Apple 019-0245 MP3 Player User Manual
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1. iPod Contents 13 13 20 25 32 36 43 46 49 55 57 Quick Start What You Need to Get Started Setting Up iPod to Play Music Using iPod Using iPod Controls Connecting and Disconnecting iPod Organizing and Transferring Your Music Adjusting iPod Settings Using the Extra Features of Your iPod Charging the iPod Battery iPod Accessories Tips and Troubleshooting Learning More Service and Support Safety and Cleaning Quick Start Congratulations on purchasing your iPod Read this section to get started using iPod quickly iPod works with the iTunes music software included on the iPod CD Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer or use the iTunes Music Store available in some countries only to purchase songs and download them to your computer Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod Learning to Use iPod Read this chapter to set up iPod and get started playing music quickly To learn more about playing music on iPod and using some of its other features see Using iPod on page 13 iPod Tutorial For an in depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod see the iPod Tutorial on the iPod CD iPod Features iPod is a music player and much more With iPod you can Store thousands of songs from your CD or digital music collection for listening on the go e Listen to audiobooks purchased fr2. 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 BREE SS RES AERA OWT CORB ARLBSESERESRERA ME VCC DEET IFA B ERRIRE T Jo CORMBSREE CHAANScCceBe LTWETA CORBMIVAPFLEVaAVES ICMR L TASNA t FARRE SRT FCEMBIET PGR SAAB Ic HE gt TIEL IRE LTS EAD European Community Complies with European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC Apple and the Environment At Apple we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products For more information go to www apple com about environment 2004 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Apple the Apple logo Apple Store FireWire iCal iPod iTunes Mac Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Finder the FireWire logo and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc 019 0245
3. 1 In iTunes select iPod in the Source list 2 Click the Options button and deselect Open iTunes when attached a it J 4 7 Options button Setting the Sleep Timer You can set iPod to turn off automatically after a specific period of time Select Extras gt Clock gt Sleep Timer and select the time you want When you set the sleep timer a clock icon and the number of minutes left until iPod turns off appear in the Now Playing screen on iPod Setting the Alarm You can use iPod as an alarm clock To set an alarm Select Extras gt Clock gt Alarm Clock 2 Set Alarm to On 3 Select a sound If you select Beep the alarm will be audible through the internal speaker If you select a playlist you ll need to connect iPod to speakers or headphones to hear the alarm Using iPod 37 38 Importing Addresses Phone Numbers Calendar Events and To Do Lists Your iPod can store contacts calendar events and to do lists for viewing on the go If you are using a Mac and iSync it s as easy as clicking a button Synchronizing information using iSync requires Mac OS X v10 2 8 or later iSync 1 1 or later and iCal 1 0 1 or later To import all information using a Mac and iSync 1 Connect iPod to your computer 2 Open iSync and choose Devices gt Add Device You only need to do this step the first time you use iSync with your iPod 3 Select iPod and click Sync Now iSync transfers inform
4. If you are using a Macintosh you can use iPhoto or Image Capture to transfer photos Note Photos are stored in a DCIM digital camera images folder on iPod You can also transfer images to your computer by opening this folder and dragging the image files to the desktop iPod must be enabled for use as a hard disk For more information about using an iPod compatible photo card reader see the instructions that came with the reader Playing Games iPod has a number of games To play a game Select Extras gt Games and select a game Using iPod Charging the iPod Battery iPod has an internal nonremovable battery If iPod isn t used for a while the battery may need to be charged The iPod battery is 80 percent charged in about two hours and fully charged in about four hours If you charge iPod by connecting it to your computer it may take longer to charge especially if you re transferring files or playing music For more information about charging times under various conditions and configurations go to www apple com support ipod You can charge the iPod battery in two ways If you have a Mac you can charge iPod by connecting it to your computer If you have a Windows PC in most cases you can charge iPod by connecting it to your computer You can also charge iPod by connecting it to the power adapter and a working electrical outlet To charge the battery using your computer Connect iPod to a 6 pin F
5. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to navigate through onscreen menus play songs change settings and view information Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item Press the Select button to select the item Press Menu on the Click Wheel to go back to the previous menu 14 H iPod Remote port ae a port Menu button Hold switch Select button gt gt I Next Fast forward button e N gt 11 Play Pause button lt r i 7S y Dock connector Apple Earphones port 144 Previous Rewind button Using iPod iPod Controls Reset iPod For use during troubleshooting Toggle the Hold switch set it to Hold then turn it off again Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears Turn on iPod Press any button Turn off iPod Press and hold Play Pause Turn the backlight on or off Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from the main menu Select a menu item Scroll to the item and press the Select button Go back to the previous menu Press Menu Browse for a song Select Music from the main menu Play a song Highlight the song and press the Select or Play Pause button iPod must be disconnected from your computer to play songs Play all the songs in a list Highlight the list title an album title or the title of a playlist for example
