Apple iPod nano (5th generation) User Manual

iPod nano User Guide

10 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Adding or Removing Items on the Main MenuYou might want to add often-used items to the iPod nano main menu. For exam

Index100 IndexAaccessibilityusing spoken menus 83accessing additional options 6, 39accessories for iPod 85adding album artwork 21adding menu item

Index 101composite AV cable 50, 51, 71computeradding photos to iPod 67charging the battery 16connecting iPod 13getting photos from iPod 71problem

102 Indexlocking iPod screen 79, 80lyricsadding 21viewing on iPod 37MMac OS X operating system 91main menuadding or removing items 10opening 5re

Index 103importing to your computer 55playing 54sharing with iPhoto 56recording voice memos 74registering iPod 97relative volume, playing songs a

104 Indexpreviewing and purchasing 64time, displaying in title bar 77timer, setting for backlight 11time zones, clocks for 77title bar, displaying

Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 11 Setting the Backlight TimerYou can set the backlight to illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time when you p

12 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Getting Information About iPod nanoYou can get details about your iPod nano, such as the amount of space available,

Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 13 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nanoYou connect iPod nano to your computer to add music, videos, photos, and files

14 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics If you see one of these messages, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it:If you see the main menu or a lar

Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 15 To eject iPod nano:m In iTunes, click the Eject (C) button next to iPod nano in the device list on the left side of t

16 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics About the iPod nano BatteryiPod nano has an internal, non–user-replaceable battery. For best results, the first time

Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 17 Important: If a “Charging, Please Wait” or “Connect to Power” message appears on the iPod nano screen, the battery n

18 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics When iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that the battery is charging or full

2 192 Setting Up iPod nanoYou use iTunes on your computer to set up iPod nano to play your music, video, and other media content. No setup is nee

2 2 Contents Chapter 1 4 iPod nano Basics4 iPod nano at a Glance 5 Using iPod nano Controls 9 Using iPod nano Menus 12 About the iPod nano Internal S

20 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano For information about using these iTunes features, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.If you already h

Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 21 Import Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunesiTunes can import music and other audio from your audio CDs. If you h

22 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano You can turn on Genius in iTunes and create playlists of songs that go great together. Genius can also organize

Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 23 A rented movie expires 30 days after you rent it or 24 hours after you begin playing it (48 hours outside the U.S

24 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano Adding Music, Videos, and Other Content to iPod nanoAfter your music and video are imported and organized in iTu

Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 25 You can change the device name and settings any time you connect iPod nano to your computer.After you click Done,

26 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano When the update is done, a message in iTunes says “iPod sync is complete.” A bar at the bottom of the iTunes win

Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 27 To set iTunes to sync Genius playlists and selected Genius Mixes to iPod nano:1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in th

28 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano To set iTunes to sync movies to iPod nano:1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Movies

Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 29 3 Select the podcasts, episodes, and playlists you want, and set your sync options.4 Click Apply.When you set iTu

Contents 3 50 Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod nano Chapter 5 52 Using the Video Camera53 Recording Video 54 Playing Recorded Videos 55 Dele

30 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano To sync audiobooks to iPod nano:1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Music tab.2 Selec

Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano 31 To set iTunes to manage content on iPod nano manually:1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click

32 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod nano Setting Up VoiceOverVoiceOver announces the title and artist of the song you’re listening to, on demand. If you

3 333 Listening to MusicRead this chapter to learn about listening on the go.After you set up iPod nano, you can listen to songs, podcasts, audio

34 Chapter 3 Listening to Music Press the Center button to click through these additional items in the Now Playing screen:Use the Click Wheel and

Chapter 3 Listening to Music 35 To create a Genius playlist from the current song:1 Press the Center button until you see the Genius slider.2 Use t

36 Chapter 3 Listening to Music To just listen to a music video:m Choose Music and browse for a music video.When you play the video, you hear it b

Chapter 3 Listening to Music 37 Viewing Lyrics on iPod nanoIf you enter lyrics for a song in iTunes (see “Add Lyrics” on page 21) and then add the

