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Charging the battery

You can charge the iPod nano battery by connecting iPod nano to your computer, or by using the Apple USB Adapter (available separately).

Charge the battery using your computer:

mm Connect iPod nano to a USB 3.0 port or high-powered USB 2.0 port on your computer. The computer must be turned on and not in sleep.

Important: If a “Connect to Power” message appears on the iPod nano screen, the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. See If iPod nano displays a “Connect to Power” message on page 57.

If you want to charge iPod nano when you’re away from your computer, you can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter.

Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter:

1Connect the Lightning to USB Cable to the Apple USB Power Adapter.

2Connect the other end of the Lightning to USB Cable to iPod nano.

3Plug the Apple USB Power Adapter into a working electrical outlet.

Apple USB Power Adapter

(your adapter may look different)

Lightning to USB Cable

WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet.

Understanding battery states

When iPod nano isn’t connected to a power source, a battery icon in the upper-right corner of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge is left.

Battery less than 20% charged

Battery about halfway charged

Battery fully charged

When iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that the battery is charging or fully charged. You can disconnect and use iPod nano before it’s fully charged.

Battery charging (lightning bolt)

Battery fully charged (plug)

Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to be replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries.

Chapter 3    Basics

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Contents IPod nano User Guide Contents Tips and Troubleshooting AccessibilityEarPods and Bluetooth accessories Safety and HandlingIPod nano at a Glance IPod nano overviewAccessories Home screenVoice Memos Status iconsITunes U Getting Started Setting up iPod nanoSet up iPod nano Getting Started Tap and double-tap Using Multi-TouchBasics SwipeZoom in or out FlickDrag BasicsGetting information about iPod nano Setting preferencesOpen Settings for iPod nano Settings for videos, photos, and radio General settingsMusic settings Resetting preferencesConnecting iPod nano to your computer Connecting and disconnecting iPod nanoAbout the battery Disconnecting iPod nano from your computerCharge the battery using your computer Charging the batteryUnderstanding battery states Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power AdapterSyncing automatically Setting up iTunes syncingConserving power Transfer purchased content to another computer Transferring purchased content to another computerSet iTunes to manage content manually Managing iPod nano manuallyPlay a song Music and Other AudioPlaying music Controlling playback for songs Find songs in your music libraryShuffling songs Playing podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U collections Find podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U CollectionsStart over PauseResume a paused program Play the previous episodeCreate a playlist Creating playlists on iPod nanoCreating and editing playlists Rate a song Remove items from a playlistDelete a playlist Create a Genius playlist on iPod nano Creating Genius playlistsPlaying Genius Mixes Play a Genius MixSet the maximum volume limit for iPod nano Controlling the volumeSetting the maximum volume limit Require a passcode to change the volume limitSet songs to play at the same volume level Playing songs at the same volume levelRemove the volume limit Watching videos on iPod nano VideosAdding videos to iPod nano Watch a video on iPod nanoWatching rented movies Watch a rented movieListen to the radio FM RadioListening to FM radio Pausing live radio Show the Live Pause controlsTurn off Live Pause Finding local stations and setting favoritesStart listening at the point where you paused Find local stationsSetting your radio region Tagging songs for review and purchaseAustralia AmericasAsia EuropeSetting Fitness preferences FitnessSet a Daily Step Goal Counting stepsUse iPod nano to count steps for a walk View your step totalsUse a saved workout Set up a Run workoutCreating workouts with music Calibrate iPod nano Calibrating iPod nanoControlling iPod nano during a workout View your exercise history Reset calibrationViewing and managing fitness data Clear workout data from iPod nanoViewing individual photos PhotosViewing photos on iPod nano View photos on iPod nanoViewing slideshows on iPod nano View a slideshow on iPod nanoAdding photos from your computer Add full-resolution image files to iPod nanoSyncing photos Sync photos from your iPhoto libraryAdd photos from iPod nano to a computer Copying photos from iPod nano to a computerRemoving photos from iPod nano Delete all photos from iPod nanoSet a world clock time zone ClockCustomizing the clock Set the timer Using the stopwatchUsing the timer Use the stopwatchCancel the timer Set the sleep timerListening to recordings Voice MemosRecording voice memos Record a voice memoDelete a recording Managing recordingsLabel a recording Sync voice memos with your computerTurn on accessibility features in iTunes AccessibilityUniversal Access features Using VoiceOver Set up VoiceOver on iPod nanoVoiceOver gestures Setting Mono AudioTurn off VoiceOver on iPod nano using VoiceOver gestures Turn Mono Audio on or offInverting the screen colors Quickly activating accessibility featuresTurn on the accessibility shortcut Turn Invert Colors on or offEarPods and Bluetooth accessories Using the Apple EarPodsUsing the Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic Connect to a paired Bluetooth device Connecting to Bluetooth accessoriesPair iPod nano with a Bluetooth device Select a device for audio output Switching between audio output devicesRemove a Bluetooth device pairing If you need to reset iPod nano Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore General suggestionsIf iPod nano displays a Use iTunes to restore message If music stops when the iPod nano screen turns offIf iPod nano displays a Connect to Power message If iPod nano isn’t playing musicIf iPod nano can’t receive a radio signal If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod nanoIf iPod nano speaks the text on the screen If you want to check the system requirementsUpdate or restore iPod software Updating and restoring iPod softwareSafety and Handling Important safety informationSafety and Handling Important handling information Learning More, Service Support To learn about Do thisRegulatory Compliance Information RegulatoryBattery Replacement Disposal and recycling information China Battery Charger EfficiencyApple and the Environment KKApple Inc Apple Inc. 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