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ÂMake sure you have the required computer and software. See “If you want to double- check the system requirements” on page 68.

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 nano software. See “Updating and Restoring iPod Software” on page 69.

If iPod nano displays a “Connect to Power” message

This message may appear if iPod nano is exceptionally low on power and the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. To charge the battery, connect iPod nano to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.

Leave iPod nano connected to your computer until the message disappears and

iPod nano appears in iTunes or the Finder. Depending on how depleted the battery is, you may need to charge iPod nano for up to 30 minutes before it will start up.

To charge iPod nano more quickly, use the optional Apple USB Power Adapter.

If iPod nano 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 nano to your computer. When iTunes opens, follow the onscreen prompts to restore iPod nano.

ÂIf restoring iPod nano doesn’t solve the problem, iPod nano 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 nano battery is low, iPod nano 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 nano connected so that it can recharge, or connect it to the optional iPod USB 2.0 Power Adapter. Let iPod nano charge for about an hour, and then resume syncing your music or data.

If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod nano

The song may have been encoded in a format that iPod nano doesn’t support. The following audio file formats are supported by iPod nano. These include formats for audiobooks and podcasting:

ÂAAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps)

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Contents
IPod nano User Guide Contents Using iPod nano as an External Disk More Settings, Extra FeaturesAccessories Using Extra SettingsAbout iPod nano What’s New in iPod nano IPod nano Basics Get to know the controls on iPod nanoUsing iPod nano Controls Shuffling songs Enable or disable Shake forAccess additional options Skip to any point in a song orBrowsing Music Using Cover Flow To use Cover FlowTo browse quickly in Cover Flow To scroll quickly Scrolling Quickly Through Long ListsSearching Music To search for musicUsing iPod nano Menus Adding or Removing Items on the Main MenuTo add or remove items on the main menu Setting the Backlight Timer Setting the Font Size in MenusSetting the Language Setting the Screen BrightnessTurning Off the Click Wheel Sound Resetting All SettingsDisabling iPod nano Controls Getting Information About iPod nanoConnecting and Disconnecting iPod nano Connecting iPod nanoTo connect iPod nano to your computer Disconnecting iPod nano To eject iPod nano To disconnect iPod nanoAbout the iPod nano Battery Charging the iPod nano BatteryTo charge the battery using your computer To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Understanding Battery States Improving Battery Performance with Energy SaverTo turn Energy Saver on or off Setting Up iPod nano Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To sign in to the iTunes StoreTo buy a song, album, music video, or audiobook To download or subscribe to a podcastTo add songs on your computer to your iTunes library To import music from an audio CD into iTunes Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunesEntering Song Names and Other Details To enter CD song names and other information manuallyOrganizing Your Music Adding LyricsAdding Album Artwork To create a playlist in iTunes Using Genius in iTunesTo set up Genius To create a Smart PlaylistTo buy or rent a video Purchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video PodcastsTo browse videos in the iTunes Store To download a video podcastTo import a video into iTunes Adding Music to iPod nanoConverting Your Own Videos to Work with iPod nano To convert a video for use with iPod nanoYou can set iTunes to add music to iPod nano in three ways Syncing Music AutomaticallySyncing Music From Selected Playlists to iPod nano To sync music with iPod nanoTo remove a song, video, or other item from iPod nano Managing iPod nano ManuallyTo add a song, video, or other item to iPod nano To create a new playlist on iPod nanoAdding Podcasts to iPod nano To manually manage podcastsAdding Videos to iPod nano Syncing Videos AutomaticallyTo sync videos to iPod nano Syncing Selected Videos to iPod nano Managing Videos Manually Adding Video Podcasts to iPod nanoTo set iTunes to sync all movies automatically on iPod nano Listening to Music To browse for and play a songViewing Lyrics on iPod nano Rating SongsAccessing Additional Commands Viewing Album Artwork on iPod nanoBrowsing Songs by Album or Artist Creating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano Using Genius on iPod nano To make a Genius playlist with iPod nanoTo play a Genius playlist To set iPod nano to always shuffle songs or albums Setting iPod nano to Shuffle SongsTo set iPod nano to shuffle and play all your songs To shuffle songs while a song is playing or pausedSetting iPod nano to Repeat Songs Setting the Maximum Volume LimitCustomizing the Music Menu To require a combination to change the maximum volume To change the maximum volume limitTo remove the maximum volume limit Watching and Listening to Podcasts Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelUsing the Equalizer Crossfading Between SongsListening to Audiobooks Listening to FM RadioTo set audiobook play speed Watching Videos Watching and Listening to Videos on iPod nanoTo watch a video on iPod nano To just listen to a music video To set TV settingsWatching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod nano To watch a video podcastTo watch 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 nanoTo import photos to a Windows PC To add full-resolution image files to iPod nano To add photos from a folder on your hard disk to iPod nanoTo delete photos from iPod nano Viewing Photos Adding Photos from iPod nano to a ComputerViewing Photos on iPod nano Choose Time Per Slide and pick a time To set slideshow settingsViewing Slideshows Music that plays duringTo view a slideshow on iPod nano To connect iPod nano to your TVTo view a slideshow on your TV Accessories Using iPod nano as an External DiskTo enable iPod nano as an external disk Using Extra Settings Setting and Viewing the Date and TimeAdding Clocks for Other Time Zones Setting Alarms Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the Stopwatch Playing Games Locking the iPod nano Screen To set a combination for iPod nanoTo lock the iPod nano screen Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists To change a combination you’ve already setTo view contacts on iPod nano To add contact information manuallyTo add appointments and other calendar events manually To sort contacts by first or last nameStoring and Reading Notes Recording Voice MemosTo label a recording Using Spoken Menus for AccessibilityTo enable spoken menus in iTunes To play a recording Learning About iPod nano Accessories To deactivate spoken menus on iPod nanoTo use the earphones included with iPod nano To reset iPod nano Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore General SuggestionsIf iPod nano isn’t playing music If songs or data sync more slowly over USB If iPod nano displays a Connect to Power messageIf iPod nano displays a Use iTunes to restore message If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod nanoWAV Aiff If you can’t see videos or photos on your TV If you want to double-check the system requirementsIf you want to use iPod nano with a Mac and a Windows PC To update or restore iPod nanoUpdating and Restoring iPod Software If you lock the iPod nano screen and can’t unlock itSafety and Cleaning Important Safety InformationSafety and Cleaning Important Handling Information Learning More, Service Support Finding the iPod nano serial numberRegulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance StatementRussia Index Index Returning to main menu 7 returning to previous menu Playing songs at relative volume 42 repeating songs See also adding
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