iPod Nano

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  • iPod nano Basics

    To use iPod nano, you put music, photos, and other files on your computer and then download them to iPod nano.


  • Using iPod nano Controls

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


  • Disabling iPod nano Controls

    If you're carrying iPod nano in your pocket and you don't want to turn it on or activate the controls accidentally, you can make them inactive using the Hold switch. Set the Hold switch to Hold.


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  • Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu

    You might want to add often-used items to the iPod nano main menu. For example, you can add a "Songs" item to the main menu, so you don't have to choose Music before you choose Songs. To add or remove items from the main menu:


  • Disconnecting iPod nano

    It's important not to disconnect iPod nano while music is being downloaded. You can easily see if it's OK to disconnect iPod nano by looking at the iPod screen. Important: Don't disconnect iPod nano if you see the "Do not disconnect" message. You could damage files on iPod nano. If you see this message, you must eject iPod nano before disconnecting it.


  • Charging the iPod nano Battery

    You can charge the iPod nano battery in two ways: Connect iPod nano to your computer. Use the iPod USB Power Adapter, available separately.


  • About iTunes

    iTunes is the music application you use with iPod nano. When you connect iPod nano to your computer, iTunes opens automatically. This guide has information about how to use iTunes to download songs and other audio to your computer, organize them into lists of songs called playlists, downloadthem to iPod nano, and adjust iPod nano settings.


  • Importing Music Into Your Computer

    To listen to music on your iPod nano, you first need to get that music into iTunes on your computer.


  • Buying Songs and Downloading Podcasts Using the iTunes Music Store

    If you have an Internet connection, you can easily purchase and download songs, albums, and audiobooks online using the iTunes Music Store. You can also subscribe to and download podcasts, radio-style audio shows. To purchase music online using the iTunes Music Store, you set up an Apple account in iTunes, find the songs you want, and then buy them. If you already have an Apple account, or if you have an America Online (AOL) account (available in some countries only), you can use that account to sign in to the music store and buy songs.


  • buy a song, album, or audiobook

    You can double-click a song or other item to listen to a portion of it and make sure it's the one you want. (If your network connection is slower than 128 kbps, choose iTunes > Preferences, and in the Store pane, select the "Load complete preview before playing" checkbox.)


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