Apple MC297LL/A, MC293LL/A manual Adding music, videos, and other content to iPod classic

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Some videos may be ready for use with iPod classic after you import them to iTunes. If you try to add a video to iPod classic (see Syncing videos automatically on page 20), and a message says the video can’t play on iPod classic, then you must convert the video for use with iPod classic. Depending on the length and content of a video, converting it for use with iPod classic can take several minutes to several hours. When you create a video for use with iPod classic, the original video also remains in your iTunes library. For more about converting video for iPod classic, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help, or go to www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n302758.

Adding music, videos, and other content to iPod classic

After your music is imported and organized in iTunes, you can easily add it to iPod classic.

To manage how songs, videos, photos, and other content are added to iPod classic from your computer, you connect iPod classic to your computer, and then use iTunes preferences to choose iPod classic settings.

Connecting iPod classic to a computer for the first time

The first time you connect iPod classic to your computer after installing iTunes, iTunes opens automatically, and the iPod classic Setup Assistant appears.

Use the iPod classic Setup Assistant:

1Enter a name for iPod classic. This is the name that will appear in the device list on the left side of the iTunes window.

2Select your settings. Automatic syncing is selected by default.

For more information on automatic and manual syncing, see the next section.

3Click Done.

You can change the device name and settings any time you connect iPod classic to your computer.

After you click Done, the Summary pane appears. If you selected automatic syncing, iPod classic begins syncing.

Adding content automatically or manually

There are two ways to add content to iPod classic:

mm Automatic syncing: When you connect iPod classic to your computer, iPod classic is automatically updated to match the items in your iTunes library. You can sync all your songs, playlists, videos, and podcasts, or, if your entire iTunes library doesn’t fit on iPod classic, you can sync only selected items. You can sync iPod classic automatically with only one computer at a time.

Chapter 2    Setting Up iPod classic

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Contents IPod classic User Guide Contents Safety and Handling More Settings, Extra Features, and AccessoriesTips and Troubleshooting Learning More, Service, and SupportIPod classic Basics Using iPod classic controls IPod classic at a glanceAccess additional options Disable the iPod classic controlsReset iPod classic Change the volumePlay a saved Genius playlist Disable iPod classic controlsDisabling iPod classic controls Play a Genius MixSetting the backlight timer Using iPod classic menusSetting the language Adding or removing items in the main menuTurning off the Click Wheel sound Setting the screen brightnessResetting all settings Scrolling quickly through long listsDisconnecting iPod classic Connecting and disconnecting iPod classicConnecting iPod classic Connect iPod classic to your computerEject iPod classic Disconnect iPod classicAbout the iPod classic battery Charging the iPod classic batteryCharge the battery using your computer Understanding battery states Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power AdapterSetting Up iPod classic About iTunesAdd songs already on your computer to your iTunes library Setting up your iTunes libraryPurchase songs and download podcasts using the iTunes Store Import music from your audio CDs into iTunesAdding more information to your iTunes library Organizing your musicImporting video to iTunes Create versions of your own videos to work with iPod classicAdding content automatically or manually Adding music, videos, and other content to iPod classicConnecting iPod classic to a computer for the first time Use the iPod classic Setup AssistantSyncing music automatically Sync music with iPod classicAdding videos to iPod classic Syncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classicSyncing videos automatically Set iTunes to sync movies to iPod classic Adding podcasts to iPod classicAdding video podcasts to iPod classic Set iTunes to sync TV shows to iPod classicAdding audiobooks to iPod classic Adding iTunes U content to iPod classicAdding other content to iPod classic Sync audiobooks to iPod classicRemove a song, video, or other item from iPod classic Managing iPod classic manuallyAdd a song, video, or other item to iPod classic Create a new playlist on iPod classicListening to Music Playing music and other audioListen to a different part of a song Change the playback volumeBrowse for and play a song Create a Genius playlist from the current songRating songs Browsing music using Cover FlowAccessing additional commands Viewing lyrics on iPod classicCreate a Genius playlist on iPod classic Using Genius on iPod classicPlaying Genius Mixes Play a Genius playlistCreating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classic Setting iPod classic to shuffle songs Setting iPod classic to repeat songsBrowsing songs by album or artist Setting the maximum volume limit Searching musicCustomizing the Music menu Remove the maximum volume limit Setting songs to play at the same volume levelChange the maximum volume limit Set iPod classic to use the iTunes volume settingsPlaying iTunes U content Using the equalizerPlaying podcasts Listening to audiobooks Set audiobook play speedWatching video podcasts Watching VideosWatching videos on a TV connected to iPod classic Watching videos downloaded from iTunes USet TV settings Set iPod classic to display videos on a TVView a video on your TV Adding and Viewing Photos Importing photosAdding photos from your computer to iPod classic Adding full-resolution image files to iPod classic Viewing photos and slideshowsViewing slideshows Set slideshow settingsViewing photos View photos on iPod classicAdding photos from iPod classic to a computer More Settings, Extra Features Accessories Using iPod classic as an external diskEnable iPod classic as an external disk Using extra settings Setting and viewing the date and timeAdding clocks for other time zones Setting the alarm Setting the sleep timerUsing the stopwatch Playing games Locking the iPod classic screenSyncing contacts, calendars, and to-do lists Change a combination you’ve already setView contacts on iPod classic Add contact information manuallyAdd appointments and other calendar events manually Sort contacts by first or last nameStoring and reading notes Recording voice memosLearning about iPod classic accessories Use the earphones included with iPod classicReset iPod classic Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore General suggestionsIf iPod classic displays a Connect to Power message If iPod classic isn’t playing musicIf iPod classic displays a Use iTunes to restore message If songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0 orIf you can’t add a song or other item to iPod classic If you can’t see videos or photos on your TV If you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PC Update or restore iPod classicUpdating and restoring iPod software If you lock the iPod classic screen and can’t unlock itSafety and Handling Important safety informationImportant handling information Using Calendar on Mac OS Learning More, Service SupportUsing iPhoto on Mac OS Obtaining warranty serviceRegulatory Compliance Information FCC compliance statementBattery Apple and the environment 019-2403/2012-11

MC297LL/A, MC293LL/A specifications

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