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If you want to double-check the system requirements

To use iPod shuffle, you must have:

•• One of the following computer configurations:

•• A Mac with a USB 2.0 port

•• A Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port or a USB 2.0 card installed

•• One of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later

•• Internet access (a broadband connection is recommended)

•• iTunes 10.7 or later (you can download iTunes from www.itunes.com/download)

If your Windows PC doesn’t have a high-power USB 2.0 port, you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card.

High-power USB 2.0 port

If you want to use iPod shuffle with a Mac and a Windows PC

If your iPod shuffle is set to manually manage music, you can add content to it from more than one iTunes library, regardless of the operating system on the computer. If your iPod shuffle is set to sync automatically, when you connect it to a different computer or user account, a message asks if you want to erase iPod shuffle and sync with the new iTunes library. Click Cancel if you want to keep the contents as it is.

You can use iPod shuffle as an external disk with both Mac and Windows computers, allowing you to copy files from one operating system to the other. See Chapter 5, Storing Files on iPod shuffle, on page 22.

Updating and restoring iPod shuffle software

You can use iTunes to update or restore the iPod shuffle software. It’s recommended that you update iPod shuffle to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which returns iPod shuffle to its original state.

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If you update, the software is updated but your settings, songs, and other data aren’t affected.

If you restore, all data is erased from iPod shuffle, including songs and any other data. All iPod shuffle settings are restored to their original state.

Update or restore iPod shuffle:

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

2Connect iPod shuffle to your computer.

3In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Summary.

The Version section of the Summary pane tells you whether iPod shuffle is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.

4Do one of the following:

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To install the latest version of the software, click Update.

To restore iPod shuffle to its original settings, click Restore. Restoring erases all data from iPod shuffle. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

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Contents IPod shuffle User Guide Contents What’s new in iPod shuffle About iPod shuffleCongratulations on purchasing iPod shuffle Use the Apple Earphones IPod shuffle BasicsIPod shuffle at a glance Connecting iPod shuffle Using the iPod shuffle controlsConnecting and disconnecting iPod shuffle Connect iPod shuffle to your computerDisconnect iPod shuffle Disconnecting iPod shuffleEject iPod shuffle Charge the battery using your computer About the iPod shuffle batteryCharging the iPod shuffle battery Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power AdapterChecking the battery status Status light when disconnected VoiceOver messageSetting up iPod shuffle About iTunesEntering song names and other information Setting up your iTunes libraryImporting music from your audio CDs into iTunes Use the iPod shuffle Setup Assistant Connecting iPod shuffle to a computer for the first timeUsing Genius in iTunes Organizing your musicSyncing music automatically Adding content automatically or manuallyAdding music to iPod shuffle Set iTunes to sync selected Genius Mixes to iPod shuffle Syncing Genius Mixes to iPod shuffleSync music with iPod shuffle Adding iTunes U collections to iPod shuffle Set iTunes to sync iTunes U content automaticallySyncing podcasts automatically Adding audiobooks to iPod shuffleAdd a song or other item to iPod shuffle Manually manage audio content on iPod shuffleManaging iPod shuffle manually Remove a song or other item from iPod shuffleFitting more songs on iPod shuffle Convert higher bit-rate songs to AAC formatListen to songs and other items on iPod shuffle Listening to MusicPlaying music Enable VoiceOver when you set up iPod shuffle Using VoiceOverSetting iPod shuffle to shuffle or play songs in order Set iPod shuffle to shuffle songsHearing track info Changing playlistsSetting tracks to play at the same volume Setting a volume limitLock the iPod shuffle buttons Remove the volume limitLocking and unlocking the iPod shuffle buttons Unlock the buttonsUse iPod shuffle to carry your data as well as your music Using iPod shuffle as an external diskStoring Files on iPod shuffle Copying files between computersPreventing iTunes from opening automatically Prevent iTunes from opening automaticallyIf iPod shuffle won’t turn on or respond Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore If iPod shuffle isn’t playing musicIf you can’t sync a song or other item to iPod shuffle WAV AiffIf you want to double-check the system requirements Update or restore iPod shuffleUpdating and restoring iPod shuffle software If you want to use iPod shuffle with a Mac and a Windows PCSafety and Handling Important safety informationImportant handling information Learning More, Service Support To learn about Do thisRegulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance StatementDisposal and Recycling Information KKApple Inc Apple Inc. All rights reserved
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