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Apple iPod nano Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter., General Suggestions

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Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter.General Suggestions

Most problems with iPod nano can be solved by resetting it.

To reset iPod nano:

1Toggle the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, and then turn it off again).

2Press and hold the Center and Menu buttons for at least 6 seconds, until the

Apple logo appears.

If your iPod nano won’t turn on or respond

ÂMake sure the Hold switch is off.

ÂIf that doesn’t work, connect iPod nano to your computer’s USB or FireWire port. Your

iPod nano battery might need to be recharged.

ÂIf that doesn’t work, your iPod nano might need to be reset.

ÂIf that doesn’t work, you might need to restore iPod nano software. See “Updating

and Restoring iPod Software” on page 50.

Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore

Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with your iPod nano. If

one of the following doesn’t help, read on for solutions to specific problems.

ÂReset your iPod nano. See “General Suggestions,” below.

ÂRetry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod nano in iTunes.

ÂRestart your computer and make sure you have the latest software updates

installed.

ÂReinstall iPod and iTunes software from the latest versions on the web.

ÂRestore your iPod nano. See “Updating and Restoring iPod Software” on page 50.

Contents

Main Contents Page iPod nano Basics iPod nano at a Glance Using iPod nano Controls The following table shows you what else you can do with iPod nano controls. Setting the Click Wheel Sound Disabling iPod nano Controls Using iPod nano Menus Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu Setting the Backlight Timer Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano Disconnecting iPod nano About the iPod nano Battery Charging the iPod nano Battery Page Understanding Battery States Page Importing Music Into Your Computer Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunes Entering Names of Songs and Other Details Adding Lyrics Buying Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Music Store Page Adding Songs Already on Your Computer to the iTunes Library Organizing Your Music Downloading Music and Podcasts to iPod nano Updating iPod nano Automatically Page Updating iPod nano Automatically With Selected Playlists Updating iPod nano Manually Downloading Podcasts to iPod nano Playing Music Setting iPod nano to Shuffle Songs Setting iPod nano to Repeat Songs Making On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano Rating Songs Setting the Maximum Volume Limit Page Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume Level Using the Equalizer Setting iPod nano to Show Compilations Viewing Album Artwork on iPod nano Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano Listening to Podcasts Listening to Audiobooks Listening to FM Radio Page Downloading Photos From Your Computer to iPod nano Page Importing Photos from iPod nano to a Computer Viewing Photos Viewing Photos on iPod nano Viewing Slideshows Page Using iPod nano as an External Disk Using Extra Settings Setting and Viewing the Date and Time Adding Clocks for Other Time Zones Setting the Alarm Setting the Sleep Timer Using the Stopwatch Playing Games Locking Your iPod nano Screen Page Synchronizing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists Page Storing and Reading Notes Learning About iPod nano Accessories Page Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. General Suggestions Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore Page Page Page Page Updating and Restoring iPod Software Page Learn about cleaning your iPod nano and handling it safely. Setup Safety Instructions General Safety, Cleaning, and Handling Guidelines Page and Support There is more information about using iPod nano in onscreen help and on the web. The following table describes where to get more iPod-related software and service information. 55 Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement Radio and Television Interference Industry Canada Statement VCCI Class B Statement Disposal and Recycling Information Apple and the Environment Index Index A B C D E F G H I O P R S T U V W