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1. Start a song or video over Press Previous Rewind m4 Fast forward or rewind a song video or paused radio Press and hold Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind m4 Add a song to the On The Go playlist Play or select a song and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears Select Add to On the Go and then press the Center button Play the previous song or chapter in an audiobook or podcast Press Previous Rewind m4 twice Create a Genius playlist Play or select a song and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears Select Start Genius and then press the Center button Start Genius appears in the Now Playing screen only if there s Genius data for the selected song Save a Genius playlist Create a Genius playlist select Save Playlist and then press the Center button Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics To Do this Play a saved Genius playlist From the Playlist menu select a Genius playlist and then press Play Pause 1 Play a Genius Mix From the Music menu choose Genius Mixes Select a mix and then press Play Pause gt 1 Find the iPod classic serial number From the main menu choose Settings gt About and press the Center button until you see the serial number or look on the back of iPod classic Disabling iPod classic controls If you don t want to turn iPod classic on or activate controls accidentally you can disable them with
2. You can use iTunes to import music from CDs and the Internet buy songs and other audio and video from the iTunes Store create personal compilations of your favorite songs called playlists and sync your playlists with iPod classic iTunes also has a feature called Genius which creates playlists and mixes of songs from your iTunes library that go great together You can sync Genius playlists that you create in iTunes to iPod classic and you can create Genius playlists and listen to Genius Mixes on iPod classic To use Genius you need an iTunes Store account iTunes has many other features You can burn your own CDs that play in standard CD players if your computer has a recordable CD drive listen to streaming Internet radio watch videos and TV shows rate songs according to preference and much more For information about using these iTunes features open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help If you already have iTunes 10 7 or later installed on your computer and you ve set up your iTunes library you can skip ahead to Adding music videos and other content to iPod classic on page 18 Setting up your iTunes library To listen to music on iPod classic you first need to get that music into iTunes on your computer There are three ways of getting music and other audio into iTunes Purchase music audiobooks and videos or download podcasts online from the iTunes Store Import music and other audio from audio CDs Add
3. Slides to display in random order Set Shuffle Photos to On Slides to display with transitions Choose Transitions and choose a transition type Slideshows to display on iPod classic Set TV Out to Ask or Off Slideshows to display on TV Set TV Out to Ask or On If you set TV Out to Ask iPod classic gives you the option of showing slideshows on TV or on iPod classic every time you start a slideshow Slides to show on PAL or NTSCTVs Set TV Signal to PAL or NTSC PAL and NTSC refer to TV broadcast standards Your TV might use either of these depending on the region where it was purchased If you aren t sure which your TV uses check the documentation that came with your TV View a slideshow on iPod classic Select any photo album or roll and press Play Pause gt Or select any full screen photo and press the Center button To pause press Play Pause To skip to the next or previous photo press Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind m4 When you view a slideshow you can use the Click Wheel to control the music volume and adjust the brightness You can t use the Click Wheel to scroll through photos during a slideshow If you view a slideshow of an album that includes videos the slideshow pauses when it reaches a video If music is playing it continues to play If you play the video the music pauses while the video is playing and then resumes To play the video press Play Pause gt 1 To resume the slideshow p
4. Choose Resume to continue recording When you finish choose Stop and Save Your saved recording is listed by date and time Play a recording Choose Extras Voice Memos and select the recording Note You won t see a Voice Memos menu item if you ve never connected a microphone or the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic to iPod classic Sync voice memos with your computer Voice memos are saved in the Voice Memos application on iPod classic in the WAV file format If you enable iPod classic for disk use you can drag voice memos from the folder to copy them If iPod classic is set to sync songs automatically see Syncing music automatically on page 19 and you record voice memos the voice memos are automatically synced to a playlist in iTunes and removed from iPod classic when you connect iPod classic You see the new Voice Memos playlist in the list of playlists on the left side of the iTunes window Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories 46 Learning about iPod classic accessories iPod classic comes with some accessories and many other accessories are available To purchase iPod classic accessories go to www apple com ipodstore Available accessories include Apple Universal Dock Apple Composite AV Cable Apple USB Power Adapter Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic Apple In Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic Use the earphones included with iPod classic Plug the earphones into the Headphones po
5. Slide the Hold switch to HOLD and back again Press the Menu and Center button at the same time for about 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears Choose a menu item Use the Click wheel to scroll to the item and press the Center button to choose it Go back to the previous menu Press Menu Go directly to the main menu Press and hold Menu Access additional options Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears Browse for a song From the main menu choose Music Browse for a video From the main menu choose Videos Play a song or video Select the song or video and press the Center button or Play Pause gt iPod classic must be ejected from your computer to play songs or videos Pause a song or video Change the volume Press Play Pause or unplug your headphones From the Now Playing screen use the Click Wheel Play all the songs in a playlist or album Select the playlist or album and press Play Pause Play all songs in random order From the main menu choose Shuffle Songs You can also shuffle songs from the Now Playing screen Skip to any point in a song or video From the Now Playing screen press the Center button to show the scrubber bar the playhead on the bar shows the current location and then scroll to any point in the song or video Skip to the next song or chapter in an audiobook or podcast Press Next Fast forward 1
6. gt Playlists gt On The Go gt Save Playlist The first playlist is saved as New Playlist 1 in the Playlists menu The On The Go playlist is cleared You can save as many playlists as you like After you save a playlist you can no longer remove songs from it Copy On The Go playlists to your computer If iPod classic is set to update songs automatically see Syncing music automatically on page 19 and you make an On The Go playlist the playlist is automatically copied to iTunes when you connect iPod classic You see the new On The Go playlist in the list of playlists in iTunes You can rename edit or delete the new playlist just as you would any playlist Chapter 3 Listening to Music 28 Browsing songs by album or artist When you re listening to a song you can browse more songs by the same artist or all the songs from the current album Browse songs by artist From the Now Playing screen press and hold the Center button until a menu appears Choose Browse Artist and then press the Center button You see the other songs by that artist that are on iPod classic You can select another song or return to the Now Playing screen Browse songs by album From the Now Playing screen press and hold the Center button until a menu appears Choose Browse Album and then press the Center button You see the other songs from the current album that are on iPod classic You can select another song or return to the Now Playing screen
7. you can unlock iPod classic in two ways Press the Center button to enter the combination on iPod classic Use the Click Wheel to select the numbers and press the Center button to confirm them If you enter the wrong combination the lock remains Try again Connect iPod classic to the primary computer you use it with and iPod classic automatically unlocks Note If you try these methods and you still can t unlock iPod classic you can restore iPod classic See Updating and restoring iPod software on page 52 Change a combination you ve already set 1 Choose Extras Screen Lock Reset 2 Onthe Enter Combination screen enter the current combination 3 Onthe New Combination screen enter and confirm a new combination Note If you can t remember the current combination the only way to clear it and enter a new one is to restore the iPod classic software See Updating and restoring iPod software on page 52 Syncing contacts calendars and to do lists iPod classic can store contacts calendar events and to do lists for viewing on the go If you re using Mac OS X v104 or later you can use iTunes to sync the contact and calendar information on iPod classic with Contacts and Calendar on your Mac If you re using Windows XP and you use Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later to store your contact information you can use iTunes to sync the address book information on iPod classic If you use Microsoft Outlook 2003 or
8. By default iPod classic is set to sync all songs and playlists when you connect it to your computer This is the simplest way to add music to iPod classic You just connect iPod classic to your computer let it add songs audiobooks videos and other items automatically and then disconnect it and go If you added any songs to iTunes since the last time you connected iPod classic they are synced with iPod classic If you deleted songs from iTunes they are removed from iPod classic Sync music with iPod classic Connect iPod classic to your computer If iPod classic is set to sync automatically the update begins Important If you connect iPod classic to a computer that it s not synced with a message asks if you want to sync songs automatically If you accept all songs audiobooks and videos are erased from iPod classic and replaced with songs and other items from that computer While music is being synced from your computer to iPod classic the iTunes status window shows progress and you see a sync icon next to the iPod classic icon in the device list When the update is done you see the iPod sync is complete message in iTunes A bar at the bottom of the iTunes window displays how much disk space is used by different types of content If there isn t enough space on iPod classic for all your music you can set iTunes to sync only selected songs and playlists Only the songs and playlists you specify are synced with iPod classic Syn
9. Setting iPod classic to shuffle songs You can set iPod classic to play songs albums or your entire library in random order Set iPod classic to shuffle and play all your songs Choose Shuffle Songs from the iPod classic main menu iPod classic begins playing songs from your entire music library in random order skipping audiobooks and podcasts Set iPod classic to always shuffle songs or albums Choose Settings from the iPod classic main menu Set Shuffle to either Songs or Albums When you set iPod classic to shuffle songs iPod classic shuffles songs within whatever list for example album or playlist you choose to play When you set iPod classic to shuffle albums it plays all the songs on an album in order and then randomly selects another album and plays through it in order You can also set iPod classic to shuffle songs directly from the Now Playing screen Set iPod classic to shuffle songs from the Now Playing screen From the Now Playing screen press the Center button until the shuffle slider appears Use the Click Wheel to set iPod classic to shuffle songs or albums Setting iPod classic to repeat songs You can set iPod classic to repeat a song over and over or repeat songs within the list you choose to play Set iPod classic to repeat songs Choose Settings from the iPod classic main menu To repeat all songs in the list set Repeat to All To repeat one song over and over set Repeat to One Chapter 3 Lis
10. album title If you rate the song rating stars are displayed Also displays the number of the song that s playing within the current sequence Progress bar Shows the elapsed and remaining times for the song that s playing 24 Press the Center button to cycle through these additional items in the Now Playing screen Screen item Function Scrubber bar Lets you quickly navigate to a different part of the track Genius slider Creates a Genius playlist based on the current song The slider doesn t appear if Genius information isn t available for the current song Shuffle slider Lets you shuffle songs or albums directly from the Now Playing screen Song rating Lets you rate the song Lyrics Displays the lyrics of the current song Lyrics don t appear if you didn t enter them in iTunes Use the Click Wheel and Center button to browse for a song or music video When you play music videos from the Music menu you only hear the music When you play them from the Videos menu you also see the video Browse for and play a song Choose Music browse for a song or music video and then press Play Pause 1 Change the playback volume When you see the progress bar use the Click Wheel to change the volume If you don t see the progress bar press the Center button until it appears Listen to a different part of a song Press the Center button until you see the scrubber bar Use the Click Wheel to move the playhead
