HP (Hewlett-Packard) iPod manual

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iii 1 T able of Contents Quick Start ............................................................... 1 What You Need to Get Started ................ ................................................ 3 Setting Up iPod to Play Music ................... ................................................ 5 Using iPod.......................................[...]

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1 1 Quick Star t Congratulations on purchasing your Apple iPod from HP . Read this section to get started using iPod quickly . iPod works with the iT unes music software included on the iPod CD. Use iT unes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your PC, or use the iT unes Music Store (available in some co untries/regions only)[...]

2 Quick Start Learning to Use iPod Read this chapter to set up iPod and ge t started playing music quickly . T o learn more about playing music on iPod and using some of its other features, see “Using iPod” on page 11. iPod T utorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod, see the iPod T utorial on the iPod [...]

Quick Start 3 What Y ou Need to Get Started T o use iPod with a PC, you must have: • A PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed •M i c r o s o f t ® Windows ® 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later , or Windows XP Home or Professional • iT unes 4.6 or later (iT unes is included on the iPod CD) T o be sure you have the late st version of iT unes[...]

4 Quick Start Y our iPod includes the following components: Earphones iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Power Adapter iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod iPod Dock (with some models) 034-2616-A.book Page 4 Thur sday, July 8, 2004 12:36 PM[...]

Quick Start 5 Setting Up iPod to Play Music T o set up iPod, you charge the batter y , install software from the iPod CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your PC. Then you transfer the songs to iPod and start listening to music. Step 1: Charge the Batter y Connect iPod to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to Fir[...]

6 Quick Start Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod CD into your PC and install iT unes and the iPod software. Step 3: Import Music to Y our PC Complete this step if you haven’t already transferred music to your PC. Y ou can import music from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you can buy music online and download it to[...]

Quick Start 7 Step 4: Connect iPod and T ransfer Music Connect iPod to your PC using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the cable are oriented correctly . They can only be inserted one way . Note: If you have a PC with a 6-pin Fire Wire 400 port, you can use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. No[...]

8 Quick Start When you connect iPod to your PC, iT un es opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music librar y to iPod. Note: If you’re connecting using USB 2.0, be sure to connect iPod to a high- power USB 2.0 port directly on your PC , or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that’ s connected to your PC. iPod won’t work if it[...]

Quick Start 9 Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, a me ssage on the iPod screen says “OK to disconnect.” Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from iPod. Then use the Click Wheel and Select butto n to browse for a song. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! To L e a r n M o r e Read the next ch[...]

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11 1 Using iPod Read this section to learn about using iPod controls, transferring music, charging the batter y , and using the extra features of your iPod. Using iPod Controls Press any button to turn on iPod. The main menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view info[...]

12 Using iPod iPod Remote port Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Earphones Dock connector port Select button Next/Fast-for ward button Play/Pause button Headphones port Hold switch 034-2616-A.book Page 12 Thur sday, July 8, 2004 12:36 PM[...]

Using iPod 13 iPod Controls Reset iPod (For use during troubleshooting) T oggle the Hold switch (set it to Hold, then turn it off again). Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Tu r n o n i P o d Press any button. T u rn off iPod Press and hold Play/Pause. T u rn the backlight on or [...]

14 Using iPod Disable the iPod buttons (So you don’t press them accidentally) Set the Hold switch to Hold (an orange bar appears). Skip to any point in a song From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button to show the scrubber bar . Then scroll to any point in the song. Skip to the next song Press Next/Fast-for ward. Start a song over Press[...]

Using iPod 15 Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you’re carr ying iPod in your pocket an d you don’ t want to press the buttons or turn it on accidentally , you can make the buttons inactive. • Set the Hold switch to Hold. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange bar) to disable the controls. 034-2616-A.book [...]

16 Using iPod Making Playlists on iPod Y ou can set iPod to play the songs yo u want in the order you want. When you create a list of songs on your iPod, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. T o create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Se lect button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs [...]

Using iPod 17 T o save On-The-Go playlists on your iPod:  Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Save Playlist > Save Playlist. The first playlist is saved as “New Playlist 1” in the Playlists menu. The On-The-Go playlist is cleared. Y ou can save as many On-The-Go playlists as you like. T o transfer On-The-Go playlists to your P[...]

18 Using iPod Connecting and Disconnecting iPod Y o u con nec t iPo d to your PC t o tra nsf er an d ma nage mus ic, a nd, in mo st c ases , to charge the batter y . T o connect iPod to your PC:  Connect iPod to your PC using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the cable are oriented correctly . They [...]

Using iPod 19 Disconnecting iPod Y ou shouldn’t disconnect iPod while music is being transferred. Y ou can easily see if it’ s OK to disconnect iP od by looking at the screen. If you set iPod to transfer songs manually (see page 28) or enable iPod for use as a hard disk (see page 35), you must eject iPod before disconnecting it. If you see the [...]

