Apple iPod nano (6th generation) User Manual

iPod nanoUser Guide

Basics3Using Multi-TouchThe Multi-Touch screen and simple nger gestures make it easy to use iPod nano.Tap and double-tapTap an icon to open it, or to

DragDrag over scrubber bars or sliders to move their controls. Drag icons to rearrange them.FlickFlick your nger quickly up or down to scroll rapidly

To Do thisReset iPod nano (if it isn’t responding)Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Volume Down button until the screen goes dark. The App

Disconnecting iPod nano from your computerIt’s safe to disconnect iPod nano if you see the Home screen on iPod nano, or a message that says it’s OK t

Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter: 1 Connect the Dock Connector to USB Cable to the Apple USB Power Adapter. 2 Connect the other

Turning iPod nano o:Stops music or other audio that’s playing ÂClears paused radio ÂStops a slideshow if one is playing ÂSaves a voice memo if one is

Use this preference To do thisVolume Limit Set a maximum volume limit on iPod nano, and assign a passcode to prevent the setting from being changed wi

Syncing with iTunes4Syncing the rst timeiTunes is the free software application you use to sync music, audiobooks, podcasts, photos, and iTunes U co

Important: The rst time you connect iPod nano to a computer that it’s not synced with, a message asks if you want to sync songs automatically. If yo

Transferring purchased content to another computerContent that you purchase in iTunes on one computer can be transferred from iPod nano to an iTunes l

Contents5 Chapter 1: iPod nano at a Glance5 iPod nano overview5 Accessories6 The Home screen7 Status icons8 Chapter 2: Getting started8 Setti

Music and Other Audio5Playing musiciPod nano makes it easy to nd and listen to songs. You can repeat songs, fast-forward, shue, and create playlists

Controlling playback with song controlsThe album artwork for the song that’s playing appears on the Now Playing screen. Tap the screen once to show th

Shuing songsYou can play songs, albums, or playlists in random order, and set iPod nano to shue songs when you give it a quick shake.The table below

You can purchase and download audiobooks from the iTunes Store and listen to them on iPod nano. When you listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTun

Controlling the volumeThe volume buttons are on the top of iPod nano. Press Volume Up or Volume Down to adjust the volume as you listen. The following

Set songs to play at the same volume level: 1 In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences if you’re using a Mac, or choose Edit > Preferences if you

Don’t tap Done until you’ve added everything you want to include in the playlist. 4 Swipe left to continue adding content.You can add content from an

Creating Genius playlistsA Genius playlist is a collection of songs that go with a song you choose from your library. You can create Genius playlists

Using Apple earphonesWARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if the earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. Use only compatible earbuds or h

FM Radio6Listening to FM radioiPod nano uses the earphone or headphone cord as an antenna, so you must connect earphones or headphones to iPod nano in

40 Chapter 8: Photos40 Syncing photos42 Viewing photos on iPod nano44 Chapter 9: Other Features44 Tracking time46 Recording voice memos47 Usi

Remove an FM station from favoritesTune in to the station and then tap on any radio screen.Pause and resume live radio Tap Now Playing or Radio, swip

Pausing live radioYou can pause a radio broadcast and resume playing it from the same point up to 15 minutes later. Drag the progress bar to resume li

Tagging songs to sync to iTunesIf a radio station supports iTunes Tagging, you can tag a song you hear, so you can preview and purchase it later in th

Important: iPod nano is intended for the reception of public broadcasts only. Listening to transmissions that are not intended for the public is ille

Fitness7iPod nano comes with built-in features to help you make the most of your tness routines:Set a Daily Step Goal and let iPod nano count your st

Using iPod nano to count stepsiPod nano counts steps in the background, so you can listen to music or use iPod nano for other things at the same time.