11. along the scrubber bar Create a Genius playlist from the current song Press the Center button until you see the Genius slider Use the Click Wheel to move the slider to Start The Genius slider doesn t appear if Genius information isn t available for the current song Set shuffle songs from the Now Playing screen Press the Center button until you see the shuffle slider Use the Click Wheel to move the slider to Songs or Albums Choose Songs to play all songs on iPod classic at random Choose Albums to play all songs in the current album in order iPod classic then randomly selects another album and plays through it in order Listen to a music video Choose Music and browse for a music video When you play the video you hear it but don t see it When you play a playlist that includes video podcasts you hear the podcasts but don t see them Return to the previous menu From any screen press Menu Chapter 3 Listening to Music 25 Rating songs You can assign a rating to a song from 1 to 5 stars to indicate how much you like it You can use song ratings to help you create Smart Playlists automatically in iTunes Rate a song Start playing the song From the Now Playing screen press the Center button until the five rating bullets appear Use the Click Wheel to assign a rating represented by stars The ratings you assign to songs on iPod classic are transferred to iTunes when you sync Note You cannot assign ratings
12. and make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Operating iPod classic in acceptable temperatures iPod classic is designed to work in temperatures between 0 and 35 C 32 to 95 F and stored in temperatures between 20 and 459 C 4 to 113 F iPod classic can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of this temperature range for example if left in a hot car iPod classic will shut down if it gets too hot Avoid exposing iPod classic to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity When you re using iPod classic or charging the battery it is normal for iPod classic to get warm Keeping the outside of iPod classic clean To clean iPod classic unplug all cables turn iPod classic off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD Then use a soft slightly damp lint free cloth Avoid getting moisture in openings Don t use window cleaners household cleaners aerosol sprays solvents alcohol ammonia or abrasives to clean iPod classic Disposing of iPod classic properly For information about the proper disposal of iPod classic including other important regulatory compliance information see Disposal and recycling information on page 56 Chapter 8 Safety and Handling 54 Learning More Service and Support You can find more information about using iPod classic in onscreen help and on the web The following table describes where
13. are compatible with USB 2 0 or 3 0 Using damaged cables or chargers or charging when moisture is present can cause electric shock When you use the Apple USB Power Adapter to charge iPod classic make sure that the AC plug or AC power cord is fully inserted into the adapter before you plug it into a power outlet Power adapters may become warm during normal use and prolonged contact may cause injury Always allow adequate ventilation around power adapters when using 53 Hearing loss Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Background noise as well as continued exposure to high volume levels can make sounds seem quieter than they actually are The Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic sold with iPhone 4S and later in China identifiable by dark insulating rings on the plug are designed to comply with Chinese standards and are not compatible with iPod classic Use only compatible earbuds or headphones with your device Turn on the audio and check the volume before inserting anything in your ear For more information about hearing loss see www apple com sound For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod classic see Setting the maximum volume limit on page 30 Radio frequency interference Observe signs and notices that prohibit or restrict the use of electronic devices for example in health care facilities or blasting
14. charged Charging Charged If you don t see the charging screen iPod classic might not be connected to a high power USB port Try another USB port on your computer Important If a Charging Please Wait or Connect to Power message appears on the iPod classic screen the battery needs to be charged before iPod classic can communicate with your computer See If iPod classic displays a Connect to Power message on page 49 Connect to Power Charging Please Wait If you want to charge iPod classic when you re away from your computer you can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 12 Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Connect the iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable to the power adapter and plug the other end of the cable into iPod classic Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet Apple USB Power Adapter your adapter may look different TEN iPod USB cable WARNING Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet 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 left m P Battery less than 20 charged E Battery about halfway charged Battery fully charged When iPod classic is connected to a power source the battery icon changes to show that
15. commands Some additional iPod classic commands can be accessed directly from the Now Playing screen and some menus Access additional commands Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears select a command and then press the Center button again If a menu doesn t appear no additional commands are available Chapter 3 Listening to Music 26 Using Genius on iPod classic Even when iPod classic isn t connected to your computer Genius can automatically create instant playlists of songs that go great together You can play Genius Mixes which are pre selected compilations of songs that go great together You can create Genius playlists in iTunes and add them to iPod classic and you can sync Genius Mixes to iPod classic To use Genius you need to set up Genius in the iTunes Store and then sync iPod classic to iTunes see Turning on Genius in iTunes on page 16 Create a Genius playlist on iPod classic Select a song and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears You can select a song from a menu or playlist or you can start from the Now Playing screen Choose Start Genius Start Genius doesn t appear in the menu of additional commands if any of the following apply You haven t set up Genius in iTunes and then synced iPod classic with iTunes Genius doesn t recognize the song you selected Genius recognizes the song but there aren t at least ten similar songs in your library 3 Press the Center butt
16. episodes Select Automatically include episodes of and choose the options you want from the pop up menus Episodes on selected playlists Select the playlists you want Click Apply If Sync only checked songs and videos is selected in the Summary pane iTunes syncs only items that are checked Adding podcasts to iPod classic The settings for adding podcasts to iPod classic are unrelated to the settings for adding songs and videos Podcast settings don t affect song or video settings and vice versa You can set iTunes to automatically sync all or selected podcasts or you can add podcasts to iPod classic manually Set iTunes to update the podcasts on iPod classic automatically In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Podcasts In the Podcasts pane select Sync Podcasts Select the podcasts episodes and playlists you want and set your sync options Click Apply When you set iTunes to sync iPod classic podcasts automatically iPod classic is updated each time you connect it to your computer If Sync only checked songs and videos is selected in the Summary pane iTunes syncs only items that are checked Adding video podcasts to iPod classic You add video podcasts to iPod classic the same way you add other podcasts see Adding podcasts to iPod classic on page 21 If a podcast has video the video plays when you choose it from the Podcasts menu Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 21 Adding iTu
17. fuses If necessary consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios TV sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple Authorized Reseller For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Inc Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop MS 91 1EMC Cupertino CA 95014 Industry Canada statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada VCCI Class B statement BRLEB RBS ERS ERIC DUT CORB BIJSEES E E ORBE VCC
18. iTunes Restart your computer and make sure you have the latest software updates installed Reinstall iTunes software from the latest version on the web Restore iPod classic See Updating and restoring iPod software on page 52 General suggestions Most problems with iPod classic can be solved by resetting it First make sure iPod classic is charged Reset iPod classic Toggle the Hold switch on and off slide it to HOLD and then back again Press and hold the Menu and Center buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears If iPod classic won t turn on or respond Make sure the Hold switch isn t set to HOLD The iPod classic battery might need to be recharged Connect iPod classic to your computer or to an Apple USB Power Adapter and let the battery recharge Look for the lightning bolt icon on the iPod classic screen to verify that iPod classic is receiving a charge To charge the battery connect iPod classic to a USB 2 0 or 3 0 port on your computer Connecting iPod classic to a USB port on your keyboard won t charge the battery unless your keyboard has a high powered USB 2 0 or 3 0 port Try the 5 Rs one by one until iPod classic responds If you want to disconnect iPod classic but you see the message Connected or Sync in Progress If iPod classic is syncing music wait for it to complete Select iPod classic in the iTunes device list and click the Eject button 4 If iPod classic di
19. iTunes U content From the main menu choose iTunes U and then choose a collection Items within a collection appear in reverse chronological order so you can listen to the most recent one first You see a blue dot next to collections and items you havent played yet Choose an item to play it For more information about iTunes U open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Then search for iTunes U Chapter 3 Listening to Music 32 Listening to audiobooks To listen to audiobooks on iPod classic choose Audiobooks from the Music menu Choose an audiobook and then press Play Pause gt If you stop listening to an audiobook on iPod classic and return to it later the audiobook begins playing where you left off iPod classic skips audiobooks when it s set to shuffle If the audiobook youre listening to has chapters you can press Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind m4 to skip to the next chapter or the beginning of the current chapter in the audiobook You can also choose the audiobook from the Audiobooks menu and then choose a chapter or choose Resume to begin playing where you left off You can play audiobooks at speeds faster or slower than normal Setting the play speed affects only audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible com Set audiobook play speed Choose Settings gt Audiobooks and choose a speed Chapter 3 Listening to Music 33 Watching Videos 4 You can use iPod classic to watch movies TV s
20. music and other audio that s already on your computer to your iTunes library Purchase songs and download podcasts using the iTunes Store If you have an Internet connection you can easily purchase and download songs albums and audiobooks online using the iTunes Store You can also subscribe to and download podcasts and you can download free educational content from iTunes U To purchase music online using the iTunes Store you set up a free iTunes account in iTunes find the songs you want and then buy them If you already have an iTunes account you can use that account to sign in to the iTunes Store and buy songs You don t need an iTunes Store account to download or subscribe to podcasts To enter the iTunes Store open iTunes and click iTunes Store under Store on the left side of the iTunes window Add songs already on your computer to your iTunes library If you have songs on your computer encoded in file formats that iTunes supports you can easily add the songs to iTunes To learn how to get songs from your computer into iTunes open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Using iTunes for Windows you can convert non protected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format For more information open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Import music from your audio CDs into iTunes iTunes can import music and other audio from your audio CDs If you have an Internet con
21. photos from iPod classic to a computer Connect iPod classic to the computer Drag image files from the Photos folder or DCIM folder on iPod classic to the desktop or to a photo editing application on the computer Note You can also use a photo editing application such as iPhoto to add photos stored in the Photos folder See the documentation that came with the application for more information Delete photos from the Photos folder on iPod classic Connect iPod classic to the computer Navigate to the Photos folder on iPod classic and delete the photos you no longer want Chapter 5 Adding and Viewing Photos 39 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories iPod classic can do a lot more than play songs And you can do a lot more with it than listen to music Read this chapter to find out more about the extra features of iPod classic including how to use it as an external disk alarm or sleep timer show the time of day in other parts of the world display notes and sync contacts calendars and to do lists Learn about how to use iPod classic as a stopwatch and to lock the screen and about the accessories available for iPod classic Using iPod classic as an external disk You can use iPod classic as an external disk to store data files Note To add music and other audio or video files to iPod classic you must use iTunes For example you won t see songs you add using iTunes in the Mac Finder or in Windows Explorer Likewise i