6. Battery fully charged if not animated You can disconnect and use iPod before it is fully charged Note Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings For more information go to www apple com batteries Using iPod 45 iPod Accessories iPod comes with some accessories and many other accessories are available at www apple com store iPod Remote Available Separately To use the iPod Remote connect it to the iPod Remote port then connect the Apple Earphones or another set of headphones to the remote Use the buttons on the remote just as you would use the iPod buttons 46 Using iPod Use the remote s Hold switch to disable the remote s buttons The iPod Hold switch and the iPod Remote Hold switch do not affect one another Apple Earphones iPod comes with a pair of high quality earbud headphones To use the earbud headphones Plug them in to the Headphones port then place the earbud in your ear as shown Warning Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time can damage your hearing Using iPod 47 Available Accessories To purchase iPod accessories go to www apple com store Available accessories include iPod Dock iPod Remote Earphones iPod In Ear Headphones iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Pow
7. FireWire or USB ports Then plug the cable back in securely Use only Apple iPod cables Be sure the connectors on the cables are oriented correctly They can only be inserted one way If you re connecting iPod to a portable or laptop computer using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 Cable connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod If that doesn t work restart your computer If that doesn t work you may need to restore iPod software See iPod Software Update and Restore on page 53 Tips and Troubleshooting 51 1 If You Connect iPod to a USB Port and It Doesn t Work Correctly e You must use a FireWire port or a USB 2 0 port to connect iPod USB 1 1 is not supported and is significantly slower than FireWire and USB 2 0 If your Windows PC doesn t have a FireWire port or USB 2 0 port you can purchase a Windows certified FireWire card or USB 2 0 card and install it For more information go to www apple com ipod If you re connecting iPod to a portable or laptop computer using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 Cable connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod If you re using a Mac or a Windows PC with a 6 pin FireWire port connect iPod to a FireWire port using the FireWire cable that came with iPod If the Screen is Too Light or Too Dark Select Settings gt Contrast 2 Use the Click Wheel to adjust the contrast 1 If you accidentally set the screen contrast to
8. and press Play Pause Change the volume From the Now Playing screen use the Click Wheel You can also use the optional iPod Remote available at www apple com store from any screen Pause a song Press Play Pause when no song or list is highlighted Disable the iPod buttons So you don t press them accidentally Set the Hold switch to Hold an orange bar appears Using iPod 15 iPod Controls Skip to any point in a song From the Now Playing screen press the Select button to show the scrubber bar Then scroll to any point in the song Skip to the next song Press Next Fast forward Start a song over Play the previous song Press Previous Rewind Press Previous Rewind twice Fast forward Press and hold Next Fast forward Rewind Press and hold Previous Rewind 16 Using iPod Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you re carrying iPod in your pocket and you don t want to press the buttons or turn it on accidentally you can make the buttons inactive Set the Hold switch to Hold ey Slide the switch toward os the center so you can see the orange bar to disable the controls aO O w Using iPod 17 Making Playlists on iPod You can set iPod to play the songs you want in the order you want When you create a list of songs on your iPod the songs appear in an On The Go playlist To create an
9. computer has a 4 pin FireWire port you can use an optional 6 pin to 4 pin FireWire adapter Note You can t charge iPod through your computer using a 4 pin FireWire port For more information on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards go to www apple com ipod Quick Start 11 Step 5 Play Music When the song transfer is complete a message on the iPod screen says OK to disconnect Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from iPod Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song Press the Play or Select button and enjoy iPod Extras gt Settings Music Shuffle Songs ave gt i rtists gt Backlight PR FTE Berceuse 0p 57 m Genres Girlfriend in Sonoma Composers Meinicke gt Now Playing E My Uoices Like You 28 of 32 Original Spin You re a Pill Scribe Tribe In Session es 1 28 856 To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other iPod controls transferring music to and managing music on iPod using other features of iPod charging the battery and using iPod accessories Quick Start Using iPod Read this section to learn about using iPod controls transferring music charging the battery and using the extra features of your iPod Using iPod Controls Press any button to turn on iPod The main menu appears iPod music gt Extras gt Settings gt Shuffle Songs Backlight
