iPod Nano Manual
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The ipod nano has changed dramatically since first introduced in 2005. So it is no wonder every ipod nano manual is about to have a complete makeover to describe the new and exciting ipod nano features.
You can watch videos
Previous models of ipod nano couldn’t only play music, so this is a big improvement. With a 2 inch display, the 8GB ipod nano can hold up to 8 hours of videos.
Enhaced interface
The new operating systems comes with the split-screen menus, and of course the famous cover flow. All the ipod nano beginners out there should rest a sure their ipod nano manual will cover the cover flow with great detail. It is very cool!
Redesigned look
Would you believe the new ipod nano is only 6.5mm thin? And its full aluminum cover and stainless steel polish gives it such a slick look!
There is no doubt the new ipod nano is a great combination for who ever wants to combine a very small device with still powerful capabilities. However since operating these new features is not always easy for new ipod users, more people are likely to search for a good and detailed ipod nano manual.
October 10th, 2007 at 2:09 am
i need to change the laguage type from japanese to english if i dont understand japanese. i need a way to fix this. Please give some advise how to follow and change it to english
October 10th, 2007 at 2:10 am
thank you
October 14th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
It’s too bad you don’t know japanese
You need to reset the language settings.
If you have a 3rd generation ipod nano (released Sep 2007) do as follows:
1. Press and hold the Menu button until the main menu appears.
2. Select the sixth menu item (which is Settings).
3. Select the last menu item (which is Reset Settings).
4. Select the left item (which is Reset).
5. Select the language you prefer.
If you have a 2nd generation ipod nano (released Sep 2006) do as follows:
1. Press and hold the Menu button until the main menu appears.
2. Select the fifth menu item (which is Settings).
3. Select the last menu item (which is Reset All Settings).
4. Select the second menu item (which is Reset).
5. Select the language you prefer.
Bare in mind some other settings might be reset as well, but I guess that’s still better than having everything in japanese…
October 15th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
This website is misleading. I just bought a nano and would like to find a straightforward manual. What the features are and how to use them. The instructions in the box were extremely minimal. Please direct me to the real manual and not individual responses. Thanks
October 16th, 2007 at 1:19 am
Dear Vicki,
We have no intentions of misleading.
Our video guides are going to arrive real soon!
As a matter of fact we’re working on them as I write this.
If you would like to be notified as soon as the video guides are available, please register here.
Thank you for your patience!
October 21st, 2007 at 12:01 am
I have accidently hit screen lock and I don’t know my password how do I fix this
October 21st, 2007 at 2:47 am
Hi Brandon.
You are in a bit of trouble, aren’t you?
Are you positive you can’t remember the password?
First of all, try connecting the ipod to your computer. The ipod is supposed to unlock when connected to a computer its authorized to work with.
If that doesn’t work, you’ll have to restore your ipod back to its factory settings. That means it’s going to go back to its state when you just took it out of the box.
You don’t have to worry about your content, because you’ll just sync it from itunes. But if you changed any settings on the ipod itself, they will be reset.
To restore your ipod nano, do the following:
1. Connect your ipod to the computer, and make sure the internet connection is on.
2. In iTunes, select your ipod nano from the device list.
3. Select the “summary” tab.
4. Click “restore”.
5. itunes will download the ipod software (this might be a big file, so it may take a while! please wait paitently) and install it on your ipod.
If sync doesn’t start automatically, sync your ipod, and you are ready to go!
Good luck.
October 26th, 2007 at 8:51 am
Is there any way to set my ipod nano so that it doesn’t automatically sync and download all the songs on a computer. I use my ipod with two difference computers, one at home and one at work. I want to put certain songs from my work computer on my ipod, but i would like to do so without erasing the songs that I have downloaded from my home computer. Is there some sort of manual setting that allows me to choose the songs I want downloaded onto my ipod from my work computer?
October 26th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Hi Patricia.
It’s your lucky day!
There is a way to for you to work with 2 computers, as longs as they are both PCs, or both Macs.
What you need to do is change the work mode of your ipod nano from “automatic” to “manual”. That means itunes will no longer sync your ipod once its connected to any of your computers. You can choose which iteams to sync.
Do the following:
1. Connect your ipod nano to your “first” computer and open the itunes windows.
2. If you get a popup asking to erase the ipod contents and sync the local itunes library - answer “no” or “cancel”.
3. Select your ipod from the side bar.
4. Select the summary tab.
5. Check the “manually manage music and videos” option.
6. Click “Apply”
Now in order to add iteams to your ipod, just drag them from any playlist or folder onto the ipod icon in the sidebar.
If you click on the little triangle next the ipod icon in the side bar, you’ll get a list of all the folders in your ipod, and you can manage and delete anything you want.
Good luck!
October 27th, 2007 at 12:55 am
I want to put music on my ipod but when i put it from the computer i cant see it on the ipod. Why?
October 27th, 2007 at 8:04 am
Hi Jesus.
Cool name
You probably want to put some heavinly music on your ipod…
How are you transferring the music file from the computer to the ipod?
