iPod shuffle User Guide
Contents 3 3 Chapter 1: About iPod shuffle 4 4 5 5 7 Chapter 2: iPod shuffle Basics 9 9 10 11 11 12 Chapter 3: Setting up iPod shuffle 17 17 18 20 20 21 Chapter 4: Listening to Music 22 22 Chapter 5: Storing Files on iPod shuffle 24 26 Chapter 6: Tips and Troubleshooting 27 27 28 Chapter 7: Safety and Handling 29 Chapter 8: Learning More, Service, and Support 30 Regulatory Compliance Information What’s new in iPod shuffle iPod shuffle at a glance Using the iPod shuffle controls Co
About iPod shuffle 1 Congratulations on purchasing iPod shuffle. WARNING: To avoid injury, read Chapter 7, Safety and Handling, on page 27 before using iPod shuffle. To use iPod shuffle, you put songs and other audio files on your computer and then sync them with iPod shuffle. Use iPod shuffle to: •• Sync songs and playlists for listening on the go •• Listen to podcasts, downloadable radio-style shows, delivered over the Internet •• Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Store or audible.
2 iPod shuffle Basics Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod shuffle, how to use its controls, and more. Your iPod shuffle package includes iPod shuffle, the Apple Earphones, and a USB cable to connect iPod shuffle to your computer.
Using the iPod shuffle controls The front controls, the VoiceOver button, and the three-way switch make it easy to play songs, audiobooks, audio podcasts, and iTunes U collections on iPod shuffle. To Do this Turn iPod shuffle on or off Slide the three-way switch (green shading on the switch indicates iPod shuffle is on). Play or pause Press Play/Pause (’). Increase or decrease the volume Press Volume Up (∂) or Volume Down (D). Press and hold the buttons to quickly increase or decrease the volume.
Note: Don’t connect iPod shuffle to a USB port on your keyboard for charging. The first time you connect iPod shuffle to your computer, iTunes helps you set up iPod shuffle and sync it with your iTunes library. By default, iTunes automatically syncs songs on iPod shuffle when you connect it to your computer. You can sync songs while your battery is charging. If you connect iPod shuffle to a different computer and iPod shuffle is set to sync music automatically, iTunes prompts you before syncing any music.
About the iPod shuffle battery iPod shuffle has a rechargeable internal battery that should be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. For best results, the first time you use iPod shuffle, let it fully charge for about three hours. The battery is 80-percent charged in about two hours and fully charged in about three hours. If iPod shuffle isn’t used for a while, the battery might need to be recharged. You can sync music while the battery is charging.
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. For information, go to www.apple.com/batteries. Checking the battery status You can check the battery status of iPod shuffle when it’s connected to your computer or disconnected. The status light tells you approximately how much charge is in the battery.
Setting up iPod shuffle 3 Use iTunes on your computer to set up iPod shuffle to play music and other audio content. Then connect iPod shuffle to your computer and sync it to your iTunes library.
Setting up your iTunes library To listen to music on iPod shuffle, you first need to get that music into your iTunes library on your computer. There are three ways to get music and other audio into your iTunes library: Purchase music and audiobooks or download podcasts online from the iTunes Store. •• •• Import music and other audio from audio CDs. •• Add music and other audio that’s already on your computer to your iTunes library.
Organizing your music In iTunes, you can organize songs and other items into lists, called playlists, in any way you want. For example, you can create playlists with songs to listen to while exercising, or playlists with songs for a particular mood. You can also create Smart Playlists that update automatically based on rules you define. When you add songs to iTunes that match the rules, they automatically get added to the Smart Playlist.
VoiceOver is also selected by default. Keep this option selected to hear track titles and artist names, change your playlists, and hear battery status while you listen to iPod shuffle. For more information, see Using VoiceOver on page 18. 3 Click Done. You can change the device name and settings any time you connect iPod shuffle to your computer. After you click Done, the Summary pane appears. If you selected automatic syncing, iPod shuffle begins syncing.
Sync music with iPod shuffle: mm Simply connect iPod shuffle to your computer. If iPod shuffle is set to sync automatically, the update begins. Important: If you connect iPod shuffle to a computer that it hasn’t synced with, a message asks if you want to sync songs automatically. If you accept, all songs and other audio content are erased from iPod shuffle and replaced with songs and other items from that computer.
Syncing podcasts automatically The settings for adding podcasts to iPod shuffle are unrelated to the settings for adding songs. Podcast settings don’t affect song settings, and vice versa. You can set iTunes to automatically sync all or selected podcasts, or you can add podcasts to iPod shuffle manually. Set iTunes to update the podcasts on iPod shuffle automatically: 1 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Podcasts. 2 In the Podcasts pane, select “Sync Podcasts.
