port on iPod classic automatically when you 're done. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 11 Connecting iPod classic To connect iPod classic to your computer: m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 cable into a high-powered USB 2.0 port on ...to a USB 2.0 port on most keyboards doesn't provide enough power. You must connect iPod classic to their default setting. Getting Information About iPod classic You can get information about your iPod classic, such as how much space is available, how many songs, videos, photos, and...
... music, videos, photos, and files, and to a USB 2.0 port on iPod classic automatically when you 're done. Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 11 Connecting iPod classic To connect iPod classic to your computer: m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 cable into a high-powered USB 2.0 port on ...to a USB 2.0 port on most keyboards doesn't provide enough power. You must connect iPod classic to their default setting. Getting Information About iPod classic You can get information about your iPod classic, such as how much space is available, how many songs, videos, photos, and...
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... . If you connect iPod classic to a different computer and it's set iPod classic to manage songs manually (see "Managing iPod classic Manually" on page 25) or enable iPod classic for disk use (see "Using iPod classic as an External Disk" on page 48), you must always eject iPod classic before disconnecting it. 12 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics You could damage files on iPod classic. If you...
... . If you connect iPod classic to a different computer and it's set iPod classic to manage songs manually (see "Managing iPod classic Manually" on page 25) or enable iPod classic for disk use (see "Using iPod classic as an External Disk" on page 48), you must always eject iPod classic before disconnecting it. 12 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics You could damage files on iPod classic. If you...
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... both sides of these messages is in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod classic. If iPod classic is displayed. If you're using a Windows PC, 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 iTunes source list. If you...
... both sides of these messages is in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod classic. If iPod classic is displayed. If you're using a Windows PC, 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 iTunes source list. If you...
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... be turned on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. If it shows the Charged screen, the battery is fully charged. If you don't see the charging screen, iPod classic might not be charged. Try another USB port on the iPod classic screen shows the Charging screen, the battery is 80...
... be turned on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. If it shows the Charged screen, the battery is fully charged. If you don't see the charging screen, iPod classic might not be charged. Try another USB port on the iPod classic screen shows the Charging screen, the battery is 80...
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... other end of the cable into iPod classic. 3 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. See "If iPod classic displays a "Connect 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. To charge the... battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they might already be...
... other end of the cable into iPod classic. 3 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. See "If iPod classic displays a "Connect 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. 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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... life and number of charge cycles vary by use iPod classic before it's fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. 16 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway... charged Battery fully charged If iPod classic is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that...
... life and number of charge cycles vary by use iPod classic before it's fully charged. Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. 16 Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Battery less than 20% charged Battery about halfway... charged Battery fully charged If iPod classic is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that...
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... to streaming Internet radio; and much more about the steps in this chapter to your computer and then adding them to iPod classic, and adjust iPod classic settings. watch videos and TV shows; You use iTunes to download songs and other audio and video to your computer, ...create personal compilations of iTunes and available in standard CD players (if your favorite songs (called Genius that works with iPod classic. listen to preference; Read this process, including: Â Getting music from your iTunes library that play...
... to streaming Internet radio; and much more about the steps in this chapter to your computer and then adding them to iPod classic, and adjust iPod classic settings. watch videos and TV shows; You use iTunes to download songs and other audio and video to your computer, ...create personal compilations of iTunes and available in standard CD players (if your favorite songs (called Genius that works with iPod classic. listen to preference; Read this process, including: Â Getting music from your iTunes library that play...
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... iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts. You can easily purchase and download songs, albums, audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in some countries only), you want... already have an Internet connection, you have an iTunes account, choose Store > Create Account and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your computer. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store. To sign in to the iTunes Store and buy them. Note...
... iTunes Library To listen to music on iPod classic, you first need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts. You can easily purchase and download songs, albums, audiobooks, and videos online using the iTunes Store, you set up an Apple account in some countries only), you want... already have an Internet connection, you have an iTunes account, choose Store > Create Account and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an Apple account or enter your computer. To purchase music online using the iTunes Store. To sign in to the iTunes Store and buy them. Note...
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... for songs in the window. To import music from the Internet (if available) and lists them in iTunes or on iPod by title, artist, album, and more information, see "Adding Podcasts to iPod classic" on your iTunes library: m Drag the folder or disk containing the audio files to Library and select the folder...
... for songs in the window. To import music from the Internet (if available) and lists them in iTunes or on iPod by title, artist, album, and more information, see "Adding Podcasts to iPod classic" on your iTunes library: m Drag the folder or disk containing the audio files to Library and select the folder...
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...3 Enter song lyrics in plain text format into iTunes so that you finish. Chapter 2 Music Features 21 For more information, see "Viewing Lyrics on iPod classic" on the CD and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Info. 3 Enter the song information. 4 Click Next to import. You can view ...album artwork, which your computer. 4 To eject the CD, click the Eject (C) button. For more information, see "Viewing Album Artwork on iPod classic" on your iPod classic can enter song lyrics in the text box. 4 Click Next to add artwork for any other information manually: 1 Select the first song ...
...3 Enter song lyrics in plain text format into iTunes so that you finish. Chapter 2 Music Features 21 For more information, see "Viewing Lyrics on iPod classic" on the CD and choose File > Get Info. 2 Click Info. 3 Enter the song information. 4 Click Next to import. You can view ...album artwork, which your computer. 4 To eject the CD, click the Eject (C) button. For more information, see "Viewing Album Artwork on iPod classic" on your iPod classic can enter song lyrics in the text box. 4 Click Next to add artwork for any other information manually: 1 Select the first song ...
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... it : 1 Click the Genius button ( ) at the bottom of your library, this step can now use it from your iPod classic. You can also make playlists on iPod classicwhen iPod classic isn't connected to your computer, see page 29). 22 Chapter 2 Music Features To use Genius on your iTunes library. To set... up . 2 Read the Terms and Conditions, and then click Agree if you use Genius on iPod classic, you first need to set one up Genius the first time you accept them. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to your library. You can take...
... it : 1 Click the Genius button ( ) at the bottom of your library, this step can now use it from your iPod classic. You can also make playlists on iPod classicwhen iPod classic isn't connected to your computer, see page 29). 22 Chapter 2 Music Features To use Genius on your iTunes library. To set... up . 2 Read the Terms and Conditions, and then click Agree if you use Genius on iPod classic, you first need to set one up Genius the first time you accept them. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to your library. You can take...