You have to use itunes in order to do.
You can download it for free from here.
October 31st, 2007 at 8:51 am
my i pod is stuck on NOW PLAYING cant exit cant do anything HELP
October 31st, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Hi Rudi.
That sounds like a bummer!
You can try reseting your ipod nano:
1 Move the hold switch to on and then back to off.
2 Press and hold both the menu and the center buttons for at least 6 seconds. If the ipod was reset, the apple logo will appear.
If that did work, try restoring the ipod nano software to its original factory settings (this will erase any media the ipod had, but you can resync it from itunes):
To restore your ipod nano, do the following:
1. Connect your ipod to the computer, and make sure the internet connection is on.
2. In iTunes, select your ipod nano from the device list.
3. Select the “summary” tab.
4. Click “restore”.
5. itunes will download the ipod software (this might be a big file, so it may take a while! please wait paitently) and install it on your ipod.
If sync doesn’t start automatically, sync your ipod, and you are ready to go!
Hope this helps! And if it doesn’t I suggest you go to an apple store and ask there.
November 12th, 2007 at 8:12 am
I saw my friend he had pictures of the band i think and i have no idea how to do it but its not the slideshow thing can anyone help pls?
November 14th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Hi Andersen.
Is your friend using an ipod nano or the ipod touch?
He could have just viewed a single photo without a slideshow.
Or if he was using the ipod touch, he could have set a photo as the ipod’s wallpaper, or maybe browse to the band’s website.
December 25th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I just bought my daughter an ipod nano 4GB. When we hooked it up to the computer, no set-up assistant appeared. It appears to be charging. this has gone on for over an hour now. Is this normal?
December 25th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Hi Steve.
A lot of a people don’t realize the ipod doesn’t come with a self-installing software. Weird, isn’t it?
You have to download and install iTunes, which helps you download music from the internet and trasfer it to your new ipod.
Our step-by-step video guides explain everything you and your daughter need to know in order to start using your ipod today!
Here they are: http://www.ipod-manual.com
Good luck!
December 25th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Hello,
I read your instructions on how to restore my ipod nano. However, when I go into itunes there is no summary tab? I can’t find a restore button. Would it be some where else?
Thank you,
Dorene Day
December 25th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
Hi Dorene.
You’ve marked the spot. Instructions in text might still be confusing. That’s why we made our video guides. You can actually SEE what you need to do.
Check them out here:
http://www.ipod-manual.com/
And look under the “How to update your iPod software” section.
Hope this helps!
December 26th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Hey i need help i cant download songs onto my ipod from my computer
i dotn have itunes coz i cant download it but the music player i have say i can download song onto my ipod but when ever i go to listen to the songs on my ipod the music player said i downloaded it says there are no songs on my ipod!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
JESS
December 26th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Thanks heaps for helping!!
December 28th, 2007 at 6:03 am
Hi Jessica.
You have to understand that any other sofware, which isn’t iTunes, might not always work with your ipod. The best and easiet way to make sure everything works, is to use iTunes.
It is easily downloaded and installed - check out our guides to see for youself:
http://www.ipod-manual.com/
December 28th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
How do you install the ipod nano into your computer?
December 28th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
Hi Koko,
What you need to install is iTunes. That’s the software you use to download music from the internet and trasfer it to your ipod.
Check out our step-by-step guides right here:
http://www.ipod-manual.com/
For full instructions on how to download and use both iTunes and your iPod nano.
Enjoy!
Paul.
December 29th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
i can’tdownload songs can you help me?
December 30th, 2007 at 6:15 am
Hi Rylan.
Downloading songs is done by using iTunes.
Make sure your internet connection is on, and refer to our iTunes guides
http://www.ipod-manual.com/
under these sections:
* How to browse and search your iTunes store
* How to buy content on the iTunes store
Thanks!
December 31st, 2007 at 8:20 pm
How can I load songs from my ipod to itunes playlist?
January 1st, 2008 at 10:23 am
Hi Dale.
Do you have songs in your ipod nano that are not in your itunes, and you want to transfer them to itunes?
That would require a manual sync.
Check our videos guides: http://www.ipod-manual.com/
Under the section:
# How to manually add content to your iPod
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:30 pm
how to delete photos from my ipod nano
January 3rd, 2008 at 10:17 am
Hi Terri.
Deleting photos is done by the syncing settings in itunes.
Check our videos guides: http://www.ipod-manual.com/
Under the sections:
# How to automatically sync (move content) your iPod and your iTunes library
# How to manually add content to your iPod
January 4th, 2008 at 11:06 am
I have an IPod Nano (3rd gen) and would like to listen to it at work. I’ve connected to my work computer and I am managing manually. It looks as if the music is playing on the ipod, however, there is no sound coming from the speakers. I checked the speakers and they do work and are turned up. Any suggestions?
January 4th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Hi Gina.
I’m happy you asked this question, because your problem is exactly the first one we’re covering in the “troubleshooting” section in our ipod nano video guides.
