If you want to use iPod nano with a Mac and a Windows PC

If you’re using iPod nano with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC, you must restore the iPod software for use with the PC (see “Updating and Restoring iPod Software” on page 69). Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod nano, including all songs.

You cannot switch from using iPod nano with a Mac to using it with a Windows PC without erasing all data on iPod nano.

If you lock the iPod nano screen and can’t unlock it

Normally, if you can connect iPod nano to the computer it’s authorized to work with, iPod nano automatically unlocks. If the computer authorized to work with iPod nano is unavailable, you can connect iPod nano to another computer and use iTunes to restore iPod software. See the next section for more information.

If you want to change the screen lock combination and you can’t remember the current combination, you must restore the iPod software and then set a new combination.

Updating and Restoring iPod Software

You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. It’s recommended that you update iPod nano to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod nano back to its original state.

ÂIf you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs aren’t affected.

ÂIf you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod nano, including songs, videos, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod nano settings are restored to their original state.

To update or restore iPod nano:

1Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.

2Connect iPod nano to your computer.

3In iTunes, select iPod nano in the source list and click the Summary tab.

The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.

4Click Update to install the latest version of the software.

5If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this erases all data from iPod nano). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

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