22. to restore all data is erased from iPod classic including songs videos files contacts photos calendar information and any other data All iPod classic settings are restored to their original state Update or restore iPod classic Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www apple com downloads Connect iPod classic to your computer In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Summary The Version section tells you whether iPod classic is up to date or needs a newer version of the software Click Update to install the latest version of the software 5 If necessary click Restore to restore iPod classic to its original settings this erases all data from iPod classic Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 52 Safety and Handling Read the following important safety and handling information before using iPod classic to avoid injury Keep the iPod classic User Guide handy for future reference Important safety information WARNING Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire electric shock or other injuries or damage to iPod classic or other property Read all safety information below before using iPod classic Handling Handle iPod classic with care It is made of metal glass and plastic and has sensitive electronic components inside iPod classic can be damaged
23. 30 minutes before it will start up To charge iPod classic more quickly use the optional Apple USB Power Adapter Note Connecting iPod classic to a USB port on your keyboard won t charge the battery unless your keyboard has a high powered USB 2 0 or 3 0 port Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 49 If iPod classic displays a Use iTunes to restore message Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer download it from www apple com downloads Connect iPod classic to your computer When iTunes opens follow the onscreen prompts to restore iPod classic If restoring iPod classic doesn t solve the problem iPod classic may need to be repaired You can arrange for service at the iPod Service amp Support website www apple com support ipod If songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2 0 or 3 0 If you sync a large number of songs or amount of data using USB 2 0 or 3 0 and the iPod classic battery is low iPod classic syncs the information at a reduced speed in order to conserve battery power If you want to sync at higher speeds you can stop syncing and keep the iPod classic connected so that it can recharge or connect it to an optional Apple USB Power Adapter Let iPod classic charge for about an hour and then resume syncing your music or data If you can t add a song or other item to iPod classic The song may have been encoded in a format that iPod classic doesn t support The following audio file format
24. It s important not to disconnect iPod classic while it s syncing You can see if it s OK to disconnect iPod classic by looking at the iPod classic screen Don t disconnect iPod classic if you see the Connected or Synchronizing message or you could damage files on iPod classic If you see one of these messages you must eject iPod classic before disconnecting it iPod classic Connected Eject before disconnecting Synchronizing Do not disconnect Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 10 If you see the main menu or a large battery icon you can disconnect iPod classic Photos lt LUTTLE BROKEN HEARTS Charging i I Podcasts Je Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Now Playing If you set iPod classic to manage songs manually or enable iPod classic for disk use you must always eject iPod classic before disconnecting it See Managing iPod classic manually on page 23 and Using iPod classic as an external disk on page 40 If you accidentally disconnect iPod classic without ejecting it reconnect iPod classic to your computer and sync again Eject iPod classic In iTunes click the Eject button 4 next to iPod classic in the list of devices You can safely disconnect iPod classic while either of these messages is displayed Ejecting OK to Disconnect You may now disconnect If you re using a Mac you can also eject iPod classic by dragging the iPod classic icon on the desktop to the Trash If you re using a Wind
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26. areas Although iPod classic is designed tested and manufactured to comply with regulations governing radio frequency emissions such emissions from iPod classic can negatively affect the operation of other electronic equipment causing them to malfunction Turn off iPod classic when use is prohibited such as while traveling in aircraft or when asked to do so by authorities Medical conditions If you have medical conditions that you believe could be affected by iPod classic for example seizures blackouts eyestrain or headaches consult with your physician prior to using iPod classic Explosive atmospheres Do not charge or use iPod classic in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere such as at a fueling area or in areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Obey all signs and instructions Repetitive motion When you perform repetitive activities such as playing games on iPod classic you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands arms shoulders neck or other parts of your body If you experience discomfort stop using iPod classic and consult a physician Important handling information Using connectors ports and buttons Never force a connector into a port or apply excessive pressure to a button because this may cause damage that is not covered under the warranty If the connector and port don t join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Check for obstructions
27. as gt Calendars View to do lists Choose Extras gt Calendars gt To Do s Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories 45 Storing and reading notes You can store and read text notes on iPod classic if it s enabled as an external disk see Using iPod classic as an external disk on page 40 Store notes on iPod classic In any word processing application save a document as a text txt file Place the file in the Notes folder on iPod classic View notes Choose Extras Notes Recording voice memos You can record voice memos using the optional Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or an optional iPod classic compatible microphone available for purchase at www apple com ipodstore or your local Apple store You can store voice memos on iPod classic and sync them with your computer You can set voice memo quality to Low or High Note Voice memos can t be longer than two hours If you record for more than two hours iPod classic automatically starts a new voice memo to continue your recording Record a voice memo Connect the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic to iPod classic or connect a microphone to the Dock connector port on iPod classic The Voice Memos item appears in the main menu To begin recording choose Voice Memos Start Recording Speak while wearing the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or hold the microphone a few inches from your mouth and speak To pause recording press Play Pause
28. atically Set iTunes to let you manage content on iPod classic manually In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Summary In the Options section select Manually manage music and videos Click Apply When you manage content on iPod classic manually you must always eject iPod classic from iTunes before you disconnect it When you connect a manually managed iPod classic to a computer it appears in the device list on the left side of the iTunes window Add a song video or other item to iPod classic In iTunes click Music or another item in the Library list on the left Drag a song or other item to iPod classic in the device list Remove a song video or other item from iPod classic In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list Select a song or other item on iPod classic and press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard If you manually remove a song or other item from iPod classic it isn t deleted from your iTunes library Create a new playlist on iPod classic In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and then click the Add button or choose File New Playlist Type a name for the playlist Click an item such as Music in the Library list and then drag songs or other items to the playlist Add items to or remove items from a playlist on iPod classic Drag an item to a playlist on iPod classic to add the item Select an item in a playlist and press the Delete key on your keyboa
29. cal Apple Store 34 N A WwW Un N Set iPod classic to display videos on a TV Choose Videos gt Settings and then set TV Out to Ask or On If you set TV Out to Ask iPod classic gives you the option of displaying videos on TV or on iPod classic every time you play a video If you set TV Out to On iPod classic displays videos only on TV If you try to play a video when iPod classic isn t connected to a TV iPod classic displays a message instructing you to connect to one You can also set video to display full screen or widescreen and set video to display on PAL or NTSC devices Set TV settings Choose Videos gt Settings and then follow the instructions below To set Do this Video to display on a TV Set TV Out to Ask or On Video to display on PAL or NTSC TVs Set TV Signal to NTSC or PAL NTSC and PAL refer to TV broadcast standards Your TV might use either of these depending on the region where it was purchased If you aren t sure which your TV uses check the documentation that came with your TV The format of your external TV Set TV Screen to Widescreen for 16 9 format or Standard for 4 3 format Video to fit to your screen Set Fit to Screen to On If you set Fit to Screen to Off widescreen videos display in letterbox format on iPod classic or a standard 4 3 TV screen Alternate audio to play Set Alternate Audio to On Captions to display Set Captions to On Subtitles to
30. cing music from selected playlists artists and genres to iPod classic You can set iTunes to sync selected playlists artists and genres to iPod classic if the music in your iTunes library doesn t all fit on iPod classic Only the music in the playlists artists and genres you select is synced to iPod classic Set iTunes to sync music from selected playlists artists and genres to iPod classic 1 In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Music Select Sync music and then choose Selected playlists artists albums and genres Select the playlists artists albums or genres you want To include music videos select Include music videos un A W N To set iTunes to automatically fill any remaining space on iPod classic select Automatically fill free space with songs 6 Click Apply Note If Sync only checked songs and videos is selected in the Summary pane iTunes syncs only items that are checked Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 19 A U N Syncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classic You can set iTunes to sync Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classic Genius playlists can be added to iPod classic manually Genius Mixes can only be synced automatically so you can t add Genius Mixes to iPod classic if you manage your content manually If you select any Genius Mixes to sync iTunes may select and sync additional songs from your library that you didn t select Set iTun
31. display Set Subtitles to On Use the Apple Composite AV Cable to connect iPod classic to your TV Plug the yellow video connector into the video input port on your TV Your TV must have RCA video and audio ports Plug the white and red audio connectors into the left and right analog audio input ports respectively on your TV Plug the iPod Dock Connector into iPod classic or the Universal Dock Plug the USB connector into your USB Power Adapter or your computer to keep iPod classic charged Turn on iPod classic and your TV or receiver to start playing Make sure you set TV Out on iPod classic to Ask or On View a video on your TV Connect iPod classic to your TV see above Turn on your TV and set it to display from the input ports connected to iPod classic See the documentation that came with your TV for more information On iPod classic choose Videos and browse for a video Chapter 4 Watching Videos 35 Adding and Viewing Photos Read this chapter to learn about importing and viewing photos You can import digital photos to your computer and add them to iPod classic You can view your photos on iPod classic or as a slideshow on your TV Importing photos If you computer is a Mac you can import photos from a digital camera to your computer using iPhoto You can import other digital images into iPhoto such as images you download from the web For more information about importing organizing and editing your photos op
32. e device list on the left side of the iTunes window Select your settings Automatic syncing is selected by default For more information on automatic and manual syncing see the next section Click Done You can change the device name and settings any time you connect iPod classic to your computer After you click Done the Summary pane appears If you selected automatic syncing iPod classic begins syncing Adding content automatically or manually There are two ways to add content to iPod classic Automatic syncing When you connect iPod classic to your computer iPod classic is automatically updated to match the items in your iTunes library You can sync all your songs playlists videos and podcasts or if your entire iTunes library doesn t fit on iPod classic you can sync only selected items You can sync iPod classic automatically with only one computer at a time Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 18 Manually managing iPod classic When you connect iPod classic you can drag songs and playlists individually to iPod classic and delete songs and playlists individually from iPod classic Using this option you can add songs from more than one computer without erasing songs from iPod classic When you manage music yourself you must always eject iPod classic from iTunes before you disconnect it For more information about managing your content manually see Managing iPod classic manually on page 23 Syncing music automatically