38 Chapter 3 Listening to Music To use Cover Flow:1 Rotate iPod nano 90 degrees to the left or right. Cover Flow appears.2 Use the Click Wheel to

Chapter 3 Listening to Music 39 Accessing Additional CommandsSome additional iPod nano commands can be accessed directly from the Now Playing scree

1 4 1 iPod nano Basics Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod nano, how to use its controls, and more.iPod nano at a Glance Get to

40 Chapter 3 Listening to Music To make a Genius playlist on iPod nano:1 Select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu app

Chapter 3 Listening to Music 41 To play a Genius Mix:1 Choose Music > Genius Mixes.2 Use Next/Fast-forward (‘) or Previous/Rewind (]) to browse

42 Chapter 3 Listening to Music 4 Choose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go to browse and play your list of songs.You can also add a group of son

Chapter 3 Listening to Music 43 Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs You can set iPod nano to play songs, albums, or your entire library in random or

44 Chapter 3 Listening to Music To disable shaking:m Choose Settings > Playback > Shake and select Off.To turn shaking on again, choose Sett

Chapter 3 Listening to Music 45 iPod nano starts searching as soon as you enter the first character, displaying the results on the search screen. F

46 Chapter 3 Listening to Music  Use the same method to set the remaining numbers of the combination. You can use Next/Fast-forward (‘) to move t

Chapter 3 Listening to Music 47 To set iPod nano to use the iTunes volume settings:m Choose Settings > Playback and set Sound Check to On.If you

48 Chapter 3 Listening to Music If a podcast includes artwork, you also see a picture. Podcast artwork can change during an episode.For more infor

4 494 Watching VideosYou can use iPod nano to watch TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. Read this chapter to learn about watching videos

Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 5 What’s New in iPod nano Larger, 2.2-inch display Polished aluminum finish A built-in video camera that lets you

50 Chapter 4 Watching Videos To watch videos recorded in portrait (vertical) format with the built-in video camera, hold iPod nano vertically.Watc

Chapter 4 Watching Videos 51 To use the Apple Component AV Cable to connect iPod nano to your TV:1 Plug the green, blue, and red video connectors i

552 5 Using the Video CameraWith the built-in iPod nano video camera, you can record high-quality video with sound wherever you go. You can even rec

Chapter 5 Using the Video Camera 53 The lens and microphone are on the back of iPod nano, so you can use the display to see the video you’re record

54 Chapter 5 Using the Video Camera 2 Press and hold the Center button to display the video effects palette.3 Use the Click Wheel to browse the ef

Chapter 5 Using the Video Camera 55 Deleting Recorded VideosRemoving unwanted videos clears disk space for new videos. Recorded videos can be delet

56 Chapter 5 Using the Video Camera Importing Recorded Videos to a Mac with iPhoto InstalledIf your computer is a Mac with iPhoto 6.0.6 or later i

Chapter 5 Using the Video Camera 57 To post recorded videos on YouTube using iPhoto 8.1 or later and Mac OS X v10.6.1 or later:1 In iPhoto, double-

658 6 Listening to FM RadioiPod nano has a built-in FM radio that displays station and song information, lets you pause live radio, and tags songs t

Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio 59 When you tune to a station that supports RDS (Radio Data System), song, artist, and station information appear i

6 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Here’s what else you can do with iPod nano controls. To Do this Turn on iPod nano Press any button. Turn off iPod

60 Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio Tuning the FM radioYou can tune the FM radio by browsing stations, seeking or scanning available stations, or s

Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio 61 To save your favorite stations:1 Tune to a station you want to save.2 Press and hold the Center button until a m

62 Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio The Pause (1) icon appears, and the time at which you paused is displayed above the progress bar.As Live Pause

Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio 63 You can also navigate forward or back along the progress bar. To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold Next/Fas

64 Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio Tagging Songs to Sync to iTunesIf you’re tuned to a radio station that supports iTunes Tagging, you can save a

Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio 65 Using the Radio MenuTo go to the Radio menu, press Menu from the radio screen.The Radio menu contains the follow

