iPod nano

User Guide
 Contents

5 Chapter 1: iPod nano at a Glance

5 iPod nano Overview
5 Accessories
6 The Home Screen
8 Status Icons

9 Chapter 2: Getting Started

9 What You Need
10 Setting Up iPod nano

11 Chapter 3: Basics
11 Using Multi-Touch
14 Getting Information About iPod nano
14 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano
15 About the Battery
18 Customizing the Home Screen
18 Basic Settings
20 Resetting All Settings

21 Chapter 4: Syncing with iTunes

21 Syncing Overview
21 Settings Panes in iTunes
24 Syncing Automatically or Manually
25 Transferring Purchased Content to Another Computer

26 Chapter 5: Music and Other Audio

26 Playing Music
30 Playing Podcasts, Audiobooks, and iTunes U Collections
31 Controlling Volume
34 Creating Playlists on iPod nano
37 Using Apple Earphones

39 Chapter 6: FM Radio
39 Listening to FM Radio

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41 Tuning the FM Radio
42 Pausing Live Radio
43 Tagging Songs to Sync to iTunes
44 Setting Your Radio Region

45 Chapter 7: Fitness
45 Using iPod nano as a Pedometer
47 Using Nike + iPod

49 Chapter 8: Photos
49 Syncing Photos
51 Viewing Photos on iPod nano
53 Viewing Slideshows on iPod nano
54 Watching Slideshows on a TV Connected to iPod nano

56 Chapter 9: Other Features

56 Recording Voice Memos
58 Using iPod nano as an External Disk
58 Tracking Time

61 Chapter 10: Accessibility

61 Universal Access Features
61 VoiceOver
64 Mono Audio
64 White on Black

65 Chapter 11: Tips and Troubleshooting

65 General Suggestions
70 Updating and Restoring iPod Software

71 Chapter 12: Safety and Cleaning

71 Important Safety and Handling Information

75 Chapter 13: Learning More, Service, and Support

76 Regulatory Compliance Information

79 Index

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iPod nano at a Glance
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iPod nano Overview
Volume Down Sleep/Wake

Volume Up

Status bar

Menu and app icons

Multi-‐Touch screen

Dock connector Earphone port

Clip

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Accessories
The following accessories are included with iPod nano:

Apple Earphones Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable

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The Home Screen

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Each icon on the Home screen represents choices for listening to music or podcasts,
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gestures to navigate (see “Using Multi-Touch” on page 11

Here are all the Home screen icons:

Icon Function
Playlists Lists the playlists synced from your iTunes library or created on
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Fitness Opens the built-in pedometer and workout history, and

Nike + iPod features if a Nike + iPod receiver or supported
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Voice Memo Opens the controls for recording and managing voice memos,
if a microphone is connected to iPod nano, or if there are voice
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iTunes U Lists iTunes U collections synced from your iTunes library

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Audiobooks Lists audiobooks synced from your iTunes library (it doesn’t
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“Customizing the Home Screen” on page 18

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 Status Icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPod nano:

Icon What it means

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 Getting Started
2

 WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in
this guide before using iPod nano.

What You Need

To use iPod nano, you need:
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operating systems:
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† Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3)
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† An iTunes Store account (for purchases from the iTunes Store)
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 Setting Up iPod nano
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3 Follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes to register iPod nano and sync iPod nano
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If you need help using the iPod nano Setup Assistant, see “To set up iTunes syncing the
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about syncing, see Chapter , “Syncing with iTunes,” on page 21
4 Leave iPod nano connected to your computer for up to three hours, to fully charge
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For more information about safely disconnecting iPod nano, see “Disconnecting iPod
nano from Your Computer” on page 

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Basics
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Using Multi-Touch
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Tap and Double-tap

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Touch and Hold

Touch and hold anywhere on the screen (except on an icon or control) to return to
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the icons begin to jiggle, drag them into a new order, then press the Sleep/Wake
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Flick
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Here are more iPod nano controls and gestures:

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Wake iPod nano from sleep or standby mode
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Reset iPod nano (if it isn’t responding)
Choose an item
Go to the previous screen
Go to the next screen
Go to the top of a list
See all of a song, artist, or album name
Go directly to the Home screen
Use the pedometer
Record a voice memo
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Find the iPod nano serial number
Do this
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Press any button, or tap the screen if the
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Swipe right, or touch and hold anywhere except
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On the Home screen, tap Fitness, then tap
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Connect the Apple Earphones with Remote and
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 Getting Information About iPod nano
You can get these details about your iPod nano in Settings:
† Capacity and amount of space available
† Number of songs and photos
† Serial number, model, and software version
† Copyright and legal information
To get information about iPod nano:
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Connecting and Disconnecting iPod nano

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Connecting iPod nano to Your Computer

iTunes syncs songs on iPod nano automatically when you connect it to your computer,
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Note: The USB port on most keyboards doesn’t provide enough power to charge
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 Disconnecting iPod nano from Your Computer
It’s safe to disconnect iPod nano if you see the Home screen on iPod nano, or a
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To disconnect iPod nano:

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If you accidentally disconnect iPod nano without ejecting it, reconnect iPod nano to
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To eject iPod nano:

B In iTunes, click the Eject () button next to iPod nano in the device list on the left side
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If you’re using a Mac, you can also eject iPod nano by dragging the iPod nano icon on
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If you’re using a Windows PC, you can also eject iPod nano in My Computer or by
clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting
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About the Battery

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you use iPod nano, let it charge for about three hours or until the battery icon shows
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 Charging the Battery
You can charge the iPod nano battery in two ways:
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Important: If a “Charging, Please Wait” or “Connect to Power” message appears on the

iPod nano screen, the battery needs to be charged before iPod nano can communicate
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If you want to charge iPod nano when you’re away from your computer, you can
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To charge the battery using the Apple USB Power Adapter:

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(your adapter may look different)

Dock Connector to USB Cable

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Understanding Battery States
When iPod nano isn’t connected to a power source, a battery icon in the upper-right
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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
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Battery charging (lightning bolt)

Battery fully charged (plug)

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Note: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and might
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Conserving Power
iPod nano intelligently manages battery life while you listen to audio or use the
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When iPod nano is paused (no audio is playing and no motion is detected if the
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 Customizing the Home Screen
You can rearrange icons on the Home screen to make frequently used items easier
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Basic Settings
You can change these general settings for iPod nano:
† Wallpaper
† Brightness
† Language
† Date & Time
† Radio Regions (see “Setting Your Radio Region” on page 
† Live Pause (see “Pausing Live Radio” on page 
† Accessibility (see “Universal Access Features” on page 
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 To set the screen brightness:
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Setting Date and Time

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You can set iPod nano to show a clock when you wake iPod nano from sleep, so you
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Resetting All Settings

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 Syncing with iTunes
4
Syncing Overview
Syncing copies information from your computer to iPod nano, then keeps the
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Settings Panes in iTunes

When you connect iPod nano to your computer and click its icon in the sidebar on the
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QRGPK6WPGUCPFEJQQUG*GNR K6WPGU*GNR

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 Summary Pane
The Summary pane displays the name and serial number of the connected iPod nano,
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/CEQT9KPFQYU

In the Version section, you can check for and install software updates, or restore
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† Open iTunes when this iPod is connected: Select this option to open iTunes and
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VJKUQRVKQPKH[QWYCPVVQU[PEQPN[D[ENKEMKPIVJG5[PEDWVVQPKPK6WPGU5GG
“Automatic Syncing” on page 
† Sync only checked songs: Select this option if you want iTunes to skip unchecked
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† Convert higher bit rate songs to 128 kbps AAC: Select this option if you want
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† Manually manage music: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQVWTPQÒCWVQOCVKEU[PEKPIKPVJG
/WUKERCPG5GG¥Managing iPod nano Manually” on page 
† Enable disk use: Select this option if you want to use iPod nano as an external disk
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Music Pane
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If you selected “Sync only checked songs” in the Summary pane, iTunes syncs only
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5GNGEVUGVVKPIUHTQOVJGHQNNQYKPIQRVKQPUVJGPENKEM#RRN[YJGP[QW°PKUJ
† Sync Music: Deselect this option if you don’t want to sync any of your music to
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† Entire music library: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQU[PECNNQH[QWTOWUKE#OGUUCIGCRRGCTU
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† Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres: Select this option if you want to
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When this option is selected, you can select the playlists, artists, genres, and albums
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† Include music videos: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQKPENWFGOWUKEXKFGQU;QWECPRNC[QPN[
VJGCWFKQQHOWUKEXKFGQUQPK2QFPCPQ

22 Chapter 4 Syncing with iTunes

† #WVQOCVKECNN[°NNHTGGURCEGYKVJUQPIU5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQ°NNWRVJGHTGGURCEG
YKVJUQPIUVJCVK6WPGUEJQQUGU;QWUGGVJKUQRVKQPQPN[KH¥5GNGEVGFRNC[NKUVUCTVKUVU
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Podcasts and iTunes U Panes

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† Sync Podcasts (or Sync iTunes U): Select these options to sync podcasts and
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† Automatically include: Select this option to sync podcasts and iTunes U collections
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OGPWUVQURGEKH[YJKEJGRKUQFGUQTEQNNGEVKQPUVQU[PE

Books Pane
You can purchase and download audiobooks from the iTunes Store or CWFKDNGEQm, or
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5GNGEVUGVVKPIUHTQOVJGHQNNQYKPIQRVKQPUVJGPENKEM#RRN[YJGP[QW°PKUJ
† Sync Audiobooks: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQU[PECWFKQDQQMU
† All audiobooks: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQU[PECNNQHVJGCWFKQDQQMUKP[QWTK6WPGUNKDTCT[
† Selected audiobooks: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQEJQQUGYJKEJCWFKQDQQMUVQU[PE
When this option is selected, you can choose chapters or parts of audiobooks, and
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Photos Pane
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5GVVJGHQNNQYKPIQRVKQPUVJGPENKEM#RRN[YJGP[QW°PKUJ
† Sync Photos from: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQU[PERJQVQUHTQO[QWTEQORWVGT6JGP
EJQQUGCUQWTEGHTQOVJGRQRWROGPW
If you choose iPhoto as the source, select an option to either sync everything in your
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If you choose a folder as the source, choose a folder from the navigation window
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QVJGTHQNFGTU;QWECPU[PECNNQHVJGHQNFGTUQTUGNGEVVJGQPGU[QWYCPVVQU[PE
† Include full-resolution photos: 5GNGEVVJKUQRVKQPVQCFFHWNNTGUQNWVKQPKOCIG°NGU
YJKEJ[QWECPCEEGUUCHVGTGPCDNKPIFKUMWUG5GG¥Using iPod nano as an External
Disk” on page 

For more information, see “Adding Photos from Your Computer” on page 

Chapter 4 Syncing with iTunes 23

 Syncing Automatically or Manually
There are two ways to add content to iPod nano:
† Automatic syncing: When you connect iPod nano to your computer, iPod nano
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† Manually managing iPod nano: When you connect iPod nano, you can drag
individual items individually to iPod nano and delete individual items from
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Automatic Syncing
$[FGHCWNVK2QFPCPQU[PEUYJGPGXGT[QWEQPPGEVKVVQK6WPGU;QWECPRTGXGPVK2QF
nano from syncing when you connect it to a computer other than the one you usually
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Important: 6JG°TUVVKOG[QWEQPPGEVK2QFPCPQVQCEQORWVGTVJCVKV¨UPQVU[PEGF
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audiobooks, and other content are erased from iPod nano and replaced with songs
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B In the iTunes Summary tab, deselect “Open iTunes when this iPod is connected,” and
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While music is being synced from your computer to iPod nano, the iTunes status
window shows progress, and you see a sync icon next to the iPod nano icon in the
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Managing iPod nano Manually

