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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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... Get the most out of all the features in iPod nano. 4 To use iPod nano, you go. Read this guide to learn how to:  Set up iPod nano to play music, music videos, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.  Use iPod nano as your pocket photo album, portable hard drive, alarm clock..., game console, and voice memo recorder.  View video and photo slideshows on your computer and then add them to iPod nano. 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...
... Get the most out of all the features in iPod nano. 4 To use iPod nano, you go. Read this guide to learn how to:  Set up iPod nano to play music, music videos, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.  Use iPod nano as your pocket photo album, portable hard drive, alarm clock..., game console, and voice memo recorder.  View video and photo slideshows on your computer and then add them to iPod nano. 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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...about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Play a song or video Select the song or video and press the Center button or Play/Pause ('). Change the volume From the Now Playing screen, use the Click Wheel. Here's what else you press them accidentally) Reset iPod nano (if it isn't responding.... To choose the item, press the Center button. Go back to select a menu item. Turn on iPod nano are easy to the previous menu, press Menu on iPod nano. Disable the iPod nano controls Slide the Hold switch to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs and videos. Go directly to the item...
...about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Play a song or video Select the song or video and press the Center button or Play/Pause ('). Change the volume From the Now Playing screen, use the Click Wheel. Here's what else you press them accidentally) Reset iPod nano (if it isn't responding.... To choose the item, press the Center button. Go back to select a menu item. Turn on iPod nano are easy to the previous menu, press Menu on iPod nano. Disable the iPod nano controls Slide the Hold switch to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs and videos. Go directly to the item...
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...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 ('). Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center... or Previous/Rewind (]). From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button to show the scrubber bar (a diamond icon on the back of iPod nano. 8 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice. To Play all the songs in a playlist or album Play all songs in random order Enable or disable...
...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 ('). Play or select a song, and then press and hold the Center... or Previous/Rewind (]). From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button to show the scrubber bar (a diamond icon on the back of iPod nano. 8 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Press Previous/Rewind (]) twice. To Play all the songs in a playlist or album Play all songs in random order Enable or disable...
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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 thumb quickly on the Click Wheel, to ... and press the Center button. 4 Use the Click Wheel to select a song, and then press the Center button to the left or the right. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 9 Cover Flow displays your albums alphabetically by moving your thumb quickly on the screen. 2 Use the Click Wheel to flip through your library. You...
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 thumb quickly on the Click Wheel, to ... and press the Center button. 4 Use the Click Wheel to select a song, and then press the Center button to the left or the right. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 9 Cover Flow displays your albums alphabetically by moving your thumb quickly on the screen. 2 Use the Click Wheel to flip through your library. You...
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.... 4 Use the Click Wheel to navigate to play it. The search feature doesn't search videos, notes, calendar items, contacts, or lyrics. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you can scroll quickly through the alphabet until you 're looking for. To scroll quickly: 1 Move your thumb momentarily... the Center button. 5 Use the Click Wheel to select a song, and then press the Center button to the item you enter "ab," iPod nano displays all music items containing the letter "b." Note: Not all languages are supported. Albums by various artists and by artists beginning with a symbol...
.... 4 Use the Click Wheel to navigate to play it. The search feature doesn't search videos, notes, calendar items, contacts, or lyrics. iPod nano starts searching as soon as you can scroll quickly through the alphabet until you 're looking for. To scroll quickly: 1 Move your thumb momentarily... the Center button. 5 Use the Click Wheel to select a song, and then press the Center button to the item you enter "ab," iPod nano displays all music items containing the letter "b." Note: Not all languages are supported. Albums by various artists and by artists beginning with a symbol...
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...Menu title Lock icon Play icon Battery icon Menu items Preview panel Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod nano status. An arrow next to a menu item indicates that the iPod nano controls are disabled. To add or remove items on the Main Menu You might want to Search (if Search... choose Songs. The Pause (1) icon appears when the item is set to the menu item selected. Using iPod nano Menus When you turn on the top of iPod nano) is paused. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center button to choose Music before you see the main menu. ...
...Menu title Lock icon Play icon Battery icon Menu items Preview panel Function Displays the title of the screen show iPod nano status. An arrow next to a menu item indicates that the iPod nano controls are disabled. To add or remove items on the Main Menu You might want to Search (if Search... choose Songs. The Pause (1) icon appears when the item is set to the menu item selected. Using iPod nano Menus When you turn on the top of iPod nano) is paused. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center button to choose Music before you see the main menu. ...
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.... Turning Off the Preview Panel The preview panel at least four items with art in two different sizes, standard and large. Setting the Language iPod nano can also set the backlight timer: m Choose Settings > General > Backlight Timer, and then choose the time you press a button or use...Panel and then choose Off. Setting the Font Size in Menus iPod nano can be set to allow more space 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 Choose "Always On" to select Standard or Large. Setting...
.... Turning Off the Preview Panel The preview panel at least four items with art in two different sizes, standard and large. Setting the Language iPod nano can also set the backlight timer: m Choose Settings > General > Backlight Timer, and then choose the time you press a button or use...Panel and then choose Off. Setting the Font Size in Menus iPod nano can be set to allow more space 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 Choose "Always On" to select Standard or Large. Setting...
