Apple IPod Nano 2015 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 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...

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...

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iPod nano at a Glance
iPod nano overview
Lightning connector Sleep/WakeStatus bar
Multi-Touch screen
Home button
Menu and app icons
Headphone jack Volume Down
Volume Up
Play/Pause
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...

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Accessories
The following accessories come with iPod nano:
Lightning to USB Cable
Apple EarPods
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...

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Swipe left to see these additional icons on a second screen:
ClockOpens the clock, stopwatch, and timer.
SettingsOpens settings for iPod nano and many of its features.
AudiobooksLists audiobooks synced from your iTunes library (it doesn’t appear if 
you have no audiobooks).
iTunes ULists iTunes U collections synced from your iTunes library (it doesn’t 
appear if you have no collections).
Voice MemosOpens the controls for recording and managing voice memos. It’s...

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Getting Started
·WARNING:  To avoid injury, read Important safety information on page 61 before using 
iP od nano.
Set up iPod nano
To get started, set up iPod nano using iTunes on your computer. During setup, you create an 
iTunes Store account or use an existing account. ( The iTunes Store may not be available in all 
countries or regions.) iTunes also displays and records the serial number of your iPod nano when 
it’s connected, in case you need it.
To use iPod nano, you need a Mac or PC with a...

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 4 For best results, the first time you use iPod nano, let it charge for about three hours or until the 
battery icon shows that the battery is fully charged.
If iPod nano is connected to the USB port, the battery will not charge if the computer is turned 
off or asleep.
You can disconnect iPod nano before the battery is fully charged, and you can sync while the 
battery charges. For more information, see About the battery
 on page 13.
 5 Disconnect the cable from iPod...

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Basics
You control iPod nano with quick gestures on the Multi-Touch screen, with buttons on the top 
and side of iPod nano, and with controls on compatible accessories. You can customize iPod 
nano with preference settings, and sync with your computer using iTunes. Learn how to properly 
connect and disconnect iPod nano, and how to charge the battery and conserve battery power. 
Use Multi-Touch
The Multi-Touch screen and simple finger gestures make it easy to use iPod nano.
Tap and double-tap
Tap...

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Flick
Flick your finger quickly up or down to scroll rapidly. You can wait for scrolling to stop, or touch 
anywhere on the screen to stop it immediately. Touching the screen while it’s scrolling won’t 
choose or activate anything.
In some lists, such as Playlists, you can flick down to show editing controls at the top.
Drag
Drag over scrubber bars or sliders to move their controls.
Zoom in or out
When viewing photos, you can zoom in or out gradually. Pinch your fingers apart to...