Apple IPod Nano 2015 User Guide

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Show the Live Pause controls:
 mWhile the radio is playing, tap the Radio screen.
A control shows where the broadcast was paused. The progress bar continues to fill up, 
displaying the time that’s passed since you paused.
Here are ways to control playback of paused radio:
Start listening at the point where you paused  Tap , or press the Play/Pause button (between the 
volume buttons).
Skip back by 30-second increments  Tap 
.
Skip forward by 30-second increments Tap .
Skip forward by approximately 10-second 
increments Touch and hold  .
Move forward or backward through paused content  Drag the control along the Live Pause control.
Catch up to the live broadcast Drag the control all the way to the right.
Open the Radio menu  Tap 
 . The Radio menu is where you can find local 
stations, set favorite stations, tag songs, and see a list 
of recent songs.
When you’re not using Live Pause, you can turn it off to conserve the battery.
Turn off Live Pause:
 m On the Home screen, tap Settings > Radio >  .
Find local stations and set favorites
You can use the Radio controls to find stations by browsing, seeking, scanning, saving your 
favorites, or tuning to them directly. You can also use the Radio menu to find local stations. 
						

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Find local stations:
 1 Tap the Now Playing screen, then tap  .
 2 Tap Local Stations.
iPod nano scans the available frequencies and lists the local stations.
 3 Tap  next to a station to listen to the station without leaving the menu, or tap the station to 
tune to that station and return to the radio controls.
 4 When you finish, tap  to return to the radio controls. 
If you want to update the list, tap Refresh.
Remove stations from Favorites:
 1 With the radio playing, tap the Now Playing screen.
 2 Tap  , then tap Favorites.
 3 Flick down to show the Edit button, then tap it.
 4 Tap  next to the station, then tap Delete.
 5 Tap Clear All to clear the entire list.
 6 When you finish, tap Done.
Tag songs for review and purchase
If a radio station supports tagging, you can tag a song you hear, then preview and purchase 
it later in the iTunes Store. Songs that can be tagged are marked with a tag icon on the Now 
Playing screen.
Tag a song:
 m Tap  on the Now Playing screen.
Your tagged songs appear in the Radio menu below Tagged Songs. The next time you sync 
iPod nano to iTunes, your tagged songs are removed from iPod nano. They appear in iTunes, 
where you can preview and purchase them in the iTunes Store.
Note:  This feature may not be available with all radio stations.
If the radio station doesn’t support tagging, you can also see a list of songs you listened to 
recently. Later, you can use this information to find and purchase the song.
See recent songs:
 1 With the radio playing, tap the Now Playing screen.
 2 Tap  , then tap Recent Songs.
The listing shows the song title, artist name, and the radio station where you heard the song. 
						

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Set your radio region
iPod nano can be used in many countries to receive FM radio signals. It comes with five preset 
signal ranges, identified by region: The Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Japan.
Select a radio region:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Settings.
 2 Tap Radio, then tap Radio Regions.
 3 Tap your region.
A checkmark appears next to the region you select.
Region settings are determined by international radio standards, not by actual geographic 
region. If you live in a country not listed in the Radio Regions menu, choose a region that best 
matches the radio frequency specifications in your country.
Important:  iPod nano is intended for the reception of public broadcasts only. Listening to 
transmissions that are not intended for the public is illegal in some countries and violators may 
be prosecuted. Check and obey the laws and regulations in the areas where you use iPod nano.
The following table specifies the radio frequency range of each region in the Radio Regions 
menu, along with the increments between stations (indicated by a ± sign).
Radio Region Radio Frequency Specifications
Americas 87.5–107.9 MHz/ ± 200 kHz
Asia 87.5–108.0 MHz/ ± 100 kHz
Australia 87.5–107.9 MHz/ ± 200 kHz
Europe 87.5–108.0 MHz/ ± 100 kHz
Japan 76.0–90.0 MHz/ ± 100 kHz 
						

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Fitness
iPod nano comes with built-in features to help you make the most of your fitness routines. Set 
a daily step goal with the built-in pedometer, create Run workouts set to your favorite music, 
and use iTunes to upload workout data to the Nike+ website. You can use a Bluetooth LE (low 
energy) heart rate monitor to track your heart rate on iPod nano as you exercise.
Set Fitness preferences
For more accurate workout data, set your height and weight in iPod nano. You should update 
your weight in iPod nano whenever it changes. If you use a different measurement system than 
the default in iPod nano, you can change the units of measure and distance. 
If a song or playlist motivates you, make it your PowerSong before you start your workout.
To make these settings, tap 
 on the Fitness screen:
Set heightTap Personal Info, tap Height, then flick the dials to set 
your height.
Set weight Tap Personal Info, tap Weight, then flick the dials to set 
your weight.
Set how units of measure or displayed Tap “Units of Measure,” then tap English or Metric.
Show distances in miles or kilometers Tap Distances, then tap Miles or Kilometers.
Set a PowerSong Tap Run, tap PowerSong, then choose a song or 
playlist. 
Change the voice for spoken feedback Tap Run, tap Spoken Feedback, then choose an 
option. 
Pair a Bluetooth heart rate monitor Tap Nike + iPod Sport Kit, tap Heart Rate Monitor, tap 
 , then tap Link.  
						

