What You Need to Get Started

To use iPod shuffle with a Macintosh, you must have:

A Macintosh with built-in USB

To charge iPod shuffle, connect it to a high-power USB port. For fast transfer speeds, connect it to a USB 2.0 port.

Mac OS X v10.2.8, Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later

To use low-power USB ports, you must have Mac OS X v10.3.6 or later

iTunes 4.7.1 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod CD)

To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes.

iPod software (included on the iPod CD)

To use iPod shuffle with a Windows PC, you must have:

A Windows PC with built-in USB or a USB card installed

To charge iPod shuffle, connect it to a high-power USB port. For fast transfer speeds, connect it to a USB 2.0 port.

Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later,

or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later

iTunes 4.7.1 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod CD)

To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes.

iPod software (included on the iPod CD)

Important: If iPod shuffle is obstructed from fitting into the USB ports on your computer, you can use an iPod shuffle Dock or a USB extension cable. These items are available at www.ipod.com/store.

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