10. iTunes music library This is useful if you have more music on your computer than will fit on your iPod To update iPod with only certain songs In iTunes check the boxes next to songs you want to transfer by default all songs are checked Select iPod in the iTunes Source list and click the Options button a it J 4 7 Options button Using iPod 3 Select Only update checked songs To set iPod to update only selected playlists 1 In iTunes select iPod in the Source list and click the Options button 2 Select Automatically update selected playlists only Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually You can set iPod to transfer songs manually so you can transfer individual songs and playlists When iPod is set to transfer songs manually iTunes won t update it automatically when you connect it to your computer To set iPod to transfer songs manually In iTunes select iPod in the Source list and click the Options button B ut Gk a 7 Options button 2 Select Manually manage songs and playlists To transfer a song or playlist to iPod manually In iTunes drag a song or playlist to iPod in the Source list Using iPod 29 Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod Manually If you have set iPod to transfer songs manually see above you can delete songs and playlists from iPod individually Songs deleted from iPod manually are not deleted from the iTu
11. interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected Radio and Television 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 television 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 television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer in to an outlet that is ona different circuit from the
12. online and download it to your computer using the iTunes Music Store You can browse hundreds of thousands of songs and listen to a 30 second preview of any song The iTunes Music Store is available in some countries only To import music to your computer from an audio CD 1 Insert a CD into your computer iTunes opens automatically and the CD is selected in the iTunes Source list 2 Uncheck songs you don t want to transfer then click Import 3 Repeat for any other CDs with songs you d like to import To buy music online 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online AOL account information For an in depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod see the iPod Tutorial on the iPod CD Quick Start Step 4 Connect iPod and Transfer Music Connect iPod to your computer using one of the two included cables Be sure the connectors on both ends of the cable are oriented correctly They can only be inserted one way If you have a Mac or if you have a Windows PC with a 6 pin FireWire 400 port you can use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable If your computer has a high power USB 2 0 port you can also use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 Cable You can also use the optional iPod Dock see page 23 If you are connect
13. television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or 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 television technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer 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 television 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 Computer Inc Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M S 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 974 2000 Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations
14. the iTunes Source list but you still see the Do Not Disconnect message on the iPod screen go ahead and disconnect iPod If iPod doesn t disappear from the iTunes Source list drag the iPod icon from the desktop to the Trash if you re using a Mac or click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select your iPod if you re using a Windows PC If you still see the Do Not Disconnect message restart your computer and eject iPod again If Your iPod Isn t Playing Music Make sure the Hold switch is off If you re using the iPod Remote make sure the remote s Hold switch is off Make sure the headphones connector is pushed in all the way Make sure the volume is adjusted properly If that doesn t work push the Play Pause button Your iPod may be paused If you re using the iPod Dock be sure the iPod is seated firmly in the Dock and make sure all cables are connected properly If you are using the Dock Line Out port make sure your external speakers or stereo are turned on and working properly Tips and Troubleshooting If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens e Make sure you have installed the software from the iPod CD e Make sure you have the required computer and software See What You Need to Get Started on page 5 Your iPod may need to be reset see page 49 Check the cable connections Unplug the cable at both ends and make sure no foreign objects are in the
15. www apple com itunes e iPod software included on the iPod CD Built in FireWire or a FireWire card installed or built in high power USB 2 0 or a high power USB 2 0 card installed Y vou High power USB 2 0 port 6 pin FireWire 400 port 4 pin FireWire 400 port IEEE 1394 with optional adapter S For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards go to www apple com ipod Quick Start Your iPod includes the following components iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start Setting Up iPod to Play Music To set up iPod you charge the battery install software from the iPod CD and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer Then you transfer the songs to iPod and start listening to music Step 1 Charge the Battery Connect iPod to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable The built in battery is 80 percent charged in about two hours and fully charged in about four hours iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable Quick Start Step 2 Install the Software Insert the iPod CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software Step 3 Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you haven t already transferred music to your computer You can import music from your audio CDs or if you have an Internet connection you can buy music