33. e iPod classic buttons from being pressed accidentally but the combination prevents another person from using iPod classic Set a combination for iPod classic Choose Extras Screen Lock On the New Combination screen enter a combination Use the Click Wheel to select a number for the first position Press the Center button to confirm your choice and move to the next position Use the same method to set the remaining numbers of the combination Press Next Fast forward gt to move to the next position or Previous Rewind m4 to move to the previous position Press the Center button in the final position On the Confirm Combination screen enter the combination to confirm it or press Menu to exit without locking the screen When you finish you return to the Screen Lock screen where you can lock the screen or reset the combination Press the Menu button to exit without locking the screen Lock the iPod classic screen Choose Extras Screen Lock Lock If you just finished setting your combination Lock will already be selected on the screen Just press the Center button to lock iPod classic When the screen is locked you see a picture of a lock Note You might want to add the Screen Lock menu item to the main menu so that you can quickly lock the iPod classic screen See Adding or removing items in the main menu on page 8 Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories 43 When you see the Lock screen
34. e overall timer or choose Resume to start the timer again Choose New Timer to start a new stopwatch session Note After you start the stopwatch the stopwatch continues to run as long as you display the Timer screen If you start the stopwatch and then go to another menu and iPod classic isn t playing music or a video the stopwatch timer stops and iPod classic turns off automatically after a few minutes Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories 42 Review or delete a logged stopwatch session Choose Extras Stopwatch The current log and a list of saved sessions appear Choose a log to view session information iPod classic stores stopwatch sessions with dates times and lap statistics You see the date and time the session started the total time of the session the shortest longest and average lap times and the last several lap times Press the Center button and choose Delete Log to delete the chosen log or Clear Logs to delete all current logs Playing games iPod classic comes with three games iQuiz Klondike and Vortex Play a game Choose Extras Games and choose a game Locking the iPod classic screen You can set a combination to prevent iPod classic from being used by someone without your permission When you lock an iPod classic that isn t connected to a computer you must then enter a combination to unlock and use it Note This is different from the Hold button The Hold button just keeps th
35. ect iPod classic but you can change the settings Set date and time options Choose Settings Date amp Time Choose one or more of the following options To Do this Set the date Choose Date Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value Press the Center button to move to the next value Set the time Choose Time Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value Press the Center button to move to the next value Set the time zone Choose Time Zone and use the Click Wheel to select a city in another time zone Display the time in 24 hour format Choose 24 Hour Clock and press the Center button to turn the 24 hour format on or off Display the time in the title bar Choose Time in Title and press the Center button to turn the option on or off Adding clocks for other time zones Add clocks for other time zones Choose Extras Clocks On the Clocks screen click the Center button and choose Add Choose a region and then choose a city The clocks you add appear in a list The last clock you added appears last Delete a clock Choose Extras Clocks Choose the clock Choose Delete Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories 41 Uu AeA W N Setting the alarm You can set an alarm for any clock on iPod classic Use iPod classic as an alarm clock Choose Extras gt Alarms Choose Create Alarm and set one or more of the following options To Do this Turn the alarm on Choose A
36. en iPhoto and choose Help iPhoto Help iPhoto is available for purchase as part of the iLife suite of applications at www apple com ilife or your local Apple Store iPhoto might already be installed on your Mac in the Applications folder To import photos to a Windows PC follow the instructions that came with your digital camera or photo application Adding photos from your computer to iPod classic If you have a Mac and iPhoto 71 5 or later you can sync iPhoto albums automatically for Mac OS X v10 4 11 iPhoto 6 0 6 or later is required If you have a PC or Mac you can add photos to iPod classic from a folder on your hard disk Adding photos to iPod classic the first time might take some time depending on how many photos are in your photo library 36 un A W N Sync photos from a Mac to iPod classic using iPhoto In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Photos Select Sync photos from and then choose iPhoto from the pop up menu Select your sync options If you want to add all your photos select All photos albums and Faces If you want to add selected photos select Selected albums Events and Faces and automatically include and choose an option from the pop up menu Then select the albums events and faces you want to add Faces is supported only by iPhoto 8 1 or later Click Apply Add photos from a folder on your hard disk to iPod classic Drag the images to a folder o
37. es to sync Genius playlists and selected Genius Mixes to iPod classic In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Music Select Sync music and then choose Selected playlists artists albums and genres Under Playlists select the Genius playlists and Genius Mixes you want Click Apply If you choose to sync your entire music library iTunes syncs all your Genius playlists and Genius Mixes If Sync only checked songs and videos is selected in the Summary pane iTunes syncs only items that are checked Adding videos to iPod classic You add movies and TV shows to iPod classic much the same way you add songs You can set iTunes to sync all movies and TV shows to iPod classic automatically when you connect iPod classic or you can set iTunes to sync only selected playlists Alternatively you can manage movies and TV shows manually Using this option you can add videos from more than one computer without erasing videos already on iPod classic Note Music videos are managed with songs in the Music pane in iTunes See Adding music videos and other content to iPod classic on page 18 Important You can view a rented movie on only one device at a time So for example if you rent a movie from the iTunes Store and add it to iPod classic you can only view it on iPod classic If you transfer the movie back to iTunes you can only watch it there and not on iPod classic Be aware of the rental expiration date Synci
38. f you copy music files to iPod classic in the Mac Finder or Windows Explorer you won t be able to play them on iPod classic Enable iPod classic as an external disk 1 In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Summary 2 In the Options section select Enable disk use 3 Click Apply When you use iPod classic as an external disk the iPod classic disk icon appears on the desktop on a Mac or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer on a Windows PC Note Clicking Summary and selecting Manually manage music and videos in the Options section also enables iPod classic to be used as an external disk Drag files to and from iPod classic to copy them If you use iPod classic primarily as a disk you might want to keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod classic to your computer Keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod classic to your computer 1 In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Summary 2 n the Options section deselect Open iTunes when this iPod is connected 3 Click Apply 40 1 2 3 2 Using extra settings You can set the date and time clocks in different time zones and alarm and sleep features on iPod classic You can use iPod classic as a stopwatch or to play games and you can lock the iPod classic screen Setting and viewing the date and time The date and time are set automatically from your computer s clock when you conn
39. g you selected to start a Genius playlist New songs are added to the iTunes Store Genius database regularly so try again later Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 50 A U N If you accidentally set iPod classic to use a language you don t understand You can reset the language Press and hold Menu until the main menu appears Choose the sixth menu item Settings Choose the last menu item Reset Settings Choose the left item Reset and select a language Other iPod classic settings such as song repeat are also reset Note If you added or removed items from the iPod classic main menu see Adding or removing items in the main menu on page 8 the Settings menu item may be in a different place If you cant find the Reset Settings menu item you can restore iPod classic to its original state and choose a language you understand See Updating and restoring iPod software on page 52 If you can t see videos or photos on your TV You must use RCA type cables made specifically for iPod classic such as the Apple Composite AV cable to connect iPod classic to your TV Other similar RCA type cables won t work Make sure your TV is set to display images from the correct input source see the documentation that came with your TV Make sure all cables are connected correctly see Watching videos on a TV connected to iPod classic on page 34 Make sure the yellow end of the Apple Composite AV Cable is connected to the video
40. he Music menu Choose Settings Music Menu Select each item you want to appear in the Music menu A checkmark indicates which items have been added To revert to the original Music menu settings choose Reset Menu Setting the maximum volume limit You can choose to set a limit for the maximum volume on iPod classic and assign a combination to prevent the setting from being changed Set the maximum volume limit for iPod classic Choose Settings Volume Limit and then choose Set Volume Limit The volume control shows the current volume Use the Click Wheel to select the maximum volume limit You can press Play to hear the currently selected song play while you select the maximum volume limit Press the Center button to set the maximum volume limit A triangle on the volume bar indicates the maximum volume limit Press the Menu button to accept the maximum volume limit without requiring a combination to change it Or on the Enter Combination screen set a combination to require that the combination be entered to change the maximum volume limit Chapter 3 Listening to Music 30 5 Enter a combination Use the Click Wheel to select a number for the first position Press the Center button to confirm your choice and move to the next position Use the same method to set the remaining numbers of the combination You can use the Next Fast forward button to move to the next position and the Previous Rewind button to move to the prev
41. hows video podcasts and more Read this chapter to learn about watching videos on iPod classic and on your TV You can view and listen to videos on iPod classic If you have a compatible AV cable available separately at www apple com ipodstore or your local Apple store you can watch videos from iPod classic on your TV Watching videos on iPod classic Videos you add to iPod classic appear in the Videos menus Music videos also appear in Music menus Watch a video on iPod classic Choose Videos and browse for a video Select a video and then press Play Pause gt When you play the video you see and hear it Watching video podcasts Watch a video podcast From the main menu choose Podcasts and then choose a video podcast For more information see Playing podcasts on page 32 Watching videos downloaded from iTunes U Watch an iTunes U video From the main menu choose iTunes U and then choose a video For more information see Playing iTunes U content on page 32 Watching videos on a TV connected to iPod classic If you have an AV cable from Apple you can watch videos on a TV connected to your iPod classic First you set iPod classic to display videos on a TV then connect iPod classic to your TV and then play a video Use the Apple Component AV Cable the Apple Composite AV Cable or the Apple AV Connection Kit Other similar RCA type cables might not work You can purchase the cables at www apple com ipodstore or your lo
42. iPod classic 24 24 27 32 32 33 34 34 34 36 36 36 37 39 Contents Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics iPod classic at a glance Using iPod classic controls Disabling iPod classic controls Using iPod classic menus Adding or removing items in the main menu Connecting and disconnecting iPod classic About the iPod classic battery Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic About iTunes Setting up your iTunes library Adding more information to your iTunes library Organizing your music Importing video to iTunes Adding music videos and other content to iPod classic Connecting iPod classic to a computer for the first time Syncing music automatically Adding videos to iPod classic Adding podcasts to iPod classic Adding iTunes U content to iPod classic Adding audiobooks to iPod classic Adding other content to iPod classic Managing iPod classic manually Chapter 3 Listening to Music Playing music and other audio Using Genius on iPod classic Playing podcasts Playing iTunes U content Listening to audiobooks Chapter 4 Watching Videos Watching videos on iPod classic Watching videos on a TV connected to iPod classic Chapter 5 Adding and Viewing Photos Importing photos Adding photos from your computer to iPod classic Viewing photos and slideshows Adding photos from iPod classic to a computer 40 40 41 44 46 46 47 48 48 52 53 53 54 55 56 Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accesso
