Apple IPod Nano 2015 User Guide

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Invert the screen colors
You can invert the colors on the iPod nano screen, which may make it easier to read. When Invert 
Colors is on, the screen looks like a photographic negative.
Turn Invert Colors on or off:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings > General.
 2  Tap Accessibility.
 3 Tap the On/Off switch next to Invert Colors.
Quickly activate accessibility features
You can set iPod nano to switch Invert Colors or VoiceOver off and on when you press the Home 
button three times. This makes it easier to share iPod nano with another person who doesn’t 
need the same features.
Turn on the accessibility shortcut:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings > General.
 2  Tap Accessibility.
 3 Tap Triple-click Home, then tap one of the options. 
						

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EarPods and Bluetooth accessories
You can use the EarPods that came with iPod nano, or use a variety of compatible third-party 
earphones, headsets, and speakers to listen to music and other audio content, watch videos, and 
view photos. You can also use iPod nano with compatible Bluetooth headsets and hands-free 
systems in some automobiles.
WARNING:  For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Chapter 14, Safety and 
Handling ,
 on page 61.
Use the Apple EarPods
The Apple EarPods that came with your iPod nano connect to the headphone jack on the 
bottom of iPod nano. Place the EarPods in your ears as shown.
The earphonecord is adjustable.
If you have the Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic or the In-Ear Headphones with Remote and 
Mic, you can also navigate playlists. For information, see the documentation for those accessories.
Use the Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
The Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic (shown here) are available separately. They feature a 
microphone, volume buttons, and an integrated button that lets you control audio playback and 
hear track announcements.
Mic button  
						

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Connect the EarPods to listen to music, FM radio, or to record a voice memo using the 
built-in microphone. Press the center button on the mic to control music playback and hear 
track announcements.
Pause a song or workoutPress the center button. Press again to resume 
playback.
Skip to the next song Press the center button twice quickly.
Skip to the previous song Press the center button three times quickly.
Fast-forward Press the center button twice quickly and hold.
Rewind Press the center button three times quickly and hold.
Adjust the volume Press the + or – button.
Hear the current track announcement Press and hold the center button until you hear the 
current song title and artist name.
If you’re listening to an audiobook, podcast, or 
iTunes U collection, you hear the book title and 
author’s name or episode information.
Choose a different playlist Press and hold the center button through the 
announcement of the current song title and artist 
name, until you hear the first playlist.
Click the + or – button to move forward or backward 
through the list of playlists. When you hear the one 
you want, click the center button.
Note:  The Play/Pause button on iPod nano works the same way as the center button on the 
Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic. 
Connect to Bluetooth accessories
You can use iPod nano with compatible Bluetooth headsets and other accessories, including 
some hands-free systems in newer cars. iPod nano supports A2DP for audio streaming and 
AVRCP for controlling playback on Bluetooth devices. Before you can use a Bluetooth device, you 
must pair it with iPod nano.
You can also use iPod nano with a Nike+ sensor or a Bluetooth heart rate monitor. Set up 
Bluetooth fitness devices in Fitness (see Set Fitness preferences
 on page 34).
Important:  Read the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device for instructions on its 
use, on pairing it with other devices, and on optimizing performance. 
						

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Pair iPod nano with a Bluetooth device:
 1 Follow the instructions that came with the device to make it discoverable or set it to search for 
other Bluetooth devices.
 2 On the iPod nano Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth.
 3 Tap  to turn it On.
iPod nano begins searching for available Bluetooth devices.
 4 When your device appears in the list, tap it.
When the pairing is complete, you see “Connected” below the device name. 
Some Bluetooth devices require a code to complete the pairing. If you see a screen asking you to 
enter a code, check the documentation that came with the device, then enter the code provided 
in the device’s documentation.
If your device uses the Simple Secure Pairing system, a six-digit code appears on iPod nano 
and on the Bluetooth device screen. If the codes match, tap Pair on iPod nano to complete 
the pairing.
Connect to a paired Bluetooth device:
A Bluetooth device can be paired with iPod nano even when it’s not currently connected. You 
must connect to the device to use it.
 mOn the Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the paired device.
When the device is successfully connected, you see “Connected” below the device name. 
Remove a Bluetooth device pairing:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth.
 2 Tap  next to the device in the Devices list.
 3 Tap “Forget this Device.”
Switch between audio output devices
If you have more than one audio output device connected or paired with iPod nano, you can use 
playback controls on iPod nano to choose one for audio output.
When multiple devices are available, a speaker icon appears next to the volume control for 
music, and in the additional playback controls for other types of audio, video, and movies.
Appears when EarPods or other headphones are 
connected to the earphone port and a supported USB 
audio accessory is connected to the Lightning connector.
Appears when EarPods or other non-Bluetooth audio 
devices are selected and other output options are 
available.
Appears when a Bluetooth device is selected and other 
output options are available.
iPod nano must already be paired with a Bluetooth device to use the controls. 
						

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Select a device for audio output:
 mTap the icon, then tap the device in the list.
EarPods and other headphones connected to the headphone jack appear as “iPod” in the list. 
						

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Tips and Troubleshooting
Most problems with iPod nano can be solved quickly by following 
the advice in this chapter.
The 5 Rs: Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore
Remember these five basic suggestions if you have a problem with iPod nano. Try these steps 
one at a time until your issue is resolv ed. If one of the following doesn’t help, read on for 
solutions to specific problems.
 •Reset iPod nano. See General suggestions , below.
 •Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod nano in iTunes.
 •Restart your computer, and make sure you have the latest software updates installed.
 •Reinstall iTunes software from the latest version on the web.
 •Restore iPod nano. See Update and restore iPod software on page 59.
General suggestions
Most problems with iPod nano can be solved by resetting it.
If you need to reset iPod nano
 mFirst, make sure iPod nano is charged. Then press the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button 
for 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If iPod nano won’t turn on or respond
 mThe iPod nano battery might need to be recharged. Connect iPod nano to a high-power USB 2.0 
port or USB 3.0 port on your computer or to an Apple USB Power Adapter and let the battery 
recharge. Look for the lightning bolt icon on the iPod nano screen to verify that iPod nano is 
receiving a charge.
Note:  The USB 2.0 port on most keyboards doesn’t provide enough power to charge iPod nano. 
Connect iPod nano to a high-power USB 2.0 port or USB 3.0 port on your computer.
 mTry the 5 Rs, one by one, until iPod nano responds.
If you want to disconnect iPod nano, but you see the message “Connected” or “Sync in Progress”
 1 If iPod nano is syncing music, wait for it t o finish.
 2 Select iPod nano in iTunes, then click the Eject button.
 3 If iPod nano disappears from iTune s, but you still see the “Connected” or “Sync in Progress” 
message on the iPod nano screen, disconnect iPod nano.
 4 If iPod nano doesn’t disappear from iTunes, drag the iPod nano icon from the desktop t o the 
Trash if you’re using a Mac. If you’re using a Windows PC, eject the device in My Computer or 
click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select iPod nano. If you still see the 
“Connected” or “Sync in Progress” message, restart your computer and eject iPod nano again. 
						

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If iPod nano isn’t playing music
 mMake sure the volume is adjusted properly. A maximum volume limit might be set. You can 
change or remove it in Settings. See Set the maximum volume limit
 on page 25.
 m Make sure you’re using iTunes 12.2 or later (available at www.itunes.com/downloads). Songs 
purchased from the iTunes Store using earlier versions of iTunes won’t play on iPod nano until 
you upgrade iTunes.
If you connect iPod nano to your computer and nothing happens
 mMake sure you installed the latest iTunes software from www.itunes.com/downloads .
 mTry connecting to a different USB port on your computer.
Note:  Your computer needs a USB 2.0 port or a USB 3.0 port to connect iPod nano. If you have a 
Windows PC that doesn’t have a USB 2.0 port, in some cases you can purchase and install a USB 
2.0 card.
 mIf iPod nano is connected to a USB hub, try connecting iPod nano directly to a high-power USB 
2.0 port or USB 3.0 port on your computer.
 miPod nano might need to be reset (see page 56).
 mIf you’re connecting iPod nano to a portable computer using the Lightning Cable, connect the 
computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod nano.
 mMake sure you have the required computer and software. See If you want to check the system 
requirements
 on page 59.
 m Check the cable connections. Disconnect the cable at both ends and make sure no foreign 
objects are in the USB ports. Then reconnect the cable.
 mTry restarting your computer.
 mIf none of the previous suggestions solves your problems, you might need to restore iPod nano 
software. See Update and restore iPod software on page 59.
If music stops when the iPod nano screen turns off
 m Make sure the headphone jack is free of debris.
If iPod nano displays a “Connect to Power” message
 mThis message may appear if iPod nano is exceptionally low on power and the battery needs 
to be charged before iPod nano can communicate with your computer. To charge the battery, 
connect iPod nano to a high-power USB 2.0 port or USB 3.0 port on your computer.
Leave iPod nano connected to your computer until the message disappears and iPod nano 
appears in iTunes or the Finder. Depending on how depleted the battery is, you may need to 
charge iPod nano for up to 30 minutes before it will start up.
To charge iPod nano more quickly, use the optional Apple USB Power Adapter.
If iPod nano displays a “Use iTunes to restore” message
 mMake sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer (download it 
from www.itunes.com/downloads).
 mConnect iPod nano to your computer. When iTunes opens, follow the onscreen prompts to 
restore iPod nano.
 mIf restoring iPod nano doesn’t solve the problem, iPod nano may need to be repaired. You can 
arrange for service at the iPod Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/ipod . 
						

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If you can’t add a song or other item to iPod nano
 mThe song may be in a format that iPod nano doesn’t support. The following audio file formats are 
supported by iPod nano. These include formats for audiobooks and podcasting:
 •AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps)
 •Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format)
 •MP3 (up to 320 Kbps)
 •MP3 Variable Bit Rate ( VBR)
 •WAV
 •AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4)
 •AIFF
A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has CD-quality sound, but takes up only about half 
as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same song encoded in AAC 
or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music from a CD using iTunes, it’s 
converted to AAC format by default. 
If you have a song in iTunes that isn’t supported by iPod nano, you can convert it to a format 
iPod nano supports. For more information, see iTunes Help.
Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This 
can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format.
iPod nano doesn’t support audible.com format 1, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2, or WMA 
audio files.
You can’t sync HD video to iPod nano; only standard definition video is supported. You may be 
able to convert a video to play on iPod nano. See iTunes Help for more information. 
If iPod nano displays a “Connect to iTunes to activate Genius” message
 mYou haven’t turned on Genius in iTunes, or you haven’t synced iPod nano since you turned on 
Genius in iTunes. See Create Genius playlists on page 23 .
If iPod nano displays a “Genius is not available for the selected song” message
 m Genius is on but is unable to make a Genius playlist using the selected song. New songs are 
regularly added to the iTunes Store Genius database, so try again soon.
If iPod nano can’t receive a radio signal
 mMake sure the EarPods or headphones are fully connected.  
 mTry relocating the EarPods or headphone cord, and make sure the cord isn’t coiled or twisted.
 mMove to an area with better reception, such as near a window or outside. 
						

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If you accidentally set iPod nano to use a language you don’t understand
 mYou can reset the language:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings (the icon looks like a gear).
 2 Tap the second menu item from the top (General).
 3 Flick to the bottom of the list, then tap the second menu item from the bottom (Language).
 4 Tap your language, then tap the button on the right at the top of the menu (Done).
The button on the left is Cancel.
 mYou can also reset all settings (your synced content isn’t deleted or modified). Tap Settings, tap 
the last item in the menu (Reset Settings), then tap the red button (Reset).
The last button is Cancel.
 mIf you can’t recognize the Reset Settings menu item, you can restore iPod nano to its original 
state and choose a language. See Update and restore iPod software on page 59.
If iPod nano is unresponsive and you see a box around items on the screen
 1 VoiceOver may be turned on. Click the Home button three times to turn it off.
 2 If the box is still visible, use VoiceOver gestures to turn it off (see VoiceOver gestures on page 50).
If iPod nano speaks the text on the screen
 m VoiceOver may be turned on, and you must use VoiceOver gestures to turn it off (see  VoiceOver 
gestures
 on page 50).
If you want to check the system requirements
To use iPod nano, you must have:
 m One of the following computer configurations:
 •A Mac with a high-power USB 2.0 port or USB 3.0 port
 •A Windows PC with a high-power USB 2.0 port or a USB 2.0 card installed
 mOne of the following operating systems:
 •OS X v10.7.5 or later
 •Windows 8 or later
 •Windows 7
 •Windows Vista, 32-bit edition with Service Pack 3 or later
 miTunes 12.2 or later (download it from www.itunes.com/downloads)
If your Windows PC doesn’t have a high-power USB 2.0 port, you can purchase and install 
a USB 2.0 card. For more information about cables and compatible USB cards, go to 
www.apple.com/ipod .
If you want to use iPod nano with both a Mac and a Windows PC
 mIf you’re using iPod nano with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC, you must restore 
the iPod software for use with the PC (see Update and restore iPod software on page 59).
Important:  Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod nano, including songs.
You cannot switch from using iPod nano with a Mac to using it with a Windows PC without 
erasing all data on iPod nano. 
						

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Update and restore iPod software
You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. You should update iPod nano to use the 
latest software. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod nano back to its original state.
 •If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs aren’t affected.
 •If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod nano, including songs, videos, files, photos, 
and any other data. All iPod nano settings are restored to their original state.
Update or restore iPod software:
 1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from 
www.itunes.com/downloads.
 2 Connect iPod nano to your comput er.
 3 In iTunes, select iPod nano, then click Summary .
The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version of 
the software.
 4 Click Update to install the latest version of the software.
 5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this erase s all data from 
iPod nano). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Important:  Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod nano, including songs.