Update iPod Software for MD475LL, MD477LL, MD478LL, MD480LL, MD481LL Models

Updating and restoring iPod software

You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. You should update iPod nano to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod nano back to its original state.

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

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

Update or restore iPod software:

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

2Connect iPod nano to your computer.

3In iTunes, select iPod nano, then click Summary.

The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.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

Important: Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod nano, including songs.

Chapter 13    Tips and Troubleshooting

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Apple MD481LL/A, MD478LL/A, MD480LL/A, MD477LL/A manual Updating and restoring iPod software, Update or restore iPod software

Contents

IPod nano User Guide Contents Accessibility EarPods and Bluetooth accessoriesTips and Troubleshooting Safety and Handling IPod nano at a Glance IPod nano overview Accessories Home screen Status icons ITunes UVoice Memos Setting up iPod nano Set up iPod nanoGetting Started Getting Started Using Multi-Touch BasicsTap and double-tap Swipe Flick DragZoom in or out Basics Setting preferences Open Settings for iPod nanoGetting information about iPod nano General settings Music settingsSettings for videos, photos, and radio Resetting preferences Connecting and disconnecting iPod nano About the batteryConnecting iPod nano to your computer Disconnecting iPod nano from your computer Charging the battery Understanding battery statesCharge the battery using your computer Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter Setting up iTunes syncing Conserving powerSyncing automatically Transferring purchased content to another computer Set iTunes to manage content manuallyTransfer purchased content to another computer Managing iPod nano manually Music and Other Audio Playing musicPlay a song Controlling playback for songs Find songs in your music library Shuffling songs Playing podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U collections Find podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U Collections Pause Resume a paused programStart over Play the previous episode Creating playlists on iPod nano Creating and editing playlistsCreate a playlist Remove items from a playlist Delete a playlistRate a song Creating Genius playlists Playing Genius MixesCreate a Genius playlist on iPod nano Play a Genius Mix Controlling the volume Setting the maximum volume limitSet the maximum volume limit for iPod nano Require a passcode to change the volume limit Playing songs at the same volume level Remove the volume limitSet songs to play at the same volume level Videos Adding videos to iPod nanoWatching videos on iPod nano Watch a video on iPod nano Watching rented movies Watch a rented movie FM Radio Listening to FM radioListen to the radio Pausing live radio Show the Live Pause controls Finding local stations and setting favorites Start listening at the point where you pausedTurn off Live Pause Find local stations Setting your radio region Tagging songs for review and purchase Americas AsiaAustralia Europe Setting Fitness preferences Fitness Counting steps Use iPod nano to count steps for a walkSet a Daily Step Goal View your step totals Set up a Run workout Creating workouts with musicUse a saved workout Calibrating iPod nano Controlling iPod nano during a workoutCalibrate iPod nano Reset calibration Viewing and managing fitness dataView your exercise history Clear workout data from iPod nano Photos Viewing photos on iPod nanoViewing individual photos View photos on iPod nano Viewing slideshows on iPod nano View a slideshow on iPod nano Add full-resolution image files to iPod nano Syncing photosAdding photos from your computer Sync photos from your iPhoto library Copying photos from iPod nano to a computer Removing photos from iPod nanoAdd photos from iPod nano to a computer Delete all photos from iPod nano Clock Customizing the clockSet a world clock time zone Using the stopwatch Using the timerSet the timer Use the stopwatch Cancel the timer Set the sleep timer Voice Memos Recording voice memosListening to recordings Record a voice memo Managing recordings Label a recordingDelete a recording Sync voice memos with your computer Accessibility Universal Access featuresTurn on accessibility features in iTunes Using VoiceOver Set up VoiceOver on iPod nano Setting Mono Audio Turn off VoiceOver on iPod nano using VoiceOver gesturesVoiceOver gestures Turn Mono Audio on or off Quickly activating accessibility features Turn on the accessibility shortcutInverting the screen colors Turn Invert Colors on or off EarPods and Bluetooth accessories Using the Apple EarPods Using the Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic Connecting to Bluetooth accessories Pair iPod nano with a Bluetooth deviceConnect to a paired Bluetooth device Switching between audio output devices Remove a Bluetooth device pairingSelect a device for audio output Tips and Troubleshooting 5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, RestoreIf you need to reset iPod nano General suggestions If music stops when the iPod nano screen turns off If iPod nano displays a Connect to Power messageIf iPod nano displays a Use iTunes to restore message If iPod nano isn’t playing music If iPod nano can’t receive a radio signal If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod nano If iPod nano speaks the text on the screen If you want to check the system requirements Update or restore iPod software Updating and restoring iPod software Safety and Handling Important safety information Safety and Handling Important handling information Learning More, Service Support To learn about Do this Regulatory Compliance Information Regulatory Battery Replacement Disposal and recycling information China Battery Charger Efficiency Apple 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