If you manage iPod nano manually, you can add and remove individual songs and
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YKVJQWVGTCUKPIKVGOUCNTGCF[QPK2QFPCPQ

5GVVKPIK2QFPCPQVQOCPWCNN[OCPCIGOWUKEVWTPUQÒVJGCWVQOCVKEU[PEQRVKQPU
KPVJG/WUKE2QFECUVUK6WPGU7CPF2JQVQURCPGU;QWECP¨VOCPWCNN[OCPCIGUQOG
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U[PECWVQOCVKECNN[

24 Chapter 4 Syncing with iTunes

 Note: )GPKWUFQGUPQVYQTMKH[QWOCPWCNN[OCPCIGEQPVGPV5GG¥Playing Genius
Mixes” on page 

To set iTunes to manage content manually:

1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG5WOOCT[VCD
2 +PVJG1RVKQPUUGEVKQPUGNGEV¥/CPWCNN[OCPCIGOWUKE¦
3 %NKEM#RRN[

When you manually manage content on iPod nano, you must always eject iPod nano
HTQOK6WPGUDGHQTG[QWFKUEQPPGEVKV5GG¥To eject iPod nano:” on page 

To add a song or other item manually:

1 +PK6WPGUENKEM/WUKEQTCPQVJGTKVGODGNQY.KDTCT[QPVJGNGHVUKFGQHVJGK6WPGUYKPFQY
2 &TCICUQPIQTQVJGTKVGOVQK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUV

To remove a song or other item from iPod nano:

1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUV
2 Select a song or other item on iPod nano, then press the Delete or Backspace key on
[QWTMG[DQCTF
If you remove a song or other item from iPod nano, it isn’t deleted from your
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To reset iTunes to sync automatically:

1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG5WOOCT[VCD
2 &GUGNGEV¥/CPWCNN[OCPCIGOWUKE¦
3 5GNGEVVJG/WUKECPF2QFECUVUVCDUCPFUGNGEV[QWTU[PEQRVKQPU
4 %NKEM#RRN[6JGWRFCVGDGIKPUCWVQOCVKECNN[

Transferring Purchased Content to Another Computer

Content that you purchase in iTunes on one computer can be transferred from
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CWVJQTK\GFVQRNC[EQPVGPVHTQO[QWTK6WPGU5VQTGCEEQWPV

To authorize another computer:

B 1RGPK6WPGUQPVJGQVJGTEQORWVGTCPFEJQQUG5VQTG #WVJQTK\G%QORWVGT

To transfer purchased content to another computer:

1 1RGPK6WPGUQPVJGQVJGTEQORWVGTCPFEJQQUG5VQTG #WVJQTK\G%QORWVGT
2 %QPPGEVK2QFPCPQVQVJGPGYN[CWVJQTK\GFEQORWVGT
3 +PK6WPGUEJQQUG(KNG 6TCPUHGT2WTEJCUGUHTQOK2QF

Chapter 4 Syncing with iTunes 25

 Music and Other Audio
5
Playing Music
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UJWÔGCPFETGCVGRNC[NKUVUWUKPIVJG/WNVK6QWEJUETGGP

Finding Songs
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screen to see songs organized by:
† Artist name
† Album title
† Song title
† Genre
† Composer

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OCMG[QWTQYPRNC[NKUVUKPK6WPGUQTQPK2QFPCPQ

Flick to quickly browse song and album lists, and tap the menu bar at the top of any
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 +HVJGNKUVJCUCPKPFGZFTCI[QWT°PIGTFQYPVJGKPFGZVQUJQYCNCTIGKPFGZNGVVGT
UWRGTKORQUGFQXGTVJGNKUV9JGP[QWTGCEJVJGNGVVGT[QWYCPVNKHV[QWT°PIGT

6KVNGUCPFPCOGUVJCVCTGVQQNQPIVQ°VKPCNKUVCTGUJQTVGPGF;QWECPUGGCNNQHCVKVNG
D[UYKRKPICNQPIVJGVKVNG6JGVGZVDGIKPUVQUETQNNUQ[QWECPTGCFCNNQHKV

Playing Songs
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KHCXCKNCDNGKUFKURNC[GFQPVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGP

To play a song:
1 Tap an icon on the Home screen (Playlists, Artists, Genius Mixes, Songs, Albums, Genres,
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2 6CRVJGUQPIVQDGIKPRNC[KPIKV+PCNQPINKUV±KEMWRQTFQYPVQUGGOQTG
If you tap a group such as Albums or Composers, tap the one you want, and then tap a
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You can browse music and other content on iPod nano, change settings, and arrange
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) or Pause ( ) icon
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0QY2NC[KPIUETGGP

Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio 27

 Controlling Playback
When you tap Now Playing on the Home screen, the album artwork for the current
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VJGUQPIEQPVTQNUQPVJGPGZVUETGGP#VJKTFUETGGPUJQYUUQPIN[TKEUKH[QWCFFGF
VJGOKPK6WPGU

6JGFQVUCVVJGDQVVQOQHVJGUETGGPKPFKECVGVJGPWODGTQHUETGGPUCXCKNCDNG

Here’s what you can do with the iPod nano song controls:

To Do this
Pause a song Tap QTFKUEQPPGEV[QWTGCTRJQPGU
Play a paused song Tap K2QFPCPQOWUVDGGLGEVGFHTQO[QWT
EQORWVGTVQRNC[UQPIUCPFQVJGTCWFKQ
Start a song over Tap 
Play the previous song Tap VYKEG
Skip to the next song Tap 
Fast-forward or rewind a song Press and hold or 
Repeat songs Tap 
4GRGCVCNNUQPIUKPVJGEWTTGPVCNDWOQTNKUV
4GRGCVQPN[VJGEWTTGPVUQPIQXGTCPFQXGT
Create a Genius playlist Play a song, and then tap 
5JWÔGUQPIU Tap 
Skip to any point in a song &TCIVJGRNC[JGCFCNQPIVJGUETWDDGTDCT5NKFG
[QWT°PIGTWRVQUNQYVJGUETWDTCVGHQTITGCVGT
RTGEKUKQP6JGHCTVJGTWR[QWUNKFG[QWT°PIGTVJG
UOCNNGTVJGKPETGOGPVU

28 Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio

 5JWÔKPI5QPIU
;QWECPRNC[UQPIUCNDWOUQTRNC[NKUVUKPTCPFQOQTFGTCPFUGVK2QFPCPQVQUJWÔG
UQPIUYJGP[QWIKXGKVCSWKEMUJCMG

6QUGVK2QFPCPQVQUJWÔGCPFRNC[CNN[QWTUQPIU
B 6CR5QPIUQPVJGK2QFPCPQ*QOGUETGGPCPFVJGPVCR5JWÔGCVVJGVQRQHVJG
5QPIUNKUV
iPod nano begins playing songs from your entire iPod nano music library in random
QTFGTUMKRRKPICWFKQDQQMURQFECUVUCPFK6WPGU7EQNNGEVKQPU

6QUGVK2QFPCPQVQUJWÔGUQPIUHTQOVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGP
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR0QY2NC[KPIVJGPVCRVJGCNDWOCTVYQTM
2 Swipe left along the bottom of the screen, and then tap 

5JCMGVQ5JWÔG
9JGPVJGUETGGPKUQP[QWECPIKXGK2QFPCPQCSWKEMUJCMGVQUMKRVQCTCPFQOUQPI
+HVJGUETGGPKUQÒRTGUUVJG5NGGR9CMGDWVVQPDGHQTG[QWUJCMG¥5JCMGVQ5JWÔG¦KU
QPD[FGHCWNVDWV[QWECPVWTPKVQÒKP5GVVKPIU

6QVWTP¥5JCMGVQ5JWÔG¦QÒ
B On the Home screen, tap Settings, tap Music, and then tap PGZVVQ¥5JCMGVQ5JWÔG¦

Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio 29

 Playing Podcasts, Audiobooks, and iTunes U Collections
2QFECUVUCTGHTGGFQYPNQCFCDNGUJQYUCXCKNCDNGCVVJGK6WPGU5VQTG2QFECUVUCTG
QTICPK\GFD[UJQYUGRKUQFGUYKVJKPUJQYUCPFEJCRVGTUYKVJKPGRKUQFGU+H[QWUVQR
RNC[KPICRQFECUVCPFTGVWTPVQKVNCVGTVJGRQFECUVDGIKPURNC[KPIYJGTG[QWNGHVQÒ

iTunes U is a part of the iTunes Store featuring free lectures, language lessons, and
OQTGYJKEJ[QWECPFQYPNQCFCPFGPLQ[QPK2QFPCPQK6WPGU7EQPVGPVKUQTICPK\GF
D[EQNNGEVKQPUKVGOUYKVJKPEQNNGEVKQPUCWVJQTUCPFRTQXKFGTU;QWQPN[UGGCPK6WPGU
7KEQPQPVJG*QOGUETGGPKH[QWU[PEGFK6WPGU7EQPVGPVHTQO[QWTK6WPGU.KDTCT[

2QFECUVUJQYUCPFK6WPGU7EQNNGEVKQPUCRRGCTKPCNRJCDGVKECNQTFGT'RKUQFGUCRRGCT
KPTGXGTUGEJTQPQNQIKECNQTFGTUQ[QWECPRNC[VJGOQUVTGEGPVQPG°TUV#DNWGFQV
OCTMUWPRNC[GFUJQYUCPFGRKUQFGU

You can purchase and download audiobooks from the iTunes Store and listen to them
QPK2QFPCPQ9JGP[QWNKUVGPVQCWFKQDQQMURWTEJCUGFHTQOVJGK6WPGU5VQTGQT
CWFKDNGEQO[QWECPCFLWUVVJGRNC[DCEMURGGFVQDGHCUVGTQTUNQYGTVJCPPQTOCN

To play podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U Collections:

1 On the Home screen, tap Podcasts (or iTunes U or Audiobooks), and then tap a show
QTVKVNG
2 6CRCPGRKUQFGQTEJCRVGTVQRNC[KV
6JG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGPFKURNC[UVJGRQFECUVQTK6WPGU7CTVYQTM
KHCP[KUCXCKNCDNG
3 6CRVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGPVQUGGRNC[DCEMEQPVTQNU
† Tap to pause, and VQTGUWOG
6JGRQFECUVCWFKQDQQMQTK6WPGU7EQNNGEVKQPDGIKPURNC[KPIYJGTG[QWNGHVQÒ(QT
CWFKQDQQMU[QWECPCNUQVCR4GUWOGKPVJGEJCRVGTNKUV

30 Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio

 † Tap or to skip to the next chapter or the beginning of the current chapter in
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4 Swipe left to see the additional playback controls described in the following table:

Skip to any point in a podcast or iTunes U &TCIVJGRNC[JGCFCNQPIVJGUETWDDGTDCT5NKFG

collection [QWT°PIGTWRVQUNQYVJGUETWDTCVGHQTITGCVGT
RTGEKUKQP6JGHCTVJGTWR[QWUNKFG[QWT°PIGTVJG
UOCNNGTVJGKPETGOGPVU
Play back the last 30 seconds Tap 
Set the playback speed Tap 6CRCICKPVQEJCPIGVJGURGGF
2NC[CVFQWDNGURGGF
2NC[CVPQTOCNURGGF
2NC[CVJCNHURGGF

To see more information about a podcast or iTunes U collection, tap QPVJG°TUV

EQPVTQNUETGGP(QTOQTGKPHQTOCVKQPCDQWVRQFECUVUQRGPK6WPGUCPFEJQQUG
*GNR K6WPGU*GNR6JGPUGCTEJHQT¥RQFECUVU¦

Controlling Volume
6JGXQNWOGDWVVQPUCTGQPVJGVQRQHK2QFPCPQ2TGUU8QNWOG7RQT8QNWOG&QYPVQ
CFLWUVVJGXQNWOGCU[QWNKUVGP6JGHQNNQYKPIUGEVKQPUFGUETKDGQVJGTCFLWUVOGPVU[QW
ECPOCMGVQNKOKVVJGOCZKOWOXQNWOGCPFGPJCPEGCWFKQSWCNKV[