43. if dropped burned punctured or crushed or if it comes in contact with liquid Don t use a damaged iPod classic such as when the screen is cracked as it may cause injury If you re concerned about scratching consider using a case Repairing Don t open iPod classic and don t attempt to repair iPod classic by yourself Disassembling iPod classic may cause injury to you or damage to iPod classic If iPod classic is damaged malfunctions or comes in contact with liquid contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider You can find more information about obtaining service at www apple com support ipodclassic Battery Don t attempt to replace the battery in iPod classic yourself as you may damage the battery which may cause overheating and injury The lithium ion battery in the iPod classic should be replaced only by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider and must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste Don t incinerate the battery For information about battery recycling and replacement go to www apple com batteries Distraction Using iPod classic in some circumstances can distract you and may cause a dangerous situation Observe rules that prohibit or restrict the use of headphones for example using headphones while riding a bicycle Charging Charge iPod classic with the included Apple Dock Connector to USB cable with an Apple USB power adapter or other third party Made for iPod cable and power adapters that
44. ike you can turn off the Click Wheel sound Turn off the Click Wheel sound Choose Settings General and set Clicker to Off To turn the Click Wheel sound on again set Clicker to On Scrolling quickly through long lists You can scroll quickly through a long list of songs videos or other items by moving your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel Note Not all languages are supported Scroll quickly Move your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel to display a letter of the alphabet on the screen Use the Click Wheel to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter of the item you re looking for Items beginning with a symbol or number appear after the letter Z 3 Lift your thumb momentarily to return to normal scrolling Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the item you want Getting information about iPod classic You can get information about your iPod classic such as the amount of space available the number of songs videos photos and other items and the serial number model and software version Get information about iPod classic Choose Settings About and press the Center button to cycle through the screens of information Resetting all settings You can reset all the items on the Settings menu to their default setting Reset all settings Choose Settings Reset Settings and then choose Reset Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 9 Connecting and disconnecting iPod classic You connect iPod classic
45. ious position Press the Center button in the final position to confirm the entire combination If you set a combination you must enter it before you can change or remove the maximum volume limit The volume of songs and other audio may vary depending on how the audio was recorded or encoded See Setting songs to play at the same volume level on page 31 for information about how to set a relative volume level in iTunes and on iPod classic Volume level may also vary if you use different earphones or headphones With the exception of the iPod Radio Remote accessories that connect through the iPod Dock Connector don t support volume limits Change the maximum volume limit 1 Choose Settings Volume Limit and then choose Set Volume Limit 2 If you set a combination enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and pressing the Center button to confirm them 3 Usethe Click Wheel to change the maximum volume limit 4 Press Play Pause gt to accept the change Remove the maximum volume limit 1 If you re currently listening to iPod classic press Play Pause gt 2 Choose Settings Volume Limit and then choose Set Volume Limit 3 If you set a combination enter it by using the Click Wheel to select the numbers and pressing the Center button to confirm them 4 Use the Click Wheel to move the volume limit to the maximum level on the volume bar This removes any restriction on volume 5 Press Play Pause to accept
46. ithin episodes If you stop playing a podcast and return to it later the podcast begins playing where you left off Play a podcast From the main menu choose Podcasts and then choose a show Episodes appear in reverse chronological order so you can play the most recent one first You see a blue dot next to shows and episodes you haven t played yet Choose an episode to play it For audio podcasts the Now Playing screen displays the show episode and date information along with elapsed and remaining time Press the Center button to bring up the scrubber star ratings and other information about the podcast For video podcasts you control the podcast as you do other videos If the podcast has chapters you can press Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind 14 to skip to the next chapter or to the beginning of the current chapter in the podcast If a podcast includes artwork you also see a picture Podcast artwork can change during an episode For more information about podcasts open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Then search for podcasts Playing iTunes U content iTunes U is a part of the iTunes Store featuring free lectures language lessons audiobooks and more which you can download and enjoy on iPod classic iTunes U content is organized by collections authors and providers If you stop listening to iTunes U content and return to it later the collection or item begins playing where you left off Play
47. larm and choose On Set the date Choose Date Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value Press the Center button to move to the next value Set the time Choose Time Use the Click Wheel to change the selected value Press the Center button to move to the next value Set a repeat option Choose Repeat and choose an option for example weekdays Choose a sound Choose Tones or a playlist If you choose Tones select Beep to hear the alarm through the internal speaker If you choose a playlist you ll need to connect iPod classic to speakers or headphones to hear the alarm Name the alarm Choose Label and choose an option for example Wake up Delete an alarm Choose Extras gt Alarms Choose the alarm and then choose Delete Setting the sleep timer You can set iPod classic to turn off automatically after playing music or other content for a specific period of time Set the sleep timer Choose Extras gt Alarms Choose Sleep Timer and choose how long you want iPod classic to play Using the stopwatch You can use the stopwatch as you exercise to track your overall time and if you re running on a track your lap times You can play music while you use the stopwatch Use the stopwatch Choose Extras gt Stopwatch Press Play Pause gt to start the timer Press the Center button to record lap times Up to three lap times show beneath the overall time Press Play Pause gt 1 to stop th
48. later to keep a calendar you can also sync calendar information Sync contacts or calendar information using Mac OS X v10 4 or later 1 Connect iPod classic to your computer 2 IniTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Info 3 Doone of the following To sync contacts click Sync Contacts and select an option To sync all contacts automatically select All contacts To sync selected groups of contacts automatically select Selected groups and select the groups you want to sync To sync other contacts for example from Yahoo or Google click the appropriate option When you click Apply iTunes updates iPod classic with the Contacts contact information you specified To sync calendars click Sync Calendars and choose an option To sync all calendars automatically choose All calendars To sync selected calendars automatically choose Selected calendars and select the calendars you want to sync When you click Apply iTunes updates iPod classic with the calendar information you specified Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories 44 Sync contacts or calendars using Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook for Windows Connect iPod classic to your computer In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Info Do one of the following To sync contacts in the Contacts section select Sync contacts from and choose Windows Address Book or Microsoft Outlook from
49. lbum artwork manually if you have the album art on your computer To learn more about adding album artwork open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes Help For more information see Viewing album artwork on iPod classic on page 26 Organizing your music In iTunes you can organize songs and other items into lists called playlists in any way you want For example you can create playlists with songs to listen to while exercising or playlists with songs for a particular mood You can create Smart Playlists that update automatically based on rules you define When you add songs to iTunes that match the rules they automatically get added to the Smart Playlist You can turn on Genius in iTunes and create playlists of songs that go great together Genius can also organize your music library automatically by sorting and grouping it into collections called Genius Mixes You can create as many playlists as you like using any of the songs in your iTunes library Adding a song to a playlist or later removing it doesn t remove it from your library To learn how to set up playlists in iTunes open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Note To create playlists on iPod classic when iPod classic isn t connected to your computer see Creating On The Go Playlists on iPod classic on page 28 Turning on Genius in iTunes Genius finds songs in your library that go great together in order to create Genius playlists and Genius Mixes A Genius playlist s
50. lerical errors Because Apple periodically releases new versions and updates to its software images shown in this book may be different from what you see on your screen Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 408 996 1010 www apple com Apple the Apple logo EarPods Finder iLife iMovie iPhoto iPod iPod classic iTunes Mac Mac OS Macintosh OS X and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iTunes Store is a service mark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products All understandings agreements or warranties if any take place directly between the vendors and the prospective users Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors 019 2403 2012 11
51. m downloads Try connecting to a different USB port on your computer Note A USB 2 0 or 3 0 port is required to connect iPod classic iPod classic might need to be reset see page 48 If you re connecting iPod classic to a portable or laptop computer using the Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod classic Make sure you have the required computer and software See If you want to double check the system requirements on page 51 Check the cable connections Unplug the cable at both ends and make sure no foreign objects are in the USB ports Then plug the cable back in securely Make sure the connectors on the cables are oriented correctly They can be inserted only one way Try restarting your computer If none of the previous suggestions solves your problems you might need to restore iPod classic software See Updating and restoring iPod software on page 52 If iPod classic displays a Connect to Power message This message may appear if iPod classic is exceptionally low on power and the battery needs to be charged before iPod classic can communicate with your computer To charge the battery connect iPod classic to a USB 2 0 or 3 0 port on your computer Leave iPod classic connected to your computer until the message disappears and iPod classic appears in iTunes or the Finder Depending on how depleted the battery is you may need to charge iPod classic for up to
52. n your computer If you want images to appear in separate photo albums on iPod classic create folders within the main image folder and drag images to the new folders In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Photos Select Sync photos from Choose Choose Folder from the pop up menu and select the image folder Click Apply Adding full resolution image files to iPod classic When you add photos to iPod classic iTunes optimizes the photos for viewing Full resolution image files aren t transferred by default Adding full resolution image files is useful for example if you want to move them from one computer to another but isn t necessary for viewing the images at full quality on iPod classic Add full resolution image files to iPod classic In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Photos Select Include full resolution photos Click Apply iTunes copies the full resolution versions of the photos to the Photos folder on iPod classic Delete photos from iPod classic In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Photos Select Sync photos from On a Mac choose iPhoto from the pop up menu Ona Windows PC choose Photoshop Album or Photoshop Elements from the pop up menu Choose Selected albums and deselect the albums you no longer want on iPod classic Click Apply Viewing photos and slideshows You can view photos on iPod classic manually or as a slide
