iPod classic User Guide

Contents

Chapter 1 4 iPod classic Basics
5 iPod classic at a Glance
5 Using iPod classic Controls
9 Disabling iPod classic Controls
9 Using iPod classic Menus
11 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod classic
14 About the iPod classic Battery
Chapter 2 17 Music Features
17 About iTunes
18 Importing Music into Your iTunes Library
22 Organizing Your Music
23 Adding Music and Podcasts to iPod classic
27 Playing Music
34 Watching and Listening to Podcasts
35 Listening to Audiobooks
35 Listening to FM Radio
Chapter 3 36 Video Features
36 Purchasing or Renting Videos and Downloading Video Podcasts
37 Converting Your Own Videos to Work with iPod classic
38 Adding Videos to iPod classic
40 Viewing and Listening to Videos
Chapter 4 43 Photo Features
43 Importing Photos
47 Viewing Photos
Chapter 5 49 Extra Features and Accessories
49 Using iPod classic as an External Disk
50 Using Extra Settings
54 Syncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do Lists
56 Storing and Reading Notes

57 Recording Voice Memos
58 Learning About iPod classic Accessories
Chapter 6 60 Tips and Troubleshooting
60 General Suggestions
66 Updating and Restoring iPod Software
Chapter 7 67 Safety and Cleaning
67 Important Safety Information
69 Important Handling Information
Chapter 8 70 Learning More, Service, and Support
Index 74

iPod classic Basics

Congratulations on purchasing iPod classic. Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod classic, how to use its controls, and more.

To use iPod classic, you put music, videos, photos, and other files on your computer and then add them to iPod classic.

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iPod classic is a music player and much more. Use iPod classic to:

• Sync songs, videos, and digital photos for listening and viewing on the go

• Listen to podcasts, downloadable audio and video shows delivered over the Internet

• View video on iPod classic, or on a TV using an optional cable

• View photos as a slideshow with music on iPod classic, or on a TV using an optional cable

• Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible.com

• Store or back up files and other data, using iPod classic as an external disk

• Sync contact, calendar, and to-do list information from your computer

• Play games, store text notes, set an alarm, and more

iPod classic at a Glance

Get to know the controls on iPod classic:

Hold switch Menu Previous/Rewind Play/Pause Dock connector Menu Menu Click Wheel Next/Fast-forward Center button Headphones port

Using iPod classic Controls

The controls on iPod classic are easy to find and use. Press any button to turn on iPod classic. The main menu appears.

iPod Music Videos Photos Podcasts Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Now Playing

Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select a menu item. To choose the item, press the Center button. To go back to the previous menu, press Menu on the Click Wheel.

Here's what else you can do with iPod classic controls.

Browsing Music Using Cover Flow

You can browse your music collection using Cover Flow, a visual way to flip through your library.

To use Cover Flow:

1 From the Music menu, choose Cover Flow.

2 Use the Click Wheel to move through your album art or press the Next/Fast-forward and Previous/Rewind buttons.

3 Select an album and press the Center button.

4 Use the Click Wheel to select a song and press the Center button to play it.

Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists and Cover Flow

You can scroll quickly through Cover Flow or a long list of songs, videos, or other items by moving your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel.

Note: Not all languages are supported.

To scroll quickly:

1 Move your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel, to display a letter of the alphabet on the screen.

2 Use the Click Wheel to navigate the alphabet until you find the first letter of the item you're looking for. This takes you to the first item in the list beginning with that letter.

Items beginning with a symbol or number appear before the letter "A."

3 Lift your thumb momentarily to return to normal scrolling.

4 Use the Click Wheel to finish navigating to the item you want.

Searching Music

You can search iPod classic for songs, playlists, album titles, artist names, audio podcasts, and audiobooks. The search feature doesn't search videos, notes, calendar items, contacts, or lyrics.

Note: Not all languages are supported.

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