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iPod classicUser Guide

22ContentsChapter 1455781013iPod classic BasicsiPod classic at a GlanceUsing iPod classic ControlsDisabling iPod classic ControlsUsing iPod classic MenusConnecting and Disconnecting iPod classicAbout the iPod classic BatteryChapter 2161617181919212122232525262626Setting Up iPod classicAbout iTunesSetting Up Your iTunes LibraryAdding More Information to Your iTunes LibraryOrganizing Your MusicImporting Video to iTunesAdding Music, Videos, and Other Content to iPod classicConnecting iPod classic to a Computer for the First TimeSyncing Music AutomaticallyAdding Videos to iPod classicAdding Podcasts to iPod classicAdding iTunes U Content to iPod classicAdding Audiobooks to iPod classicAdding Other Content to iPod classicManaging iPod classic ManuallyChapter 328283138383939Listening to MusicPlaying Music and Other AudioUsing Genius on iPod classicPlaying PodcastsPlaying iTunes U ContentListening to AudiobooksListening to FM RadioChapter 44040Watching VideosWatching Videos on iPod classic

41Watching Videos on a TV Connected to iPod classicChapter 54343444547Adding and Viewing PhotosImporting PhotosAdding Photos from Your Computer to iPod classicViewing PhotosAdding Photos from iPod classic to a ComputerChapter 649495054565758More Settings, Extra Features, and AccessoriesUsing iPod classic as an External DiskUsing Extra SettingsSyncing Contacts, Calendars, and To-Do ListsStoring and Reading NotesRecording Voice MemosLearning About iPod classic AccessoriesChapter 7595965Tips and TroubleshootingGeneral SuggestionsUpdating and Restoring iPod SoftwareChapter 8666668Safety and CleaningImportant Safety InformationImportant Handling InformationChapter 970Learning More, Service, and SupportIndex74Contents3

1iPod classic Basics1Read 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 computerand then add them to iPod classic.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 optionalcable 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 more4

iPod classic at a GlanceGet to know the controls on iPod classic:Hold switchHeadphones portMenuClick ter buttonDock connectorUsing iPod classic ControlsThe controls on iPod classic are easy to find and use. Press any button to turn oniPod classic.The first time you turn on iPod classic, the language menu appears. Use the Click Wheelto scroll to your language, and then press the Center button to choose it. The mainmenu appears in your language.Use the Click Wheel and Center button to navigate through onscreen menus,play songs, change settings, and get information.Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics5

Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select a menu item. To choose theitem, 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.ToDo thisTurn on iPod classicPress any button.Turn off iPod classicPress and hold Play/Pause (’).Turn on the backlightPress any button or use the Click Wheel.Disable the iPod classic controls(so nothing happens if you press themaccidentally)Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears).Reset iPod classic(if it isn’t responding)Slide the Hold switch to HOLD and back again. Press Menuand the Center button at the same time for about 6seconds, until the Apple logo appears.Choose a menu itemUse the Click Wheel to scroll to the item, and then press theCenter button to choose it.Go back to the previous menuPress Menu.Go directly to the main menuPress and hold Menu.Access additional optionsPress and hold the Center button until a menu appears.Browse for a songFrom the main menu, choose Music.Browse for a videoFrom the main menu, choose Videos.Play a song or videoSelect the song or video and press the Center button orPlay/Pause (’). iPod classic must be ejected from yourcomputer to play songs or videos.Pause a song or videoPress Play/Pause (’) or unplug your headphones.Change the volumeFrom the Now Playing screen, use the Click Wheel.Play all the songs in a playlist or album Select the playlist or album and press Play/Pause (’).6Play all songs in random orderFrom the main menu, choose Shuffle Songs. You can alsoshuffle songs from the Now Playing screen.Skip to any point in a song or videoFrom the Now Playing screen, press the Center button toshow the scrubber bar (the playhead on the bar shows thecurrent location), and then scroll to any point in the song orvideo.Skip to the next song or chapter in anaudiobook or podcastPress Next/Fast-forward (‘).Start a song or video overPress Previous/Rewind (]).Fast-forward or rewind a song orvideoPress and hold Next/Fast-forward (‘) or Previous/Rewind(]).Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics

ToDo thisAdd a song to the On-The-Go playlistPlay or select a song, and then press and hold the Centerbutton until a menu appears. Select “Add to On-the-Go,”and then press the Center button.Play the previous song or chapter inan audiobook or podcastPress Previous/Rewind (]) twice.Create a Genius playlistPlay or select a song, and then press and hold the Centerbutton until a menu appears. Select Start Genius, and thenpress the Center button (Start Genius appears in the NowPlaying screen only if there’s Genius data for the selectedsong).Save a Genius playlistCreate a Genius playlist, select Save Playlist, and then pressthe Center button.Play a saved Genius playlistFrom the Playlist menu, select a Genius playlist, and thenpress Play/Pause (’).Play a Genius MixFrom the Music menu, choose Genius Mixes. Select a mixand then press Play/Pause (’).Find the iPod classic serial numberFrom the main menu, choose Settings About and pressthe Center button until you get to the serial number, or lookon the back of iPod classic.Disabling iPod classic ControlsIf you don’t want to turn iPod classic on or activate controls accidentally, you candisable them with the Hold switch.To disable iPod classic controls:m Slide the Hold switch to HOLD (an orange bar appears).Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics7

If you disable the controls while using iPod classic, the song, playlist, podcast, or videothat’s playing continues to play. To stop or pause, slide the Hold switch to enable thecontrols again.Using iPod classic MenusWhen you turn on iPod classic, you see the main menu. Choose menu items to performfunctions or go to other menus. Icons along the top of the screen show iPod classicstatus.Play iconBattery iconLock iconMenu titleMenu itemsDisplay itemFunctionMenu titleDisplays the title of the current menu.Lock iconThe Lock icon appears when the Hold switch is set to HOLD. Thisindicates that the iPod classic controls are disabled.Play iconThe Play ( “) icon appears when a song, video, or other item isplaying. The Pause ( 1) icon appears when the item is paused.Battery iconThe Battery icon shows the approximate remaining battery charge.Menu itemsUse the Click Wheel to scroll through menu items. Press the Centerbutton to choose an item. An arrow next to a menu item indicatesthat choosing it leads to another menu or screen.Adding or Removing Items in the Main MenuYou might want to add often-used items to the iPod classic main menu. For example,you can add a Songs item to the main menu, so you don’t have to choose Music beforeyou choose Songs.To add or remove items in the main menu:1 Choose Settings Main Menu.2 Choose each item you want to appear in the main menu. A checkmark indicates whichitems have been added.8Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics

Setting the LanguageiPod classic can use different languages.To set the language:m Choose Settings Language, and then choose a language.Setting the Backlight TimerYou can set the backlight to illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time whenyou press a button or use the Click Wheel. The default is 10 seconds.To set the backlight timer:m Choose Settings Backlight, and then choose the time you want. Choose “Always On”to prevent the backlight from turning off (choosing this option decreases batteryperformance).Setting the Screen BrightnessYou can set the brightness of the iPod classic screen.To set the screen brightness:m Choose Settings Brightness, and then use the Click Wheel to adjust the brightness.You can also adjust the brightness during a slideshow or video. Press the Center buttonuntil the brightness slider appears, and then use the Click Wheel to adjust thebrightness.Note: Your brightness setting may affect your battery performance.Turning off the Click Wheel SoundWhen you scroll through menu items, you can hear a clicking sound through theearphones or headphones and through the iPod classic internal speaker. If you like, youcan turn off the Click Wheel sound.To turn off the Click Wheel sound:m Choose Settings and set Clicker to Off.To turn the Click Wheel sound on again, set Clicker to On.Scrolling Quickly Through Long ListsYou can scroll quickly through a long list of songs, videos, or other items by movingyour 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 onthe screen.Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics9

2 Use the Click Wheel to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter ofthe item you’re looking for.Items beginning with a symbol or number appear after the letter Z.3 Lift your thumb momentarily to return to normal scrolling.4 Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the item you want.Getting Information About iPod classicYou can get information about your iPod classic, such as the amount of space available,the number of songs, videos, photos, and other items, and the serial number, model,and software version.To get information about iPod classic:m Choose Settings About, and press the Center button to cycle through the screensof information.Resetting All SettingsYou can reset all the items on the Settings menu to their default settings.To reset all settings:m Choose Settings Reset Settings, and then choose Reset.Connecting and Disconnecting iPod classicYou connect iPod classic to your computer to add music, videos, photos, and files,and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod classic when you’re done.Connecting iPod classicTo connect iPod classic to your computer:m Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable into a high-powered USB 2.0 porton your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod classic.If you have an iPod Dock, you can connect the cable to a USB 2.0 port on yourcomputer, connect the other end to the dock, and then put iPod classic in the dock.10Chapter 1 iPod classic Basics