20 Using iPod T o eject iPod:  Select iPod in the iT unes Source list and click the Eject button. Y ou can eject iPod by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod. To d i s c o n n e c t i P o d :  If iPod is connected to an iPod cable, squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect th[...]

Using iPod 21 Connecting iPod Using the iPod Dock (Included With Some Models) The iPod Dock holds iPod upright as it charges or transfers music. Connect the Doc k to you r PC usi ng the s ame cab le you use with iPod, or connect it to a power outlet using the FireWire cable and power adapter . Then put iPod in the Dock. Note: Be sure the connectors[...]

22 Using iPod Using the iPod Dock, you can play musi c from iPod over external powered speakers or a home stereo. Y ou need an audio cable with a standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug (many exte rnal speakers have this type of cable attached). T o play music from iPod using the Dock: 1 Place iPod in the Dock. 2 Connect the speakers or stereo to t[...]

Using iPod 23 Organizing and T ransferring Y our Music For instructions for getting started playing music on iPod, see “Setting Up iPod to Play Music” on page 5. Read on for mo re information about organizing and transferring your music. About iT unes iT unes is the software application you use to manage the music on your PC and transfer music [...]

24 Using iPod About the iT unes Music Store Using iT unes, you can preview , purchase, and download your favorite songs from the iT unes Music Store (available in so me countries/regions only). There are hundreds of thousands of songs available for purchase. Y ou can use an Apple Account to purchase songs from the musi c store, or if you have an Am[...]

Using iPod 25 When you import music from a CD using iT un es, it is conver ted to AAC format by default. If you are using iT unes 4.5 or later on a PC, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format. This can be useful if you have a librar y of music encoded in WMA format. For more information, open iT unes and choose Help > iT unes[...]

26 Using iPod About Smart Playlists Using iT unes, you can automatically create customized Smart Playlists from the songs in your librar y . Y ou can create a Smart Playlist that includes only cer tain genres of music, songs by certain ar tists, or songs that match particular criteria. For example, you could create a playlist th at’ s no more tha[...]

Using iPod 27 T ransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically By default, iPod updates automatically wh en you connect it to your PC. iT unes updates the iPod music librar y to match th e songs and playlists in your PC’ s music librar y , transferring new songs to iPod an d deleting songs from iPod that aren’t in your music librar y . Y[...]

28 Using iPod T ransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually Y ou can set iPod to transfer songs manually , so you can transfer individual songs and playlists. When iPod is set to transfer songs manually , iT unes won’t update it automatically when you connect it to your PC. T o set iPod to transfer songs manually: 1 In iT unes, select iPod i[...]

Using iPod 29 Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod Manually If you have set iPod to transfer songs manually (see above), you can delete songs and playlists from iPod individually . Songs deleted from iPod manually are not deleted from the iT unes librar y . T o delete a song or playlist from iPod: 1 Select iPod in the iT unes Source list. 2 Selec[...]

30 Using iPod Listening to Spoken W ord Audio Y ou can purchase and download spoken wo rd audiobooks from the iT unes Music Store (available in some countries/region s only) or from Audible.com and listen to them on your iPod. Y ou can use iT unes to transfer audiobooks to your iPod the same way you transfer songs. If you stop listening to an audio[...]

Using iPod 31 Adjusting iPod Settings Y ou can change settings directly on iPod in the Settings menu. Setting iPod to Shuffle Songs Y ou can set iPod to shuffle (play songs or albums in random order). iPod shuffles songs within the list (album or playlist, for example) from which the songs are playing. Y ou can shuffle or reshuffle songs you are al[...]

32 Using iPod Setting iPod to Repeat Songs Y ou can set iPod to repeat a song over and over , or to repeat a sequence of songs. iPod repeats songs within the list from which the songs are playing. T o set iPod to repeat songs:  Select Settings from the iPod main menu. • T o repeat all songs in the list, set Repeat to All. • T o repeat one so[...]

Using iPod 33 T o set iT unes to adjust all songs to play at the same relative sound level: 1 In iT unes, choose Edit > Preferences. 2 Click Effects and select Sound Check. T o set iPod to use the iT unes volume settings:  Select Settings > Sound Check. If you have not activated Sound Check in iT unes, setting it on iPod has no effect. Usi[...]

34 Using iPod Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu Y ou can add often-used items to the iP od main menu. For example, you can add a “Songs” item to the main menu, so you don’t have to select Music before you select Songs. T o add or remove items from the main menu:  Select Settings > Main Menu. Setting and Viewing Date and Time T[...]