Setting the Maximum Volume Limit

You can set a limit for the maximum volume on iPod nano, and assign a passcode to
RTGXGPVVJGUGVVKPIHTQODGKPIEJCPIGFYKVJQWV[QWTMPQYNGFIG

Note: #EEGUUQTKGUVJCVEQPPGEVWUKPIVJGFQEMEQPPGEVQTFQP¨VUWRRQTVXQNWOGNKOKVU

To set the maximum volume limit for iPod nano:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 6CR/WUKECPFVJGPVCR8QNWOG.KOKV

Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio 31

 6JGXQNWOGEQPVTQNUJQYUVJGOCZKOWOXQNWOGNKOKV

3 &TCIVJGUNKFGTNGHVVQNQYGTVJGOCZKOWOXQNWOGNKOKVQTTKIJVVQTCKUGVJGNKOKV

To require a passcode to change the volume limit:

1 #HVGTUGVVKPIVJGOCZKOWOXQNWOGVCR.QEM8QNWOG.KOKV
2 +PVJGUETGGPVJCVCRRGCTUVCRCHQWTFKIKVRCUUEQFG
If you tap a number by mistake, tap CPFVJGPVCRVJGPWODGT[QWKPVGPFGF
You can keep tapping to erase all numbers and return to the Volume Limit screen
YKVJQWVUGVVKPICRCUUEQFG

3 9JGP[QW¨TGRTQORVGFVQTGGPVGTVJGRCUUEQFGVCRVJGPWODGTUCICKP

If you set a passcode, you must enter it before you can change or remove the
XQNWOGNKOKV

To remove the volume limit:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 6CR/WUKEVJGPVCR8QNWOG.KOKV
3 &TCIVJGUNKFGTCNNVJGYC[VQVJGTKIJV
+H[QWUGVCRCUUEQFGVCR7PNQEM8QNWOG.KOKV°TUVGPVGT[QWTRCUUEQFGCPFVJGP
FTCIVJGUNKFGT

+H[QWHQTIGVVJGRCUUEQFG[QWECPTGUVQTGK2QFPCPQ5GG¥Updating and Restoring

iPod Software” on page 

32 Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio

 Playing Songs at the Same Volume Level
The volume of songs and other audio may vary depending on how the audio was
TGEQTFGFQTGPEQFGF6JGXQNWOGNGXGNOC[CNUQXCT[KH[QWWUGFKÒGTGPVGCTRJQPGU
QTJGCFRJQPGU

You can set iTunes to automatically adjust the volume of songs, so they play at the same
TGNCVKXGXQNWOGNGXGN6JGP[QWECPUGVK2QFPCPQVQWUGVJGUCOGK6WPGUXQNWOGUGVVKPIU

To set iTunes to play songs at the same volume level:

1 In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences if you’re using a Mac, or choose Edit > Preferences
KH[QW¨TGWUKPIC9KPFQYU2%
2 %NKEM2NC[DCEMCPFUGNGEV5QWPF%JGEMCPFVJGPENKEM1-

To set iPod nano to use the iTunes volume settings:

+H[QWJCXGP¨VVWTPGFQP5QWPF%JGEMKPK6WPGUUGVVKPIKVQPK2QFPCPQJCUPQGÒGEV
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 6CR/WUKE
3 Tap PGZVVQ5QWPF%JGEMVQVWTPKVQP

Using the Equalizer

You can use equalizer presets to change the sound on iPod nano to suit a particular
OWUKEIGPTGQTUV[NG(QTGZCORNGVQOCMGTQEMOWUKEUQWPFDGVVGTUGVVJGGSWCNK\GT
VQ4QEM

To set the equalizer on iPod nano:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 6CR/WUKECPFVJGPVCR'3
3 6CRCPGSWCNK\GTRTGUGV
±KEMWRVQUGGOQTGEJQKEGU

If you assigned an equalizer preset to a song in iTunes and the iPod nano equalizer is
UGVVQ1ÒVJGUQPIRNC[UWUKPIVJGK6WPGUUGVVKPI(QTOQTGKPHQTOCVKQPQRGPK6WPGU
CPFEJQQUG*GNR K6WPGU*GNR

Crossfading Between Songs

You can set iPod nano to fade out at the end of each song and fade in at the
DGIKPPKPIQHVJGUQPIHQNNQYKPIKV

To turn on crossfading:
1 (TQOVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 Tap Music, and then tap PGZVVQ#WFKQ%TQUUHCFG

Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio 33

 Creating Playlists on iPod nano
You can create your own playlists of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks; or use Genius to
ETGCVG)GPKWURNC[NKUVUGXGPYJGPK2QFPCPQKUP¨VEQPPGEVGFVQ[QWTEQORWVGT

2NC[NKUVU[QWETGCVGQPK2QFPCPQCTGU[PEGFDCEMVQK6WPGUVJGPGZVVKOG[QWEQPPGEV

Creating and Editing Playlists

To create a playlist:
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR2NC[NKUVU
2 (NKEMFQYPCPFVJGPVCR#FF
3 Tap a category (Songs, Albums, Podcasts, and so on), and then tap the items you want
VQCFF
&QP¨VVCR&QPGWPVKN[QW¨XGCFFGFGXGT[VJKPI[QWYCPVVQKPENWFGKPVJGRNC[NKUV
4 5YKRGNGHVVQEQPVKPWGCFFKPIEQPVGPV
;QWECPCFFEQPVGPVHTQOCP[ECVGIQT[(QTGZCORNG[QWECPOKZRQFECUVUYKVJUQPIU
KPCUKPINGRNC[NKUV
5 9JGP[QW°PKUJVCR&QPG

6JGPGYRNC[NKUVKUPCOGF0GY2NC[NKUV
QT0GY2NC[NKUVCPFUQQP6JGPGZVVKOG
[QWU[PE[QWECPEJCPIGVJGVKVNGKPK6WPGU9JGP[QWU[PECICKPVJGRNC[NKUVVKVNGQP
K2QFPCPQKUWRFCVGF

To remove items from a playlist:

1 6CR2NC[NKUVUCPFVJGPVCRVJGRNC[NKUV[QWYCPVVQGFKV
2 (NKEMFQYPCPFVJGPVCR'FKV
3 Tap next to the item you want to delete, and then tap Delete when it appears next
VQVJGKVGO

4 9JGP[QW°PKUJVCR&QPG

34 Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio

 To delete a playlist:
1 6CR2NC[NKUVU
2 (NKEMFQYPCPFVCR'FKV
3 Tap next to the playlist you want to delete, and then tap Delete when it appears
PGZVVQVJGRNC[NKUV
+H[QWVCRRGFVJGYTQPIRNC[NKUVVCRVJGQPG[QWYCPVVQFGNGVG
4 6CR&GNGVGQTVCR%CPEGNKH[QWEJCPIG[QWTOKPF
5 9JGP[QW°PKUJVCR&QPG
QTUYKRGTKIJVVQTGVWTPVQVJG*QOGUETGGPKH[QWECPEGN

Rating Songs to Create Smart Playlists

;QWECPCUUKIPCTCVKPIVQCUQPI
HTQO\GTQVQ°XGUVCTUVQKPFKECVGJQYOWEJ[QWNKMG
KV;QWECPWUGUQPITCVKPIUVQJGNR[QWETGCVG5OCTV2NC[NKUVUCWVQOCVKECNN[KPK6WPGU

To rate a song:
1 5VCTVRNC[KPIVJGUQPI
2 1PVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGPVCRVJGCNDWOCTVYQTM
3 6CRVJG+PHQDWVVQPKPVJGNQYGTTKIJVEQTPGT
4 Tap or drag over the ratings bullets at the top of the screen ( ) to assign the
PWODGTQHUVCTU

6JGTCVKPIU[QWCUUKIPVQUQPIUQPK2QFPCPQCTGVTCPUHGTTGFVQK6WPGUYJGP[QWU[PE

Creating Genius Playlists

A Genius playlist is a collection of songs that go with a song you choose from your
NKDTCT[;QWECPETGCVG)GPKWURNC[NKUVUQPK2QFPCPQCPFU[PE)GPKWURNC[NKUVU[QW
ETGCVGYKVJK6WPGU

)GPKWUKUCHTGGUGTXKEGDWV[QWPGGFCPK6WPGU5VQTGCEEQWPVVQWUGKV6QNGCTPJQYVQ
UGVWR)GPKWUKPK6WPGUQRGPK6WPGUCPFEJQQUG*GNR K6WPGU*GNR

To make a Genius playlist on iPod nano:

1 2NC[CUQPICPFVJGPVCRVJGCNDWOCTVYQTMQPVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGP
2 Swipe left, and then tap 

Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio 35

 6JGPGYRNC[NKUVCRRGCTU;QWUGGCOGUUCIGKH
† ;QWFKFP¨VVWTP)GPKWUQPKPK6WPGU
† )GPKWUFQGUP¨VTGEQIPK\GVJGUQPI[QWUGNGEV
† )GPKWUTGEQIPK\GUVJGUQPIDWVVJGTGCTGP¨VCVNGCUVVGPUKOKNCTUQPIUKP[QWTNKDTCT[
3 (NKEMWRQTFQYPVQUGGVJGUQPIUKPVJGRNC[NKUV
4 6CR5CXG

The playlist is saved with the artist name and song title of the song you used to make
VJGRNC[NKUV

6QEJCPIGVJGRNC[NKUVVQCPGYQPGDCUGFQPVJGUCOGUQPIVCR4GHTGUJ+H[QW
refresh a saved playlist, the new playlist replaces the previous one, and you can’t
TGEQXGTVJGRTGXKQWURNC[NKUV

Genius playlists saved on iPod nano are synced back to iTunes when you connect
K2QFPCPQVQ[QWTEQORWVGT

Playing Genius Mixes

iTunes automatically creates Genius Mixes that contain songs from your library that
IQITGCVVQIGVJGT)GPKWU/KZGURTQXKFGCFKÒGTGPVNKUVGPKPIGZRGTKGPEGGCEJVKOG[QW
RNC[QPG

To play a Genius Mix:

1 6CR)GPKWU/KZGU
2 5YKRGNGHVQTTKIJVVQDTQYUGVJG)GPKWU/KZGU6JGFQVUCVVJGDQVVQOQHVJGUETGGP
KPFKECVGJQYOCP[)GPKWU/KZGUCTGQPK2QFPCPQ
3 Tap QPVJG)GPKWU/KZ[QWYCPVVQRNC[

36 Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio

Using Apple Earphones
WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at
JKIJXQNWOG;QWECPCFCRVQXGTVKOGVQCJKIJGTXQNWOGQHUQWPFVJCVOC[UQWPF
PQTOCNDWVECPDGFCOCIKPIVQ[QWTJGCTKPI+H[QWGZRGTKGPEGTKPIKPIKP[QWTGCTU
QTOWÔGFURGGEJUVQRNKUVGPKPICPFJCXG[QWTJGCTKPIEJGEMGF6JGNQWFGTVJG
XQNWOGVJGNGUUVKOGKUTGSWKTGFDGHQTG[QWTJGCTKPIEQWNFDGCÒGEVGF*GCTKPI
experts suggest that to protect your hearing:
† .KOKVVJGCOQWPVQHVKOG[QWWUGGCTDWFUQTJGCFRJQPGUCVJKIJXQNWOG
† #XQKFVWTPKPIWRVJGXQNWOGVQDNQEMQWVPQKU[UWTTQWPFKPIU
† 6WTPVJGXQNWOGFQYPKH[QWECP¨VJGCTRGQRNGURGCMKPIPGCT[QW
For information about setting a maximum volume limit on iPod, see “Setting the
Maximum Volume Limit” on page 31

The Apple earphones that came with your iPod nano connect to the earphone port on
VJGDQVVQOQHK2QFPCPQ2NCEGVJGGCTDWFUKP[QWTGCTUCUUJQYP

The earphone
cord is adjustable.

Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio 37

 Apple Earphones With Remote and Mic
#RRNG'CTRJQPGUYKVJ4GOQVGCPF/KE
UJQYPJGTGCTGCXCKNCDNGUGRCTCVGN[6JG[
feature a microphone, volume buttons, and an integrated button that allows you to
EQPVTQNCWFKQRNC[DCEMCPFJGCTVTCEMCPPQWPEGOGPVU

Mic button

Connect the earphones to listen to music or record a voice memo using the built-in
OKETQRJQPG2TGUUVJGEGPVGTDWVVQPQPVJGOKEVQEQPVTQNOWUKERNC[DCEMCPFJGCT
VTCEMCPPQWPEGOGPVU

To Do this
Pause a song 2TGUUVJGEGPVGTDWVVQP2TGUUCICKPVQTGUWOG
RNC[DCEM
Skip to the next song 2TGUUVJGEGPVGTDWVVQPVYKEGSWKEMN[
Skip to the previous song 2TGUUVJGEGPVGTDWVVQPVJTGGVKOGUSWKEMN[
Fast-forward 2TGUUVJGEGPVGTDWVVQPVYKEGSWKEMN[CPFJQNF
Rewind Press the center button three times quickly and
JQNF
Adjust the volume 2TGUUVJG QT£DWVVQP
Hear the current track announcement 2TGUUCPFJQNFVJGEGPVGTDWVVQPHQTCUGEQPF
;QWJGCTVJGEWTTGPVUQPIVKVNGCPFCTVKUVPCOG
If you’re listening to an audiobook, you hear the
DQQMVKVNGCPFCWVJQT¨UPCOG

If you have the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or the In-Ear Headphones
YKVJ4GOQVGCPF/KE[QWECPCNUQPCXKICVGRNC[NKUVU(QTKPHQTOCVKQPUGGVJG
FQEWOGPVCVKQPHQTVJQUGCEEGUUQTKGU

38 Chapter 5 Music and Other Audio

FM Radio
6
Listening to FM Radio
iPod nano uses the earphone or headphone cord as an antenna, so you must connect
GCTRJQPGUQTJGCFRJQPGUVQK2QFPCPQKPQTFGTVQTGEGKXGCTCFKQUKIPCN

When you tune to a station that supports RDS (Radio Data System), the song title,
CTVKUVPCOGCPFUVCVKQPKPHQTOCVKQPCRRGCTKPVJGFKURNC[

Important: Radio frequencies shown in this chapter are for illustration purposes only,
CPFCTGPQVCXCKNCDNGKPCNNCTGCU

Tap QPCP[4CFKQUETGGPVQUJQYVJG4CFKQOGPW

39
 To listen to the radio:
1 Connect earphones or headphones to iPod nano, and then tap Radio on the
*QOGUETGGP
2 Tap the Now Playing screen to see the radio controls, and then swipe left to see the
.KXG2CWUGEQPVTQNU

Here’s what you can do with Radio controls:

To
Listen to FM radio
6WTPQÒVJGTCFKQ
Tune to an FM station
KH[QWUGVCP[+HPQHCXQTKVGUCTGUGV[QWJGCTVJG
Seek FM stations
Scan FM stations
Save an FM station as a favorite
Pause and resume live radio
Switch between the radio tuner
and the Live Pause screen
Tag a song on the radio
Do this
1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR4CFKQ;QWOWUVEQPPGEVGCTRJQPGUVQ
NKUVGPVQTCFKQ
Tap QTFKUEQPPGEVVJGGCTRJQPGUQTJGCFRJQPGU
Tap the radio station frequency and tap or to go to
HCXQTKVGU
RTGXKQWUQTPGZVVWPCDNGUVCVKQP6QVWPGVQCRCTVKEWNCTUVCVKQP
FTCIVJGTCFKQVWPGT
When the radio tuner is visible, tap or to go to the next or
RTGXKQWUVWPCDNGUVCVKQP+H[QWUCXGFCP[UVCVKQPUCUHCXQTKVGU
VJKUE[ENGUVJTQWIJVJQUGUVCVKQPU
When the radio tuner is visible, touch and hold or until
VJGUETGGPUJQYU¥5ECPPKPI¦6CRCPGORV[URQVQPVJGUETGGP
to stop scanning, then tap VQNKUVGP
With the radio tuner visible, tap 
Tap Now Playing or Radio, swipe left across the top of the
screen, and then tap 6CR VQTGUWOGRNC[KPI%JCPIKPIVJG
TCFKQUVCVKQPENGCTURCWUGFTCFKQ
5YKRGNGHVCETQUUVJGOKFFNGQHVJGUETGGP
Tap QPVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGP6CIIKPIKUCXCKNCDNGQPN[HQT
TCFKQUVCVKQPUVJCVUWRRQTVK6WPGU6CIIKPI5[PEYKVJK6WPGUVQ
RTGXKGYCPFRWTEJCUGVCIIGFUQPIU

40 Chapter 6 FM Radio
 Tuning the FM Radio
You can tune the FM radio by browsing stations, seeking or scanning available stations,
QTUCXKPI[QWTHCXQTKVGUVCVKQPUCPFVWPKPIVQVJGOFKTGEVN[6QUVCTVWUGK2QFPCPQVQ
°PFNQECNUVCVKQPU

Note: (QTDGVVGTTGEGRVKQPOCMGUWTGVJGGCTRJQPGEQTFUCTGP¨VVCPINGFQTEQKNGF

6Q°PFNQECNUVCVKQPU
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR4CFKQ
2 Tap 
3 6CR.QECN5VCVKQPU
K2QFPCPQUECPUVJGCXCKNCDNGHTGSWGPEKGUCPFNKUVUVJGNQECNUVCVKQPU
4 Tap next to a station to listen to the station without leaving the menu, or tap the
UVCVKQPVQVWPGVQVJCVUVCVKQPCPFTGVWTPVQVJGTCFKQEQPVTQNU
5 9JGP[QW°PKUJVCR VQTGVWTPVQVJGTCFKQEQPVTQNU

+H[QWYCPVVQWRFCVGVJGNKUVVCR4GHTGUJ

6Q°PFCTCFKQUVCVKQP
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR4CFKQCPFVJGPUYKRGNGHVVQUJQYVJGTCFKQVWPGT

2 Do any of the following:

† To browse manually,FTCI[QWT°PIGTCNQPIVJGTCFKQVWPGT
† To seek stations, tap or 
If you set any favorite stations, and recognize just your favorites, not all
CXCKNCDNGUVCVKQPU
† To scan available stations, touch and hold or until Scanning appears in the
UVCVWUDCT;QWJGCTC°XGUGEQPFRTGXKGYQHGCEJUVCVKQPDGHQTGCFXCPEKPIVQVJG
PGZVQPG
3 6QUVQRUECPPKPIVCRVJGUETGGP
FQP¨VVCRCEQPVTQN

Chapter 6 FM Radio 41
 To save a station to Favorites:
B Tune to a station you want to save, then tap 

Favorite stations are indicated on the radio tuner with a yellow triangle, and
changes to YJGP[QWVWPGVQCHCXQTKVGUVCVKQP

To remove a station from Favorites:

1 Tap QPCP[TCFKQUETGGPVQUJQYVJG4CFKQOGPW
2 6CR(CXQTKVGU
3 (NKEMFQYPVQUJQYVJG'FKVDWVVQPCPFVJGPVCRKV
4 Tap PGZVVQUVCVKQPVJCV[QWYCPVVQTGOQXGCPFVJGPVCR&GNGVGPGZVVQVJGKVGO
;QWECPCNUQVCR%NGCT#NNKH[QWYCPVVQENGCTVJGGPVKTGNKUV
5 9JGP[QW°PKUJVCR&QPG

You can also tap QPVJGTCFKQUETGGPVQTGOQXGVJGEWTTGPVUVCVKQPHTQO(CXQTKVGU

Pausing Live Radio

You can pause a radio broadcast, and resume playing it from the same point, up to
OKPWVGUNCVGT You can drag the progress bar to resume listening at any point in
VJGRCWUGFDTQCFECUVQTVQSWKEMN[ECVEJWRVQVJGNKXGDTQCFECUV6JGRTQITGUUDCTKU
EQORNGVGN[°NNGFYJGP.KXG2CWUGTGCEJGUVJGOKPWVGNKOKV#P[VJKPIGCTNKGTVJCP
OKPWVGUKUENGCTGFVQOCMGTQQOHQTVJGEQPVKPWKPIDTQCFECUV

Paused radio is cleared automatically if:

† ;QWEJCPIGUVCVKQPU
† ;QWVWTPQÒK2QFPCPQ
† ;QWRNC[QVJGTOGFKCEQPVGPVQTTGEQTFCXQKEGOGOQ
† 6JGDCVVGT[KUXGT[NQYCPFPGGFUVQDGEJCTIGF
† ;QWRCWUGVJGTCFKQHQTOKPWVGUYKVJQWVTGUWOKPIRNC[
To pause and resume live radio:
1 9JKNGVJGTCFKQKURNC[KPIVCR0QY2NC[KPIQT4CFKQ
2 Swipe left to the Live Pause controls on the last screen, and then tap 
The icon changes to 
#U.KXG2CWUGEQPVKPWGUC[GNNQYVTKCPINGKPFKECVGUYJGTGVJGDTQCFECUVYCURCWUGF
6JGRTQITGUUDCTEQPVKPWGUVQ°NNWRKPFKECVKPIVJGVKOGVJCV¨URCUUGFUKPEG[QWRCWUGF
3 To resume playing the program, tap VQUVCTVCVVJGRQKPVYJGTG[QWRCWUGF6JGP
do any of the following:
† Tap or VQUMKRHQTYCTFQTDCEMD[QPGOKPWVGKPETGOGPVU
† Touch and hold or VQUMKRHQTYCTFQTDCEMD[VGPUGEQPFKPETGOGPVU

42 Chapter 6 FM Radio
 ;QWECPPCXKICVGRCWUGFTCFKQQPN[YJGPVJGRTQITGUUDCTCRRGCTUPQVVJGTCFKQVWPGT

.KXG2CWUGWUGUUQOGDCVVGT[RQYGT;QWECPVWTPQÒ.KXG2CWUGVQEQPUGTXGVJGDCVVGT[

6QVWTPQÒ.KXG2CWUG
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 6CR)GPGTCN
3 Tap PGZVVQ.KXG2CWUGVQVWTPKV1Ò

Tagging Songs to Sync to iTunes

If a radio station supports iTunes Tagging, you can tag a song you hear, so you can
RTGXKGYCPFRWTEJCUGKVNCVGTQPVJGK6WPGU5VQTG5QPIUVJCVECPDGVCIIGFCTG
OCTMGFYKVJCVCIKEQPQPVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGP

To tag a song:
B Tap KPVJGNQYGTNGHVEQTPGTQHVJG0QY2NC[KPIUETGGP

;QWTVCIIGFUQPIUCRRGCTKPVJG4CFKQOGPWWPFGT6CIIGF5QPIU6JGPGZVVKOG[QW
U[PEK2QFPCPQVQK6WPGU[QWTVCIIGFUQPIUCTGU[PEGFCPFTGOQXGFHTQOK2QFPCPQ
6JG[CRRGCTKPK6WPGUYJGTG[QWECPRTGXKGYCPFRWTEJCUGVJGOQPVJGK6WPGU5VQTG

