Apple MC164LL/A Updating and Restoring iPod shuffle Software, To update or restore iPod shuffle

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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 iPod shuffle 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 of iPod shuffle as is.

You can use iPod shuffle as an external disk with both Macintosh computers and PCs, allowing you to transfer files from one operating system to the other. See Chapter 5, “Storing Files on iPod shuffle,” on page 26.

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.

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

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

To update or restore iPod shuffle:

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

2Connect iPod shuffle to your computer.

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

The Version section tells you whether iPod shuffle is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.

4Do one of the following:

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

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

Chapter 6 Tips and Troubleshooting

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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 audiobookTo import music from an audio CD into iTunes Importing Music from Your Audio CDs into iTunesEntering Names of Songs and Other Details To add songs on your computer to your iTunes libraryTo create a playlist in iTunes Using Genius in iTunesTo set up Genius Organizing Your MusicTo 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 autofill music onto iPod shuffle Autofilling iPod shuffleTo remove a song or other item from iPod shuffle To use iTunes to create a new playlist on 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 Hearing Song Announcements Using the Playlist MenuTo disable VoiceOver To navigate using song announcementsTo choose an item from the playlist menu Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelTo set iTunes to play songs at the same volume level To set iPod shuffle to use the iTunes volume settingsTo 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 To prevent iTunes from opening automatically Transferring Files Between ComputersPreventing iTunes from Opening Automatically To transfer files between computers5 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