Archive for the 'Apple ipod' Category

Syncing contacts and calendars to iPod with iTunes for Windows

iTunes can sync your contacts and calendars from Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express and contacts from Microsoft Address Book to any iPod with a display screen1 (Note: Outlook 2003 or later is required to sync contacts and calendars from Outlook).
If you are syncing contacts and calendars to an iPod touch, please see this article.

iPod Hi-Fi: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn the answers to some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding iPod Hi-Fi.

iPod nano (5th generation): How to copy your recorded videos to a PC

You can copy your recorded video on iPod nano (5th generation) to your Windows PC for viewing and backup.
Note: This article discusses copying recorded videos to a PC. See this article if you are using a Mac.

VoiceOver Kit for iPod

Enabling VoiceOver for iPod allows you to hear the names of songs, artists, and playlists spoken when listening to content on your iPod. If you have the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or the In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic, you can also use VoiceOver to navigate playlists. To learn how to install and set up VoiceOver Kit for compatible iPods, please see:
iPod shuffle: Enabling and updating VoiceOver
iPod nano: Enabling and updating VoiceOver

iPod touch: Wi-Fi Information and Settings

Learn about Wi-Fi information and settings for iPod touch.

iPhone and iPod touch: What to do when applications close unexpectedly while in use

Applications on iPhone or iPod touch may close unexpectedly because the device has begun to run low on application memory. This does not mean there is too much data stored on the device, but simply means that it is running too many memory-intensive tasks.
Some examples of this issue:

If you have many Safari web pages open on your iPhone or iPod touch, Safari may close and the iPhone or iPod touch will go back to the Home screen (where it shows all the application icons).
When listening to music or podcasts, watch video, etc. playback may stop and the device may return to the Home screen.
While using Safari or Maps and listening to music or podcasts, iPod audio playback may stop.
Applications purchased from the App Store quit immediately after you tap them.

 

iPod shuffle troubleshooting and service FAQ

Having trouble with your iPod shuffle? This collection of troubleshooting steps and links to helpful articles may be just what you need to resolve your issue. If, after trying all the appropriate troubleshooting suggestions, you still haven’t resolved your issue, you can request service for your iPod shuffle online.

Accurately determine your iPod battery life

If you feel you aren’t getting the most out of your iPod battery, perform the simple test below before considering battery service or replacement. This test will help you determine how much life (playback time) you are truly getting from your battery. You may find that all you need to do to increase your battery’s performance is to follow the guidelines on the iPod battery website.
Notes:  

With iPod models that have multiple applications or an internal speaker, using more than one application or playing audio through the speaker will reduce the playback times listed in the table below.
The iPod battery indicator shows approximately how much charge is left in the battery.  Click here for more information about the battery indicator.

iPod appears in Windows but not in iTunes

This document is for Windows users. See the following articles if you have:

A Mac
An iPod touch
An iPhone
An iPod nano (5th generation)—and you see an error message in iTunes when you connect the device

If you see your iPod in My Computer, but not in iTunes under Devices, try the following solutions starting at the top and work your way through the steps until your iTunes recognizes your iPod.
Important: If you do not see iPod in My Computer, refer to iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows.

iPod: How to find the serial number

This article describes ways to find your iPod serial number. The content of this document also applies to iPod shuffle; however, see iPod shuffle: How to find the serial number for information on how to locate iPod shuffle’s serial number on the device.