Note: 6JKUHGCVWTGOC[PQVDGCXCKNCDNGYKVJCNNTCFKQUVCVKQPU

To preview and purchase tagged songs in iTunes:

1 5[PEK2QFPCPQYKVJ[QWTEQORWVGT
2 1P[QWTEQORWVGTENKEM6CIIGFDGNQY5VQTGQPVJGNGHVUKFGQHVJGK6WPGUYKPFQY
3 %NKEMVJG8KGYDWVVQPHQTVJGUQPI[QWYCPV

Chapter 6 FM Radio 43
 4 6QRTGXKGYVJGUQPIFQWDNGENKEMKVQTENKEMVJGRTGXKGYDWVVQP6QDW[VJGUQPIENKEM
VJG$W[DWVVQP

If the radio station doesn’t support tagging, you can also see a list of songs you
NKUVGPGFVQTGEGPVN[.CVGT[QWECPWUGVJKUKPHQTOCVKQPVQ°PFCPFRWTEJCUGVJGUQPI

To see recent songs:

B Tap QPCP[4CFKQUETGGPCPFVJGPVCR4GEGPV5QPIU
;QW¨NNUGGVJGUQPIVKVNGCTVKUVPCOGCPFVJGTCFKQUVCVKQPYJGTG[QWJGCTFVJGUQPI

Setting Your Radio Region

K2QFPCPQECPDGWUGFKPOCP[EQWPVTKGUVQTGEGKXG(/TCFKQUKIPCNU+VEQOGUYKVJ°XG
RTGUGVUKIPCNTCPIGUKFGPVK°GFD[TGIKQP6JG#OGTKECU#UKC#WUVTCNKC'WTQRGCPF,CRCP

To select a radio region:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 6CR)GPGTCNCPFVJGPVCR4CFKQ4GIKQPU
3 6CR[QWTTGIKQP
#EJGEMCRRGCTUPGZVVQVJGTGIKQP[QWUGNGEV

Region settings are determined by international radio standards, not by actual

IGQITCRJKETGIKQP+H[QWNKXGKPCEQWPVT[PQVNKUVGFKPVJG4CFKQ4GIKQPUOGPW
EJQQUGCTGIKQPVJCVDGUVOCVEJGUVJGTCFKQHTGSWGPE[URGEK°ECVKQPUKP[QWTEQWPVT[

6JGHQNNQYKPIVCDNGURGEK°GUVJGTCFKQHTGSWGPE[TCPIGQHGCEJTGIKQPKPVJG4CFKQ
4GIKQPUOGPWCNQPIYKVJVJGKPETGOGPVUDGVYGGPUVCVKQPU
KPFKECVGFD[CUKIP

Important: K2QFPCPQKUKPVGPFGFHQTVJGTGEGRVKQPQHRWDNKEDTQCFECUVUQPN[.KUVGPKPI
to transmissions that are not intended for the public is illegal in some countries and
XKQNCVQTUOC[DGRTQUGEWVGF%JGEMCPFQDG[VJGNCYUCPFTGIWNCVKQPUKPVJGCTGCU
YJGTG[QWRNCPVQWUGK2QFPCPQ

Radio region 4CFKQHTGSWGPE[URGEK°ECVKQPU

Americas ¤/*\M*\
Asia ¤/*\M*\
Australia ¤/*\M*\
Europe ¤/*\M*\
Japan ¤/*\M*\

44 Chapter 6 FM Radio
 Fitness
7
Using iPod nano as a Pedometer
You can use iPod nano as a pedometer to count your steps and calculate calories
DWTPGFYJKNG[QWYCNMCPFNQIVJKUKPHQTOCVKQPQXGTVKOG

To use iPod nano as a pedometer:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR(KVPGUUCPFVJGPVCR2GFQOGVGT
2 +H[QW¨TGWUKPIVJGRGFQOGVGTHQTVJG°TUVVKOGWUGVJGFKCNVQUGV[QWTYGKIJV
;QWQPN[PGGFVQUGV[QWTYGKIJVQPEGWPNGUUKVEJCPIGU

3 6CR&QPG
4 6CR5VCTVVQDGIKPEQWPVKPIUVGRU

5 %NKRK2QFPCPQVQ[QWTUJKTVQTRQEMGV
6 #VVJGGPFQHVJGUGUUKQPVCR5VQR

45
 The pedometer runs in the background until you stop it, so you can listen to music
CPFIQCDQWV[QWTFC[YJKNGKVEQWPVU[QWTUVGRU6JGRGFQOGVGTKEQPCRRGCTUKP
VJGUVCVWUDCTVQKPFKECVGVJCVKV¨UQP5VCTVKPICVOKFPKIJVCP[UVGRU[QWVCMGCTG
automatically tracked for the following day, so you can leave the pedometer on all the
VKOGCPFIGVCPCEEWTCVGFCKN[EQWPV

To set a daily step goal:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIUCPFVJGPVCR2GFQOGVGT
2 6CR&CKN[5VGR)QCNCPFVJGPVCRVJG1P1ÒUYKVEJ
3 7UGVJGFKCNVQUGVVJGFGUKTGFPWODGTQHUVGRU
4 6CR&QPG

/CMGUWTG[QWUVCTVVJGRGFQOGVGT5GVVKPICUVGRIQCNFQGUP¨VUVCTVVJGRGFQOGVGTKH
KV¨UPQVCNTGCF[QP

To view your steps for the day:

B 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR(KVPGUUCPFVJGPVCR2GFQOGVGT

6JG2GFQOGVGTUETGGPUJQYUVJGVQVCNPWODGTQHUVGRUCVVJGVQRQHVJGUETGGP(NKEM
the list below the Stop button to see these statistics:
† Total time the pedometer has been on
† Calories burned
† Daily step total
† Total steps for the week
† Total steps for the month
† Overall step total
† Your daily goal, if you set one

46 Chapter 7 Fitness
 To view your pedometer history:
B 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR(KVPGUUCPFVJGPVCR*KUVQT[

;QWECPEJQQUGFKÒGTGPVXKGYUQH[QWTRGFQOGVGTJKUVQT[KP9QTMQWV6QVCNU$GNQY
that, sessions listed by date show details of start and stop times, calories burned for
GCEJUGUUKQPCPFOQTG

Note: %CNQTKGUDWTPGFCTGGUVKOCVGUCPFCEVWCNECNQTKGUOC[XCT[(QTOQTG
KPHQTOCVKQPEQPUWNV[QWTRJ[UKEKCP

5GVVKPIK2QFPCPQYKVJ[QWTCEEWTCVGYGKIJVRTQXKFGUOQTGCEEWTCVGKPHQTOCVKQP+H
[QWTYGKIJVEJCPIGUWRFCVGK2QFPCPQYKVJ[QWTPGYYGKIJV

To update your weight setting:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 6CR2GFQOGVGTCPFVJGPVCR9GKIJV
3 5GV[QWTPGYYGKIJVCPFVJGPVCR&QPG

Using Nike + iPod

With a Nike + iPod Sport Kit (sold separately), you can hear audible feedback for your
URGGFFKUVCPEGVKOGGNCRUGFCPFECNQTKGUDWTPGFFWTKPICTWPQTYCNM;QWECPCNUQ
TGEQTFYQTMQWVFCVCQPK2QFPCPQ

When you connect iPod nano to a Nike + iPod compatible cardio machine, you can
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Chapter 7 Fitness 47
 To set up Nike + iPod on iPod nano:
1 %QPPGEVC0KMG K2QFTGEGKXGTVQVJGFQEMEQPPGEVQTQPK2QFPCPQ
2 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
3 6CR0KMG K2QFCPFVJGPOCMGCRRTQRTKCVGUGVVKPIU

See the Nike + iPod documentation for information about setting up and using
0KMG K2QF

When you upload your pedometer and other workout information to the Nike+ website,
[QWECPVTCEM[QWTYQTMQWVJKUVQT[EQORGVGYKVJHTKGPFUCPFOQTG;QWPGGFC0KMG 
CEEQWPVYJKEJ[QWECPUGVWRYJGP[QWU[PEK2QFPCPQYKVJ[QWTEQORWVGT

To upload your workout information to Nike+:

1 &KUEQPPGEVVJG0KMG K2QFTGEGKXGTHTQOK2QFPCPQ
2 %QPPGEVK2QFPCPQVQ[QWTEQORWVGTCPFQRGPK6WPGU
3 Click Send in the dialog that appears, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set
WR[QWT0KMG CEEQWPV
1PEG[QWUGVWR[QWTCEEQWPVC0KMG K2QFVCDCRRGCTUKPVJGK6WPGUYKPFQY
4 Click the Nike + iPod tab, and then select “Automatically send workout data to Nike+”
KHKVKUP¨VUGNGEVGFCNTGCF[
5 %NKEM#RRN[
To view and share your information on the Nike website, click Visit Nike+ in the
Nike + iPod pane when iPod nano is connected to your computer, or go to
YYYPKMGEQmCPFNQIKPVQ[QWTCEEQWPV

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 Photos
8
Syncing Photos
iPod nano lets you carry photos with you, so you can share them with your family,
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UNKFGUJQYQPK2QFPCPQQTQP[QWT68

Adding Photos from Your Computer

+H[QWJCXGC/CECPFK2JQVQ
RCTVQHK.KHG¨QTNCVGT[QWECPXKGY[QWTRJQVQUD[
GXGPVUCPFHCEGU[QW¨XGKFGPVK°GF+H[QWJCXGC2%QT/CE[QWECPCNUQCFFRJQVQUVQ
K2QFPCPQHTQOCHQNFGTQP[QWTJCTFFKUM

#FFKPIRJQVQUVQK2QFPCPQVJG°TUVVKOGOKIJVVCMGUQOGVKOGFGRGPFKPIQPJQY
OCP[RJQVQUCTGKP[QWTRJQVQNKDTCT[

To sync photos from a Mac to iPod nano using iPhoto:

1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG2JQVQUVCD
2 5GNGEV¥5[PE2JQVQU¦CPFVJGPEJQQUGK2JQVQHTQOVJGRQRWROGPW
3 5GNGEVYJGVJGT[QWYCPVVQKPENWFGCNNQH[QWTRJQVQUQTQPN[UGNGEVGFQPGU
+H[QWEJQQUGVJGUGEQPFQRVKQPENKEMVJGRQRWROGPWVQOCMGHWTVJGTTG°PGOGPVU
6JGPUGNGEVVJG#NDWOU'XGPVUCPF(CEGUVQU[PE
4 %NKEM#RRN[
'CEJVKOG[QWEQPPGEVK2QFPCPQVQ[QWTEQORWVGTRJQVQUCTGU[PEGFCWVQOCVKECNN[
To add photos from a folder on your hard disk to iPod nano:
1 &TCIVJGKOCIGUVQCHQNFGTQP[QWTEQORWVGT
If you want images to appear in separate photo albums on iPod nano, create folders
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2 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG2JQVQUVCD
3 Select “Sync Photos …”
4 5GNGEV¥%JQQUG(QNFGT¦HTQOVJGRQRWROGPWCPFVJGPUGNGEVVJGKOCIGHQNFGT
5 5GNGEVGKVJGT¥#NNHQNFGTU¦QT¥5GNGEVGFHQNFGTU¦
+H[QWEJQQUGVJGUGEQPFQRVKQPUGNGEVVJGHQNFGTUVJCV[QWYCPVVQU[PE
6 %NKEM#RRN[

49
 Adding Full-Resolution Image Files to iPod nano
9JGP[QWCFFRJQVQUVQK2QFPCPQK6WPGUQRVKOK\GUVJGRJQVQUHQTXKGYKPI(WNN
TGUQNWVKQPKOCIG°NGUCTGP¨VVTCPUHGTTGFD[FGHCWNV#FFKPIHWNNTGUQNWVKQPKOCIG°NGUKU
useful if you want to move them from one computer to another, but it isn’t necessary
HQTXKGYKPIVJGKOCIGUQPK2QFPCPQ