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Count steps
Set a Daily Step Goal, then let iPod nano count your steps while you walk and track your progress 
and calories burned over time. iPod nano counts steps in the background, so you can listen to 
music or use iPod nano for other things at the same time. Starting at midnight, any steps you 
take are automatically tracked for the day.
The Walk icon 
 appears in the status bar while steps are being counted.
Use iPod nano to count steps for a walk:
 mOn the Home screen, tap Fitness > Walk > Start.
Carry iPod nano near your waistband for better accuracy. iPod nano counts steps whether you 
walk or run. 
Set a Daily Step Goal:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness.
 2 Tap , then tap Walk.
 3 Tap  next to Daily Step Goal.
 4 Flick the dial to set the desired number of steps, then tap Done.
Counting won’t begin until you start it in Fitness.
 5 Press the Home button , then tap Fitness.
 6 Tap Walk, then tap Start.
Steps you take during a Run workout aren’t counted toward your Daily Step Goal.
View your step totals:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness.
 2 Tap Walk.
The first Walk screen shows these statistics:
 •Calories burned
 •Total time iPod nano has been tracking your steps
 •Your daily goal, if you set one
 •Distance covered 
						

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 3 Swipe left to see step counts for the day, week, month, and total overall.
Note:  Calories burned are estimates, and actual calories may vary. For more information, consult 
your physician.
You can see more detail about your walks and workouts in History (see  View and manage fitness 
data
 on page 38 ).
Create workouts with music
You can create workouts on iPod nano to reach fitness goals of distance, time, or calories burned. 
Then add the music, podcast, audiobook, or radio station that gets you moving. iPod nano keeps 
a record of all your workout data, which you can upload to the Nike+ website if you wish. 
While you’re working out, iPod nano gives spoken feedback when you pause or resume 
your workout.
Choose an 
existing workout. Set up a 
new workout.
Set up a Run workout:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness.
 2 Tap Run, then tap one of the workout types (Basic, Time, Distance, or Calorie).
 3 Tap a preset goal, or tap Custom.
If you choose Custom, use the controls to set the time, distance, or calories, then tap Done.
 4 Choose the audio content you want to listen to during your workout.
 5 Tap Start Workout.
Carry iPod nano near your waist for better accuracy. You can run or walk during your workout 
and iPod nano will calculate the distance you traveled. If you set a Daily Step Goal, steps taken 
during a Run workout won’t count toward your Daily Step Goal total.
Workouts you create on iPod nano are saved so you can use them again.
Use a saved workout:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness, then tap Run.
 2 Tap Run, then tap My Workouts.
 3 Tap a saved workout, then tap Start Workout. 
						

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Control iPod nano during a workout
You can use the iPod nano controls to pause and resume your workout, change songs, hear 
spoken feedback, or switch to your PowerSong for extra motivation.
The table below describes how to control iPod nano during a workout: 
Pause a workoutPress the Play/Pause button (between the volume 
buttons).
Tap the screen, then tap 
 (if the screen is dark, press 
the Sleep/Wake button first). 
Resume a paused workout Press the Play/Pause button (between the volume 
buttons), or tap the screen, then tap Resume (if the 
screen is dark, press the Sleep/Wake button first).
Choose a different song Press the Play/Pause button (between the volume 
buttons) twice, or tap the screen, tap 
 , tap Change 
Music, then make a selection (if the screen is dark, 
press the Sleep/Wake button first).
Play your PowerSong Tap PowerSong (if the screen is dark, press the Sleep/
Wake button first).
Set your PowerSong before you start the workout.
End a workout Tap the screen (if the screen is dark, press the Sleep/
Wake button first), tap 
 , then tap End Workout. 
Hear spoken feedbackStop your workout. iPod nano speaks your workout 
statistics for quick reference.
If you’re using Apple EarPods that have a remote, you 
can press and hold the center button to hear current 
statistics such as pace, distance, and calories burned 
as you’re working out. 
If you use compatible headphones with a remote or controls, see the product’s documentation 
for information about using its controls with iPod nano.
Calibrate iPod nano
For more accurate workout statistics, make sure your height and weight are set accurately, 
and calibrate iPod nano more than one time. Each time you calibrate iPod nano, its 
accuracy improves.
Calibrate iPod nano:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness > Run.
 2 Tap a workout type (see Create workouts with music on page 36).
 3 Walk or run for at least one-quarter mile (0.4 kilometers).
 4 End your workout, then tap Calibrate.
The Calibrate button appears at the bottom of the workout summary if the workout qualified for 
calibration. You may need to flick up to see it.
You can calibrate or recalibrate any time the Calibrate button appears at the bottom of a 
workout summary. If you want to start over, you can reset calibration. 
						