Using iPod 35 Using the Extra Features of Y our iPod Using iPod as an External Hard Disk Y ou can use iPod as a hard disk, to store and transfer data files. T o enable iPod as a hard disk: 1 In iT unes, select iPod in the Source list and click the Options button. 2 Select “Enable disk use.” When you use iPod as a hard disk, the iPod disk icon a[...]

36 Using iPod Preventing iT unes From Opening Automatically If you use iPod primarily as a hard disk, you may want to keep iT unes from opening automatically when you connect iPod to your PC. T o prevent iT unes from opening automatically when you connect iPod to your PC: 1 In iT unes, select iPod in the Source list. 2 Click the Options button and [...]

Using iPod 37 Setting the Alarm Y ou can use iPod as an alarm clock. T o set an alarm: 1 Select Extras > Clock > Alarm Clock. 2 Set Alarm to On. 3 Select a sound. If you select Beep, the alarm will be au dible through the internal speaker . If you select a playlist, you’ll need to connect iPod to speakers or headphones to hear the alarm. Im[...]

38 Using iPod T o impor t appointments and ot her calendar events manually: 1 Export calendar events from any calendar application that uses the standard vCal format (filenames end in .vcs). 2 Drag the files to the Calendars folder on iPod. T o vi ew contacts on iPod:  Select Extras > Contacts. T o view calendar events:  Select Extras >[...]

Using iPod 39 Recording V oice Memos Y ou can record voice memos using an optional iPod-compatible microphone (available for purchase at http//www .hpshopping.com/musicaccessories). Y ou can store voice memos on your iPod and transfer them to your PC. T o rec ord a voice memo: 1 Connect a microphone to the Headphones port on your iPod and select Re[...]

40 Using iPod Storing Digital Photos Using an optional iPod-compatible photo card reader (available for purchase at http://www .hpshopping.com/musicaccessor ies) and a standard digital camera and photo card, you can store photos on iPod, then delete them from the photo card and take more pictures. Then later yo u can transfer the photos from iPod t[...]

Using iPod 41 T o erase photos from a photo card: 1 Import photos from the card (see above). 2 Select Erase Card. All photos ar e deleted from the photo card. T o transfer photos to your PC:  Connect iPod to your PC and open the appl ication you use to transfer photos from your digital camera. See the documentatio n that came with the applicatio[...]

42 Using iPod Charging the iPod Batter y iPod has an internal, nonremovable batter y . If iPod isn’t used for a while, the batter y may need to be charged. The iPod batter y is 80-percent charged in about two hours, and fully charged in about four hours. If you charge iPod by connecting it to your PC, it may take longer to charge, especially if y[...]

Using iPod 43 T o char ge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter: 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (this may already be assembled). 2 Connect the iPod Dock Connector to Fire Wire Cable included with iPod to the power adapter , and plug the other end of the cable into iPod. 3 Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outle[...]

44 Using iPod Battery States When iPod is not connected to a power source, a batter y icon in the top right corner of the iPod screen shows about how much charge is left. If iPod is connected to a power source, th e batter y icon animates to show that the batter y is charging. If you connect iPod to a power source an d the batter y icon does not an[...]

Using iPod 45 iPod Accessories iPod comes with some accessories, and many other accessories are available at http://www .hpshopping.com/musicaccessories iPod Remote (A vailable Separately) T o use the iPod Remote, connect it to the iPod Remote port, then connect the Earphones (or another set of headphones) to the remote. Use the buttons on the remo[...]

46 Using iPod Earphones iPod comes with a pair of high-quality earbud headphones. T o use the earbud headphones:  Plug them in to the Headphones port, then place the earbud in your ear as shown. Wa rn in g Listening to music at high volume ov er extended periods of time can damage your hearing. 034-2616-A.book Page 46 Thur sday, July 8, 2004 12:[...]

47 1 Tips and T r oubleshooting Most problems with iPod can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter . Resetting iPod Most problems with iPod can be solved by resetting it. To r e s e t i P o d : 1 Connect iPod to a power outlet using the iPod Power Adapter . 2 T oggle the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, then turn it off ag[...]

48 Tips and T roubleshooting If Y ou W ant to Disconnect iPod, but the Screen Says “Do Not Disconnect” • If iPod is transferring music, wa it for the transfer to complete. • Select iPod in the iT unes Source list and click the Eject button. • If iPod disappears from the iT unes Sour ce list, but you still see the “Do Not Disconnect” m[...]

Tips and T roubleshooting 49 If Y ou Connect iPod to Y our PC and Nothing Happens • Make sure you have installed th e software from the iPod CD. • Make sure you have the required PC and software. See “What Y ou Need to Get Started” on page 3. • Y our iPod may need to be reset (see page 47). • Check the cable connections. Unplug the cabl[...]

