Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd generation)

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Table of Content

iPod shuffle Introduction
iPod shuffle Basics
Storing Files on iPod shuffle
iPod shuffle Accessories
Tips and Troubleshooting
Safety and Handling

iPod shuffle Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing iPod shuffle. Read this chapter to learn about the features of iPod shuffle, how to use its controls, and more.

To use iPod shuffle, you put songs and other audio files on your computer and then load them onto iPod shuffle.

Use iPod shuffle to:

Load songs 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.com
Store or back up files and other data, using iPod shuffle as an external disk

iPod shuffle at a Glance

Using the iPod shuffle Controls

The simple controls make it easy to play songs, audiobooks, and podcasts on iPod shuffle.

To Do this

Turn iPod shuffle on or off Slide the power switch (green indicates iPod shuffle is on).

Play Press Play/Pause

Pause Press Play/Pause

Change the volume Press Volume Up or Volume Down

Set the play order Slide the shuffle switch

Skip to the next track Press Next/Fast-forward

Start a track over Press Previous/Rewind

Play the previous track Press Previous/Rewind twice.

Go to the first track Press Play/Pause three times quickly.

Fast-forward or rewind Press and hold Next/Fast-forward

Disable the iPod shuffle buttons (so nothing happens if you press them accidentally) Press Play/Pause for about three seconds (until the status light blinks orange three times). Repeat to reenable the buttons (the status light blinks green three times).

Reset iPod shuffle (if iPod shuffle isn't responding) Remove iPod shuffle from the Dock. Turn iPod shuffle off, wait 5 seconds, and then turn it back on again.

Find the iPod shuffle serial number Look on the notch underneath the clip on iPod shuffle. Or, in iTunes (with iPod shuffle connected to your computer), select iPod shuffle in the Source pane and click the Settings tab.

Connecting and Disconnecting iPod shuffle

Connect iPod shuffle to your computer to load songs and other audio files, and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod shuffle when you're done.

Connecting iPod shuffle

To connect iPod shuffle to your computer:

Plug the included iPod shuffle Dock into a USB port on your computer. Then put iPod shuffle in the Dock.

Note:Connect the Dock to a high-power USB port to charge the battery. A USB 2.0 port is recommended. Do not use the USB port on your keyboard.

The first time you connect iPod shuffle to your computer, the iPod Setup Assistant helps you configure iPod shuffle and sync it with your iTunes library.

Important:Once you've synced iPod shuffle with the iTunes library on a computer, a message appears whenever you connect iPod shuffle to another computer, asking if you want to sync with the iTunes library on the new computer. Click Cancel if you want to keep the current music content on iPod shuffle. Or, click Transfer Purchases to keep the contents on iPod shuffle and copy the purchased songs on it to the iTunes library on the new computer. See iTunes Help for more information.

Disconnecting iPod shuffle

It's important not to disconnect iPod shuffle from your computer while audio files are being loaded or when iPod shuffle is being used as an external disk. You can see if it's OK to disconnect iPod shuffle by looking at the top of the iTunes window or by checking the iPod shuffle status light.

Important:If you see the "Do not disconnect" message in iTunes or if the status light on iPod shuffle is blinking orange, you must eject iPod shuffle before disconnecting it. Otherwise, you could damage files on iPod shuffle.

If you enable iPod shuffle for disk use (see Storing Files on iPod shuffle chapter), you must always eject iPod shuffle before disconnecting it.

To eject iPod shuffle:

In iTunes, click the Eject button next to iPod shuffle in the Source pane.

If you're using a Mac, you can also eject iPod shuffle by dragging the iPod shuffle icon on the desktop to the Trash.

If you're using a Windows PC,you can also eject iPod shuffle by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting iPod shuffle.

To disconnect iPod shuffle:

Remove iPod shuffle from the dock.

Charging the Battery

iPod shuffle has an internal, rechargeable battery.

For best results, charge the battery fully the first time you use iPod shuffle. A depleted battery can be 80-percent charged in about two hours and fully charged in about four hours.

If iPod shuffle isn't used for a while, the battery might need to be recharged.

To charge the battery using your computer:

Connect iPod shuffle to a high-power USB port on your computer using the included iPod shuffle Dock. The computer must be turned on and not in sleep mode (some models of Macintosh can charge iPod shuffle while in sleep mode).
When the battery is charging, the status light on iPod shuffle is orange. When the battery is fully charged, the status light turns green.

Note:If iPod shuffle is being used as a disk (see Storing Files on iPod shuffle chapter) or if iTunes is loading songs or settings onto iPod shuffle, the status light blinks orange to let you know that you must eject iPod shuffle before disconnecting it. If you don't see the status light, iPod shuffle might not be connected to a high-power USB port. Try another USB port on your computer.

Note: You can load music while the battery is charging.

If you want to charge iPod shuffle when you're away from your computer, you can connect iPod shuffle to an iPod USB Power Adapter, available at www.apple.com.

To charge the battery using an iPod USB Power Adapter:

Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter (they might already be connected).
Plug the USB connector of the iPod shuffle Dock into the power adapter.
Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet.
Put iPod shuffle in the dock.

WARNING:Read all safety instructions about using the iPod USB Power Adapter on Safety and Handling chapter before use.

You can disconnect and use iPod shuffle before it is fully charged.

Note: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

When you turn iPod shuffle on, or disconnect it from your computer or power adapter, the status light tells you approximately how much charge is in the battery. See the table in the following section. If iPod shuffle is already on, you can check the battery status without interrupting playback by quickly switching iPod shuffle off and then on again.

Status Lights

iPod shuffle has two status lights, one on the top and one on the bottom, that let you know when you've pressed a button, the state of the battery, that iPod shuffle is enabled as a disk, or if there's something wrong.