16. On The Go playlist 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button until the song title flashes 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you want to add 3 Select Music gt Playlists gt On The Go to view your list of songs You can also queue entire lists of songs at once For example to queue an album highlight the album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes To play songs in the On The Go playlist Select Music gt Playlists gt On The Go and select a song To remove a song from the On The Go playlist Highlight a song in the playlist and hold down the Select button until the song title flashes To clear the entire On The Go playlist Select Music gt Playlists gt On The Go gt Clear Playlist Using iPod To save On The Go playlists on your iPod Select Music gt Playlists gt On The Go gt Save Playlist 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 On The Go playlists as you like To transfer On The Go playlists to your computer If iPod is set to transfer songs automatically see page 28 and you create an On The Go playlist the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect iPod You see the new On The Go playlist in the iTunes Source list Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song from 1 to 5 stars to indicate how much you like it You ca
17. Purchase and download songs and audiobooks from the iTunes Music Store e Listen to CDs and digital music Add music from CDs to your music library so you don t need to have the CD in the drive to play music Make your own CDs if your computer has a CD burner e Publish your playlists to the iTunes Music Store Create dynamic Party Shuffle playlists e Listen to Internet radio stations This guide explains how to transfer songs to iPod using iTunes and manage songs on iPod For information about using the other features of iTunes open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help Using iPod 25 26 About the iTunes Music Store Using iTunes you can preview purchase and download your favorite songs from the iTunes Music Store available in some countries only There are hundreds of thousands of songs available for purchase You can use an Apple Account to purchase songs from the music store or if you have an America Online AOL account you can use that To browse for and purchase music 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or AOL account information You can only have music from five different Music Store accounts on one iPod For more information about the iTunes Music Store open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help Audio File For
18. Using iPod Storing Digital Photos Using an optional iPod compatible photo card reader available for purchase at www apple com store and a standard digital camera and photo card you can store photos on iPod then delete them from the photo card and take more pictures Then later you can transfer the photos from iPod to your computer using a standard digital photo application such as iPhoto on a Macintosh To store photos on iPod Insert a photo card into the photo card reader and connect the photo card reader to the Dock connector port on iPod 2 Select Import Photos are listed on iPod by roll number Note Some digital photo storage devices may work differently Consult the instructions that came with the device To view information about photos stored on iPod Select Extras gt Photo Import and select the roll number The type of media number of photos and size of the roll are displayed You can t view the photos on iPod Note The Photo Import menu item doesn t appear unless you connect a photo card reader Using iPod 41 42 To erase photos from a photo card 1 Import photos from the card see above 2 Select Erase Card All photos are deleted from the photo card To transfer photos to your computer Connect iPod to your computer and open the application you use to transfer photos from your digital camera See the documentation that came with the application for more information
19. an store and read text notes on iPod iPod must be enabled as a hard disk see page 36 1 Save a document in any word processing application as a text txt file 2 Place the file in the Notes folder on iPod Using iPod 39 40 To view notes Select Extras gt Notes Recording Voice Memos You can record voice memos using an optional iPod compatible microphone available for purchase at www apple com store You can store voice memos on your iPod and transfer them to your computer To record a voice memo 1 Connect a microphone to the Headphones port on your iPod and select Record to begin recording 2 Hold the microphone a few inches from your mouth and speak To pause recording select Pause 3 When you re finished recording select Stop and Save Your recording is saved and listed by date and time recorded To play a recording Select Extras gt Voice Memos and select the recording Note The Voice Memos menu item doesn t appear until you connect a microphone To transfer voice memos to your computer Voice memos are saved in a Recordings folder on iPod in the WAV file format If you enable iPod for disk use you can drag voice memos from the folder to copy them If iPod is set to transfer songs automatically see page 28 and you record voice memos the voice memos are automatically transferred to a playlist in iTunes when you connect iPod You see the new Voice Memos playlist in the iTunes Source list
20. ation from iCal and Mac OS X Address Book to your iPod The next time you want to sync iPod you can simply open iSync and click Sync Now You can also choose to have iPod sync automatically when you connect it Note iSync transfers information from your computer to iPod You can t use iSync to transfer information from your iPod to your computer If you are using Windows or you don t want to import using iSync you can transfer information to iPod manually iPod must be enabled as a hard disk see Using iPod as an External Hard Disk on page 36 Using iPod To import contact information manually 1 Connect iPod and open your favorite email or contacts application Importing contacts works with Palm Desktop Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Entourage and Eudora among others 2 Drag contacts from the application s address book to the iPod Contacts folder To import appointments and other calendar events manually 1 Export calendar events from any calendar application that uses the standard iCalendar format filenames end in ics or vCal format filenames end in vcs 2 Drag the files to the Calendars folder on iPod Note You can only transfer to do lists to iPod using iSync and iCal To view contacts on iPod Select Extras gt Contacts To view calendar events Select Extras gt Calendar To view to do lists Select Extras gt Calendar gt To Do Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information You c
