IPod Features, Learning to Use iPod | Apple ipod instruction

iPod Features

iPod is a music player and much more. With iPod, you can:

•Store thousands of songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the go

•Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you must have an Internet connection)

•Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and to-do list information from your computer

•Store text notes

•Set an alarm

•Record voice memos (using an optional microphone)

•Store digital photos (using an optional photo card reader)

•Play games, and more

To purchase a microphone, photo card reader, and other iPod accessories, go to www.apple.com/store.

Learning to Use iPod

Read this chapter to set up iPod and get started playing music quickly. To learn more about playing music on iPod and using some of its other features, see “Using iPod” on page 15.

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Contents

User’s Guide Page Contents Page Quick Start IPod Features Learning to Use iPod What You Need to Get Started To use iPod with a Macintosh, you must have To use iPod with a Windows PC, you must have Your iPod includes the following components Setting Up iPod to Play Music Charge the Battery To import music to your computer from an audio CD To buy music online Connect iPod and Transfer Music If your Windows PC doesn’t have a 6-pin FireWire port To Learn More Play Music Using iPod Using iPod Controls IPod Remote port Headphones port Hold switch Menu button IPod Controls Disable the iPod buttons Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch Queueing Up a List of Songs Rating Songs Connecting and Disconnecting iPod To rate a songTo connect iPod to your computer Disconnecting iPod To eject iPod To disconnect iPod Organizing and Transferring Your Music About iTunes About the iTunes Music Store Audio File Formats Supported by iPodTo browse for and purchase music About Playlists About Smart Playlists Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically To update iPod with only certain songsCreating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlist To set iPod to transfer songs manually To set iPod to update only selected playlistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually To transfer a song or playlist to iPod manually To delete a song or playlist from iPod Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod ManuallyModifying Playlists on iPod Manually To create a new playlist on iPod Listening to Spoken Word Audio Adjusting iPod SettingsSetting iPod to Shuffle or Repeat Songs Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod To set iPod to repeat songs Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume LevelTo set iPod to use the iTunes volume settings To set iPod to shuffle songs or albums Setting the Screen Contrast Using the iPod EqualizerSetting the Backlight Timer Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu To set the date and time Setting and Viewing Date and TimeSetting the Language To view the date and time Using the Extra Features of Your iPod Using iPod as an External Hard DiskTo enable iPod as a hard disk To set an alarm Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the Alarm Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically To import all information using a Mac and iSync Select a sound Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information To record a voice memo Recording Voice MemosTo view notes To play a recording To store photos on iPod Storing Digital PhotosTo transfer voice memos to your computer To view information about photos stored on iPod To transfer photos to your computer Playing GamesTo erase photos from a photo card To play a game IPod Accessories IPod Remote Included With Some Models IPod Dock Included With Some Models To play music from iPod using the Dock To use the earbud headphones Apple Earphones Charging the iPod Battery Available Accessories You can charge the iPod battery in two ways To charge the battery using your computer To charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter FireWire cable USB 2.0 cable Battery States Resetting iPod To reset iPodIf Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond If Your iPod Isn’t Playing Music If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens Software Update and Restore If Your iPod Remote Isn’t Working To update or restore iPod with the latest software Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources IPod User’s Guide Obtaining Warranty ServiceOnscreen Help Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Instructions Connectors and Ports BatteryAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Using the Power Adapter About Operating and Storage Temperatures Avoid Wet Locations Cleaning Do Not Make Repairs YourselfAbout Handling Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Printed