Updating and Restoring iPod Software | Apple 2006 instruction

If you lock iPod screen and can’t unlock it

Normally, if you can connect iPod to the computer it is authorized to work with, iPod automatically unlocks. If the computer authorized to work with iPod is unavailable, you can connect iPod to another computer and use iTunes to restore iPod software. See the next section for more information.

If you want to change the screen lock combination and you can’t remember the current combination, you must restore the iPod software and then set a new combination.

Updating and Restoring iPod Software

You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. It is recommended that you update iPod to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod back to its original state.

ÂIf you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not affected.

ÂIf you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod, including songs, videos, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod settings are restored to their original state.

To update or restore iPod:

1Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.

2Connect iPod to your computer.

3In iTunes, select iPod in the Source pane and click the Summary tab.

The Version section tells you whether iPod is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.

4Click Update to install the latest version of the software.

5If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod to its original settings (this erases all data from iPod). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

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Contents

Features Guide Contents Tips and Troubleshooting Learning About iPod AccessoriesSafety and Cleaning Important Safety Information IPod Basics IPod at a Glance Using iPod Controls Here’s what else you can do with iPod controls Searching Music Scrolling Quickly Through Long ListsTo 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 Setting the Backlight Timer Connecting and Disconnecting iPodSetting 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 Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet Understanding Battery States About iTunes Music Features To sign in to the iTunes Store Importing Music into Your Computer 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 Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to the iTunes Library Organizing Your MusicTo add songs on your computer to the iTunes library To make a playlist in iTunes Syncing Music Automatically Loading Music and Podcasts onto iPodYou 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 Rating Songs Setting the Maximum Volume Limit To remove the maximum volume limit To change the maximum volume limit Using the Equalizer Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelSetting iPod to Show Compilations Viewing Album Artwork on iPod Viewing Lyrics on iPod Listening to PodcastsTo 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 Purchasing Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts Video Features 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 TV shows automatically on iPod To reset iTunes to sync all movies automatically on iPodSyncing Selected Videos to iPod To set iTunes to sync unwatched or selected movies to iPod Managing Videos Manually Viewing and Listening to VideosLoading Video Podcasts onto iPod Viewing and Listening to Videos on iPod Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod To set TV settingsTo set iPod to display videos on a TV To connect iPod to a TV To view a video on your TV To connect iPod to a TV or other video device using S-video 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 To view imported photos on iPod Loading Photos from iPod onto a ComputerTo erase photos from a camera or photo card To load photos from iPod to a computer Viewing Photos To set slideshow settingsViewing Photos on iPod Viewing Slideshows To view a slideshow on a TV To view a slideshow on iPod To enable iPod as an external disk Using 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 Locking the iPod Screen Playing Games To lock the iPod screen To set a combination for iPodYou can unlock the iPod screen in two ways To change a combination youve already set Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists To load appointments and other calendar events manually To load contact information manuallyTo view contacts on iPod To view calendar events Recording Voice Memos Storing and Reading Notes To load voice memos to your computer Learning About iPod Accessories To use the earphones 5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore Tips and TroubleshootingTo reset iPod General Suggestions If you connect iPod to your computer and nothing happens If iPod isn’t playing music If iPod displays a Use iTunes to restore message If you can’t load a song or other item onto iPod If songs or data load more slowly over USB 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 Important Safety Information Safety and Cleaning Safety and Cleaning Important Handling Information To learn about Do this Learning More, Service Support FCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance Information Disposal and Recycling Information Index Index Computer 59 operating system See also music Use iTunes to restore message in display