66 Chapter 6 Listening to FM Radio About Radio RegionsiPod nano can be used in many countries to receive FM radio signals. iPod nano comes with fi

7 677 Photo FeaturesRead this chapter to learn about importing and viewing photos.You can import digital photos to your computer and add them to

68 Chapter 7 Photo Features  If you want to add all your photos, select “All photos, albums, events, and faces.”  If you want to add selected ph

Chapter 7 Photo Features 69 Viewing PhotosYou can view photos on iPod nano manually or as a slideshow. If you have an optional AV cable from Apple

Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 7 Play the previous song or chapter in an audiobook or podcast Press Previous/Rewind (] ) twice. Create a Genius pla

70 Chapter 7 Photo Features Viewing SlideshowsYou can view a slideshow, with music and transitions if you choose, on iPod nano. If you have an opt

Chapter 7 Photo Features 71 To connect iPod nano to your TV:1 Connect the optional Apple Component or Composite AV cable to iPod nano.Use the Apple

872 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and AccessoriesiPod nano can do a lot more than play songs. And you can do a lot more with it than listen to mu

Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 73 To customize the pedometer settings:1 From the Extras menu, choose Fitness and then cho

74 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories When you sync iPod nano with iTunes, you can upload your pedometer and other workout i

Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 75 To record a voice memo:1 From the Extras menu, choose Voice Memos. The Record screen ap

76 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories To delete a recording:1 From the Extras menu, choose Voice Memos and then press Menu.2

Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 77 Using Extra SettingsYou can set the date and time, clocks in different time zones, and

78 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories Setting AlarmsYou can set an alarm for any clock on iPod nano.To use iPod nano as an a

Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 79 Using the StopwatchYou can use the stopwatch as you exercise to track your overall time

8 Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics Disabling iPod nano ControlsIf you don’t want to turn iPod nano on or activate controls accidentally, you can disable

80 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories To set a combination for iPod nano:1 Choose Extras > Screen Lock.2 On the New Combi

Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 81 Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do ListsiPod nano can store contacts, calendar even

82 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories To sync contacts or calendars using Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook for Wind

Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 83 Mono AudioMono Audio combines the sound of the left and right channels into a monaural

84 Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories Using iPod nano as an External DiskYou can use iPod nano as an external disk to store

Chapter 8 More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories 85 Learning About iPod nano AccessoriesiPod nano comes with some accessories, and many oth

986 9 Tips and TroubleshootingMost problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter.General SuggestionsMost pro

Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting 87 If you want to disconnect iPod nano, but you see the message “Connected” or “Sync in Progress” If iPod nano

88 Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting If you connect iPod nano to your computer and nothing happens Make sure you’ve installed the latest iTunes

Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting 89 If songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0Â If you sync a large number of songs or amount of data using U

Chapter 1 iPod nano Basics 9 Using iPod nano MenusWhen you turn on iPod nano, you see the main menu. Choose menu items to perform functions or go t

90 Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting If iPod nano displays a “Genius is not available for the selected song” messageGenius is on but is unable to

Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting 91 If you want to double-check the system requirementsTo use iPod nano, you must have:Â One of the following com

92 Chapter 9 Tips and Troubleshooting Updating and Restoring iPod SoftwareYou can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. It’s recommended

10 9310 Safety and CleaningRead the following important safety and handling information before using iPod nano to avoid injury.Keep this safety i

94 Chapter 10 Safety and Cleaning Repairing iPod nano Never attempt to repair iPod nano yourself. iPod nano does not contain any user-serviceable

Chapter 10 Safety and Cleaning 95 Â Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.For information about how to set a maximum volu

96 Chapter 10 Safety and Cleaning Important Handling InformationCarrying iPod nano iPod nano contains sensitive components, including, in some ca

11 9711 Learning More, Service, and Support You can find more information about using iPod nano in onscreen help and on the web.The following tab

98 Regulatory Compliance InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follo

99RussiaEuropean CommunityBattery ReplacementThe rechargeable battery in iPod nano should be replaced only by an authorized service provider. For