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...Settings You can hear a clicking sound through the headphones and through the iPod nano internal speaker. To reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose Reset. To get details about iPod nano: m Choose Settings > About, and press the Center button to cycle .... Getting Information About iPod nano You can turn iPod nano on or activate controls accidentally, you can see the orange bar). To disable iPod nano controls: m Slide the Hold switch to Off. Disabling iPod nano Controls If you can get information about your iPod nano, such as shaking ...
...Settings You can hear a clicking sound through the headphones and through the iPod nano internal speaker. To reset all settings: m Choose Settings > Reset Settings, and then choose Reset. To get details about iPod nano: m Choose Settings > About, and press the Center button to cycle .... Getting Information About iPod nano You can turn iPod nano on or activate controls accidentally, you can see the orange bar). To disable iPod nano controls: m Slide the Hold switch to Off. Disabling iPod nano Controls If you can get information about your iPod nano, such as shaking ...
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... is connected to the Dock, and then put iPod nano in sleep mode. For information about adding music to iPod nano and using iPod nano, the song, playlist, podcast, or video that's playing continues to iPod nano. If you can disconnect iPod nano. Disconnect iPod nano when you before syncing any music. Connecting iPod nano To connect iPod nano to your computer. Note: The USB port...
... is connected to the Dock, and then put iPod nano in sleep mode. For information about adding music to iPod nano and using iPod nano, the song, playlist, podcast, or video that's playing continues to iPod nano. If you can disconnect iPod nano. Disconnect iPod nano when you before syncing any music. Connecting iPod nano To connect iPod nano to your computer. Note: The USB port...
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... 53), you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it . Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 15 If you see if it 's syncing. You can disconnect iPod nano. Important: Don't disconnect iPod nano if you must always eject iPod nano before disconnecting it . If you see one of these messages, you can see one...
... 53), you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it . Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 15 If you see if it 's syncing. You can disconnect iPod nano. Important: Don't disconnect iPod nano if you must always eject iPod nano before disconnecting it . If you see one of these messages, you can see one...
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... the headphones if they're attached. 2 Disconnect the cable from iPod nano. If you're using a Windows PC, you can also eject iPod nano by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod nano. If iPod nano is displayed. To eject iPod nano: m Click the Eject (C) button next to the Trash. If you're...
... the headphones if they're attached. 2 Disconnect the cable from iPod nano. If you're using a Windows PC, you can also eject iPod nano by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod nano. If iPod nano is displayed. To eject iPod nano: m Click the Eject (C) button next to the Trash. If you're...
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.... About the iPod nano Battery iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. Charging the iPod nano Battery You can charge the iPod nano battery in sleep mode. The computer must be connected to a high-power USB port. If you use battery power after it might not be turned on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power...
.... About the iPod nano Battery iPod nano has an internal, non-user-replaceable battery. Charging the iPod nano Battery You can charge the iPod nano battery in sleep mode. The computer must be connected to a high-power USB port. If you use battery power after it might not be turned on your computer. Â Use the Apple USB Power...
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... 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. AC plug adapter (The plug on your computer. Important: If a "Charging, Please Wait" or "Connect to Power...
... 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. AC plug adapter (The plug on your computer. Important: If a "Charging, Please Wait" or "Connect to Power...
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... a limited number of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to a power source, a battery icon in the top-right corner of charge cycles and might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. Improving Battery Performance... with Energy Saver Energy Saver can disconnect and use and settings. For information, go to be replaced. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 19 To turn Energy Saver on or off the iPod nano screen when you aren't using...
... a limited number of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to a power source, a battery icon in the top-right corner of charge cycles and might eventually need to www.apple.com/batteries. Improving Battery Performance... with Energy Saver Energy Saver can disconnect and use and settings. For information, go to be replaced. Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 19 To turn Energy Saver on or off the iPod nano screen when you aren't using...
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... you can burn your own CDs that go great together. When you connect iPod nano to the next section, "Syncing iPod nano." Then you connect iPod nano to your computer and sync it to iPod nano, and adjust iPod nano settings. This guide explains how to use iTunes to download songs and other ... iTunes iTunes is the software application you use with iPod nano. rate songs according to set up Genius in iTunes, see "Using Genius in standard CD players (if your computer has a recordable CD drive); Setting Up iPod nano 2 2 To set up iPod nano, you use iTunes on your computer to import, ...
... you can burn your own CDs that go great together. When you connect iPod nano to the next section, "Syncing iPod nano." Then you connect iPod nano to your computer and sync it to iPod nano, and adjust iPod nano settings. This guide explains how to use iTunes to download songs and other ... iTunes iTunes is the software application you use with iPod nano. rate songs according to set up Genius in iTunes, see "Using Genius in standard CD players (if your computer has a recordable CD drive); Setting Up iPod nano 2 2 To set up iPod nano, you use iTunes on your computer to import, ...
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... other audio into iTunes on your computer to find the album, song, or artist you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy songs. Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 21 To sign in to and download podcasts. You can use that 's already on your iTunes library...
... other audio into iTunes on your computer to find the album, song, or artist you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy songs. Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 21 To sign in to and download podcasts. You can use that 's already on your iTunes library...