6QCFFHWNNTGUQNWVKQPKOCIG°NGUVQK2QFPCPQ
1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG2JQVQUVCD
2 5GNGEV¥+PENWFGHWNNTGUQNWVKQPRJQVQU¦
3 %NKEM#RRN[
iTunes copies the full-resolution versions of the photos to the Photos folder on
K2QFPCPQ6QTGVTKGXGVJGOUGGVJGHQNNQYKPIUGEVKQP¥Adding Photos from iPod nano
to a Computer¦

Adding Photos from iPod nano to a Computer

If you add full-resolution photos from your computer to iPod nano, they’re stored in a
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RJQVQUVQVJGEQORWVGT

To add photos from iPod nano to a computer:

1 %QPPGEVK2QFPCPQVQVJGEQORWVGT
2 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG5WOOCT[VCD
3 +PVJG1RVKQPUUGEVKQPUGNGEV¥'PCDNGFKUMWUG¦
4 %NKEM#RRN[
When you use iPod nano as an external disk, the iPod nano disk icon appears on the
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/CEQTCUVJGPGZVCXCKNCDNGFTKXGNGVVGTKP9KPFQYU'ZRNQTGT
9KPFQYU2%
5 &TCIKOCIG°NGUHTQOVJG2JQVQUHQNFGTQPK2QFPCPQVQVJGFGUMVQRQTVQCRJQVQ
GFKVKPICRRNKECVKQPQPVJGEQORWVGT
You can also use a photo editing application, such as iPhoto, to add photos stored
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CRRNKECVKQPHQTOQTGKPHQTOCVKQP

Removing Photos from iPod nano

If iPod nano is being used as an external disk, you can delete full resolution images
HTQOVJG2JQVQUHQNFGTQPK2QFPCPQ

To delete photos from only the Photos folder on iPod nano:

1 %QPPGEVK2QFPCPQVQVJGEQORWVGT
2 0CXKICVGVQVJG2JQVQUHQNFGTQPK2QFPCPQCPFFGNGVGVJGRJQVQU[QWPQNQPIGTYCPV
3 'LGEVK2QFPCPQDGHQTGFKUEQPPGEVKPI

50 Chapter 8 Photos
 You can change sync settings to remove all photos from iPod nano, including full
TGUQNWVKQPKOCIGU

To delete all photos from iPod nano:

1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG2JQVQUVCD
2 Select “Sync photos from: …”
6JGEJGEMDQZKUCNTGCF[UGNGEVGFCPFENKEMKPIKVCICKPFGUGNGEVUKV#FKCNQICRRGCTU
CUMKPIHQTXGTK°ECVKQP
3 %NKEM4GOQXG2JQVQUKPVJGFKCNQIVJCVCRRGCTU
0QRJQVQUCTGTGOQXGFWPVKN[QWENKEM#RRN[+H[QWEJCPIG[QWTOKPFUGNGEV5[PE
2JQVQUCICKP
4 %NKEM#RRN[

To delete selected photos:

1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG2JQVQUVCD
2 Select “Selected albums, events, and faces …”
3 &GUGNGEVVJGKVGOU[QWYCPVVQTGOQXGHTQOK2QFPCPQCPFVJGPENKEM#RRN[

Viewing Photos on iPod nano

;QWECPXKGYRJQVQUQPK2QFPCPQKPFKXKFWCNN[QTCUCUNKFGUJQY

Viewing Individual Photos

;QWTRJQVQUCTGITQWRGFKPVQCNDWOUHQTGCU[DTQYUKPIQPK2QFPCPQ+H[QWWUG
K2JQVQ[QWECPCNUQU[PE'XGPVUCPF(CEGUCPFVJGPXKGYRJQVQUVJKUYC[9JGP[QW
view individual photos, you can zoom in or out and move a zoomed photo around to
FKURNC[CRCTVKEWNCTRCTVQHVJGKOCIG

To view photos on iPod nano:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR2JQVQU
2 6CRCPCNDWOQTQVJGTITQWRQHRJQVQU
±KEMVQUGGCNNVJGCNDWOU
3 (NKEMWRQTFQYPVQUGGVJWODPCKNKOCIGUQH[QWTRJQVQU6CRCVJWODPCKNVQXKGYVJG
HWNNUK\GKOCIG

Chapter 8 Photos 51
 4 5YKRGNGHVQTTKIJVVQUETQNNVJTQWIJCNNVJGRJQVQUKPVJGCNDWO
5 Tap a photo to see controls, and tap VQTGVWTPVQVJGVJWODPCKNXKGY

You can double-tap to quickly zoom in on a photo to see more detail, and then drag
VJGKOCIGVQRQUKVKQPVJGRCTV[QWYCPVVQUGGKPVJGEGPVGTQHVJGUETGGP+H[QWWUG
(CEGUKPK2JQVQFQWDNGVCRRKPI\QQOUKPQPVJGUWDLGEV¨UHCEG&QWDNGVCRCICKPVQ
\QQODCEMQWVVQHWNNUK\G

Here are ways you can view and manipulate your photos:

To
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View a photo thumbnail at full size
See the next or previous photo in an album
Quickly enlarge or reduce a photo
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Return to the album thumbnail view
View the album as a slideshow
Do this
(NKEMWRQTFQYP
6CRVJGRJQVQVJWODPCKN
Tap the photo in the album, swipe left or right
across the photo, and then tap or 
&QWDNGVCRVJGHWNNUK\GRJQVQVQ\QQOKP
&QWDNGVCRCICKPVQ\QQOQWV
&TCIVJGRJQVQQPVJGUETGGP
Tap 
Tap a photo in the album, and then tap 
If music is playing, it becomes the slideshow
UQWPFVTCEM

52 Chapter 8 Photos
 Viewing Slideshows on iPod nano
;QWECPXKGYCUNKFGUJQYYKVJVTCPUKVKQPUQPK2QFPCPQ6JGFGHCWNVUNKFGUJQYWUGU
VJG-GP$WTPUVTCPUKVKQPDWV[QWECPEJCPIGVJGVTCPUKVKQPGÒGEVUGVJQYNQPIGCEJ
UNKFGUVC[UQPVJGUETGGPCPFOCMGQVJGTUGVVKPIUVQETGCVGCEWUVQOUNKFGUJQY

To view a slideshow on iPod nano:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR2JQVQU
2 6CRCPCNDWOQTVCR#NN2JQVQU

3 6CRVJGRJQVQ[QWYCPVVQDGIKPYKVJCPFVJGPVCRKVCICKPVQUJQYVJGEQPVTQNU
If you tap a photo you don’t want, tap VQTGVWTPVQVJGCNDWOVJWODPCKNXKGY
5YKRKPITKIJVVCMGU[QWDCEMQPGRJQVQCVCVKOG

4 Tap VQUVCTVVJGUNKFGUJQY
Tap the screen to pause the slideshow, and then tap VQTGUWOG6QGZKVVCR to
TGVWTPVQVJGCNDWO

6QCFFCUQWPFVTCEMUVCTVRNC[KPICUQPIQTRNC[NKUVDGHQTG[QWUVCTVVJGUNKFGUJQY

To change slideshow settings:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIU
2 Tap Photos, and then tap these settings to make changes:
† Time Per Slide
† Repeat
† 5JWÔG2JQVQU
† Transitions (can only be viewed on iPod nano, not on a TV)
† TV Signal

Chapter 8 Photos 53
 Watching Slideshows on a TV Connected to iPod nano
If you have an AV cable, you can connect iPod nano to your TV and view photo
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7UGVJG#RRNG%QORQPGPV#8%CDNGQTVJG#RRNG%QORQUKVG#8%CDNG1VJGTUKOKNCT
4%#ECDNGUOKIJVPQVYQTM;QWECPRWTEJCUGVJGUGECDNGUCV[QWTNQECN#RRNG5VQTGQT
YYYCRRNGEQOKRQFUVQTe

To connect iPod nano to your TV:

1 If you use the Apple Component AV Cable, plug the green, blue, and red video
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;2DCPF2TKPRWVRQTVUQP[QWT68
If you use the Apple Composite AV Cable, connect the yellow video connector to the
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2 Connect the white and red audio connectors to the left and right analog audio input
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3 %QPPGEVVJGRKPEQPPGEVQTVQ[QWTK2QFPCPQQT7PKXGTUCN&QEM
4 Connect the USB connector to your Apple USB Power Adapter or your computer to
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5 6WTPQPK2QFPCPQCPF[QWT68VQUVCTVRNC[KPI
USB Power iPod Left audio (white) Video in (Y, Pb, Pr)
Adapter Right audio (red)
USB
connector

Television
30-‐pin connector

+HVJG68WUGUCFKÒGTGPVDTQCFECUVUVCPFCTFVJCPVJGTGIKQPYJGTG[QWRWTEJCUGF
K2QFPCPQ[QWOC[PGGFVQEJCPIGVJGUGVVKPIQPK2QFPCPQVQOCVEJVJG68

54 Chapter 8 Photos
 To change the TV broadcast standard:
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIUCPFVJGPVCR2JQVQU
2 6CR685KIPCNCPFEJQQUG2#.QT065%
+H[QWCTGP¨VUWTGYJKEJQPGVQWUGEJGEMVJGFQEWOGPVCVKQPVJCVECOGYKVJVJG68

To view a slideshow on your TV:

1 Connect iPod nano to your TV (see page 
2 6WTPQP[QWT68CPFUGVKVVQVJGKPRWVRQTVUEQPPGEVGFVQK2QFPCPQ
5GGVJGFQEWOGPVCVKQPVJCVECOGYKVJ[QWT68HQTOQTGKPHQTOCVKQP
3 7UGK2QFPCPQVQRNC[CPFEQPVTQNVJGUNKFGUJQY
5NKFGUJQYVTCPUKVKQPUECPDGXKGYGFQPN[QPK2QFPCPQPQVQPC68

Chapter 8 Photos 55
 Other Features
9
Recording Voice Memos
You can record voice memos using the optional Apple Earphones with Remote and
Mic (available for purchase at YYYCRRNGEQOKRQFUVQTe

To record a voice memo:

1 %QPPGEV#RRNG'CTRJQPGUYKVJ4GOQVGCPF/KEVQVJGK2QFPCPQGCTRJQPGRQTV
2 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR8QKEG/GOQU
6JG4GEQTFUETGGPCRRGCTU

3 Tap VQDGIKPTGEQTFKPI
6JGUVCVWUDCTUJQYUVJGGNCRUGFVKOG

4 Tap to pause the recording, and tap VQTGUWOG

If you use the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, you can press the center button
QPVJGOKEVQRCWUGQTTGUWOG
5 9JGP[QW°PKUJTGEQTFKPIVCR 

56
 To play a recording:
1 Tap QPVJG8QKEG/GOQUUETGGP
2 Tap a recording, and then tap PGZVVQVJGOGOQ

Your saved recordings are listed by date and time, but you can label recordings to help
[QWKFGPVKH[VJGO

To label a recording:
1 On the Voice Memos screen, tap 
2 6CRCTGEQTFKPIKPVJGNKUV
3 6CR.CDGNCPFVJGPVCRQPGQHVJGEJQKEGU
;QWECPEJQQUG/GOQ2QFECUV+PVGTXKGY.GEVWTG+FGCQT/GGVKPI

The recording appears in the list with the label you chose, along with the date and
VKOGQHVJGTGEQTFKPI

To delete a recording:
1 Tap QPVJG8QKEG/GOQUUETGGP
2 6CR'FKV
3 Tap PGZVVQVJGTGEQTFKPICPFVJGPVCR&GNGVGYJGPKVCRRGCTU

