Apple MB150LL/A, FB145LL/A, FB150LL/A, A1238 If iPod classic displays a Connect to Power message

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ÂIf you’re connecting iPod classic 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 classic.

ÂMake sure you have the required computer and software. See “If you want to double- check the system requirements” on page 62.

ÂCheck 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.

ÂTry restarting your computer.

ÂIf none of the previous suggestions solves your problems, you might need to restore iPod classic software. See “Updating and Restoring iPod Software” on page 63.

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 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 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 port.

If iPod classic displays a “Use iTunes to restore” message

ÂMake sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer (download it from www.apple.com/ipod/start).

ÂConnect iPod classic to your computer. When iTunes opens, follow the onscreen prompts to restore iPod classic.

ÂIf restoring iPod classic doesn’t solve the problem, iPod classic may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service & Support website: www.apple.com/support/ipod

If songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0

ÂIf you sync a large number of songs or amount of data using USB 2.0 and the iPod classic battery is low, iPod classic syncs the information at a reduced speed in order to conserve battery power.

ÂIf 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 the optional iPod USB 2.0 Power Adapter. Let iPod classic charge for about an hour, and then resume syncing your music or data.

Chapter 6 Tips and Troubleshooting

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Contents IPod classic User Guide Contents Tips and Troubleshooting Safety and CleaningImportant Safety Information General SuggestionsIPod classic Basics Using iPod classic Controls IPod classic at a GlanceHere’s what else you can do with iPod classic controls Browsing Music Using Cover Flow Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists and Cover FlowSearching Music Disabling iPod classic Controls Turning off the Click Wheel SoundTo turn off the Click Wheel sound Using iPod classic Menus To disable iPod classic controlsSetting the Backlight Timer Setting the Screen BrightnessSetting the Language Adding or Removing Items from the Main MenuConnecting and Disconnecting iPod classic Resetting All SettingsConnecting iPod classic Getting Information About iPod classicDisconnecting iPod classic To eject iPod classic To disconnect iPod classicAbout the iPod classic Battery Charging the iPod classic BatteryTo charge the battery using your computer To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Understanding Battery States Music Features About iTunesImporting Music into Your iTunes Library To sign in to the iTunes StoreTo find songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcasts To download or subscribe to a podcastImporting Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes To add songs on your computer to your iTunes libraryTo import music from an audio CD into iTunes Entering Song Names and Other Details Adding LyricsAdding Album Artwork Using Genius in iTunes To set up Genius the first time you use itOrganizing Your Music To make a playlist in iTunesAdding Music and Podcasts to iPod classic To create a Genius playlist in iTunesSyncing Music Automatically Syncing Music From Selected Playlists onto iPod classicTo sync music with iPod classic Managing iPod classic Manually To add a song, video, or other item to iPod classicTo remove a song, video, or other item from iPod classic To make a new playlist on iPod classicPlaying Music Adding Podcasts to iPod classicTo manually manage podcasts To browse for and play a songBrowsing Songs by Artist or Album To browse songs by artistSetting iPod classic to Shuffle Songs Setting iPod classic to Repeat SongsCustomizing the Music Menu Using Genius on iPod classic Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classicRating Songs Viewing Lyrics on iPod classicSetting the Maximum Volume Limit Viewing Album Artwork on iPod classicSetting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level To change the maximum volume limitTo remove the maximum volume limit To set iPod classic to use the iTunes volume settingsUsing the Equalizer Watching and Listening to PodcastsListening to Audiobooks To use the equalizer to change the sound on iPod classicListening to FM Radio To set audiobook play speedVideo Features Purchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video PodcastsConverting Your Own Videos to Work with iPod classic Adding Videos to iPod classic Syncing Videos AutomaticallyTo sync videos to iPod classic Syncing Selected Videos to iPod classic Viewing and Listening to Videos Managing Videos ManuallyAdding Video Podcasts to iPod classic To set TV settings Viewing and Listening to Videos on iPod classicWatching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod classic To view a video on iPod classicTo view a video on your TV Photo Features To import photos to a Mac using iPhotoImporting Photos from a Camera to Your Computer To import photos to a Mac using Image Capture Adding Photos From Your Computer to iPod classicTo import photos to a Windows PC To add full-resolution image files to iPod classic To delete photos from iPod classicViewing Photos Adding Photos from iPod classic to a ComputerViewing Photos on iPod classic To set slideshow settings Viewing SlideshowsTo view a slideshow on iPod classic To connect iPod classic to a TVTo view a slideshow on a TV Using iPod classic as an External Disk To enable iPod classic as an external diskUsing Extra Settings Setting and Viewing the Date and TimeAdding Clocks for Other Time Zones To set date and time optionsSetting the Alarm Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the Stopwatch Playing Games To use the stopwatchTo review or delete a logged stopwatch session To play a gameLocking the iPod classic Screen To sync games automatically to iPod classicTo set a combination for iPod classic To lock the iPod classic screenSyncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists To change a combination you’ve already setExtra Features and Accessories Storing and Reading Notes Learning About iPod classic Accessories Recording Voice MemosTo record a voice memo To play a recordingTo use the earphones included with your iPod classic Tips and Troubleshooting 5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, RestoreTo reset iPod classic General SuggestionsIf iPod classic isn’t playing music If iPod classic displays a Connect to Power message If iPod classic displays a Use iTunes to restore messageIf songs or data sync more slowly over USB If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod classic WAV AiffIf you can’t see videos or photos on your TV If you want to double-check the system requirementsTo update or restore iPod classic Updating and Restoring iPod SoftwareIf you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PC If you lock the iPod classic screen and can’t unlock itTips and Troubleshooting Safety and Cleaning Important Safety InformationSafety and Cleaning Important Handling Information Learning More, Service Support To learn about Do thisRegulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance StatementRussia Europeiska unionen-uttjänta produkter Index Index Returning to main menu 6 returning to previous menu Computer 62 operating system See also adding

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