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 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
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							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 Trouble shooting
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 Suppor t
66 Regulatory Compliance Information
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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 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.            
						

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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 with iPod nano, including optional headsets and 
Bluetooth® 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:
MusicProvides quick access to your music and other audio content 
organized by playlists, artists, songs, and more.
VideosProvides quick access to your movies and videos, organized by type.
FitnessOpens the Fitness feature, where you can count your steps for 
walks or runs and track time, distance, pace, and calories burned for 
workouts. 
PodcastsLists the podcasts synced from your iTunes library.
PhotosDisplays the photos synced from your computer.
RadioOpens the FM radio tuner, if EarPods or headphones are connected 
to iPod nano. 
						

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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 
visible only if a microphone is connected to iPod nano, or if there are 
voice memo recordings on iPod nano.
Status icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPod nano:
Bluetooth is turned on but not paired or connected with a Bluetooth device, or the paired 
device is out of range or turned off.
 or Bluetooth is turned on and connected with a Bluetooth device. The color depends on the 
color of the status bar.
The radio is playing.
A song, podcast, audiobook, or iTunes U item is playing.
A song, podcast, audiobook, iTunes U item, or radio broadcast is paused.
Steps are being counted.
Shows the battery level or charging status. 
						

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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 high-power USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port and one of 
the following operating systems:
 •OS X v10.7.5 or later
 •Windows 8 or later, Windows 7, or a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista (with Windows Service 
Pack 3 or later) 
Set up iPod nano:
 1 Download and install the latest version of iTunes from www.itunes.com/download.
You need iTunes 12.2 or later.
 2 Connect iPod nano to the USB port on your Mac or PC, using the cable that came with 
iPod nano.
 3 Follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes to register iPod nano and sync iPod nano with songs 
from your iTunes library.
If you need help using the iPod nano Setup Assistant, see Set up iTunes syncing
 on page 15 .
When iPod nano is syncing with your computer, iPod nano shows “Sync in Progress.” When 
syncing is complete, iTunes shows “iPod sync is complete.” 
						

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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 nano when you finish.
Don’t disconnect iPod nano if you see the Connected or Synchronizing message. To avoid 
damaging files on iPod nano, eject iPod nano before disconnecting the cable if you see one of 
these messages.
For more information about safely disconnecting iPod nano, see Disconnect iPod nano from your 
computer
 on page 13. 
						

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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 an icon to open it, or to select an item in a menu or list. You can tap a photo twice quickly 
to zoom in, then double-tap again to quickly zoom out. When watching a video, double-tap to 
change how the video fits the screen.
Swipe
Swipe sideways to move to the next or previous screen.     
						

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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 make 
the photo grow larger, or pinch your fingers together to make the photo smaller. You can also 
double-tap to zoom to the maximum size, then double-tap again to zoom all the way out.