21. er Adapter iPod Carrying Cases e World Travel Adapter Kit Third party accessories such as speakers headsets microphones photo card readers backup batteries car stereo adapters power adapters and more 48 Using iPod Tips and Troubleshooting Most problems with iPod can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter Resetting iPod Most problems with iPod can be solved by resetting it To reset iPod 1 Connect iPod to a power outlet using the iPod Power Adapter 2 Toggle the Hold switch on and off set it to Hold then turn it off again 3 Press and hold the Select and Menu buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears If Your iPod Won t Turn On or Respond e Make sure the Hold switch is off e If you re using the iPod Remote make sure the remote s Hold switch is off If that doesn t work connect iPod to the iPod Power Adapter and connect the adapter to a working electrical outlet Your iPod battery may need to be recharged If that doesn t work your iPod may need to be reset see above e If that doesn t work you may need to restore iPod software See iPod Software Update and Restore on page 53 49 50 If You Want to Disconnect iPod but the Screen Says Do Not Disconnect If iPod is transferring music wait for the transfer to complete Select iPod in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button If iPod disappears from
22. gs in the list set Repeat to All To repeat one song over and over set Repeat to One Setting the Click Wheel Sound When you scroll through menu items you can hear a clicking sound through the iPod internal speaker to let you know the Click Wheel is working You can set the Click Wheel sound to play through the headphones instead or you can turn it off To set how iPod plays the Click Wheel sound Select Settings from the iPod main menu To set the Click Wheel sound to play through the headphones set Clicker to Headphones To turn off the Click Wheel sound set Clicker to Off To set the Click Wheel sound to play through the iPod internal speaker set Clicker to Speaker To set the Click Wheel sound to play through both the iPod internal speaker and the headphones set Clicker to Both Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs so they play at the same relative volume level You can set iPod to use the iTunes volume settings To set iTunes to adjust all songs to play at the same relative sound level In iTunes choose iTunes gt Preferences if you are using a Mac or choose Edit gt Preferences if you are using a Windows PC 2 Click Effects and select Sound Check Using iPod 33 34 To set iPod to use the iTunes volume settings Select Settings gt Sound Check If you have not activated Sound Check in iTunes setting it on iP
23. ing the reading speed only affects audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store or audible com Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod To see how many songs are stored on iPod how much disk space is left and other information select Settings gt About in the iPod main menu Using iPod 31 32 Adjusting iPod Settings You can change settings directly on iPod in the Settings menu Setting iPod to Shuffle Songs You can set iPod to play songs or albums in random order To shuffle and begin playing all your songs Select Shuffle Songs from the iPod main menu iPod begins playing songs from your entire music library in random order skipping audiobooks To set iPod to shuffle songs or albums every time you play a song 1 Select Settings from the iPod main menu 2 Set Shuffle to Songs or to Albums When you set iPod to shuffle songs by selecting Settings gt Shuffle iPod shuffles songs within the list album or playlist for example from which the songs are playing When you set iPod to shuffle albums it plays all the songs on an album in order then randomly selects another album in the list and plays through it in order Setting iPod to Repeat Songs You can set iPod to repeat a song over and over or to repeat a sequence of songs iPod repeats songs within the list from which the songs are playing Using iPod To set iPod to repeat songs Select Settings from the iPod main menu To repeat all son
24. ing to a FireWire 400 port use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable If you are connecting to a high power USB 2 0 port use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 Cable 10 Quick Start When you connect iPod to your computer iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod Note If you re connecting using USB 2 0 be sure to connect iPod to a high power USB 2 0 port directly on your computer or to a powered USB 2 0 hub that s connected to your computer iPod won t work if it s connected to a low power USB 2 0 port such as those sometimes found on keyboards or other peripherals While songs or files are transferred using USB 2 0 the iPod loses charge Transferring songs or files when iPod isn t sufficiently charged can cause incomplete transfer loss of the information being transferred and may require a restore see page 53 It s best to charge iPod before transferring songs or files You can charge the iPod by connecting it to your computer without transferring files or by using the iPod Power Adapter Note If you re using a portable or laptop computer with a high power USB 2 0 port connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod for best results If your Windows PC doesn t have a 6 pin FireWire 400 IEEE 1394 port or a high power USB 2 0 port here are other ways you can connect iPod e Purchase a FireWire card or USB 2 0 card and install it Or if your