Managing iPod shuffle manually If you manage iPod shuffle manually, you can add and remove individual songs, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks. You can add music and other audio content from multiple computers to iPod shuffle without erasing items already on iPod shuffle. You can add Genius playlists, but not Genius Mixes, to iPod shuffle manually. Setting iPod shuffle to manually manage music turns off automatic sync options in the Music, Podcasts, and iTunes U panes in iTunes.
Fitting more songs on iPod shuffle If your iTunes library contains songs in higher bit-rate formats, such as iTunes Plus, Apple Lossless, or WAV, you can set iTunes to convert songs to 128 kbps AAC format as they’re synced with iPod shuffle. This doesn’t affect the quality or size of the songs stored in iTunes. Convert higher bit-rate songs to AAC format: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices. 3 Click Summary.
4 Listening to Music Read this chapter to learn about listening to iPod shuffle on the go. When you disconnect iPod shuffle from your computer, you can clip on iPod shuffle and listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and iTunes U content. VoiceOver lets you hear the name of the track (song or chapter in an audiobook or podcast) you’re playing, choose a different playlist, or hear battery status. Playing music After you sync iPod shuffle with music and other audio content, you can listen to it.
During playback, the status light blinks: •• Green once in response to most of your actions (playing, rewinding, fast-forwarding, using VoiceOver, changing the volume, and so on). •• Green steadily for 30 seconds when you pause iPod shuffle. •• Orange three times when you reach the upper or lower volume limit. The battery status lights are described in Checking the battery status on page 8.
Enable VoiceOver at any time: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Summary. 3 Under Voice Feedback, select Enable VoiceOver. 4 Click Apply. 5 Choose the language you want from the pop-up menu under Voice Feedback. 6 Click Apply. When syncing is finished, VoiceOver is enabled. Disable VoiceOver: 1 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Summary. 2 Under Voice Feedback, deselect Enable VoiceOver. 3 Click Apply.
Choose an item from the playlist menu: 1 Press and hold the VoiceOver button ( ). You hear the names of your playlists. 2 When you hear the name of the playlist you want, press the VoiceOver button ( ) or Play/Pause (’) to select it. The first item in your playlist plays. When you’re listening to the playlist menu, you can press Next/Fast-forward (‘) or Previous/Rewind (]) to move forward or backward in the playlist menu. To restart a playlist, follow the steps above to select the playlist you want.
The initial slider setting shows the volume iPod shuffle was set to when you connected it to your computer. WARNING: The volume level may vary if you use different earphones or headphones. Remove the volume limit: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Summary. 3 Under Options, deselect “Limit maximum volume.
Storing Files on iPod shuffle 5 Use iPod shuffle to carry your data as well as your music. Read this chapter to find out how to use iPod shuffle as an external disk. Using iPod shuffle as an external disk You can use iPod shuffle as an external disk to store data files. To sync iPod shuffle with music and other audio that you want to listen to, you must use iTunes. You can’t play audio files that you copy to iPod shuffle using the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer.
Preventing iTunes from opening automatically You can keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod shuffle to your computer. Prevent iTunes from opening automatically: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod shuffle in the list of devices, then click Summary. 3 Under Options, deselect “Open iTunes when this iPod is connected.” 4 Click Apply.
Tips and Troubleshooting 6 Most problems with iPod shuffle 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 shuffle. Try these steps one at a time until the problem is resolved. If one of the following doesn’t help, read on for solutions to specific problems. •• Reset iPod shuffle by turning it off, waiting 10 seconds, and then turning it back on again.
If you connect iPod shuffle to your computer and nothing happens Connect iPod shuffle to a high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer. The iPod shuffle battery may need to be recharged. •• •• Make sure you installed the latest iTunes software from www.itunes.com/download. •• Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB 2.0 port on your computer. Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected to iPod shuffle and to the computer. Make sure the USB connector is oriented correctly.
If you want to double-check the system requirements To use iPod shuffle, you must have: •• One of the following computer configurations: •• A Mac with a USB 2.0 port •• A Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port or a USB 2.0 card installed •• One of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later •• Internet access (a broadband connection is recommended) •• iTunes 10.7 or later (you can download iTunes from www.
Safety and Handling 7 WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injuries, or damage to iPod shuffle or other property. Read all safety information below before using iPod shuffle. Keep the iPod shuffle User Guide handy for future reference. Important safety information Handling Handle iPod shuffle with care. It has sensitive electronic components.
Hearing loss Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Background noise, as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they actually are. The Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic sold with iPhone 4S and later in China (identifiable by dark insulating rings on the plug) are designed to comply with Chinese standards and are not compatible with iPod shuffle.
8 Learning More, Service, and Support You can find more information about using iPod shuffle in onscreen help and on the web. The following table describes where to get iPod-related software and service information. To learn about Do this Service and support, discussions, tutorials, and Apple software downloads Go to: www.apple.com/support/ipodshuffle Using iTunes Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an online iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to: www.apple.
Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Disposal and Recycling Information Your iPod must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains a battery, the product must be disposed of separately from household waste. When your iPod reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apple’s recycling program, go to: www.apple.
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