53. nd click Books 2 Select Sync Audiobooks and then do one of the following Select All audiobooks Select Selected audiobooks and then select the audiobooks or parts you want 3 Click Apply to start the update Adding other content to iPod classic You can also use iTunes to sync photos games contacts and more to iPod classic You can set iTunes to sync your content automatically or you can manage your content on iPod classic manually For more information about adding other types of content to iPod classic see Adding photos from your computer to iPod classic on page 36 Playing games on page 43 Syncing contacts calendars and to do lists on page 44 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 22 Managing iPod classic manually If you manage iPod classic manually you can add and remove individual songs including music videos and videos including movies and TV shows You can also add music and video from multiple computers to iPod classic without erasing items already on iPod classic You can t add Genius Mixes to iPod classic manually but you can add Genius playlists manually Setting iPod classic to manually manage music and video turns off the automatic sync options in the Music Movies TV Shows Podcasts iTunes U Photos Contacts and Games panes You can t manually manage some and automatically sync others at the same time If you set iTunes to manage content manually you can reset it later to sync autom
54. ndows PC iPod classic can sync digital photos from folders on your computer s hard disk If you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PC If you re using iPod classic with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC you must restore the iPod software for use with the PC see Updating and restoring iPod software on page 52 Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod classic including all songs You cannot switch from using iPod classic with a Mac to using it with a Windows PC without erasing all data on iPod classic If you lock the iPod classic screen and can t unlock it Normally if you can connect iPod classic to the computer it s authorized to work with iPod classic automatically unlocks If the computer authorized to work with iPod classic is unavailable you can connect iPod classic to another computer and use iTunes to restore iPod software See the next section for more information If you want to change the screen lock combination and you can t remember the current combination you must restore the iPod software and then set a new combination Updating and restoring iPod software You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software It s recommended that you update iPod classic to use the latest software You can also restore the software which puts iPod classic back to its original state f you choose to update the software is updated but your settings and songs aren t affected Ifyou choose
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56. nection iTunes gets the names of the songs on the CD from the Internet if available and lists them in the iTunes window When you add the songs to iPod classic the song information is included To learn how to import music from your CDs into iTunes open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes Help Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 15 Adding more information to your iTunes library After you import your music into iTunes you can add more song and album information to your iTunes library Most of these additional information appears on iPod classic when you add the songs Enter song names and other information If you don t have an Internet connection if song information isn t available for music you import or if you want to include additional information such as composer names you can enter the information manually To learn how to enter song information open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Add lyrics You can enter song lyrics in plain text format into iTunes so that you can view the song lyrics on iPod classic while the song is playing To learn how to enter lyrics open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help For more information see Viewing lyrics on iPod classic on page 26 Add album artwork Music you purchase from the iTunes Store includes album artwork which iPod classic can display You can add album artwork automatically for music you ve imported from CDs if the CDs are available from the iTunes Store You can add a
57. nes U content to iPod classic The settings for adding iTunes U content to iPod classic are unrelated to the settings for adding other content iTunes U settings don t affect other settings and vice versa You can set iTunes to automatically sync all or selected iTunes U content or you can add iTunes U content to iPod classic manually Set iTunes to update the iTunes U content on iPod classic automatically 1 In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click iTunes U 2 Inthe iTunes U pane select Sync iTunes U 3 Select the collections and items you want and set your sync options 4 Click Apply When you set iTunes to sync iTunes U content automatically iPod classic is updated each time you connect it to your computer If Sync only checked songs and videos is selected in the Summary pane iTunes syncs only items that are checked in your iTunes U and other libraries Adding audiobooks to iPod classic You can purchase and download audiobooks from the iTunes Store or audible com or import audiobooks from CDs and listen to them on iPod classic Use iTunes to add audiobooks to iPod classic If you sync iPod classic automatically all audiobooks in your iTunes library are included in a playlist named Audiobooks which you can sync to iPod classic If you manage your content on iPod classic manually you can add audiobooks one at a time Sync audiobooks to iPod classic 1 In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list a
58. ng videos automatically By default iPod classic is set to sync all videos when you connect it to your computer This is the simplest way to add videos to iPod classic You just connect iPod classic to your computer let it add videos and other items automatically and then disconnect it and go If you added any videos to iTunes since the last time you connected iPod classic they re added to iPod classic If you deleted videos from iTunes they re removed from iPod classic If there isn t enough space on iPod classic for all your videos you can set iTunes to sync only the videos you specify You can sync selected videos or selected playlists that contain videos The settings for syncing movies and TV shows are unrelated Movie settings don t affect TV show settings and vice versa Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 20 w N N W A U N Set iTunes to sync movies to iPod classic In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Movies Select Sync movies Select the movies you want All recent or unwatched movies Select Automatically include movies and choose the option you want from the pop up menu Click Apply If Sync only checked songs and videos is selected in the Summary pane iTunes syncs only items that are checked Set iTunes to sync TV shows to iPod classic In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click TV Shows Select Sync TV Shows All most recent or unwatched
59. nius Mixes are synced to iPod classic Chapter 3 Listening to Music 27 3 1 2 3 4 To start playing a Genius Mix press the Center button or Play Pause gt when you see its screen The Speaker icon appears when the selected Genius Mix is playing Alternative Rock gt Dierks Bentley Regina Spektor The Fray Coldplay Creating On The Go Playlists on iPod classic You can create On The Go Playlists on iPod classic when iPod classic isn t connected to your computer Create an On The Go playlist Select a song and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears Choose Add to On The Go and press the Center button To add more songs repeat steps 1 and 2 Choose Music gt Playlists gt On The Go to view and play your list of songs You can also add a group of songs For example to add an album highlight the album title press and hold the Center button until a menu appears and then choose Add to On The Go Play songs in the On The Go playlist Choose Music gt Playlists gt On The Go and then choose a song Remove a song from the On The Go playlist Select a song in the playlist and hold down the Center button until a menu appears Choose Remove from On The Go and then press the Center button Clear the entire On The Go playlist Choose Music gt Playlists gt On The Go gt Clear Playlist and then click Clear Save the On The Go playlist on iPod classic Choose Music
60. nted movie expires 30 days after you rent it or 24 hours after you begin playing it rental requirements may vary outside the U S whichever comes first Expired rentals are deleted automatically These terms apply to U S rentals Rental terms vary among countries To enter the iTunes Store open iTunes and click iTunes Store under Store on the left side of the iTunes window You can view a movie trailer or TV show preview by clicking the Preview button next to it Purchased videos appear when you select Movies or TV Shows under Library or Purchased under Store in the list on the left side of the iTunes window Rented videos appear when you select Rented Movies under Library Some items have other options such as TV shows that let you buy a Season Pass for all episodes Video podcasts appear alongside other podcasts in the iTunes Store You can subscribe to them and download them just as you would other podcasts You don t need an iTunes Store account to download podcasts See Purchase songs and download podcasts using the iTunes Store on page 15 Create versions of your own videos to work with iPod classic You can view other video files on iPod classic such as videos you create in iMovie on a Mac or videos you download from the Internet Import the video into iTunes convert it for use with iPod classic if necessary and then add it to iPod classic iTunes supports many of the video formats that QuickTime supports For more info
61. on The new playlist appears To keep the playlist choose Save Playlist The playlist is saved with the song title and artist of the song you used to make the playlist To change the playlist to a new one based on the same song choose Refresh If you refresh a saved playlist the new playlist replaces the previous one You can t recover the previous playlist You can also start Genius from the Now Playing screen by pressing the Center button until you see the Genius slider and then using the Click Wheel to move the slider to the right The Genius slider won t appear if Genius information isn t available for the current song Genius playlists saved on iPod classic are synced back to iTunes when you connect iPod classic to your computer Play a Genius playlist Choose Music Playlists and then choose a Genius playlist Playing Genius Mixes Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and contain songs from your library that go great together Genius Mixes provide a different listening experience each time you play one iTunes creates up to 12 Genius Mixes depending on the variety of music in your iTunes library To learn how to sync Genius Mixes to iPod classic see Syncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classic on page 20 Play a Genius Mix Choose Music Genius Mixes Use the Click Wheel or press Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind to browse the Genius Mixes The dots at the bottom of the screen indicate how many Ge
62. ows PC you can also eject iPod classic in My Computer or by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod classic Disconnect iPod classic Disconnect the cable from iPod classic If iPod classic is in the dock simply remove it Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics n About the iPod classic battery iPod classic has an internal non user replaceable battery For best results the first time you use iPod classic let it charge for about four hours or until the battery icon in the status area of the display shows that the battery is fully charged If iPod classic isn t used for a while the battery might need to be charged The iPod classic battery is 80 percent charged in about two hours and fully charged in about four hours If you charge iPod classic while adding files playing music watching videos or viewing a slideshow charging might take longer Charging the iPod classic battery You can charge the iPod classic battery in two ways Connect iPod classic to your computer Use the Apple USB Power Adapter available separately Charge the battery using your computer Connect iPod classic to a USB 2 0 or 3 0 port on your computer The computer must be turned on and not in sleep mode some Mac models can charge iPod classic while in sleep mode If the battery icon on the iPod classic screen shows the Charging screen the battery is charging If it shows the Charged screen the battery is fully
63. port on your TV If you re trying to watch a video go to Videos gt Settings and set TV Out to On and then try again If you re trying to view a slideshow choose Photos Slideshow Settings and set TV Out to On and then try again If that doesn t work go to Videos gt Settings for video or Photos gt Settings for a slideshow and set TV Signal to PAL or NTSC depending on which type of TV you have Try both settings If you want to double check the system requirements To use iPod classic you must have Oneofthe following computer configurations e A Mac with a USB 2 0 or 3 0 port A Windows PC with a USB 2 0 or 3 0 port One of the following operating systems e Mac OS X v10 6 8 or later 32 bit editions of Windows 7 32 bit editions of Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later iTunes 10 7 or later iTunes can be downloaded from www apple com downloads On the Mac iPhoto 4 0 3 or later is recommended for adding photos and albums to iPod classic This software is optional iPhoto might already be installed on your Mac Check the Applications folder If you have iPhoto 4 you can update it by choosing Apple gt Software Update On a Windows PC iPod classic can sync photo collections automatically from Adobe Photoshop Album 2 0 or later and Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 0 or later available at www adobe com This software is optional Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting 51 On both Mac and Wi
