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A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has near full CD-quality sound, but takes up only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music from a CD using iTunes, it’s converted to AAC format by default.

You can have iPod shuffle automatically convert files encoded at higher bit rates to 128 kbps AAC files as they’re synced with iPod shuffle. See “Fitting More Songs onto

iPod shuffle” on page 19.

Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert unprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This can be useful if you have a collection of music encoded in WMA format.

iPod shuffle doesn’t support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com format 1.

If you have a song in iTunes that isn’t supported by iPod shuffle, you can convert it to a format iPod shuffle supports. For more information, see iTunes Help.

If your podcasts or audiobooks don’t play correctly

ÂMake sure the three-way switch on iPod shuffle is set to play in order (⁄). If a playlist includes mixed tracks (songs, podcasts, and audiobooks, for example), audiobooks and podcasts won’t play if iPod shuffle is set to shuffle (¡).

ÂIf the chapters of an audiobook were added to iPod shuffle out of order, connect iPod shuffle to your computer and rearrange the tracks using iTunes.

If you want to double-check the system requirements

To use iPod shuffle, you must have:

ÂOne of the following computer configurations:

ÂA Macintosh with a USB 2.0 port

ÂA Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port or a USB 2.0 card installed

ÂOne of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later

ÂInternet access (a broadband connection is recommended)

ÂiTunes 8.1 or later (iTunes can be downloaded from www.apple.com/ipod/start)

If your Windows PC doesn’t have a high-power USB 2.0 port, you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card.

High-power USB 2.0 port

Chapter 6 Tips and Troubleshooting

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Apple MC381LL/A If your podcasts or audiobooks don’t play correctly, If you want to double-check the system requirements

Contents

IPod shuffle User Guide Contents About iPod shuffle What’s New in iPod shuffle IPod shuffle Basics IPod shuffle at a Glance Using the iPod shuffle Controls To use the Apple Earphones with Remote Connecting and Disconnecting iPod shuffle Connecting iPod shuffleTo connect iPod shuffle to your computer Disconnecting iPod shuffle To eject iPod shuffleTo disconnect iPod shuffle Charging the Battery To charge the battery using your computerTo charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Checking the Battery Status Status light when connected Setting Up iPod shuffle About iTunes Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To sign in to the iTunes Store To buy a song, album, or audiobook To download or subscribe to a podcast To add songs on your computer to your iTunes library Importing Music from Your Audio CDs into iTunesEntering Names of Songs and Other Details To import music from an audio CD into iTunes Organizing Your Music Using Genius in iTunesTo set up Genius To create a playlist in iTunes Adding Music to iPod shuffle To create a Genius playlist in iTunes Syncing Music Automatically To sync music with iPod shuffle Syncing Podcasts Automatically Managing iPod shuffle ManuallyTo add a song or other item to iPod shuffle To use iTunes to create a new playlist on iPod shuffle Autofilling iPod shuffleTo remove a song or other item from iPod shuffle To autofill music onto iPod shuffle Fitting More Songs onto iPod shuffle To convert higher bit-rate songs to AAC files Listening to Music Playing MusicTo listen to songs and other items on iPod shuffle To set iPod shuffle to play songs in order To set iPod shuffle to shuffle Using the VoiceOver Feature To enable VoiceOver when you set up iPod shuffleTo enable VoiceOver at a later time To navigate using song announcements Using the Playlist MenuTo disable VoiceOver Hearing Song Announcements To set iPod shuffle to use the iTunes volume settings Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelTo set iTunes to play songs at the same volume level To choose an item from the playlist menu Setting a Volume Limit To set a volume limit for iPod shuffleTo remove the volume limit Using iPod shuffle as an External Disk To enable iPod shuffle as an external diskUse iPod shuffle to carry your data as well as your music To transfer files between computers Transferring Files Between ComputersPreventing iTunes from Opening Automatically To prevent iTunes from opening automatically Tips and Troubleshooting 5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, RestoreIf iPod shuffle won’t turn on or respond If iPod shuffle isn’t playing music If you can’t sync a song or other item onto iPod shuffle If your podcasts or audiobooks don’t play correctly If you want to double-check the system requirements To update or restore iPod shuffle Updating and Restoring iPod shuffle SoftwareIf you want to use iPod shuffle with a Mac and a Windows PC Safety and Handling Important Safety Information Safety and Handling Important Handling Information Learning More, Service Support To learn about Do this Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement Russia European Community Index Earphone remote 5, 21, 23, 24 Eject button in iTunes See also playlist menu podcasts Shuffling songs 5, 21 skipping to next track