25. ireWire port or high power USB 2 0 port on your computer using the appropriate cable The computer must be turned on and not in sleep mode some models of Macintosh can charge iPod while in sleep mode If the battery icon in the upper right corner of the iPod screen shows a lightning bolt the battery is charging am Using iPod 43 44 If you don t see the lightning bolt you must charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter To charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter this may already be assembled 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire cable included with iPod to the power adapter and plug the other end of the cable in to iPod 3 Plug the power adapter in to a working electrical outlet AC plug adapter iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable i Power adapter Warning Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it in to an electrical outlet Using iPod Battery States When iPod is not connected to a power source a battery icon in the top right corner of the iPod screen shows about how much charge is left Battery about halfway charged If iPod is connected to a power source the battery icon animates to show that the battery is charging om i Battery charging If you connect iPod to a power source and the battery icon does not animate the battery is fully charged pa
26. ists on iPod About Smart Playlists Using iTunes you can automatically create customized Smart Playlists from the songs in your library You can create a Smart Playlist that includes only certain genres of music songs by certain artists or songs that match particular criteria For example you could create a playlist that s no more than 3 gigabytes GB in size and includes only songs you have rated 3 stars or higher see Rating Songs on page 19 After you create a Smart Playlist any songs on iPod that meet the Smart Playlist s criteria are automatically added to the Smart Playlist Using iPod 27 28 2 Creating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlist In iTunes click the Add button and type a name for the playlist then drag songs from the library or another playlist to the new playlist To create a Smart Playlist In iTunes choose File gt New Smart Playlist and choose the criteria for your playlist Any songs from your library that match the criteria you choose are automatically added to the playlist Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically By default iPod updates automatically when you connect it to your computer iTunes updates the iPod music library to match the songs and playlists in your computer s music library transferring new songs to iPod and deleting songs from iPod that aren t in your music library You can set iPod to transfer only certain songs in your
27. mats Supported by iPod e AAC M4A M4B M4P up to 320 Kbps Apple Lossless a high quality compressed format available using iTunes 4 5 or later MP3 up to 320 Kbps e MP3 Variable Bit Rate VBR e WAV AA audible com spoken word formats 2 3 and 4 e AIFF A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD quality sound but takes up only about half the amount of 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 is converted to AAC format by default Using iPod If you are using iTunes 4 5 or later on a Windows PC you can convert nonprotected 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 gt iTunes and Music Store Help iPod does not support WMA MPEG Layer 1 MPEG Layer 2 audio files or audible com format 1 About Playlists Using iTunes you can organize songs into playlists For example you can create a playlist with songs to listen to while exercising or with songs for a particular mood You can create as many playlists as you like using any of the songs in your computer s music library Putting a song in a playlist doesn t remove it from the library When you connect and update iPod the playlists are transferred to iPod To browse through playlists select Music gt Playl
28. n use song ratings to help you create playlists automatically in iTunes see About Smart Playlists on page 27 To rate a song 1 Start playing the song 2 From the Now Playing screen press the Select button twice 3 Use the Click Wheel to select a rating Using iPod 19 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod You connect iPod to your computer to transfer and manage music and in most cases to charge the battery If you have a Mac or if you have a Windows PC with a 6 pin FireWire port you can connect iPod using the included iPod Dock Connector to FireWire cable If your computer has a high power USB 2 0 port you can also connect using the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 cable see page 10 for illustrations and more information To connect iPod to your computer Plug the appropriate cable in to a FireWire or high power USB 2 0 port on your computer then connect the other end to iPod Be sure to orient the connectors on the cable correctly Each connector can only be inserted one way Or if you have an iPod Dock see page 23 connect the appropriate cable to a FireWire or high power USB 2 0 port on your computer and connect the other end to the Dock Then put iPod in the Dock By default iPod imports songs automatically when you connect it to your computer When this automatic transfer is done you can disconnect iPod 20 Using iPod Disconnecting iPod You shouldn t disconnect iPod
29. nes library To delete a song or playlist from iPod 1 Select iPod in the iTunes Source list 2 Select a song or playlist and press the Delete key on the keyboard If you delete a playlist the songs in the playlist remain on iPod Modifying Playlists on iPod Manually If you have set iPod to transfer songs manually see above you can create new playlists on iPod and add songs to or delete songs from playlists already on iPod To create a new playlist on iPod Select iPod in the iTunes Source list and click the Add button 2 Drag songs to the new playlist To modify a playlist on iPod Drag a song to a playlist on iPod to add the song Select a song in a playlist and press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete the song 30 Using iPod Listening to Spoken Word Audio You can purchase and download spoken word audiobooks from the iTunes Music Store available in some countries only or from audible com and listen to them on your iPod You can use iTunes to transfer audiobooks to your iPod the same way you transfer songs If you stop listening to an audiobook on iPod and go back to it later the audiobook begins playing from where you left off Unless you re playing songs from within playlists iPod skips audiobooks when set to shuffle Setting the Reading Speed You can play audiobooks at speeds faster or slower than normal To set the playing speed of an audiobook Select Settings gt Audiobooks Sett
