iPod nano User Guide
iPod nano User Guide
Contents
4 Chapter 1: iPod nano at a Glance
4 iPod nano overview
5 Accessories
5 The Home screen
6 Status icons
7 Chapter 2: Getting Started
7 Set up iPod nano
9 Chapter 3: Basics
9 Use Multi-Touch
11 Set preferences
12 Connect or disconnect iPod nano
13 About the battery
15 Set up iTunes syncing
17 Chapter 4: Music and Other Audio
17 Chapter 4: Music and Other Audio
17 Play music
20 Play podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U collections
22 Create playlists on iPod nano
24 Control the volume
27 Chapter 5: Videos
27 Add videos to iPod nano
27 Watch videos on iPod nano
28 Watch rented movies
29 Chapter 6: FM Radio
29 Listen to FM radio
30 Pause live radio
31 Find local stations and set favorites
32 Tag songs for review and purchase
32 Set your radio region
34 Chapter 7: Fitness
34 Set Fitness preferences
35 Count steps
36 Create workouts with music
37 Calibrate iPod nano
38 View and manage fitness data
39 Chapter 8: Photos
39 View photos on iPod nano
40 Sync photos
43 Chapter 9: Clock
43 Customize the clock
44 Use the stopwatch
44 Use the timer
46 Chapter 10: Voice Memos
46 Record voice memos
46 Listen to recordings
47 Manage recordings
48 Chapter 11: Accessibility
48 Universal Access features
48 Use VoiceOver
50 Set Mono Audio
50 Invert the screen colors
51 Quickly activate accessibility features
52 Chapter 12: EarPods and Bluetooth accessories
52 Use the Apple EarPods
52 Use the Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
53 Connect to Bluetooth accessories
54 Switch between audio output devices
56 Chapter 13: Tips and Troubleshooting
56 General suggestions
59 Update and restore iPod software
61 Chapter 14: Safety and Handling
61 Important safety information
63 Important handling information
65 Chapter 15: Learning More, Service, and Support
66 Regulatory Compliance Information
iPod nano at a Glance
iPod nano overview
Sleep/Wake 9:41 AM Status bar Volume Up Play/Pause Music Videos Volume Down Fitness Podcasts Multi-Touch screen Menu and app icons Photos Radio Home button
Headphone jack——Lightning connector
| To | Do this |
| Turn the screen on or off while you listen to music or other audio | Press the Sleep/Wake button. |
| Turn iPod nano off completely, or turn it back on | Hold down the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds. |
| Adjust the volume while listening to songs or other media | Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button. These buttons also control the volume for alerts and other sounds. |
| Play or pause audio | Press the Play/Pause button. |
| Skip to the next audio track | Press the Play/Pause button twice. |
| Skip to the previous audio track | Press the Play/Pause button three times. |
| Return to the Home screen | Press the Home button. |
Accessories
The following accessories come with iPod nano:
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Apple EarPods
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Lightning to USB Cable
Use the Lightning to USB Cable to connect iPod nano to your computer, sync content, and charge the battery. You can also use the cable with the Apple USB Power Adapter (sold separately).
Use the Apple EarPods to listen to music, audiobooks, and podcasts. The EarPods also double as an antenna for listening to radio broadcasts.
For information about using accessories with iPod nano, including optional headsets and Bluetooth $ ^{\circledR} $ devices, see Chapter 12, EarPods and Bluetooth accessories, on page 52.
The Home screen
When you turn on iPod nano, you see the Home screen. Tap an icon on the Home screen to open it, then use gestures to navigate (see Use Multi-Touch on page 9).
You see these Home screen icons when you first turn on iPod nano:
| 日 | Videos | Provides quick access to your movies and videos, organized by type. |
| 🎈 | Podcasts | Lists the podcasts synced from your iTunes library. |
| (…) | Radio | Opens the FM radio tuner, if EarPods or headphones are connected to iPod nano. |
Swipe left to see these additional icons on a second screen:
| 🌙 | Settings | Opens settings for iPod nano and many of its features. |
| ☐ | iTunes U | Lists iTunes U collections synced from your iTunes library (it doesn't appear if you have no collections). |
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