Apple MC297LL/A, MC293LL/A Using iPod classic menus, Adding or removing items in the main menu

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Using iPod classic menus

When you turn on iPod classic, you see the main menu. Choose menu items to perform functions or go to other menus. Icons along the top of the screen show iPod classic status.

Menu title Lock icon

Play icon Battery icon

Display item

Function

Menu title

Displays the title of the current menu.

 

 

Lock icon

The Lock icon appears when the Hold switch is set to HOLD. This

 

indicates that the iPod classic controls are disabled.

 

 

Play icon

The Play icon (“) appears when a song, video, or other item is

 

playing. The Pause icon (1) appears when the item is paused.

 

 

Battery icon

The Battery icon shows the approximate remaining battery charge.

 

 

Menu items

Use the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Center

 

button to choose an item. An arrow next to a menu item indicates

 

that it leads to another menu or screen.

 

 

Adding or removing items in the main menu

You might want to add often-used items to the iPod classic main menu. For example, you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you don’t have to choose Music before you choose Songs.

Add or remove items in the main menu:

1Choose Settings > Main Menu.

2Choose each item you want to appear in the main menu. A checkmark indicates which items have been added.

Setting the language

iPod classic can use different languages.

Set the language:

mm Choose Settings > Language, and then choose a language.

Setting the backlight timer

You can set the backlight to illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time when you press a button or use the Click Wheel. The default is 10 seconds.

Set the backlight timer:

mm Choose Settings > Backlight, and then choose the time you want. Choose “Always On” to prevent the backlight from turning off (choosing this option decreases battery performance).

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Contents IPod classic User Guide Contents More Settings, Extra Features, and Accessories Tips and TroubleshootingSafety and Handling Learning More, Service, and SupportIPod classic Basics Using iPod classic controls IPod classic at a glanceDisable the iPod classic controls Reset iPod classicAccess additional options Change the volumeDisable iPod classic controls Disabling iPod classic controlsPlay a saved Genius playlist Play a Genius MixUsing iPod classic menus Setting the languageSetting the backlight timer Adding or removing items in the main menuSetting the screen brightness Resetting all settingsTurning off the Click Wheel sound Scrolling quickly through long listsConnecting and disconnecting iPod classic Connecting iPod classicDisconnecting 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 iTunesSetting up your iTunes library Purchase songs and download podcasts using the iTunes StoreAdd songs already on your computer to your iTunes library 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 music, videos, and other content to iPod classic Connecting iPod classic to a computer for the first timeAdding content automatically or manually 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 Adding podcasts to iPod classic Adding video podcasts to iPod classicSet iTunes to sync movies to iPod classic Set iTunes to sync TV shows to iPod classicAdding iTunes U content to iPod classic Adding other content to iPod classicAdding audiobooks to iPod classic Sync audiobooks to iPod classicManaging iPod classic manually Add a song, video, or other item to iPod classicRemove a song, video, or other item from iPod classic Create a new playlist on iPod classicListening to Music Playing music and other audioChange the playback volume Browse for and play a songListen to a different part of a song Create a Genius playlist from the current songBrowsing music using Cover Flow Accessing additional commandsRating songs Viewing lyrics on iPod classicUsing Genius on iPod classic Playing Genius MixesCreate a Genius playlist on iPod classic 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 Setting songs to play at the same volume level Change the maximum volume limitRemove 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 Videos Watching videos on a TV connected to iPod classicWatching video podcasts 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 slideshowsSet slideshow settings Viewing photosViewing slideshows 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 setAdd contact information manually Add appointments and other calendar events manuallyView contacts on iPod classic Sort contacts by first or last nameStoring and reading notes Recording voice memosLearning about iPod classic accessories Use the earphones included with iPod classicTips and Troubleshooting 5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, RestoreReset iPod classic 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 Update or restore iPod classic Updating and restoring iPod softwareIf you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PC If you lock the iPod classic screen and can’t unlock itSafety and Handling Important safety informationImportant handling information Learning More, Service Support Using iPhoto on Mac OSUsing Calendar on Mac OS Obtaining warranty serviceRegulatory Compliance Information FCC compliance statementBattery Apple and the environment 019-2403/2012-11

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