Apple MC297LL/A Rating songs, Viewing lyrics on iPod classic, Browsing music using Cover Flow

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Rating songs

You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you like it. You can use song ratings to help you create Smart Playlists automatically in iTunes.

Rate a song:

1Start playing the song.

2From the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until the five rating bullets appear.

3Use the Click Wheel to assign a rating (represented by stars).

The ratings you assign to songs on iPod classic are transferred to iTunes when you sync. Note: You cannot assign ratings to video podcasts.

Viewing lyrics on iPod classic

If you enter lyrics for a song in iTunes (see Add lyrics on page 16) and then add the song to iPod classic, you can view the lyrics on iPod classic. Lyrics don’t appear unless you enter them.

View lyrics on iPod classic while a song is playing:

mm On the Now Playing screen, press the Center button until you see the lyrics. You can scroll through the lyrics as the song plays.

Viewing album artwork on iPod classic

iTunes displays album artwork on iPod classic, if the artwork is available. Artwork appears on iPod classic in the album list, when you play a song from the album, and in Cover Flow (see the next section for more information about Cover Flow).

See album artwork on iPod classic:

mm Play a song that has album artwork and view it in the Now Playing screen.

For more information about album artwork, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.

Browsing music using Cover Flow

You can browse your music collection using Cover Flow, a visual way to flip through your library. Cover Flow displays your albums alphabetically by artist name. You see the album artwork, title, and artist name.

Use Cover Flow:

1From the Music menu, choose Cover Flow.

2Use the Click Wheel (or press Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind) to move through your album art.

3Select an album and press the Center button.

4Use the Click Wheel to select a song, and then press the Center button to play it.

Accessing additional commands

Some additional iPod classic commands can be accessed directly from the Now Playing screen and some menus.

Access additional commands:

mm Press and hold the Center button until a menu appears, select a command, and then press the Center button again.

If a menu doesn’t appear, no additional commands are available.

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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 classicCharge the battery using your computer About the iPod classic batteryCharging the iPod classic battery 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 classicSyncing videos automatically Adding videos to iPod classicSyncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classic 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 Browsing songs by album or artist Setting iPod classic to shuffle songsSetting iPod classic to repeat songs Customizing the Music menu Setting the maximum volume limitSearching music 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 podcasts Playing iTunes U contentUsing the equalizer Listening to audiobooks Set audiobook play speedWatching video podcasts Watching VideosWatching videos on a TV connected to iPod classic Watching videos downloaded from iTunes UView a video on your TV Set TV settingsSet iPod classic to display videos on a TV Adding photos from your computer to iPod classic Adding and Viewing PhotosImporting photos 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 Enable iPod classic as an external disk More Settings, Extra Features AccessoriesUsing iPod classic as an external disk Adding clocks for other time zones Using extra settingsSetting and viewing the date and time Using the stopwatch Setting the alarmSetting the sleep timer 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 you can’t add a song or other item to iPod classic If iPod classic displays a Use iTunes to restore messageIf songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0 or 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

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