There are a few music and volume settings you need to go through and verify each and every one.
January 6th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Hi, I can’t find a summary tab, or a restore button. it’s simply not there. what should I do? i need to restore my ipod…. Thanks!
Angela
January 7th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I forgot the password for the Volume lock…please tell me their is a way to reset or change it…I can hardly hear it…lol I’m a tool when it comes to this iPod :p
Thank you
January 9th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Hi Angela.
The best way for me to answer your question is to actually SHOW you what to do. And that’s exactly what I did in the itunes and ipod nano video guides I’ve produced.
Go check them out, and watch the “How to update your iPod software” in the itunes section.
Good luck!
January 9th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Hi Laura,
If you can’t remember the volume limit password, you’ll have to restore the ipod nano to its factory settings.
You can easily do it by following the “How to update your iPod software” section in our iTunes video guides.
Good luck!
January 10th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
i can download the songs on my apple nano ipod but could not hear it . why ?
January 10th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Hi Shalaka,
There are a few music & volume settings that might affect the songs’ volume.
We cover exactly this kind of problem in our ipod nano video guides under the “Troubleshooting” section.
Paul.
January 10th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
hi i just want to ask you how can i put a movie in to ipod?it is in the movies library- converted for ipod but i can`t move it from there in to the ipod… thank you
January 11th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Hi relax. I like your nickname
The syncing process is done according to the syncing settings. And there are different settings for each content type.
You can see a detailed example of automatically and manually syncing your ipod nano in our itunes video guides under these sections:
# How to automatically sync (move content) your iPod and your iTunes library
# How to manually add content to your iPod
Another option might be: there is not enough free space for the movie.
Paul.
January 12th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
How do I erase songs off of my Ipod nano, but not off of itunes?? i need help!
January 13th, 2008 at 5:37 am
Hi Caitlyn.
Don’t worry. Help is on the way!
Everything comes down to your syncing settings. You can sync automatically, manually, everything, specific playlists, specific folders, content you’ve watched before, or only recent ones. As I said, the syncing setting controls it all.
One simple solution to your question is actually explained in the first 2 minutes of our “Syncing iTunes with our iPod” video in our itunes and ipod nano video guides. So feel free to check them out.
Paul.
January 13th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I charge my ipod and it loses its charge while sitting around for a few days? I think I’m turning it off correctly? Shouldn’t it hold a charge unless I’m using it?
January 15th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
When fully charged and not being used, the ipod can last more than 2 weeks, sometimes even more.
It uses a bit of the battery life even when not used.
Try switching the hold button to the hold position, that should help too.
January 18th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Hi there could you guys help me I can’t seem to make heads or tails when adjusting the volume limit settings. Can anyone help me?
January 20th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Hi Anna,
There are a few settings that affect the volume limit. Once you get it right once, you don’t have to worry about it.
We have a detailed video guide about the ipod’s settings including the volume limit. I’m sure it can help you.
Eran.
February 1st, 2008 at 6:21 pm
On my apple i-pod nano when i watch a movie/video it has no sound and when i play a regular song it does have sound… can you please help?
February 2nd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
I suggest you test both the song and the video on itunes first and check the volume there.
Test different videos to make sure this is not the video’s fault.
February 7th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Hi Maz.
It can be easily done via the “Date&Time” settings.
You can see a detailed video on how to do it in our video guides under the settings section.
February 7th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
How do you change the date and time on the nano?
February 8th, 2008 at 12:35 am
how do you put Pics on your pod
February 8th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Hi Bob,
Any content you want to view on your ipod needs to go through:
1. Downloading it or placing it on your computer.
2. Set the ipod’s sync settings from itunes to your ipod to include the wanted content, and actually syncing it.
3. Viewing it using the ipod.
Same goes for photos. Place on the computer. Update the ipod’s sync settings to include them, sync, and watch using the “photos”" menu.
You can watch step-by-step videos that show everything in detail in our itunes and ipod nano video guides.
Hope this help.
February 12th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
When I try and use my Nano in my car, it works but on many of my itunes download - some transferred from cd to itunes, and others direct download - the volume only goes to an unacceptable level.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Hi Michael.
This might help, worth trying out:
Use the “sound check” option.
You need to enable it in the iTunes Edit->Preferences Menu,
and in the ipod nano settings.
Paul.
February 14th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I have a new ipod nano, that my husband bought for me, and I need to know how I pass all my music that is in his ipod because, I has been using his ipod and I don’t know how I can do that?
Thanks
Liliana
February 14th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Hi Liliana.
How nice is your husband. Great present.
Did you manage the music on his ipod via itunes? If not - you need to import all that music into your ipod, and then sync it to your ipod.
Everything you need to know about importing music into itunes and syncing it to your ipod, you can find in our itunes&ipod nano video guides.
Enjoy your present!
May 7th, 2008 at 2:55 am
thank you for the info on how to change the language setting!! i definitely do not speak japanese and so the info was extremely helpful!! Thank you again!