Apple Restoring iPod Classic Software and Troubleshooting Tips
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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.

On both Mac and Windows 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 63). 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.

ÂIf you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs aren’t affected.

ÂIf you choose 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.

To update or restore iPod classic:

1Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.

2Connect iPod classic to your computer.

3In iTunes, select iPod classic in the source list and click the Summary tab.

The Version section tells you whether iPod classic is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.

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Contents IPod classic User Guide Contents General Suggestions Tips and TroubleshootingSafety and Cleaning Important Safety InformationIPod classic Basics IPod classic at a Glance Using iPod classic ControlsHere’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 To disable iPod classic controls Using iPod classic MenusAdding or Removing Items from the Main Menu Setting the Backlight TimerSetting the Screen Brightness Setting the LanguageGetting Information About iPod classic Connecting and Disconnecting iPod classicResetting All Settings Connecting iPod classicDisconnecting iPod classic To disconnect iPod classic To eject 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 About iTunes Music FeaturesTo sign in to the iTunes Store Importing Music into Your iTunes LibraryTo download or subscribe to a podcast To find songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcastsImporting 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 To make a playlist in iTunes Using Genius in iTunesTo set up Genius the first time you use it Organizing Your MusicTo create a Genius playlist in iTunes Adding Music and Podcasts to iPod classicSyncing Music Automatically Syncing Music From Selected Playlists onto iPod classicTo sync music with iPod classic To make a new playlist on iPod classic Managing iPod classic ManuallyTo add a song, video, or other item to iPod classic To remove a song, video, or other item from iPod classicTo browse for and play a song Playing MusicAdding Podcasts to iPod classic To manually manage podcastsTo browse songs by artist Browsing Songs by Artist or AlbumSetting iPod classic to Shuffle Songs Setting iPod classic to Repeat SongsCustomizing the Music Menu Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classic Using Genius on iPod classicViewing Lyrics on iPod classic Rating SongsViewing Album Artwork on iPod classic Setting the Maximum Volume LimitTo set iPod classic to use the iTunes volume settings Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelTo change the maximum volume limit To remove the maximum volume limitTo use the equalizer to change the sound on iPod classic Using the EqualizerWatching and Listening to Podcasts Listening to AudiobooksTo set audiobook play speed Listening to FM RadioPurchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts Video FeaturesConverting 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 view a video on iPod classic To set TV settingsViewing and Listening to Videos on iPod classic Watching Videos on a TV Connected to 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 delete photos from iPod classic To add full-resolution image files to iPod classicViewing Photos Adding Photos from iPod classic to a ComputerViewing Photos on iPod classic Viewing Slideshows To set slideshow settingsTo view a slideshow on iPod classic To connect iPod classic to a TVTo view a slideshow on a TV To enable iPod classic as an external disk Using iPod classic as an External DiskTo set date and time options Using Extra SettingsSetting and Viewing the Date and Time Adding Clocks for Other Time ZonesSetting the Alarm Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the Stopwatch To play a game Playing GamesTo use the stopwatch To review or delete a logged stopwatch sessionTo lock the iPod classic screen Locking the iPod classic ScreenTo sync games automatically to iPod classic To set a combination for iPod classicTo change a combination you’ve already set Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do ListsExtra Features and Accessories Storing and Reading Notes To play a recording Learning About iPod classic AccessoriesRecording Voice Memos To record a voice memoTo use the earphones included with your iPod classic General Suggestions Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore To reset iPod classicIf 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 WAV Aiff If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod classicIf you want to double-check the system requirements If you can’t see videos or photos on your TVIf you lock the iPod classic screen and can’t unlock it To update or restore iPod classicUpdating and Restoring iPod Software If you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PCTips and Troubleshooting Important Safety Information Safety and CleaningSafety and Cleaning Important Handling Information To learn about Do this Learning More, Service SupportFCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationRussia 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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