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Reset calibration:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness.
 2 Tap , then tap Reset Calibration.
 3 Tap Walk Calibration or Run Calibration.
Choose the option that best reflects which pace you want to recalibrate. For example, if you 
mostly walked during calibration, choose that option.
 4 Tap the Reset Calibration button, or tap Cancel if you change your mind.
 5 Start a Run or Walk workout, then tap the Calibrate button when it appears.
To set or change your height or weight, see Set Fitness preferences on page 34.
View and manage fitness data
iPod nano tracks a range of exercise statistics so you can monitor progress on your fitness goals. 
You can also use iTunes to upload your steps and other workout information to the Nike+ 
website, where you can set a goal, challenge your friends, and track your progress.
View your exercise history:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness.
 2 Tap , then tap an option:
 •Personal Bests lists best times for runs of different distances, from one kilometer to a marathon.
 •Workout Totals shows the total number of workouts tracked, and gives the greatest distance 
run, total distance run, total time, and total calories burned.
 •Date listings at the bottom give all your walk and workout totals by date. Walks and workouts 
are grouped by type, so you can find them easily. 
Clear workout data from iPod nano:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Fitness, then tap History.
 2 Tap the month you want to clear.
 3 Flick down, then tap Clear.
A dialog asks if you want to clear the workout history for the month.
 4 Tap Delete All, or tap Cancel if you change your mind.
You can use iTunes to upload your steps and other workout information to the Nike+ website. 
You need a Nike+ account, which you can set up the first time you sync workout data in iTunes.
Upload your steps or workout information to Nike+ :
 1 Connect iPod nano to your computer and open iTunes.
 2 Click Send in the dialog that appears, then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Nike+ 
account.
Once you set up your account, a Nike + iPod pane appears in the iTunes window.
 3 Click Nike + iPod , then select “Automatically send workout data to nikeplus.com” if it isn’t 
selected already.
 4 Click Apply.
To view and share your information on the Nike website, click the “Visit nikeplus.com” 
button in the Nike + iPod pane when iPod nano is connected to your computer, or go to 
www.nikeplus.com and log in to your account. 
						

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Photos
iPod nano lets you carry photos with you, so you can share them with your family, friends, 
and associates.
View photos on iPod nano
You can view photos on iPod nano individually, or as a slideshow. 
Double-tap to 
zoom the photo.
Tap the screen to 
show photo controls.
Return to thumbnail view.
View individual photos
Your photos are grouped into albums for easy browsing on iPod nano. If you use Photos on 
your Mac, you can also sync Events, and then view photos that way. When you view individual 
photos, you can zoom in or out and move a zoomed photo around to display a particular part of 
the image.
View photos on iPod nano:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Photos.
 2 Tap an album or other group of photos (flick to see all the albums).
 3 Flick up or down to see thumbnail images of your photos. Tap a thumbnail to view the 
full-size image.
 4 Swipe left or right to scroll through all the photos in the album.
 5 Tap a photo to see controls, then tap  to return to the thumbnail view.
Here are ways you can view and manipulate your photos: 
Quickly find a photo in the thumbnail view Flick up or down.
View a photo thumbnail at full size Tap the photo thumbnail.
See the next or previous photo in an album Tap the photo in the album, swipe left or right across 
the photo, then tap 
 or  . 
						

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Quickly enlarge or reduce a photoDouble-tap the full size photo to zoom in. Double-tap 
again to zoom out.
Enlarge or reduce a photo  Pinch with two fingers. Spread fingers apart to zoom 
gradually, and bring fingers together to reduce the 
size.
View a different part of a zoomed photo
 (pan the photo) Drag the photo on the screen with one finger.
Return to the album thumbnail view Tap 
 .
View the album as a slideshow Tap a photo in the album, then tap 
. If music is 
playing, it becomes the slideshow soundtrack.
Pause and resume a slideshow Tap the screen to pause, then tap 
 to resume.
Change slideshow settingsOn the Home screen, tap Settings, then tap Photos. 
Tap the settings you want to change.
You can set the slideshow speed, shuffle photos, or 
have the slideshow repeat.
View slideshows on iPod nano
You can view photos on iPod nano in a slideshow with transitions. Set slideshow options in 
Settings > Photos.
View a slideshow on iPod nano:
 1 On the Home screen, tap Photos.
 2 Tap an album, or tap All Photos.
 3 Tap the photo you want to begin with, then tap it again to show the controls.
If you tap a photo you don’t want, tap  to return to the album thumbnail view. Swiping right 
takes you back one photo at a time.
 4 If you want a soundtrack for the slideshow, start playing a song or playlist before you start 
the slideshow.
 5 Tap  to start the slideshow.
While viewing the slideshow, you can tap the screen to pause the slideshow, then tap  to 
resume. To exit, tap  to return to the album.
Sync photos
You can sync photos from your computer to iPod nano using iTunes, or manually add photos 
from a folder on your computer. Photos are optimized for viewing on iPod nano, but you can also 
add full-resolution photos.