64. rd to delete the item Reset iTunes to sync music video and podcasts automatically In iTunes select iPod classic in the device list and click Summary Deselect Manually manage music and videos Click Apply The update begins automatically Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 23 Listening to Music Read this chapter to learn about listening to iPod classic on the go After you set up iPod classic you can listen to songs podcasts audiobooks and more Playing music and other audio When a song is playing the Now Playing screen appears The following table describes the elements on the Now Playing screen of iPod classic Album art Play icon Shuffle icon Battery icon b mi KRD 1 L Repeat icon Happy Pills Norah Jones Little Broken Hearts Song information aKKK rating and sequence 10 of 12 number 234 ae 1 00 lPro r ss bar Now Playing screen item Function Shuffle icon 2G Appears if iPod classic is set to shuffle songs or albums Repeat icon 4 gt Appears if iPod classic is set to repeat all songs The Repeat Once icon 05 appears if iPod classic is set to repeat one song Play icon gt Appears when song is playing The Pause icon II appears when song is paused Battery icon Shows the approximate remaining battery charge Album art Shows the album art if it s available Song information Displays the song title artist and
65. ress Next Fast Forward Chapter 5 Adding and Viewing Photos 38 Adjust the brightness during a slideshow Press the Center button until the brightness indicator appears Use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness Connect iPod classic to your TV Connect the optional Apple Composite AV cable to iPod classic Use the Apple Composite AV Cable other similar RCA type cables won t work You can purchase the cable at www apple com ipodstore or your local Apple store Connect the video and audio connectors to the ports on your TV see the illustration View a video on your TV on page 35 Make sure you set TV Out on iPod classic to Ask or On Your TV must have RCA video and audio ports The ports on your TV or receiver may differ from the ports in the illustration View a slideshow on your TV Connect iPod classic to your TV see the previous section Turn on your TV and set it to display from the input ports connected to iPod classic See the documentation that came with your TV for more information Use iPod classic to play and control the slideshow Adding photos from iPod classic to a computer If you add full resolution photos from your computer to iPod classic using the previous steps they re stored in a Photos folder on iPod classic You can connect iPod classic to a computer and put these photos onto the computer iPod classic must be enabled for disk use see Using iPod classic as an external disk on page 40 Add
66. ries Using iPod classic as an external disk Using extra settings Syncing contacts calendars and to do lists Storing and reading notes Recording voice memos Learning about iPod classic accessories Chapter 7 Tips and Troubleshooting General suggestions Updating and restoring iPod software Chapter 8 Safety and Handling Important safety information Important handling information Chapter 9 Learning More Service and Support Regulatory Compliance Information Contents iPod classic Basics Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod classic how to use its controls and more To use iPod classic you put music videos photos and other files on your computer and then add them to iPod classic d m 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 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 e Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible com Store or back up files and other data using iPod classic as an external disk e Sync contact calendar and to do list information from your computer Play games store text notes set an alarm and more iPod classic at a glance Get to know the con
67. rmation see If you can t add a song or other item to iPod classic on page 50 Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 7 Some videos may be ready for use with iPod classic after you import them to iTunes If you try to add a video to iPod classic see Syncing videos automatically on page 20 and a message says the video can t play on iPod classic then you must convert the video for use with iPod classic Depending on the length and content of a video converting it for use with iPod classic can take several minutes to several hours When you create a video for use with iPod classic the original video also remains in your iTunes library For more about converting video for iPod classic open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help or go to www info apple com kbnum n302758 Adding music videos and other content to iPod classic After your music is imported and organized in iTunes you can easily add it to iPod classic To manage how songs videos photos and other content are added to iPod classic from your computer you connect iPod classic to your computer and then use iTunes preferences to choose iPod classic settings Connecting iPod classic to a computer for the first time The first time you connect iPod classic to your computer after installing iTunes iTunes opens automatically and the iPod classic Setup Assistant appears Use the iPod classic Setup Assistant Enter a name for iPod classic This is the name that will appear in th
68. rt Then place the earbuds in your ears as shown The earphone cord is adjustable WARNING Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time is required before your hearing could be affected Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you For information about setting a maximum volume limit on iPod classic see Setting the maximum volume limit on page 30 Chapter 6 More Settings Extra Features and Accessories 47 N Tips and Troubleshooting Most problems with iPod classic can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter The 5 Rs Reset Retry Restart Reinstall Restore Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with iPod classic Try these steps one at a time until your issue is resolved If one of the following doesn t help read on for solutions to specific problems Reset iPod classic See General suggestions below Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod classic in
69. s are supported by iPod classic These include formats for audiobooks and podcasting AAC M4A M4B MAP 8 to 320 Kbps Protected AAC iTunes Store e HE AAC MP3 8 to 320 Kbps e MP3 Variable Bit Rate VBR e Audible formats 2 3 and 4 Audible Enhanced Audio AAX and AAX Apple Lossless a high quality compressed format AIFF WAV A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD quality sound but takes up only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format The same song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space When you import music from a CD using iTunes it s converted to AAC format by default Using iTunes for Windows you can convert non protected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format iPod classic doesn t support WMA MPEG Layer 1 MPEG Layer 2 audio files or audible com format 1 If you have a song in iTunes that isn t supported by iPod classic you can convert it to a format iPod classic supports For more information see iTunes Help If iPod classic displays a Connect to iTunes to activate Genius message You haven t activated Genius in iTunes or you haven t synced iPod classic since you activated Genius in iTunes For more information see page 16 or iTunes Help If iPod classic displays a Genius is not available for the selected song message Genius is activated but doesn t recognize the son
70. sappears from the device list but you still see the Connected or Sync in Progress message on the iPod classic screen disconnect iPod classic 48 If iPod classic doesn t disappear from the device list drag the iPod classic icon from the desktop to the Trash if you re using a Mac or if you re using a Windows PC eject the device in My Computer or click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select iPod classic If you still see the Connected or Sync in Progress message restart your computer and eject iPod classic again If iPod classic isn t playing music Make sure the Hold switch isn t set to HOLD Make sure the headphone connector is pushed in all the way Make sure the volume is adjusted properly A maximum volume limit might have been set You can change or remove it by using Settings Volume Limit See Setting the maximum volume limit on page 30 iPod classic might be paused Try pressing Play Pause Make sure you re using iTunes 10 7 or later available at www apple com downloads Songs purchased from the iTunes Store using earlier versions of iTunes won t play on iPod classic until you upgrade iTunes If you re using the Apple Universal Dock make sure the iPod classic is seated firmly in the dock and make sure all cables are connected properly If you connect iPod classic to your computer and nothing happens Make sure you have installed the latest iTunes software from www apple co
71. show If you have an optional AV cable from Apple for example Apple Composite AV Cable you can connect iPod classic to your TV and view photos as a slideshow with music Chapter 5 Adding and Viewing Photos 37 Viewing photos View photos on iPod classic On iPod classic choose Photos gt All Photos Or choose Photos and a photo album to see only the photos in the album Thumbnail views of the photos might take a moment to appear Select the photo you want and press the Center button to view a full screen version From any photo viewing screen use the Click Wheel to scroll through photos Press Next Fast forward 1 or Previous Rewind m4 to skip to the next or previous screen of photos Press and hold Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind 9 to skip to the last or first photo in the library or album Viewing slideshows You can view a slideshow with music and transitions if you choose on iPod classic If you have an optional AV cable from Apple you can view the slideshow on your TV Set slideshow settings Choose Photos Settings and then follow these instructions To set Do this How long each slide is shown Choose Time Per Slide and pick a time The music that plays during slideshows Choose Music and choose a playlist If you re using iPhoto you can choose From iPhoto to copy the iPhoto music setting Only the songs that you ve added to iPod classic play Slides to repeat Set Repeat to On
72. sired operation See instructions if interference to radio or TV reception is suspected Radio and TV interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and TV reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or TV reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the TV or radio Move the computer farther away from the TV or radio Plug the computer in to an outlet that is on a different circuit from the TV or radio That is make certain the computer and the TV or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or
73. tarts with a song that you select iTunes then compiles a Genius playlist of songs that go great with the one you selected Chapter 2 Setting Up iPod classic 16 Genius Mixes are preselected compilations of songs that go great together They re created for you by iTunes using songs from your library Each Genius Mix is designed to provide a different listening experience each time you play it iTunes creates up to 12 Genius Mixes based on the variety of music in your iTunes library To create Genius playlists and Genius Mixes on iPod classic you first need to turn on Genius in iTunes For information open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Genius playlists and Genius Mixes created in iTunes can be synced to iPod classic like any iTunes playlist You can t add Genius Mixes to iPod classic manually See Syncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classic on page 20 Genius is a free service but you need an iTunes Store account to use it If you don t have an account you can set one up when you turn on Genius Importing video to iTunes There are several ways to import video into iTunes described below Purchase or rent videos and download video podcasts from the iTunes Store To purchase videos movies TV shows and music videos or rent movies online from the iTunes Store part of iTunes and available in some countries only you sign in to your iTunes Store account find the videos you want and then buy or rent them A re
74. tening to Music 29 Searching music You can search iPod classic for songs playlists album titles artist names audio podcasts and audiobooks The search feature doesn t search videos notes calendar items contacts or lyrics Note Not all languages are supported Search for music From the Music menu choose Search Enter a search string by using the Click Wheel to navigate the alphabet and pressing the Center button to enter each character iPod classic starts searching as soon as you enter the first character displaying the results on the search screen For example if you enter b iPod classic displays all music items containing the letter b If you enter ab iPod classic displays all items containing that sequence of letters To enter a space press Next Fast forward gt To delete the previous character press Previous Rewind m4 Press Menu to display the results list which you can navigate by using the Click Wheel Items appear in the results list with icons identifying their type song video artist album audiobook podcast or iTunes U To return to Search if Search is highlighted in the menu press the Center button Customizing the Music menu You can add items to or remove them from the Music menu just as you do with the main menu For example you can add a Compilations item to the Music menu so you can easily choose compilations that are put together from various sources Add or remove items in t
75. the battery is charging or fully charged Battery charging lightning bolt p Battery fully charged plug You can disconnect and use iPod classic before it s fully charged Note Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to be replaced Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings For information go to www apple com batteries Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 13 Setting Up iPod classic You use iTunes on your computer to set up iPod classic to play your music video and other media content You use iPod classic by importing songs audiobooks movies TV shows music videos and podcasts into your computer and then syncing them with iPod classic Read on to learn more about the steps in this process including Getting music from your CD collection hard disk or the iTunes Store part of iTunes and available in some countries only into the iTunes application on your computer Organizing your music and other audio into playlists if you want Syncing playlists songs audiobooks videos and podcasts with iPod classic About iTunes iTunes is the free software application you use to set up organize and manage your content on iPod classic iTunes can sync music audiobooks podcasts and more with iPod classic If you don t already have iTunes installed on your computer you can download it at www apple com downloads iPod classic requires iTunes 10 7 or later
