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Charging the battery

You can charge the iPod nano battery by connecting iPod nano to your computer, or by using the Apple USB Adapter (available separately).

Charge the battery using your computer:

mm Connect iPod nano to a USB 3.0 port or high-powered USB 2.0 port on your computer. The computer must be turned on and not in sleep.

Important: If a “Connect to Power” message appears on the iPod nano screen, the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. See If iPod nano displays a “Connect to Power” message on page 57.

If you want to charge iPod nano when you’re away from your computer, you can purchase the Apple USB Power Adapter.

Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter:

1Connect the Lightning to USB Cable to the Apple USB Power Adapter.

2Connect the other end of the Lightning to USB Cable to iPod nano.

3Plug the Apple USB Power Adapter into a working electrical outlet.

Apple USB Power Adapter

(your adapter may look different)

Lightning to USB Cable

WARNING: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet.

Understanding battery states

When iPod nano isn’t connected to a power source, a battery icon in the upper-right corner of the iPod nano screen shows approximately how much charge is left.

Battery less than 20% charged

Battery about halfway charged

Battery fully charged

When iPod nano is connected to a power source, the battery icon changes to show that the battery is charging or fully charged. You can disconnect and use iPod nano before it’s fully charged.

Battery charging (lightning bolt)

Battery fully charged (plug)

Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might eventually need to be replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries.

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