Creating workouts with musicYou can create workouts on iPod nano to reach tness goals of distance, time, or calories burned. Then add the music, podc

Set the Sleep/Wake button to pause a workout: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2 Tap Music, and then tap Sleep/Wake Button. 3 Tap to turn it O

Reset calibration: 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings. 2 Tap Fitness, and then swipe up. 3 Tap Reset Calibration, and then tap Walk Calibration or

Clear workout data from iPod nano: 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness, and then tap History. 2 Tap the month you want to clear. 3 Flick down, and th

Photos8Syncing photosiPod nano lets you carry photos with you, so you can share them with your family, friends, and associates. You can sync photos fr

Adding full-resolution image les to iPod nanoWhen you add photos to iPod nano, iTunes optimizes the photos for viewing. Full-resolution image les ar

Delete selected photos: 1 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the device list and click the Photos tab. 2 Select “Selected albums, events, and faces …” 3

Here are ways you can view and manipulate your photos: To Do thisQuickly nd a photo in the thumbnail viewFlick up or down.View a photo thumbnail at f

Other Features9Tracking timeYou can use the clock on iPod nano to keep track of time, count down to an event, or set an alarm.Changing the clock facei

Using the stopwatchiPod nano has a stopwatch for timing events and tracking intervals, such as laps. You can play music or other audio while you use t

Delete an alarm: 1 On the Home screen, tap Clock. 2 Swipe left twice to see the timer controls. 3 Tap Stop.You can set a sleep timer to turn o iPo

Your saved recordings are listed by date and time, but you can label recordings to help you identify them.Label a recording: 1 On the Voice Memos scr

If you use iPod nano primarily as an external disk, you might want to keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod nano to your comput

Accessibility10Universal Access featuresAccessibility features make it easier for users with visual, auditory, or other physical disabilities to use i

iPod nano at a Glance1iPod nano overviewMenu and app iconsEarphone portDock connectorVolume DownVolume UpClipSleep/WakeStatus barMulti-Touch screenTo

4 Tap VoiceOver, then ick up to set any of these options: Â Speak Hints: Explains how to interact with the item in the VoiceOver cursor. You may w

VoiceOver gesturesWhen VoiceOver is turned on, use the following gestures to control iPod nano: To Do ThisRead the screen starting at the top Flick up

Tips and Troubleshooting11Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter.The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart,

If iPod nano doesn’t disappear from the device list in iTunes, drag the iPod nano icon from the mdesktop to the Trash if you’re using a Mac. If you’r

If iPod nano displays a “Use iTunes to restore” messageMake sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer (download it from m www.itun

You can also reset all settings (your synced content isn’t deleted or modied). Tap Settings, then mtap the last item in the menu (Reset Settings), a

Updating and restoring iPod softwareYou can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. You should update iPod nano to use the latest software. You

Safety and Cleaning12WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in this guide before using iPod nano.·Keep this

Keeping the outside of iPod nano clean Clean iPod nano immediately if it comes into contact with any contaminants that may cause stains, for example,

Exercising Before starting any exercise program, you should consult with a physician and have a complete physical examination. Do a warmup or stretch

The Home screenWhen you turn on iPod nano, you see the Home screen. Each icon on the Home screen represents choices for listening to music or podcasts

Learning More, Service, and Support13Look here for iPod-related software and service information.To learn about Do thisService and support, discussion

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

China Battery StatementTaiwan Battery StatementTurkiye:EEE yönetmeliğine (Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının Sını

IndexAaccessibilityMono Audio 15, 51VoiceOver 15, 49White on Black 15, 16, 51adding musicfrom more than one computer 17manually 18methods 17tut

GGenius Mixesplaying 7, 27Genius playlistcreating 21, 27saving 27using on iPod 27gesturesdouble-tap 10ick 11rotate 11swipe 10tap 10touch and

service and support 57, 60sets of songs. See playlistssetting up 8settings24-hour clock 15accessibility 15, 16, 49alarm 45brightness 15clock fac

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You can add these icons to your Home screen by turning them on in Settings:Icon FunctionGenius Mixes Lists the Genius Mixes synced from your iTunes li

Getting started2WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in this guide before using iPod nano.·Setting up iPo

5 Disconnect the cable from iPod nano when you’re ready to use it.Don’t disconnect iPod nano if you see the “Connected” or “Synchronizing” message.