76. the Hold switch Disable iPod classic controls Slide the Hold switch to HOLD an orange bar appears If you disable the controls while using iPod classic the song playlist podcast or video that s playing continues to play To stop or pause slide the Hold switch to enable the controls again Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics Using iPod classic menus When you turn on iPod classic you see the main menu Choose menu items to perform functions or go to other menus Icons along the top of the screen show iPod classic status Menu title Play icon Lock icon Battery icon Videos Photos Podcasts Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Now Playing Display item Function Menu title Displays the title of the current menu Lock icon The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch is set to HOLD This indicates that the iPod classic controls are disabled Play icon The Play icon gt appears when a song video or other item is playing The Pause icon II appears when the item is paused Battery icon The Battery icon shows the approximate remaining battery charge Menu items Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items Press the Center button to choose an item An arrow next to a menu item indicates that it leads to another menu or screen Adding or removing items in the main menu You might want to add often used items to the iPod classic main menu For example you can add a Songs item
77. the change If you forget the combination you can restore iPod classic See Updating and restoring iPod software on page 52 Setting songs to play at the same volume level iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs using Sound Check so they play at the same relative volume level You can set iPod classic to use the iTunes Sound Check settings Set iTunes to play songs at the same sound level 1 Choose iTunes Preferences if you re using a Mac or choose Edit Preferences if you re using a Windows PC 2 Click Playback and select Sound Check and then click OK Set iPod classic to use the iTunes volume settings Choose Settings and set Sound Check to On If you haven t activated Sound Check in iTunes setting it on iPod classic has no effect Chapter 3 Listening to Music 31 Using the equalizer You can use equalizer presets to change the sound on iPod classic to suit a particular music genre or style For example to make rock music sound better set the equalizer to Rock Use the equalizer to change the sound on iPod classic Choose Settings EQ and then choose an equalizer preset If you assigned an equalizer preset to a song in iTunes and the iPod classic equalizer is set to Off the song plays using the iTunes setting See iTunes Help for more information Playing podcasts Podcasts are free downloadable shows available at the iTunes Store Podcasts are organized by shows episodes within shows and chapters w
78. the pop up menu Then select which contact information you want to sync To sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook in the Calendars section select Sync calendars from Microsoft Outlook Click Apply You can also add contact and calendar information to iPod classic manually iPod classic must be enabled as an external disk see Using iPod classic as an external disk on page 40 Add contact information manually Connect iPod classic and open your favorite email or contacts application You can add contacts using Palm Desktop Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Entourage and Eudora among others Drag contacts from the application s address book to the Contacts folder on iPod classic In some cases you might need to export contacts and then drag the exported file or files to the Contacts folder See the documentation for your email or contacts application Add appointments and other calendar events manually Export calendar events from any calendar application that uses the standard iCal format filenames end in ics or vCal format filenames end in vcs Drag the files to the Calendars folder on iPod classic Note To add to do lists to iPod classic manually save them in a calendar file with an ics or cs extension View contacts on iPod classic Choose Extras gt Contacts Sort contacts by first or last name Choose Settings gt Sort By and press the Center button to choose First or Last View calendar events Choose Extr
79. to get more iPod related software and service information To learn about Do this Service and support discussions tutorials and Apple software downloads Go to www apple com support ipod Using iTunes Using iPhoto on Mac OS X Open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes Help For an online iTunes tutorial available in some areas only go to www apple com support itunes Open iPhoto and choose Help gt iPhoto Help Using Calendar on Mac OS X Open Calendar and choose Help gt Calendar Help The latest information on iPod classic Go to www apple com ipodclassic Registering iPod classic To register iPod classic install iTunes on your computer and connect iPod classic Finding the iPod classic serial number Obtaining warranty service Look at the back of iPod classic or choose Settings gt About and press the Center button In iTunes with iPod classic connected to your computer select iPod classic in the device list and click Summary First follow the advice in this booklet the onscreen help and online resources Then go to www apple com support ipod service 55 Regulatory Compliance Information FCC compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde
80. to the main menu so you don t have to choose Music before you choose Songs Add or remove items in the main menu Choose Settings Main Menu Choose each item you want to appear in the main menu A checkmark indicates which items have been added Setting the language iPod classic can use different languages Set the language Choose Settings Language and then choose a language Setting the backlight timer You can set the backlight to illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time when you press a button or use the Click Wheel The default is 10 seconds Set the backlight timer Choose Settings gt Backlight and then choose the time you want Choose Always On to prevent the backlight from turning off choosing this option decreases battery performance Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 8 Setting the screen brightness You can adjust the brightness of the iPod classic screen Set the screen brightness Choose Settings Brightness and then use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness You can also adjust the brightness during a slideshow or video Press the Center button until the brightness slider appears and then use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness Note Your brightness setting may affect your battery performance Turning off the Click Wheel sound When you scroll through menu items you can hear a clicking sound through the earphones or headphones and through the iPod classic internal speaker If you l
81. to video podcasts Viewing lyrics on iPod classic If you enter lyrics for a song in iTunes see Add lyrics on page 16 and then add the song to iPod classic you can view the lyrics on iPod classic Lyrics don t appear unless you enter them View lyrics on iPod classic while a song is playing On the Now Playing screen press the Center button until you see the lyrics You can scroll through the lyrics as the song plays Viewing album artwork on iPod classic iTunes displays album artwork on iPod classic if the artwork is available Artwork appears on iPod classic in the album list when you play a song from the album and in Cover Flow see the next section for more information about Cover Flow See album artwork on iPod classic Play a song that has album artwork and view it in the Now Playing screen For more information about album artwork open iTunes and choose Help iTunes Help Browsing music using Cover Flow You can browse your music collection using Cover Flow a visual way to flip through your library Cover Flow displays your albums alphabetically by artist name You see the album artwork title and artist name Use Cover Flow From the Music menu choose Cover Flow Use the Click Wheel or press Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind to move through your album art 3 Select an album and press the Center button Use the Click Wheel to select a song and then press the Center button to play it Accessing additional
82. to your computer to add music videos photos and files and to charge the battery Disconnect iPod classic when you re done Connecting iPod classic Connect iPod classic to your computer Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable into a high powered USB 2 0 or 3 0 port on your computer and then connect the other end to iPod classic If you have an iPod Dock you can connect the cable to a USB 2 0 or 3 0 port on your computer connect the other end to the dock and then put iPod classic in the dock Note The USB port on most keyboards doesn t provide enough power to charge iPod classic Connect iPod classic to a USB 2 0 or 3 0 port on your computer unless your keyboard has a high powered USB 2 0 or 3 0 port By default iTunes syncs songs on iPod classic automatically when you connect it to your computer When iTunes is finished you can disconnect iPod classic You can sync songs while your battery is charging If you connect iPod classic to a different computer and it s set to sync music automatically iTunes prompts you before syncing any music If you click Yes the songs and other audio files already on iPod classic will be erased and replaced with songs and other audio files on the computer iPod classic is connected to For information about adding music to iPod classic and using iPod classic with more than one computer see Chapter 3 Listening to Music on page 24 Disconnecting iPod classic
83. trols on iPod classic Hold switch f wot 97 Headphones port Menu Z Menu ON Click Wheel Previous Rewind Li C3 Zu Next Fast forward Play Pause S EN Center button Dock connector f Using iPod classic controls The controls on iPod classic are easy to find and use Press any button to turn on iPod classic The first time you turn on iPod classic the language menu appears Use the Click Wheel to scroll to your language and then press the Center button to choose it The main menu appears in your language Photos LITTLE BROKEN iri Podcasts I Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Now Playing Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus play songs change settings and get information Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select a menu item To choose the item press the Center button To go back to the previous menu press Menu on the Click Wheel Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics 5 Here s what else you can do with iPod classic controls To Turn on iPod classic Do this Press any button Turn off iPod classic Press and hold Play Pause gt Turn on the backlight Press any button or use the Click Wheel Disable the iPod classic controls so nothing happens if you press them accidentally Slide the Hold switch to HOLD an orange bar appears Reset iPod classic if it isn t responding
84. w apple com recycling 56 China Wem EET So GALAN PTR Taiwan ERU BRIBE o MAREK Gra UJ RB hae Battery Charger Efficiency European Union Disposal Information X The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take it to a collection point designated by local authorities The separate collection and recycling of your product and or its battery at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment Union Europ enne informations sur l limination Le symbole ci dessus signifie que conform ment aux lois et r glementations locales vous devez jeter votre produit et ou sa batterie s par ment des ordures m nag res Lorsque ce produit arrive en fin de vie apportez le un point de collecte d sign par les autorit s locales La collecte s par e et le recyclage de votre produit et ou de sa batterie lors de sa mise au rebut aideront pr server les ressources naturelles et s assurer qu il est recycl de mani re prot ger la sant humaine et l environnement Europ ische Union Informationen zur Entsorgung Das oben aufgef hrte Symbol weist darauf hin dass dieses Produkt und oder die damit verwendete Batterie den geltenden geset
85. zlichen Vorschriften entsprechend und vom Hausm ll getrennt entsorgt werden muss Geben Sie dieses Produkt zur Entsorgung bei einer offiziellen Sammelstelle ab Durch getrenntes Sammeln und Recycling werden die Rohstoffreserven geschont und es ist sichergestellt dass beim Recycling des Produkts und oder der Batterie alle Bestimmungen zum Schutz von Gesundheit und Umwelt eingehalten werden Unione Europea informazioni per lo smaltimento Il simbolo qui sopra significa che in base alle leggi e alle normative locali il prodotto e o la sua batteria dovrebbero essere riciclati separatamente dai rifiuti domestici Quando il prodotto diventa inutilizzabile portalo nel punto di raccolta stabilito dalle autorit locali La raccolta separata e il riciclaggio del prodotto e o della sua batteria al momento dello smaltimento aiutano a conservare le risorse naturali e assicurano che il riciclaggio avvenga nel rispetto della salute umana e dell ambiente EU Information om kassering Symbolen ovan betyder att produkten och eller dess batteri enligt lokala lagar och best mmelser inte f r kastas tillsammans med hushallsavfallet Nar produkten har tj nat ut maste den tas till en atervinningsstation som utsetts av lokala myndigheter Genom att l ta den uttj nta produkten och eller dess batteri tas om hand for tervinning hj lper du till att spara naturresurser och skydda h lsa och milj T rkiye T rkiye Cumhuriyeti EEE Yonetmeligi

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