IPod Basics | Apple 2006 guide

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Congratulations on purchasing iPod. Read this section to learn about the features of iPod, how to use its controls, and more.

To use iPod, you put music, videos, photos, and other files on your computer and then load them onto iPod.

iPod is a music player and much more. Use iPod to:

ÂSync songs, videos, and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go

ÂListen to podcasts, downloadable radio-style shows delivered over the Internet

ÂView video on iPod or a TV, using the optional iPod AV Cable

ÂView photos as a slideshow with music on iPod, or a TV using the optional iPod AV Cable

ÂListen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible.com

ÂStore or back up files and other data, using iPod as an external disk

ÂSync contact, calendar, and to-do list information from your computer

ÂPlay games, store text notes, set an alarm, and more

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Apple 2006 manual IPod Basics

Contents

Features Guide Contents Learning About iPod Accessories Tips and TroubleshootingSafety and Cleaning Important Safety Information IPod Basics Using iPod Controls IPod at a Glance Here’s what else you can do with iPod controls Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists Searching MusicTo scroll quickly To search iPod Turning off the Click Wheel Sound Disabling iPod ControlsTo turn off the Click Wheel sound Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu Using iPod MenusTo add or remove items from the main menu Connecting and Disconnecting iPod Setting the Backlight TimerSetting the Screen Brightness Setting the Language IPod Basics Disconnecting iPod To eject iPod About the iPod BatteryTo disconnect iPod To charge the battery using your computer Charging the iPod BatteryTo charge the battery using the iPod USB Power Adapter Understanding Battery States Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet Music Features About iTunes Importing Music into Your Computer To sign in to the iTunes Store To buy a song, album, audiobook, or video To find songs, audiobooks, videos, and podcastsTo download or subscribe to a podcast Entering Song Names and Other Details Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunesAdding Lyrics Organizing Your Music Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to the iTunes LibraryTo add songs on your computer to the iTunes library To make a playlist in iTunes Loading Music and Podcasts onto iPod Syncing Music AutomaticallyYou can set iTunes to load music onto iPod in three ways To load music onto iPod Syncing Music From Selected Playlists onto iPod To reset iTunes to sync all music automatically on iPodManaging iPod Manually Loading Podcasts onto iPod To manually manage podcasts Playing MusicTo browse for and play a song Setting iPod to Repeat Songs Setting iPod to Shuffle SongsMaking On-The-Go Playlists on iPod Setting the Maximum Volume Limit Rating Songs To change the maximum volume limit To remove the maximum volume limit Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level Using the EqualizerSetting iPod to Show Compilations Viewing Album Artwork on iPod Listening to Podcasts Viewing Lyrics on iPodTo see album artwork on iPod To view lyrics on iPod while a song is playing Listening to FM Radio Listening to AudiobooksTo set audiobook play speed Video Features Purchasing Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts Converting Your Own Videos to Work With iPod Syncing Videos Automatically Loading Videos onto iPodTo sync videos to iPod To reset iTunes to sync all movies automatically on iPod To reset iTunes to sync all TV shows automatically on iPodSyncing Selected Videos to iPod To set iTunes to sync unwatched or selected movies to iPod Viewing and Listening to Videos Managing Videos ManuallyLoading Video Podcasts onto iPod Viewing and Listening to Videos on iPod To set TV settings Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPodTo set iPod to display videos on a TV To connect iPod to a TV To connect iPod to a TV or other video device using S-video To view a video on your TV To import photos to a Mac using iPhoto Photo FeaturesImporting Photos from a Camera to Your Computer Loading Photos From Your Computer onto iPod To import photos to a Mac using Image CaptureTo import photos to a Windows PC To load photos from a folder on your hard disk onto iPod To load full-resolution image files onto iPodTo delete photos from iPod IPod Camera Connector Loading Photos from iPod onto a Computer To view imported photos on iPodTo erase photos from a camera or photo card To load photos from iPod to a computer To set slideshow settings Viewing PhotosViewing Photos on iPod Viewing Slideshows To view a slideshow on iPod To view a slideshow on a TV Using iPod as an External Disk To enable iPod as an external disk Setting and Viewing the Date and Time Using Extra SettingsAdding Clocks for Other Time Zones Setting the Sleep Timer Setting the AlarmUsing the Stopwatch Playing Games Locking the iPod Screen To set a combination for iPod To lock the iPod screenYou can unlock the iPod screen in two ways To change a combination youve already set Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists To load contact information manually To load appointments and other calendar events manuallyTo view contacts on iPod To view calendar events Storing and Reading Notes Recording Voice Memos Learning About iPod Accessories To load voice memos to your computer To use the earphones Tips and Troubleshooting 5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, RestoreTo reset iPod General Suggestions If iPod isn’t playing music If you connect iPod to your computer and nothing happens If iPod displays a Use iTunes to restore message If songs or data load more slowly over USB If you can’t load a song or other item onto iPod If you can’t see videos or photos on your TV If you can’t import photos directly from your cameraIf you want to double-check the system requirements If you want to use iPod with a Mac and a Windows PC Updating and Restoring iPod Software To update or restore iPodIf you lock iPod screen and can’t unlock it Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Information Safety and Cleaning Important Handling Information Learning More, Service Support To learn about Do this Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement Disposal and Recycling Information Index Index Computer 59 operating system See also music Use iTunes to restore message in display