4 9JGP[QW°PKUJVCR&QPG

To sync voice memos with your computer:

If iPod nano is set to sync songs automatically (see “Automatic Syncing” on page ),
voice memos on iPod nano are synced to a playlist in iTunes named Voice Memos (and
TGOQXGFHTQOK2QFPCPQYJGP[QWEQPPGEVK2QFPCPQ

8QKEGOGOQUCTGUCXGFCU/#°NGUKPC4GEQTFKPIUHQNFGTQPK2QFPCPQ+H[QWGPCDNG
K2QFPCPQHQTFKUMWUG[QWECPEQR[XQKEGOGOQUHTQOVJGHQNFGT(QTKPHQTOCVKQP
about using iPod nano as an external disk, see the following section, “Using iPod nano
as an External Disk¦

Chapter 9 Other Features 57

 Using iPod nano as an External Disk
;QWECPWUGK2QFPCPQCUCPGZVGTPCNFKUMVQUVQTGFCVC°NGU6JGK2QFPCPQFKUMKEQP
appears on the desktop (Mac), or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer

9KPFQYU2%&TCI°NGUVQQTHTQOK2QFPCPQVQEQR[VJGO

+PGZVGTPCNFKUMOQFG[QWFQP¨VUGGUQPIU[QWCFFGFWUKPIK6WPGU#PFKH[QWFTCI
°NGUVQK2QFPCPQKPVJG/CE(KPFGTQT9KPFQYU'ZRNQTGT[QWYQP¨VDGCDNGVQRNC[
VJGOQPK2QFPCPQ

To enable iPod nano as an external disk:

1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG5WOOCT[VCD
2 +PVJG1RVKQPUUGEVKQPUGNGEV¥'PCDNGFKUMWUG¦
3 %NKEM#RRN[

If you use iPod nano primarily as an external disk, you might want to keep iTunes from
QRGPKPICWVQOCVKECNN[YJGP[QWEQPPGEVK2QFPCPQVQ[QWTEQORWVGT

To prevent iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod nano to
your computer:
1 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG5WOOCT[VCD
2 +PVJG1RVKQPUUGEVKQPFGUGNGEV¥1RGPK6WPGUYJGPVJKUK2QFKUEQPPGEVGF¦
3 %NKEM#RRN[

Tracking Time
You can use the timer on iPod nano to keep track of time, count down to an event,
QTUGVCPCNCTO

Using the Stopwatch

iPod nano has a built-in stopwatch for timing events and tracking intervals, such as
NCRU;QWECPRNC[OWUKEQTQVJGTCWFKQYJKNG[QWWUGVJGUVQRYCVEJ

To use the stopwatch:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR%NQEM
2 5YKRGNGHVVQUGGVJG5VQRYCVEJEQPVTQNU

58 Chapter 9 Other Features

3 6CR5VCTVVQUVCTVVJGUVQRYCVEJ

† To record lap times,VCR.CRCHVGTGCEJNCR

† To pause the stopwatch,VCR5VQR6CR5VCTVVQTGUWOG
† To reset the stopwatch,VCR4GUGVYJGPVJGUVQRYCVEJKURCWUGF
4GXKGYNCRVKOGUDGHQTG[QWUVCTVCPGYUGUUKQP6CRRKPI4GUGVFGNGVGUVJGKPHQTOCVKQP

To review lap times:

B Tap PGZVVQVJGVKOGKPVJGUVCVWUDCT
K2QFPCPQUVQTGUVJGNCUVUGUUKQP¨UNCRUVCVKUVKEU

Using the Timer

You can use the timer on iPod nano to set an alarm, or to set a sleep timer that turns
QÒK2QFPCPQCWVQOCVKECNN[

To use iPod nano as an alarm clock:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR%NQEM
2 5YKRGNGHVVYKEGVQUGGVJG6KOGTEQPVTQNU
3 Flick to set the hours and minutes, and then tap 

4 6CRCPCNGTVUQWPFCPFVJGPVCR5GV
5 6CR5VCTVYJGP[QW¨TGTGCF[VQUVCTVVJGVKOGT

Chapter 9 Other Features 59

 To delete an alarm:
1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR%NQEM
2 5YKRGNGHVVYKEGVQUGGVJG6KOGTEQPVTQNU
3 6CR5VQR

;QWECPUGVCUNGGRVKOGTVQVWTPQÒK2QFPCPQCWVQOCVKECNN[CHVGTRNC[KPIOWUKEQT
QVJGTEQPVGPVHQTCURGEK°GFRGTKQFQHVKOG

To set the sleep timer:

1 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR%NQEM
2 5YKRGNGHVVYKEGVQUGGVJG6KOGTEQPVTQNU
3 Flick to set the hours and minutes, and then tap 
4 6CR5NGGRK2QFCPFVJGPVCR5GV

5 6CR5VCTVYJGP[QW¨TGTGCF[VQUVCTVVJGVKOGT

60 Chapter 9 Other Features

 Accessibility
10
Universal Access Features
Accessibility features make it easier for users with visual, auditory, or other physical
FKUCDKNKVKGUVQWUGK2QFPCPQ6JGUGHGCVWTGUKPENWFG
† VoiceOver
† Mono Audio
† White on Black
For more information about accessibility features on your Mac and iPod nano, go to
YYYCRRNGEQOCEEGUUKDKNKVy

VoiceOver
VoiceOver describes aloud what appears onscreen, so that you can use iPod nano
YKVJQWVUGGKPIVJGUETGGP8QKEG1XGTURGCMUVJGNCPIWCIG[QWURGEKH[KP#EEGUUKDKNKV[
UGVVKPIUQPK2QFPCPQ

8QKEG1XGTKUCXCKNCDNGHQTOCP[NCPIWCIGUDWVPQVCNN

8QKEG1XGTVGNNU[QWCDQWVGCEJGNGOGPVQPVJGUETGGPCUKV¨UUGNGEVGF9JGPCP
element is selected, it’s enclosed by a black rectangle and VoiceOver speaks the name
QTFGUETKDGUVJGKVGO6JGTGEVCPINGKUTGHGTTGFVQCUVJG8QKEG1XGTEWTUQT

+HVGZVKUUGNGEVGF8QKEG1XGTTGCFUVJGVGZV+HCEQPVTQN
UWEJCUCDWVVQPQTUYKVEJKU
UGNGEVGF8QKEG1XGTOC[VGNN[QWVJGCEVKQPQHVJGKVGOQTRTQXKFGKPUVTWEVKQPU¤HQT
GZCORNG¥FQWDNGVCRVQQRGP¦

To set up VoiceOver on iPod nano:

1 %QPPGEVGCTRJQPGUQTJGCFRJQPGUVQK2QFPCPQ
2 1PVJG*QOGUETGGPVCR5GVVKPIUCPFVJGPVCR)GPGTCN
3 (NKEMWRCPFVJGPVCR#EEGUUKDKNKV[

61
 4 Flick up, and set any of these options:

† Speak Hints: 'ZRNCKPUJQYVQKPVGTCEVYKVJVJGKVGOKPVJG8QKEG1XGTEWTUQT;QWOC[

YCPVVQVWTPVJKUQPVQJGNR[QWNGCTPJQYVQWUGK2QFPCPQCPFVWTPKVQÒNCVGT
† Speaking Rate: +PETGCUGUQTFGETGCUGUVJGTCVGQHURGGEJHQT8QKEG1XGT6JKUFQGUPQV
CÒGEVVJGURGGEJTCVGHQTCWFKQDQQMUQTRQFECUVU
† Language: 5GVUVJGNCPIWCIGHQT8QKEG1XGT+VUJQWNFOCVEJVJGNCPIWCIGUGVHQT
K2QFPCPQ
5 6CR8QKEG1XGTCPFVJGPVCRVJG1P1ÒUYKVEJVQVWTP8QKEG1XGT1P
+HVJKUKUVJG°TUVVKOG[QWVWTPGFQP8QKEG1XGTQPK2QFPCPQCFKCNQICRRGCTU

6 6CR1-KPVJGFKCNQICPFVJGPFQWDNGVCR1-VQEQP°TO
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If the icons have been rearranged, or if there are more than four Home screens, you
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VoiceOver Gestures
When VoiceOver is turned on, use the following gestures to control iPod nano:

To
Read the page starting at the top
Read the page from the current selection
Pause or continue speech when reading dialogs 6CRVJGUETGGPYKVJQPG°PIGT
and other text
Select the item in the VoiceOver cursor
Activate the item in the VoiceOver cursor
Scroll left one page
Scroll right one page
Scroll up one page in a list or menu
Scroll down one page in a list or menu
Start or stop the current action
Increase or decrease the value of a selected
control
Return to the Home screen
Do This
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 Mono Audio
Mono Audio combines the sound of the left and right channels into a monaural signal
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White on Black
Use White on Black to invert the colors on the iPod nano screen, which may
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 Tips and Troubleshooting
11
Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by
following the advice in this chapter.

The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore

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† 4GKPUVCNNK6WPGUUQHVYCTGHTQOVJGNCVGUVXGTUKQPQPVJGYGD
† 4GUVQTGK2QFPCPQ5GG¥Updating and Restoring iPod Software” on page 

General Suggestions
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To reset iPod nano:

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If iPod nano won’t turn on or respond

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Note: The USB port on most keyboards doesn’t provide enough power to charge
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QT¥5[PEKP2TQITGUU¦
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B Select iPod nano in the iTunes device list and click the Eject (DWVVQP
B If iPod nano disappears from the device list in iTunes, but you still see the “Connected”
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B If iPod nano doesn’t disappear from the device list in iTunes, drag the iPod nano icon
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the device in My Computer or click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system
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TGUVCTV[QWTEQORWVGTCPFGLGEVK2QFPCPQCICKP

If iPod nano isn’t playing music

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B /CMGUWTGVJGXQNWOGKUCFLWUVGFRTQRGTN[#OCZKOWOXQNWOGNKOKVOKIJVDGUGV
;QWECPEJCPIGQTTGOQXGKVKP5GVVKPIU5GG¥Setting the Maximum Volume Limit” on
page 31
B /CMGUWTG[QW¨TGWUKPIK6WPGUQTNCVGT
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Songs purchased from the iTunes Store using earlier versions of iTunes won’t play on
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If you connect iPod nano to your computer and nothing happens

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B iPod nano might need to be reset (see page 
B If you’re connecting iPod nano to a portable computer using the Apple Dock
Connector to USB Cable, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting
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B 6T[TGUVCTVKPI[QWTEQORWVGT
B If none of the previous suggestions solves your problems, you might need to restore
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B This message may appear if iPod nano is exceptionally low on power and the battery
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Leave iPod nano connected to your computer until the message disappears and
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B Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer (download it from
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B If restoring iPod nano doesn’t solve the problem, iPod nano may need to be
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If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod nano

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and podcasting:
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† MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
† WAV
† ##
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† AIFF
A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has CD-quality sound, but takes up only
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If you have a song in iTunes that isn’t supported by iPod nano, you can convert it to a
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B You haven’t turned on Genius in iTunes, or you haven’t synced iPod nano since you
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B )GPKWUKUQPDWVKUWPCDNGVQOCMGC)GPKWURNC[NKUVWUKPIVJGUGNGEVGFUQPI0GY
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If iPod nano can’t receive a radio signal

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B Try relocating the earphone or headphone cord, and make sure the cord isn’t coiled
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If you accidentally set iPod nano to use a language you don’t understand
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&QPG

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Settings, then tap the last item in the menu (Reset Settings), and then tap the red
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If you can’t recognize the Reset Settings menu item, you can restore iPod nano to its
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page 

If iPod nano is unresponsive and you see a box around items on the screen:
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(see “6QVWTPQÒ8QKEG1XGTQPK2QFPCPQWUKPI8QKEG1XGTIGUVWTGU” on page 

If iPod nano speaks the text on the screen:

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(see “6QVWTPQÒ8QKEG1XGTQPK2QFPCPQWUKPI8QKEG1XGTIGUVWTGU” on page 

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 If you can’t see photos on your TV
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B Make sure your TV is set to the correct input source (see the documentation that came
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B Make sure all cables are connected correctly (see “Watching Slideshows on a TV
Connected to iPod nano” on page 
B Make sure the yellow end of the Apple Composite AV Cable is connected to the video
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B Tap Settings, tap Photos, and set TV Signal to PAL or NTSC, depending on which type
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If you want to double-check the system requirements

To use iPod nano, you must have:
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B One of the following operating systems:
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† Windows 7
† Windows Vista
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On both Mac and Windows PC, iPod nano can sync digital photos from folders on your
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 If you want to use iPod nano with a Mac and a Windows PC
B 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
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You cannot switch from using iPod nano with a Mac to using it with a Windows PC,
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Updating and Restoring iPod Software

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† If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs
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† If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod nano, including songs,
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To update or restore iPod software:

1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of
iTunes from YYYKVWPGUEQOFQYPNQCFs
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3 +PK6WPGUUGNGEVK2QFPCPQKPVJGFGXKEGNKUVCPFENKEMVJG5WOOCT[VCD
The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version
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Important: 4GUVQTKPIVJGK2QFUQHVYCTGGTCUGUCNNFCVCHTQOK2QFPCPQKPENWFKPIUQPIU
5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this erases all data
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 Safety and Cleaning
12

 WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in
this guide before using iPod nano.