30. o light or too dark you can reset it to the default by pressing and holding the Menu button for about 4 seconds If You Accidentally Set iPod to Use a Language You Don t Understand You can reset the language Push Menu repeatedly until the main menu appears 2 Select the fourth menu item Settings 3 Select the last menu item Reset All Settings Tips and Troubleshooting 4 Select the second menu item Reset and select a language Other iPod settings such as song repeat are also reset Note If you have added or removed items from the iPod main menu see page 35 the Settings menu may be in a different place If Your iPod Remote Isn t Working e Make sure the remote s Hold switch is off e Make sure the remote is plugged firmly in to iPod and that the headphones are plugged firmly in to the remote The iPod Remote is included with some models of iPod and can be purchased separately at www apple com store If You Want to Use Your iPod with a Mac and a Windows PC If you are using your iPod with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC or vice versa you must restore the iPod software for use with the other computer using iPod Software Update see iPod Software Update and Restore below Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod including all songs You cannot switch from using iPod with a Mac to using it with a Windows PC or vice versa without erasing all data on iPod iPod Soft
31. objects inside the power adapter s FireWire port The power adapter for your iPod is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason even when the iPod is off If the power adapter needs service see Learning More Service and Support on page 55 e Never force a connector into the power adapter FireWire port If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Safety and Cleaning 59 60 About Operating and Storage Temperatures Operate your iPod in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35 C 32 to 95 F Store your iPod in a place where the temperature is always between 20 and 45 C 4 to 113 F Don t leave iPod in your car since temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range iPod play time may temporarily shorten in low temperature conditions When you re using your iPod or charging the battery it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm The bottom of the iPod case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside Avoid Wet Locations Warning To reduce the chance of shock or injury do not use your iPod in or near water or wet locations Keep your iPod and power adapter away from sources of liquids such as drinks washbasins batht
32. od has no effect Using the iPod Equalizer You can use equalizer presets to change iPod sound to suit a particular music genre or style For example to make rock music sound better set the equalizer to Rock Select Settings gt EQ and select an equalizer preset If you have assigned an equalizer preset to a song in iTunes and the iPod equalizer is set to Off then the song plays using the iTunes setting See iTunes and Music Store Help for more information Setting the Backlight Timer You can set the backlight to turn on for a certain amount of time when you press a button or use the Click Wheel Select Settings gt Backlight Timer and select the time you want Even if you don t set the backlight timer you can turn on the backlight at any time by pressing and holding the Menu button on iPod or selecting Backlight from the main menu After a few seconds the backlight turns off Using iPod Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu You can add often used items to the iPod main menu For example you can add a Songs item to the main menu so you don t have to select Music before you select Songs To add or remove items from the main menu Select Settings gt Main Menu Setting and Viewing Date and Time To set the date and time Select Settings gt Date amp Time To view the date and time Select Extras gt Clock To set iPod to display the time in the title bar Select Settings gt Date am
33. om the iTunes Music Store or audible com e Arrange your music in On The Go playlists Store files and other data using iPod as an external hard disk Change equalizer settings to make music sound better Store and synchronize contact calendar and to do list information from your computer Store text notes Set an alarm Record voice memos using an optional microphone Store digital photos using an optional photo card reader Play games and more To purchase a microphone photo card reader and other iPod accessories go to www apple com store Quick Start What You Need to Get Started To use iPod with a Macintosh you must have e A Macintosh with built in FireWire or built in high power USB 2 0 Kou Y l 6 pin FireWire 400 port High power USB 2 0 port with Mac OS v10 3 4 or later e Mac OS X v10 1 5 or later Mac OS X v10 3 4 or later is recommended and required to use iPod with USB 2 0 e iTunes 4 6 or later iTunes is included on the iPod CD To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes go to www apple com itunes e iPod software included on the iPod CD Quick Start 6 To use iPod with a Windows PC you must have A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed e Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional e iTunes 4 6 or later iTunes is included on the iPod CD To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes go to
