Apple ipod manual Resetting iPod, If Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond, To reset iPod

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1Tips 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:

1Connect iPod to a power outlet using the iPod Power Adapter.

2Toggle the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, then turn it off again).

3Press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons for at least 5 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

If Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond

•Make sure the Hold switch is off.

•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).

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Page Quick Start IPod Features Learning to Use iPodWhat You Need to Get Started To use iPod with a Macintosh, you must haveTo use iPod with a Windows PC, you must have Your iPod includes the following components Setting Up iPod to Play Music Charge the BatteryTo import music to your computer from an audio CD To buy music onlineConnect iPod and Transfer Music If your Windows PC doesn’t have a 6-pin FireWire port To Learn More Play MusicUsing iPod Using iPod ControlsIPod Remote port Headphones port Hold switch Menu button IPod Controls Disable the iPod buttons Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch Queueing Up a List of Songs Rating SongsTo connect iPod to your computer Connecting and Disconnecting iPodTo rate a song Disconnecting iPod To eject iPod To disconnect iPodOrganizing and Transferring Your Music About iTunesTo browse for and purchase music About the iTunes Music StoreAudio File Formats Supported by iPod About Playlists About Smart PlaylistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically To update iPod with only certain songsCreating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlistTo set iPod to transfer songs manually To set iPod to update only selected playlistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually To transfer a song or playlist to iPod manuallyTo delete a song or playlist from iPod Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod ManuallyModifying Playlists on iPod Manually To create a new playlist on iPodListening to Spoken Word Audio Adjusting iPod SettingsSetting iPod to Shuffle or Repeat Songs Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPodTo set iPod to repeat songs Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume LevelTo set iPod to use the iTunes volume settings To set iPod to shuffle songs or albumsSetting the Screen Contrast Using the iPod EqualizerSetting the Backlight Timer Adding or Removing Items From the Main MenuTo set the date and time Setting and Viewing Date and TimeSetting the Language To view the date and timeTo enable iPod as a hard disk Using the Extra Features of Your iPodUsing iPod as an External Hard Disk To set an alarm Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the Alarm Preventing iTunes From Opening AutomaticallyTo import all information using a Mac and iSync Select a soundStoring and Reading Notes and Other Information To record a voice memo Recording Voice MemosTo view notes To play a recordingTo store photos on iPod Storing Digital PhotosTo transfer voice memos to your computer To view information about photos stored on iPodTo transfer photos to your computer Playing GamesTo erase photos from a photo card To play a gameIPod Accessories IPod Remote Included With Some ModelsIPod Dock Included With Some Models To play music from iPod using the Dock To use the earbud headphones Apple EarphonesCharging the iPod Battery Available AccessoriesYou can charge the iPod battery in two ways To charge the battery using your computerTo charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter FireWire cable USB 2.0 cable Battery States If Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond Resetting iPodTo reset iPod If Your iPod Isn’t Playing Music If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens Software Update and Restore If Your iPod Remote Isn’t WorkingTo update or restore iPod with the latest software Learning More, Service, and Support Online ResourcesIPod User’s Guide Obtaining Warranty ServiceOnscreen Help Finding the Serial Number of Your iPodSafety and Cleaning Important Safety InstructionsAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Connectors and PortsBattery Using the Power Adapter About Operating and Storage Temperatures Avoid Wet LocationsAbout Handling CleaningDo Not Make Repairs Yourself Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Printed

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