Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents 3 Quick Start 4 What You Need to Get Started 6 Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod shuffle 9 Transferring and Playing Music 9 Using iTunes to Organize Music on Your Computer 10 Transferring Music to iPod shuffle 14 Using the iPod shuffle Controls 16 Charging the Battery 18 Storing Files o...
Page 3 - Quick Start
3 1 Quick Start Congratulations on purchasing your iPod shuffle. Read this section to get started using iPod shuffle quickly. iPod shuffle works with your computer. Import songs from your CD collection or from the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to your computer, then connect i...
Page 4 - To use iPod shuffle with a Macintosh, you must have:; To use iPod shuffle with a Windows PC, you must have:
4 Quick Start What You Need to Get Started To use iPod shuffle with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in USB To charge iPod shuffle, connect it to a high-power USB port. For fast transfer speeds, connect it to a USB 2.0 port. • Mac OS X v10.2.8, Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later To use lo...
Page 5 - Your iPod shuffle includes the following components:
Quick Start 5 Your iPod shuffle includes the following components: iPod shuffle USB cap Lanyard Apple Earphones border.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:29 AM
Page 6 - Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod shuffle; Install the Software
6 Quick Start Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod shuffle To set up iPod shuffle, you install software from the iPod CD, and import songs from your music CD collection or purchase songs from the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only). Then you transfer the songs to iPod shuffle for li...
Page 7 - Connect iPod shuffle to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music
Quick Start 7 Step 3: Connect iPod shuffle to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music Remove the USB cap from iPod shuffle and connect iPod shuffle to a high-power USB port on your computer. For fastest transfer speeds, connect iPod shuffle to a USB 2.0 port. Important: If iPod shuffle is obstructed f...
Page 8 - To charge the iPod shuffle battery:; To transfer songs to iPod shuffle:; Play Music
8 Quick Start To charge the iPod shuffle battery: When iPod shuffle is connected to a high-power USB port on your computer, the battery charges. The battery status light on the back of iPod shuffle (see page 14) is amber when the battery is charging, and green when the battery is fully charged. If y...
Page 9 - Transferring and Playing Music; Using iTunes to Organize Music on Your Computer; To create a playlist in iTunes:
9 1 Transferring and Playing Music Read this section to learn about transferring music to iPod shuffle and playing music. Once you get music into your computer (see page 6), you can connect iPod shuffle and set iTunes to transfer music to iPod shuffle the way you like. Then, each time you connect iP...
Page 10 - Transferring Music to iPod shuffle; To transfer songs automatically to iPod shuffle:; To transfer songs manually to iPod shuffle:
10 Transferring and Playing Music Note: iTunes has many other features. You can create CDs that play in standard CD players (if your computer has a CD-recordable drive), create dynamically updated playlists called Smart Playlists, listen to Internet radio, rate songs according to preference, and muc...
Page 11 - To delete songs manually from iPod shuffle:; Setting How iTunes Transfers Music to iPod shuffle
Transferring and Playing Music 11 To delete songs manually from iPod shuffle: 1 Connect iPod shuffle and select it in the Source list. 2 Select a song and press the Delete key on your keyboard. To set iTunes to keep iPod shuffle in the Source list when it isn’t connected: You can set iTunes to keep ...
Page 12 - To set iTunes to choose higher rated songs more often for transfer:; Converting Songs to Save Space on iPod shuffle
12 Transferring and Playing Music To set iTunes to choose a random selection of songs from your selected source: n Select “Choose songs randomly.” If this option is not selected, iTunes transfers songs in the order they appear in the selected playlist or Library. To set iTunes to choose higher rated...
Page 13 - Audio File Formats Supported by iPod shuffle
Transferring and Playing Music 13 3 Select “Convert higher bitrate songs to 128 kbps AAC for this iPod.” Note: If this option is selected, songs encoded in AIFF or Apple Lossless format are converted to 128 kbps when transferred to iPod shuffle (the song files in iTunes aren’t affected). Otherwise, ...
Page 14 - Using the iPod shuffle Controls
14 Transferring and Playing Music Using the iPod shuffle Controls Use the iPod shuffle controls to play and pause songs and change the volume. Use the switch on the back of iPod shuffle to set iPod shuffle to play through songs in order or to shuffle songs. Volume Up button Status light Headphones p...