Keep this safety information and the iPod nano User Guide JCPF[HQTHWVWTGTGHGTGPEG
For downloadable versions of the iPod nano User Guide and the latest safety
information, visit UWRRQTVCRRNGEQOOCPWCNUKRQd

Important Safety and Handling Information

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drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate,
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dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact or is crushed, bent, or
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If you are concerned about scratching or abrasion, you can use one of the many cases
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 Avoiding water and wet locations Do not use iPod nano in rain, or near washbasins
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iPod nano gets wet, unplug all cables, press the Sleep/Wake button to turn the
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Replacing the battery and repairing or modifying iPod nano Never attempt to repair
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has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it
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iPod Help from the Help menu in iTunes or go to YYYCRRNGEQOUWRRQTVKRQd6JG
rechargeable battery in iPod nano should be serviced only by an Apple Authorized
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Charging iPod nano To charge iPod nano, only use the included Apple Dock
Connector to USB Cable with an Apple USB Power Adapter, or a high-power USB port
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branded product or accessory designed to work with iPod; or a third-party accessory
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When you use the Apple USB Power Adapter (sold separately at
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Unplug the Apple USB Power Adapter if any of the following conditions exist:
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Accessories and third-party chargers Read all safety instructions for any products and
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Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the earbuds or
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over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging
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† 6WTPVJGXQNWOGFQYPKH[QWECP¨VJGCTRGQRNGURGCMKPIPGCT[QW
For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod nano, see “Setting
the Maximum Volume Limit” on page 31
Driving and riding safely Use of iPod nano alone, or with headphones (even if used
in only one ear) while operating a vehicle or riding a bicycle is not recommended and
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while operating any type of vehicle, or performing any other activity that requires your
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Seizures, blackouts, and eye strain A small percentage of people may be susceptible
to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to
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have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences,
please consult a physician before playing games (if available) or watching videos on
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blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary
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eyestrain, avoid prolonged use, hold iPod nano some distance from your eyes, use
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Repetitive motion When you perform repetitive activities on iPod nano, you may
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 Exercising Before starting any exercise program, you should consult with a physician
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assume the risks inherent in physical exercise, including any injury that may result from
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Keeping the outside of iPod nano clean To clean iPod nano, unplug all cables and
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Operating iPod nano in acceptable temperatures Operate iPod nano in a place
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temperature conditions, iPod nano play time may temporarily shorten and battery
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temperature or humidity when using iPod nano as condensation may form on or
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When you’re using iPod nano or charging the battery, it is normal for iPod nano to get
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Disposing of iPod nano properly For information about the proper disposal of
iPod nano, including other important regulatory compliance information, see “Disposal
and Recycling Information” on page 77

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Learning More, Service,
and Support 13
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To learn about Do this

Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and
Apple software downloads
Using iTunes
Using iPhoto (on Mac OS X)
The latest information about iPod nano
Finding the iPod nano serial number
Obtaining warranty service
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For an online iTunes tutorial (available in some
areas only), go to: YYYCRRNGEQOUWRRQTVKVWPGs
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Look at the inside clip edge of iPod nano, or
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(with iPod nano connected to your computer),
select iPod nano in the device list and click the
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First follow the advice in this guide, the onscreen
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 Regulatory Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Statement This product was tested for EMC compliance under
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conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful DGVYGGPU[UVGOEQORQPGPVU
interference, and (2) this device must accept any It is important that you use Apple peripheral
interference received, including interference that devices and shielded cables and connectors
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make certain the computer and the TV or radio
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Battery Replacement
The rechargeable battery in iPod nano should be
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battery replacement services go to:
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Disposal and Recycling Information
Your iPod must be disposed of properly according
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contains a battery, the product must be disposed of
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reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local
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Taiwan:
Türkiye: EEE yönetmeliğine (Elektrikli ve Elektronik
Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının
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European Union—Disposal Information:
This symbol means that according to local laws
and regulations your product should be disposed
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product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection
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separate collection and recycling of your product
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Union Européenne—informations sur l’élimination
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n’est plus utilisable, portez-le dans un centre de
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Das Symbol oben bedeutet, dass dieses Produkt
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prodotto diventa inutilizzabile, portarlo nel punto
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Brasil—Informações sobre descarte e reciclagem

O símbolo indica que este produto e/ou sua bateria

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Quando decidir descartar este produto e/ou sua
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Index

Index
A buttons
accessibility Eject 1
Mono Audio  Sleep/Wake , 13, 
VoiceOver 1 volume , 13, 
White on Black 
adding music C
from more than one computer 2 charging the battery
manually 2 about 1
methods 2 using the Apple USB Power Adapter 1
tutorial 7 using your computer 1
adding photos when battery very low 7
about  cleaning iPod 7
all or selected photos  clock
from computer to iPod  JQWT2
from iPod to computer  white or black face 2
full-resolution image  component AV cable 
alarms composite AV cable 
deleting  computer
setting  adding photos to iPod 
sleep timer  getting photos from iPod 
Apple USB power adapter problems connecting iPod 
charging the battery 1 requirements , 
Apple USB Power Adapter connecting iPod
charging the battery 1 charging the battery 1
audiobooks to a TV 
adding to iPod 23 EQPXGTVKPIWPRTQVGEVGF9/#°NGU7
menu  crossfading 33
automatic syncing 2
AV cables  D
date and time
B setting 1
backlight viewing 2
turning on , 13 FKIKVCNRJQVQUSee photos
battery disconnecting iPod
charge states when disconnected 17 about 1
charging 1 during music update 1
rechargeable 17 troubleshooting 
replacing 1, 17, 77 disk, using iPod as 8
very low 7 Dock Connector to USB Cable , 1
brightness 1 FQYPNQCFKPISee adding

79
 E iTunes
earphones 37 ejecting iPod 1
with remote and mic 38 getting help 7
Eject button 1 setting not to open automatically 8
ejecting before disconnecting 1, 2,  Sound Check 33
external disk, using iPod as 8
L
F language, resetting 8
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°VPGUU lyrics
Nike + iPod 8 viewing on iPod 28
pedometer 
Fitness 7 M
See also workouts; Mac OS X operating system , 
full-resolution images  managing iPod manually 2
manually managing content 2
G memos, recording 13, 
Genius Mixes menu
playing , 3 returning to top 13
Genius playlist menu item
creating 28, 3 reading shortened 13
saving 3 menu items
using on iPod 3 choosing 13
gestures returning to previous menu 13
double-tap 11 Mono Audio 
±KEM12 Multi-Touch screen 11
rotate 13 music
swipe 12 iPod not playing 
tap 11, 1 rating 3
touch and hold 11 tutorial 7
getting help 72, 7 See also adding music; songs
getting started with iPod , 
N
H Nike + iPod 7
handling information 71 Now Playing 
hearing loss warning 37
help, getting 72, 7 O
Home screen operating system requirements 
about 
customizing 18 P
icons  pausing a song 28
navigating  pedometer 
returning to 13 daily step goal 
settings , 
I weight setting 7
iPhoto workout history 
getting help 7 photo library 
recommended version  photos
iPod Dock 1 adding to iPod 
iPod Updater application 7 deleting , 1
iTunes U 23, 3 full-resolution 
importing 
syncing 
viewing on a TV 
viewing on iPod 1

80 Index
playlists language 1
making on iPod 3, 3 playing songs at relative volume 33
podcasts resetting all 2
listening 3 UJWÔGUQPIU2
syncing 23 sleep timer 
ports slideshow 3
dock connector  VoiceOver 1
earphone  volume limit 31
RCA video and audio  weight 7
USB 1,  UJCMGVQUJWÔG2
previous menu, returning to 13 UJWÔGUQPIU2
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sleep mode and charging the battery 1
R sleep timer 
radio  slideshows
antenna 3, 8 settings 3
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Live Pause 2 viewing on iPod 3, 
menu 3 software
screens  iPhoto 
setting radio regions  iPod Updater 7
tagging songs 3 songs
tuning 1 fast-forwarding 28
radio stations pausing 28
favorites 2 playing 28
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rating songs 3 rating 3
RCA video and audio ports  repeating 28
rechargeable batteries 17, 72 replaying 28
recording voice memos  rewinding 28
registering iPod 7 UJWÔKPI28, 2
repairing iPod 72 skipping ahead 28
replacing battery 17, 77 viewing lyrics 28
requirements See also music
computer  Sound Check 33
operating system  stopwatch 8, 
resetting iPod 13,  syncing
resetting the language 8 iTunes U 23
restoring iPod software 7 music 2
rewinding a song 28 photos 
podcasts 23
S to Nike+ 8
Safely Remove Hardware icon 1 system requirements , 
safety information 71
scrubber bar 28, 31 T
serial number 13, 1, 7 tagging radio songs 3
service and support 72, 7 VKOGTSee alarms
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setting up 1 connecting iPod to computer 
settings cross-platform use 7
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accessibility 1 iPod not playing music 
alarm  resetting iPod 
clock face 2 restore message 7
date and time 1 safety considerations 71
equalizer 33 setting incorrect language 8

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 software update and restore 7
TV slideshows 
unresponsive iPod 
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connecting to iPod 
viewing slideshows 

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viewing
lyrics 28
photos 1
viewing slideshows
on a TV 
on iPod 3
settings 3
troubleshooting 
Voice Memos
deleting 7
labeling 7
playing 7
recording 
syncing with your computer 7
VoiceOver
about 1
gestures 3
setting up 1
volume
changing 31
relative 33
setting maximum limit 31

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wallpaper 18
warranty service 7
weight
resetting 7
setting 7
White on Black 
Windows
supported operating systems 
troubleshooting 7
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workouts
gym equipment 7
heart monitor 7
Nike + iPod 7
recording 7
See also pedometer

82 Index
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with regard to the performance or use of these
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RTQURGEVKXGWUGTU
'XGT[GÒQTVJCUDGGPOCFGVQGPUWTGVJCVVJG
KPHQTOCVKQPKPVJKUOCPWCNKUCEEWTCVG#RRNGKUPQV
TGURQPUKDNGHQTRTKPVKPIQTENGTKECNGTTQTU