Apple MC164LL/A, MC381LL/A manual Setting a Volume Limit, To set a volume limit for iPod shuffle

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Setting a Volume Limit

You can set a limit for the volume on iPod shuffle. You can also set a password in iTunes to prevent anyone else from changing this setting.

If you’ve set a volume limit on iPod shuffle, the status light blinks orange three times if you try to increase the volume beyond the limit.

To set a volume limit for iPod shuffle:

1Set iPod shuffle to the desired maximum volume.

2Connect iPod shuffle to your computer.

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

4Select “Limit maximum volume.”

5Drag the slider to the desired maximum volume.

The initial slider setting shows the volume iPod shuffle was set to when you selected the “Limit maximum volume” checkbox.

6To require a password to change this setting, click the lock and then enter and verify a password.

If you set a password, you must enter it before you can change or remove the volume limit.

Note: The volume level may vary if you use different earphones or headphones.

To remove the volume limit:

1Connect iPod shuffle to your computer.

2In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices.

3Click the Summary tab.

4Deselect “Limit maximum volume.” Enter the password, if required.

If you forget the password, you can restore iPod shuffle. See “Updating and Restoring iPod shuffle Software” on page 31.

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Contents IPod shuffle User Guide Contents What’s New in iPod shuffle About iPod shuffleIPod shuffle at a Glance IPod shuffle BasicsTo use the Apple Earphones with Remote Using the iPod shuffle ControlsConnecting iPod shuffle Connecting and Disconnecting iPod shuffleTo connect iPod shuffle to your computer To eject iPod shuffle Disconnecting iPod shuffleTo disconnect iPod shuffle To charge the battery using your computer Charging the BatteryTo charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Status light when connected Checking the Battery StatusAbout iTunes Setting Up iPod shuffleTo sign in to the iTunes Store Importing Music into Your iTunes LibraryTo download or subscribe to a podcast To buy a song, album, or audiobookEntering Names of Songs and Other Details Importing Music from Your Audio CDs into iTunesTo add songs on your computer to your iTunes library To import music from an audio CD into iTunesTo set up Genius Using Genius in iTunesOrganizing Your Music To create a playlist in iTunesTo create a Genius playlist in iTunes Adding Music to iPod shuffleTo sync music with iPod shuffle Syncing Music AutomaticallyManaging iPod shuffle Manually Syncing Podcasts AutomaticallyTo add a song or other item to iPod shuffle To remove a song or other item from iPod shuffle Autofilling iPod shuffleTo use iTunes to create a new playlist on iPod shuffle To autofill music onto iPod shuffleTo convert higher bit-rate songs to AAC files Fitting More Songs onto iPod shufflePlaying Music Listening to MusicTo listen to songs and other items on iPod shuffle To set iPod shuffle to shuffle To set iPod shuffle to play songs in orderTo enable VoiceOver when you set up iPod shuffle Using the VoiceOver FeatureTo enable VoiceOver at a later time To disable VoiceOver Using the Playlist MenuTo navigate using song announcements Hearing Song AnnouncementsTo set iTunes to play songs at the same volume level Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelTo set iPod shuffle to use the iTunes volume settings To choose an item from the playlist menuTo set a volume limit for iPod shuffle Setting a Volume LimitTo remove the volume limit To enable iPod shuffle as an external disk Using iPod shuffle as an External DiskUse iPod shuffle to carry your data as well as your music Preventing iTunes from Opening Automatically Transferring Files Between ComputersTo transfer files between computers To prevent iTunes from opening automatically5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore Tips and TroubleshootingIf iPod shuffle won’t turn on or respond If you can’t sync a song or other item onto iPod shuffle If iPod shuffle isn’t playing musicIf you want to double-check the system requirements If your podcasts or audiobooks don’t play correctlyUpdating and Restoring iPod shuffle Software To update or restore iPod shuffleIf you want to use iPod shuffle with a Mac and a Windows PC Important Safety Information Safety and HandlingSafety and Handling Important Handling Information To learn about Do this Learning More, Service SupportFCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationRussia European Community Earphone remote 5, 21, 23, 24 Eject button in iTunes IndexSee also playlist menu podcasts Shuffling songs 5, 21 skipping to next track