Apple MC297LL/A, MC293LL/A manual If iPod classic displays a Use iTunes to restore message

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If iPod classic displays a “Use iTunes to restore” message

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Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer (download it from www.apple.com/downloads).

Connect iPod classic to your computer. When iTunes opens, follow the onscreen prompts to restore iPod classic.

If restoring iPod classic doesn’t solve the problem, iPod classic may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service & Support website: www.apple.com/support/ipod

If songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0 or 3.0

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If you sync a large number of songs or amount of data using USB 2.0 or 3.0 and the

iPod classic battery is low, iPod classic syncs the information at a reduced speed in order to conserve battery power.

If you want to sync at higher speeds, you can stop syncing and keep the iPod classic connected so that it can recharge, or connect it to an optional Apple USB Power Adapter. Let iPod classic charge for about an hour, and then resume syncing your music or data.

If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod classic

The song may have been encoded in a format that iPod classic doesn’t support. The following audio file formats are supported by iPod classic. These include formats for audiobooks and podcasting:

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AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, 8 to 320 Kbps)

Protected AAC (iTunes Store)

HE-AAC

MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps)

MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)

Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format)

AIFF

WAV

A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD-quality sound, but takes up only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music from a CD using iTunes, it’s converted to AAC format by default.

Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert non-protected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format.

iPod classic doesn’t support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com format 1.

If you have a song in iTunes that isn’t supported by iPod classic, you can convert it to a format iPod classic supports. For more information, see iTunes Help.

If iPod classic displays a “Connect to iTunes to activate Genius” message

You haven’t activated Genius in iTunes, or you haven’t synced iPod classic since you activated Genius in iTunes. For more information, see page 16 or iTunes Help.

If iPod classic displays a “Genius is not available for the selected song” message Genius is activated but doesn’t recognize the song you selected to start a Genius playlist. New songs are added to the iTunes Store Genius database regularly, so try again later.

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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

MC297LL/A, MC293LL/A specifications

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