34. onnect the Dock to your computer using the same cable you use with iPod or connect it to a power outlet using the FireWire cable and power adapter Then put iPod in the Dock Note Be sure the connectors on the cable are oriented correctly Each connector can only be inserted one way Using iPod 23 Using the iPod Dock you can play music from iPod over external powered speakers or a home stereo You need an audio cable with a standard 3 5 millimeter stereo miniplug many external speakers have this type of cable attached To play music from iPod using the Dock 1 Place iPod in the Dock 2 Connect the speakers or stereo to the Dock Line Out port using an audio cable with a 3 5 millimeter stereo miniplug iPod connector Line Out port 3 Use the iPod controls to play a song When the Dock is connected to an external audio source use the volume controls on the external source to change the volume 24 Using iPod Organizing and Transferring Your Music For instructions for getting started playing music on iPod see Setting Up iPod to Play Music on page 8 Read on for more information about organizing and transferring your music About iTunes iTunes is the software application you use to manage the music on your computer and transfer music to iPod When you connect iPod to your computer iTunes opens automatically er Here are some of the things you can do with iTunes e
35. ore iPod software using the updater that came on your iPod CD Ifyou have a Mac you can find the updater in Applications Utilities If you have a Windows PC you can find the updater by choosing Start gt All Programs gt iPod Tips and Troubleshooting Learning More Service and Support There is more information about using iPod on the iPod CD in onscreen help and on the web iPod Tutorial For an in depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod see the iPod Tutorial on the iPod CD Onscreen Help To learn more about using iPod and iTunes open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help To learn more about using iSync on Mac OS X open iSync and choose Help gt iSync Help To learn more about using iCal on Mac OS X open iCal and choose Help gt iCal Help Online Resources For the latest information on iPod go to www apple com ipod For iPod service and support information a variety of forums with product specific information and feedback and the latest Apple software downloads go to www apple com support ipod 55 56 To register iPod if you didn t do it when you installed software from the iPod CD go to www apple com register For an online iTunes tutorial available in some areas only go to www apple com support itunes Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly please follow
36. p Time If you set iPod to display the time in the title bar you can see the time from any iPod menu screen Setting the Language iPod can be set to use different languages Select Settings gt Language and select a language Using iPod 35 36 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod Using iPod as an External Hard Disk You can use iPod as a hard disk to store and transfer data files To enable iPod as a hard disk 1 In iTunes select iPod in the Source list and click the Options button B ut J La 7 Options button 2 Select Enable disk use When you use iPod as a hard disk the iPod disk icon appears on the desktop on the Mac or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer on a Windows PC Note Selecting Manually manage songs and playlists in the Options window also enables iPod to be used as a hard disk Note To transfer music files to iPod you must use iTunes Songs transferred via iTunes do not appear on iPod in the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer Likewise if you copy music files to iPod in the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer you won t be able to play them on iPod Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically If you use iPod primarily as a hard disk you may want to keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod to your computer Using iPod To prevent iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod to your computer
37. r iPod Do Not Use While Driving Important Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas Be careful and attentive while driving Stop listening to your iPod if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Battery Do not attempt to remove the iPod battery iPod must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations Safety and Cleaning Using the Power Adapter Use only the power adapter that came with your iPod Adapters for other electronic devices may look similar but they may damage your iPod The only way to shut off power to your power adapter completely is to disconnect it from the power source e Always leave space around your power adapter Do not use this equipment in a location where airflow around the power adapter is confined such as a bookcase e When connecting or disconnecting your power adapter always hold the power adapter by its sides Keep fingers away from the metal part of the plug Before connecting the FireWire cable to the power adapter make sure there are no foreign
38. the advice in this booklet the onscreen help and the online resources If the unit still does not function go to www apple com support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod The serial number is printed on the back of your iPod You can also find it by selecting Settings gt About Learning More Service and Support Safety and Cleaning Read on to learn about using iPod safely and cleaning iPod Important Safety Instructions When setting up and using your iPod remember the following Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your iPod Power Adapter in to a power outlet Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your iPod Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables 57 Avoid Hearing Damage 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 which may sound normal but can be damagin