Apple iPod shuffle Audio File Formats Supported by iPod shuffle

3Select “Convert higher bitrate songs to 128 kbps AAC for this iPod.”

Note: If this option is selected, songs encoded in AIFF or Apple Lossless format are converted to 128 kbps when transferred to iPod shuffle (the song files in iTunes aren’t affected). Otherwise, iPod shuffle doesn’t play songs encoded in those formats.

Audio File Formats Supported by iPod shuffle

•AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P) (up to 320 Kbps)

•MP3 (up to 320 Kbps)

•MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

•WAV

•AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4)

A song encoded using AAC or MP3 format has near CD-quality sound, but takes up much less space than a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. When you import music from a CD using iTunes, it is converted to AAC format by default.

Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format. For more information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help.

iPod shuffle does not support AIFF, Apple Lossless, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, WMA, or audible.com format 1.

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Contents

Page Contents 1Quick Start To use iPod shuffle with a Macintosh, you must have: To use iPod shuffle with a Windows PC, you must have: Page Step 1: Install the Software Step 2: Import Music to Your Computer To import music to your computer from an audio CD: To buy music online: Step 3: Connect iPod shuffle to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music To charge the iPod shuffle battery: To transfer songs to iPod shuffle: Step 4: Play Music 1Transferring and Playing Music Note: To transfer songs automatically to iPod shuffle: To transfer songs manually to iPod shuffle: Setting How iTunes Transfers Music to iPod shuffle Converting Songs to Save Space on iPod shuffle Audio File Formats Supported by iPod shuffle Page Page 1Charging the Battery To check the battery status: 1Storing Files on iPod shuffle Ejecting iPod shuffle Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically iPod shuffle Accessories Apple Earphones iPod shuffle Lanyard Available Accessories Tips and Troubleshooting If Your iPod shuffle Won’t Turn On or Respond If Your iPod shuffle Isn’t Playing Music If You Connect iPod shuffle to Your Computer and Nothing Happens If iPod shuffle Is Obstructed From Fitting Into the USB Port If Songs Transfer Slowly iPod shuffle Software Update and Restore Page Learning More Service, and Support Onscreen Help Online Resources Obtaining Warranty Service Safety and Cleaning Cleaning About Handling Important Safety Instructions Connectors and Ports Do Not Use Headphones While Driving About Operating and Storage Temperatures Avoid Wet Locations Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Communications Regulation Information Page www.apple.com/ipod www.apple.com/support/ipod