IPod nano Basics

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Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod nano, how to use its controls, and more.

iPod nano at a Glance

Get to know the controls on iPod nano:

Hold switch

Previous/Rewind

Play/Pause

Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button

Dock connector

Headphones port

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Contents

IPod nano User Guide Contents Using iPod nano as an External Disk More Settings, Extra FeaturesAccessories Using Extra Settings About iPod nano What’s New in iPod nano IPod nano Basics Get to know the controls on iPod nano Using iPod nano Controls Shuffling songs Enable or disable Shake forAccess additional options Skip to any point in a song or Browsing Music Using Cover Flow To use Cover FlowTo browse quickly in Cover Flow To scroll quickly Scrolling Quickly Through Long ListsSearching Music To search for music Using iPod nano Menus Adding or Removing Items on the Main MenuTo add or remove items on the main menu Setting the Backlight Timer Setting the Font Size in MenusSetting the Language Setting the Screen Brightness Turning Off the Click Wheel Sound Resetting All SettingsDisabling iPod nano Controls Getting Information About iPod nano Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano Connecting iPod nanoTo connect iPod nano to your computer Disconnecting iPod nano To eject iPod nano To disconnect iPod nano About the iPod nano Battery Charging the iPod nano BatteryTo charge the battery using your computer To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Understanding Battery States Improving Battery Performance with Energy SaverTo turn Energy Saver on or off Setting Up iPod nano Importing Music into Your iTunes Library To sign in to the iTunes Store To buy a song, album, music video, or audiobook To download or subscribe to a podcastTo add songs on your computer to your iTunes library To import music from an audio CD into iTunes Importing Music From Your Audio CDs Into iTunesEntering Song Names and Other Details To enter CD song names and other information manually Organizing Your Music Adding LyricsAdding Album Artwork To create a playlist in iTunes Using Genius in iTunesTo set up Genius To create a Smart Playlist To buy or rent a video Purchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video PodcastsTo browse videos in the iTunes Store To download a video podcast To import a video into iTunes Adding Music to iPod nanoConverting Your Own Videos to Work with iPod nano To convert a video for use with iPod nano You can set iTunes to add music to iPod nano in three ways Syncing Music AutomaticallySyncing Music From Selected Playlists to iPod nano To sync music with iPod nano To remove a song, video, or other item from iPod nano Managing iPod nano ManuallyTo add a song, video, or other item to iPod nano To create a new playlist on iPod nano Adding Podcasts to iPod nano To manually manage podcasts Adding Videos to iPod nano Syncing Videos AutomaticallyTo sync videos to iPod nano Syncing Selected Videos to iPod nano Managing Videos Manually Adding Video Podcasts to iPod nanoTo set iTunes to sync all movies automatically on iPod nano Listening to Music To browse for and play a song Viewing Lyrics on iPod nano Rating Songs Accessing Additional Commands Viewing Album Artwork on iPod nanoBrowsing Songs by Album or Artist Creating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod nano Using Genius on iPod nano To make a Genius playlist with iPod nanoTo play a Genius playlist To set iPod nano to always shuffle songs or albums Setting iPod nano to Shuffle SongsTo set iPod nano to shuffle and play all your songs To shuffle songs while a song is playing or paused Setting iPod nano to Repeat Songs Setting the Maximum Volume LimitCustomizing the Music Menu To require a combination to change the maximum volume To change the maximum volume limitTo remove the maximum volume limit Watching and Listening to Podcasts Setting Songs to Play at the Same Volume LevelUsing the Equalizer Crossfading Between Songs Listening to Audiobooks Listening to FM RadioTo set audiobook play speed Watching Videos Watching and Listening to Videos on iPod nanoTo watch a video on iPod nano To just listen to a music video To set TV settingsWatching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod nano To watch a video podcast To watch a video on your TV Photo Features To import photos to a Mac using iPhotoImporting Photos from a Camera to Your Computer To import photos to a Mac using Image Capture Adding Photos From Your Computer to iPod nanoTo import photos to a Windows PC To add full-resolution image files to iPod nano To add photos from a folder on your hard disk to iPod nanoTo delete photos from iPod nano Viewing Photos Adding Photos from iPod nano to a ComputerViewing Photos on iPod nano Choose Time Per Slide and pick a time To set slideshow settingsViewing Slideshows Music that plays during To view a slideshow on iPod nano To connect iPod nano to your TVTo view a slideshow on your TV Accessories Using iPod nano as an External DiskTo enable iPod nano as an external disk Using Extra Settings Setting and Viewing the Date and TimeAdding Clocks for Other Time Zones Setting Alarms Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the Stopwatch Playing Games Locking the iPod nano Screen To set a combination for iPod nanoTo lock the iPod nano screen Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists To change a combination you’ve already set To view contacts on iPod nano To add contact information manuallyTo add appointments and other calendar events manually To sort contacts by first or last name Storing and Reading Notes Recording Voice Memos To label a recording Using Spoken Menus for AccessibilityTo enable spoken menus in iTunes To play a recording Learning About iPod nano Accessories To deactivate spoken menus on iPod nano To use the earphones included with iPod nano To reset iPod nano Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore General Suggestions If iPod nano isn’t playing music If songs or data sync more slowly over USB If iPod nano displays a Connect to Power messageIf iPod nano displays a Use iTunes to restore message If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod nano WAV Aiff If you can’t see videos or photos on your TV If you want to double-check the system requirements If you want to use iPod nano with a Mac and a Windows PC To update or restore iPod nanoUpdating and Restoring iPod Software If you lock the iPod nano screen and can’t unlock it Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Information Safety and Cleaning Important Handling Information Learning More, Service Support Finding the iPod nano serial number Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement Russia Index Index Returning to main menu 7 returning to previous menu Playing songs at relative volume 42 repeating songs See also adding

Get to know the controls on iPod nano: