iPod for Mac works with iTunes, included with your iPod. Use iTunes
to organize music from your CD collection, then transfer songs to iPod
for listening on the go.Read on to find out how to get started playing
music with iPod.
Connect iPod.
1
Start up your Macintosh and connect
iPod using the included FireWire cable.
iPod’s battery begins to charge. If you
don’t already have the latest version of
iTunes,install it using the iPod CD.
Getting started
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Transfer music.
2
When iTunes opens,it automatically transfers the songs
in your music library to iPod.When the transfer is complete,
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a message says it’s safe to disconnect iPod.
Play music.
3
Use iPod’s scroll wheel and Select button to browse for a song.
Then press the Play button and enjoy!
Using iPod
Once you transfer songs to iPod,it’s easy to browse for and listen
to songs. Read on for tips on using iPod.You can also find information
about using iPod in iPod onscreen help and on the Web (see “Learning
more, service, and support”).
Turning iPod on and off
To turn iPod on, press any button. If a song is paused or no song is
playing,iPod turns off automatically after two minutes.To turn iPod
off immediately,press and hold the Play button for a few seconds.
Disabling iPod’s buttons using the Hold switch
If you’re carrying iPod in your pocket and you don’t want to press the
buttons accidentally,set the Hold switch to make the buttons inactive.
Turning on the backlight
To turn iPod’s backlight on or off, press and hold the Menu button.
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Using iPod’s controls
Use iPod’s buttons and scroll wheel to navigate through
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iPod’s onscreen menus.To select a menu item,use the
scroll wheel to scroll to the item,then press the Select
button (in the center of iPod).To go back to the previous
menu, press the Menu button.
Playing a song
You can browse for songs by artist, album,title, genre, or composer.
If you transfer playlists (songs you’ve organized into lists) from
iTunes to iPod, you can also browse for songs in playlists.
Select Playlists or Browse in iPod’s main menu, then navigate to a
song and press the Select button to play the song.To play all the
songs by an artist, on an album,or in a playlist, press the Play button
when the artist, album,or playlist name is highlighted.
Changing the volume
If you see the Now Playing screen,which shows the title of the
song playing,you can use the scroll wheel to adjust the volume.
If you don’t see the Now Playing screen,select Now Playing in the
main menu.
You can also use the Apple iPod Remote (available with some
models) to adjust the volume.
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Transferring music
By default, iPod is set to transfer music automatically when you
connect it to your computer.You can also transfer and delete
individual songs manually.To change iPod’s settings,select its
icon in iTunes and click the Options button.
Using the Apple iPod Remote
To use the iPod Remote, connect it to iPod’s headphones
port, then connect the Apple Earphones (or another set of
headphones) to the remote.Use the remote to adjust volume,
play or pause a song,fast-forward and rewind, and skip to the
next or previous song. Set the remote’s Hold switch to disable
the remote’s buttons.
The iPod Remote is included with some models of iPod and can be
purchased separately at
www.apple.com/store
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Importing addresses and phone numbers
Your iPod can store up to a thousand contacts for viewing
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on the go.
1 Connect iPod and open your favorite email or contacts
application. Importing contacts works with Mac OS X Address
Book, Palm Desktop,and Microsoft Entourage, among others.
2 Drag contacts from the application’s address book to iPod’s
Contacts folder.iPod must be enabled for use as a FireWire
hard disk.
3 Unmount and disconnect iPod.Select Extras in the main menu,
then select Contacts to view your contacts. For more information,
see iPod Help,available in the iTunes Help menu.
Importing calendar events
Your iPod can store events from any calendar application that
uses the standard “ical”format (file names end in .ics). Export
calendar events and place them in the Calendars folder on iPod.
To view calendar events, select Extras in iPod’s main menu,then
select Calendar.
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Changing settings
Select Settings in iPod’s main menu to change settings.You can set
iPod to shuffle or repeat songs,change equalizer settings, set a
backlight timer,and more (see “Learning more,service, and support”
for more information).
Charging the battery
To charge iPod’s battery, connect iPod to your Macintosh
(turned on and not in sleep mode). Or connect it to the iPod
Power Adapter (included) and plug the adapter into a
working electrical outlet. iPod’s battery is 80-percent charged in about an
hour,and fully charged in 4 hours. If the battery icon on iPod’s screen is
not animated,its battery is fully charged.
Software Update
Apple periodically updates iPod’s software to improve performance or
add features.To download the iPod Software Updater application, go to
www.apple.com/ipod
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Tips and troubleshooting
Read on for advice about using and troubleshooting iPod.
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What are the iPod for Macintosh system requirements?
You can use iPod with a computer and software that meet the
following requirements:
• Macintosh computer with built-in FireWire
• Mac OS X v10.1.4 or later and iTunes 3 or later, or
• Mac OS 9.2.1 or later and iTunes 2 or later
My iPod won’t turn on or respond.
• Make sure iPod’s Hold switch is off.
• If you’re using the Apple iPod Remote,make sure the remote’s
Hold switch is off.
• If that doesn’t work,connect iPod to the iPod Power Adapter
and connect the adapter to a working electrical outlet.Your iPod
battery may need to be recharged.
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