Apple MC293LL/A manual Using Genius on iPod classic, Playing Genius Mixes, Play a Genius playlist

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Using Genius on iPod classic

Even when iPod classic isn’t connected to your computer, Genius can automatically create instant playlists of songs that go great together. You can play Genius Mixes, which are pre-selected compilations of songs that go great together. You can create Genius playlists in iTunes and add them to iPod classic, and you can sync Genius Mixes to iPod classic.

To use Genius, you need to set up Genius in the iTunes Store, and then sync iPod classic to iTunes (see Turning on Genius in iTunes on page 16).

Create a Genius playlist on iPod classic:

1Select a song, and then press and hold the Center button until a menu appears.

You can select a song from a menu or playlist, or you can start from the Now Playing screen.

2Choose Start Genius.

Start Genius doesn’t appear in the menu of additional commands, if any of the following apply:

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You haven’t set up Genius in iTunes and then synced iPod classic with iTunes.

Genius doesn’t recognize the song you selected.

Genius recognizes the song but there aren’t at least ten similar songs in your library.

3Press the Center button. The new playlist appears.

4To keep the playlist, choose Save Playlist.

The playlist is saved with the song title and artist of the song you used to make the playlist.

5To change the playlist to a new one based on the same song, choose Refresh. If you refresh a saved playlist, the new playlist replaces the previous one. You can’t recover the previous playlist.

You can also start Genius from the Now Playing screen by pressing the Center button until you see the Genius slider, and then using the Click Wheel to move the slider to the right. The Genius slider won’t appear if Genius information isn’t available for the current song.

Genius playlists saved on iPod classic are synced back to iTunes when you connect iPod classic to your computer.

Play a Genius playlist:

mm Choose Music > Playlists, and then choose a Genius playlist.

Playing Genius Mixes

Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and contain songs from your library that go great together. Genius Mixes provide a different listening experience each time you play one. iTunes creates up to 12 Genius Mixes, depending on the variety of music in your iTunes library.

To learn how to sync Genius Mixes to iPod classic, see Syncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classic on page 20.

Play a Genius Mix:

1Choose Music > Genius Mixes.

2Use the Click Wheel (or press Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind) to browse the Genius Mixes. The dots at the bottom of the screen indicate how many Genius Mixes are synced to iPod classic.

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Contents IPod classic User Guide Contents Learning More, Service, and Support More Settings, Extra Features, and AccessoriesTips and Troubleshooting Safety and HandlingIPod classic Basics IPod classic at a glance Using iPod classic controlsChange the volume Disable the iPod classic controlsReset iPod classic Access additional optionsPlay a Genius Mix Disable iPod classic controlsDisabling iPod classic controls Play a saved Genius playlistAdding or removing items in the main menu Using iPod classic menusSetting the language Setting the backlight timerScrolling quickly through long lists Setting the screen brightnessResetting all settings Turning off the Click Wheel soundConnect iPod classic to your computer Connecting and disconnecting iPod classicConnecting iPod classic Disconnecting iPod classicDisconnect iPod classic Eject iPod classicAbout the iPod classic battery Charging the iPod classic batteryCharge the battery using your computer Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Understanding battery statesAbout iTunes Setting Up iPod classicImport music from your audio CDs into iTunes Setting up your iTunes libraryPurchase songs and download podcasts using the iTunes Store Add songs already on your computer to your iTunes libraryOrganizing your music Adding more information to your iTunes libraryCreate versions of your own videos to work with iPod classic Importing video to iTunesUse the iPod classic Setup Assistant Adding music, videos, and other content to iPod classicConnecting iPod classic to a computer for the first time Adding content automatically or manuallySync music with iPod classic Syncing music automaticallyAdding videos to iPod classic Syncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classicSyncing videos automatically Set iTunes to sync TV shows to iPod classic Adding podcasts to iPod classicAdding video podcasts to iPod classic Set iTunes to sync movies to iPod classicSync audiobooks to iPod classic Adding iTunes U content to iPod classicAdding other content to iPod classic Adding audiobooks to iPod classicCreate a new playlist on iPod classic Managing iPod classic manuallyAdd a song, video, or other item to iPod classic Remove a song, video, or other item from iPod classicPlaying music and other audio Listening to MusicCreate a Genius playlist from the current song Change the playback volumeBrowse for and play a song Listen to a different part of a songViewing lyrics on iPod classic Browsing music using Cover FlowAccessing additional commands Rating songsPlay a Genius playlist Using Genius on iPod classicPlaying Genius Mixes Create a Genius playlist on iPod classicCreating 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 Set iPod classic to use the iTunes volume settings Setting songs to play at the same volume levelChange the maximum volume limit Remove the maximum volume limitPlaying iTunes U content Using the equalizerPlaying podcasts Set audiobook play speed Listening to audiobooksWatching videos downloaded from iTunes U Watching VideosWatching videos on a TV connected to iPod classic Watching video podcastsSet 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 Viewing photos and slideshows Adding full-resolution image files to iPod classicView photos on iPod classic Set slideshow settingsViewing photos Viewing slideshowsAdding 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 Locking the iPod classic screen Playing gamesChange a combination you’ve already set Syncing contacts, calendars, and to-do listsSort contacts by first or last name Add contact information manuallyAdd appointments and other calendar events manually View contacts on iPod classicRecording voice memos Storing and reading notesUse the earphones included with iPod classic Learning about iPod classic accessoriesGeneral suggestions Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore Reset iPod classicIf iPod classic isn’t playing music If iPod classic displays a Connect to Power messageIf 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 lock the iPod classic screen and can’t unlock it Update or restore iPod classicUpdating and restoring iPod software If you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PCImportant safety information Safety and HandlingImportant handling information Obtaining warranty service Learning More, Service SupportUsing iPhoto on Mac OS Using Calendar on Mac OSFCC compliance statement Regulatory Compliance InformationBattery Apple and the environment 019-2403/2012-11

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