50 Tips and T roubleshooting If Y ou Connect iPod to a USB Port and It Doesn’ t W ork Correctly • Y ou must use a FireWire port or a US B 2.0 por t to connect iPod. USB 1.1 is not supported and is significantly slower than FireWire and USB 2.0. If your PC doesn’t have a FireW ire por t or USB 2.0 port, you can purchase a Windows-certified Fir[...]

Tips and T roubleshooting 51 Other iPod settings, such as song repeat, are also reset. Note: If you have added or removed item s from the iPod main menu (see page 34), the Settings menu may be in a different place. If Y our iPod Remote Isn’ t W orking • Make sure the remote’s Hold switch is off. • Make sure the remote is plugged firmly into[...]

52 Tips and T roubleshooting • If you choose to restore, all data is erased from your iPod, including songs, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod settings are restored to their original state. T o update or restore iPod with the latest software: 1 Go to http://www .hp.com/go/music/update and download the lat[...]

53 1 Learning More, Ser vice, and Support There is more information about using iPod on the iPod CD, in onscreen help, and on the W eb. iPod T utorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod, see the iPod T utorial on the iPod CD. Onscreen Help • T o lear n more about using iPod and iT unes, open iT unes and ch[...]

54 Learning More, Ser vice, and Support Online Resources For the latest information on iPod, go to http://www .hp.com/music For iPod ser vice and support informati on go to http://www .hp.com/suppor t T o register iPod (if you didn’t do it when you installed software from the iPod CD), go to http://register .hp.com. Please be sure to have your pr[...]

55 1 Safety and Cleaning Read on to learn about using iPod safely and cleaning iPod. Important Safety Instructions When setting up and using your iPod, remember the following: • Read all the installation instructions care fully before you plug your iPod Power Adapter into a power outlet. • Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and [...]

56 Safety and Cleaning A void Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Important: Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop listening to your iPod if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activit[...]

Safety and Cleaning 57 Using the Power Adapter • Use only the power adapter that came with your iPod. Adapters for other electronic devices may look simila r , but they may damage your iPod. • The only way to shut off power to your power adapter completely is to disconnect it from the power source. • Always leave space around your power adapt[...]

58 Safety and Cleaning About Operating and Storage T emperatures • Operate your iPod in a place where the temperature is always between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F). • Store your iPod in a place where the te mperature is always between –20º and 45º C (–4º to 113º F). Don’t leave iPod in your car , since temperatures in parked cars [...]

Safety and Cleaning 59 Do Not Make Repairs Y ourself For ser vice, see “Learning More, Service, and Suppor t” on page 53. Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your iPod and its components: • Make sure your iPod is unplugged. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. • Don’t use [...]

60 Safety and Cleaning 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 interference that may cause undesired[...]

Safety and Cleaning 61 This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of HP peripheral devices and HP shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use HP peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interf[...]

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63 1 Index A AA file format 24 AAC file format 24 accessories 45 addresses 37 AIFF file format 24 alarm 37 Apple Lossless file format 24 audio file format AA 24 AAC 24 AIFF 24 Apple Lossless 24 converting 25 MP3 24 supported 24 WAV 24 B backlight 33 turning off 13 turning on 13 battery 56 about 42 charging 5, 42 charging with iPod Power Adapter 43 [...]

64 Index D date setting 34 viewing 34 digital photos erasing 41 photo card reader 41 storing 40 transferring 41 viewing information 40 disabling buttons 14, 15 disconnecting cable 9 disconnecting iPod 18, 19, 20 messages 19 Dock Line Out port 22 E earphones 46 ejecting iPod 20 equalizer 33 external hard disk 35 F fast-forwarding 14 FireWire adapter[...]

Index 65 iPod Dock, using 21 iTunes about 23 preventing automatically opening 36 using, see tutorials version 3 iTunes Music Store browsing for music 24 purchasing music 24 L language 34 changing 50 Line Out port 22 M menu adding items 34 removing items 34 selecting 11 MP3 file format 24 music not playing 48 organizing 23 transferring 23 N notes re[...]

66 Index playlists about 25 about Smart Playlists 26 creating 26 creating new on iPod 29 creating Smart Playlists 26 deleting 29 modifying on iPod manually 29 On-The-Go, see On-The-Go playlists 16 transferring automatically 27 transferring manually 28 updating selected 27 plug adapter 43 power adapter 43, 57 purchasing music 6 R rating songs 17 reg[...]

Index 67 speakers 22 connecting 22 Dock Line Out port 22 spoken word audio 30 setting reading rate 30 stored songs 30 support 54 supported file formats 24 T temperature operating 58 storage 58 time setting 34 viewing 34 tips 47 transferring music 6, 27 from a CD to iTunes 6 purchased songs 6 to iPod 7, 18 troubleshooting 47 turning off 13 turning o[...]

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