iPod shuffle Software Update and Restore

Apple periodically updates iPod shuffle software to improve performance or add features. It is recommended that you update your iPod shuffle to use the latest software.

You can choose either to update or to restore the iPod shuffle software.

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

If you choose to restore, all songs and data are erased from your iPod shuffle. All iPod shuffle settings are restored to their original state.

To update or restore iPod shuffle with the latest software:

1Go to www.apple.com/support/ipod and download the latest iPod Update. The update has the latest software for all models of iPod.

2Double-click the software install file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the iPod shuffle Update.

3Connect iPod shuffle to your computer and open iTunes. The iPod Updater application opens.

If you’re using a Windows PC and the iPod Updater application doesn’t open automatically, you can find the updater by choosing Start > All Programs > iPod.

4Follow the onscreen instructions to update or restore iPod shuffle software. If you use the iPod Updater application and it doesn’t see that iPod shuffle is connected to your computer, turn iPod shuffle off and turn it on again.

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