Page 16 - Charging the Battery
16 1 Charging the Battery Read this section to learn about charging the iPod shuffle battery. iPod shuffle has an internal, non-user-replaceable, rechargeable battery. To charge the iPod shuffle battery: Remove the USB cap and connect iPod shuffle to a high-power USB port on your computer. The batte...
Page 17 - To check the battery status:
Charging the Battery 17 To check the battery status: Press the battery status button on the back of iPod shuffle. The battery status light indicates the level of charge. If the battery status light is green when you press the battery status button, iPod shuffle has a good charge. If the light is amb...
Page 18 - Storing Files on iPod shuffle; To enable using iPod shuffle as a disk:
18 1 Storing Files on iPod shuffle Read this section to learn about using iPod shuffle as an external disk. You can store data on iPod shuffle. You can connect iPod shuffle to another computer to transfer the data. To enable using iPod shuffle as a disk: 1 Connect iPod shuffle to your computer. 2 In...
Page 19 - Ejecting iPod shuffle; To eject iPod shuffle:; Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically
Storing Files on iPod shuffle 19 When you use iPod shuffle as a disk, the status light on the front of iPod shuffle blinks orange continuously, and the iPod shuffle disk icon appears on the desktop on the Mac, or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer on a Windows PC. Drag files to a...
Page 20 - iPod shuffle Accessories; Apple Earphones; To use the earbud headphones:
20 1 iPod shuffle Accessories iPod shuffle comes with some accessories, and many others are available for purchase at www.ipod.com/store. Apple Earphones iPod shuffle comes with a pair of high-quality earbud headphones. To use the earbud headphones: n Plug them in to the Headphones port, then place ...
Page 21 - iPod shuffle Lanyard; Available Accessories; Available accessories include:
iPod shuffle Accessories 21 iPod shuffle Lanyard Remove the USB cap from iPod shuffle. Then attach iPod shuffle firmly to the lanyard. To disconnect iPod shuffle, simply pull it from the lanyard. Available Accessories To purchase iPod shuffle accessories, go to www.ipod.com/store. Available accessor...
Page 22 - Tips and Troubleshooting; If Your iPod shuffle Won’t Turn On or Respond
22 1 Tips and Troubleshooting Most problems with iPod shuffle can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. If Your iPod shuffle Won’t Turn On or Respond • If the status light blinks orange when you press a button, iPod shuffle’s buttons are disabled. Press and hold the Play/Pause (...
Page 23 - If iPod shuffle Is Obstructed From Fitting Into the USB Port
Tips and Troubleshooting 23 If You Connect iPod shuffle to Your Computer and Nothing Happens • Connect iPod shuffle to a high-power USB port on your computer. It may need to be recharged. Note: With versions of Mac OS X before Mac OS X v10.3.6, you can use iPod shuffle only with high-power USB ports...
Page 24 - iPod shuffle Software Update and Restore; To update or restore iPod shuffle with the latest software:
24 Tips and Troubleshooting iPod shuffle Software Update and Restore Apple periodically updates iPod shuffle software to improve performance or add features. It is recommended that you update your iPod shuffle to use the latest software. You can choose either to update or to restore the iPod shuffle...
Page 26 - Onscreen Help; Online Resources
26 1 Learning More, Service, and Support There is more information about using iPod shuffle in onscreen help and on the web. Onscreen Help To learn more about using iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. Online Resources For the latest information on iPod shuffle, go t...
Page 27 - Safety and Cleaning; Cleaning; About Handling
27 1 Safety and Cleaning Read on to learn about using iPod shuffle safely and cleaning iPod shuffle. Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your iPod shuffle and its components: • Make sure your iPod shuffle is unplugged. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting m...
Page 28 - Important Safety Instructions; Connectors and Ports
28 Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Instructions When setting up and using your iPod shuffle, remember the following: • Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your iPod shuffle. • Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Connectors and Ports Never force a connect...
Page 29 - About Operating and Storage Temperatures; Avoid Wet Locations
Safety and Cleaning 29 About Operating and Storage Temperatures • Operate your iPod shuffle in a place where the temperature is always between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F). • Store your iPod shuffle in a place where the temperature is always between –20º and 45º C (–4º to 113º F). Don’t leave iPod sh...
Page 30 - Communications Regulation Information
30 Communications Regulation 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 interfe...