Apple 2006 manual Rating Songs, Setting the Maximum Volume Limit

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To play songs in the On-The-Go playlist:

mChoose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go and choose a song.

To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist:

mSelect a song in the playlist, and hold down the Center button until the song title flashes.

To clear the entire On-The-Go playlist:

mChoose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist.

To save the On-The-Go playlists on iPod:

mChoose Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Save Playlist > 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.

To copy the On-The-Go playlists to your computer:

mIf iPod is set to update songs automatically (see “Syncing Music Automatically” on page 21), and you make an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist is automatically copied to iTunes when you connect iPod. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in list of playlists in iTunes. You can rename or delete the new playlist, just as you would any playlist in iTunes.

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.

To rate a song:

1Start playing the song.

2From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until you see the rating screen (showing bullet points, stars, or both).

3Use the Click Wheel to choose a rating. Note: You cannot assign ratings to podcasts.

Setting the Maximum Volume Limit

You can choose to set a limit for the maximum volume on iPod and assign a combination to prevent the setting from being changed.

To set the maximum volume limit for iPod:

1Choose Settings > Volume Limit.

The volume control shows the current volume.

2Use the Click Wheel to select the maximum volume limit.

Chapter 2 Music Features

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Contents Features Guide Contents Safety and Cleaning Learning About iPod AccessoriesTips and Troubleshooting Important Safety InformationIPod Basics Using iPod Controls IPod at a GlanceHere’s what else you can do with iPod controls To scroll quickly Scrolling Quickly Through Long ListsSearching Music To search iPodTo turn off the Click Wheel sound Disabling iPod ControlsTurning off the Click Wheel Sound To add or remove items from the main menu Using iPod MenusAdding or Removing Items From the Main Menu Setting the Screen Brightness Connecting and Disconnecting iPodSetting the Backlight Timer Setting the LanguageIPod Basics Disconnecting iPod To disconnect iPod About the iPod BatteryTo eject iPod To charge the battery using the iPod USB Power Adapter Charging the iPod BatteryTo charge the battery using your computer Understanding Battery States Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outletMusic Features About iTunesImporting Music into Your Computer To sign in to the iTunes StoreTo download or subscribe to a podcast To find songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcastsTo buy a song, album, audiobook, or video Adding Lyrics Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunesEntering Song Names and Other Details To add songs on your computer to the iTunes library Organizing Your MusicAdding Songs Already on Your Computer to the iTunes Library To make a playlist in iTunesYou can set iTunes to load music onto iPod in three ways Loading Music and Podcasts onto iPodSyncing Music Automatically To load music onto iPodManaging iPod Manually To reset iTunes to sync all music automatically on iPodSyncing Music From Selected Playlists onto iPod Loading Podcasts onto iPod To browse for and play a song Playing MusicTo manually manage podcasts Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod Setting iPod to Shuffle SongsSetting iPod to Repeat Songs Setting the Maximum Volume Limit Rating SongsTo change the maximum volume limit To remove the maximum volume limitSetting iPod to Show Compilations Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelUsing the Equalizer Viewing Album Artwork on iPodTo see album artwork on iPod Listening to PodcastsViewing Lyrics on iPod To view lyrics on iPod while a song is playingTo set audiobook play speed Listening to AudiobooksListening to FM Radio Video Features Purchasing Videos and Downloading Video PodcastsConverting Your Own Videos to Work With iPod To sync videos to iPod Loading Videos onto iPodSyncing Videos Automatically Syncing Selected Videos to iPod To reset iTunes to sync all movies automatically on iPodTo reset iTunes to sync all TV shows automatically on iPod To set iTunes to sync unwatched or selected movies to iPodLoading Video Podcasts onto iPod Viewing and Listening to VideosManaging Videos Manually Viewing and Listening to Videos on iPodTo set iPod to display videos on a TV To set TV settingsWatching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod To connect iPod to a TVTo connect iPod to a TV or other video device using S-video To view a video on your TVImporting Photos from a Camera to Your Computer Photo FeaturesTo import photos to a Mac using iPhoto To import photos to a Windows PC To import photos to a Mac using Image CaptureLoading Photos From Your Computer onto iPod To delete photos from iPod To load full-resolution image files onto iPodTo load photos from a folder on your hard disk onto iPod IPod Camera Connector To erase photos from a camera or photo card Loading Photos from iPod onto a ComputerTo view imported photos on iPod To load photos from iPod to a computerViewing Photos on iPod To set slideshow settingsViewing Photos Viewing SlideshowsTo view a slideshow on iPod To view a slideshow on a TVUsing iPod as an External Disk To enable iPod as an external diskAdding Clocks for Other Time Zones Using Extra SettingsSetting and Viewing the Date and Time Using the Stopwatch Setting the AlarmSetting the Sleep Timer Playing Games Locking the iPod ScreenYou can unlock the iPod screen in two ways To set a combination for iPodTo lock the iPod screen To change a combination youve already setSyncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists To view contacts on iPod To load contact information manuallyTo load appointments and other calendar events manually To view calendar eventsStoring and Reading Notes Recording Voice MemosLearning About iPod Accessories To load voice memos to your computerTo use the earphones To reset iPod Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore General SuggestionsIf iPod isn’t playing music If you connect iPod to your computer and nothing happensIf iPod displays a Use iTunes to restore message If songs or data load more slowly over USB If you can’t load a song or other item onto iPodIf you want to double-check the system requirements If you can’t import photos directly from your cameraIf you can’t see videos or photos on your TV If you want to use iPod with a Mac and a Windows PC If you lock iPod screen and can’t unlock it To update or restore iPodUpdating and Restoring iPod Software Safety and Cleaning Important Safety InformationSafety and Cleaning Important Handling Information Learning More, Service Support To learn about Do thisRegulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance StatementDisposal and Recycling Information Index Index Computer 59 operating system See also music Use iTunes to restore message in display