Read this section to get started using iPod quickly. iPod works with the iTunes music software included on the iPod CD. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod. iPod Features iPod is a music player and much more. With iPod, you can: • Store thousands of songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you must have an Internet connection) • Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and to-do list information from your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Record voice memos (using an optional microphone) • Store digital photos (using an optional photo card reader) • Play games, and more To purchase a microphone, photo card reader, and other iPod accessories, go to Learning to Use iPod Read this chapter to set up iPod and get started playing music quickly. To learn more about playing music on iPod and using some of its other features, see “Using iPod” on page 15. Quick Start What You Need to Get Started To use iPod with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later Some features require Mac OS X v10.2 or later (Mac OS X v10.3.3 or later is recommended). • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar information with iPod. You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to use iSync and iCal. Quick Start To use iPod with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to • iPod software (included on the iPod CD) • Built-in FireWire or a FireWire card installed, or built-in USB 2.0 or a USB 2.0 card and the optional iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable USB port 6-pin FireWire 400 port 4-pin FireWire 400 port (USB 2.0 recommended) (IEEE 1394) (with included adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to Quick Start Your iPod includes the following components: iPod iPod Dock (with some models) 6-pin–to–4-pin FireWire adapter Apple Earphones iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Remote (with some models) iPod Power Adapter Note: Some models of iPod also include a carrying case (not pictured). Quick Start Setting Up iPod to Play Music To set up iPod, you charge the battery, install software from the iPod CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer. Then you transfer the songs to iPod and start listening to music. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable Quick Start Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you haven’t already transferred music to your computer. You can import music from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you can buy music online and download it to your computer using the iTunes Music Store. You can browse hundreds of thousands of songs and listen to a 30-second preview of any song. The iTunes Music Store is available in some countries only. To import music to your computer from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you don’t want to transfer, then click Import. 3 Repeat for any other CDs with songs you’d like to import. To buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Quick Start Step 4: Connect iPod and Transfer Music Connect iPod to your computer using the included iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. You can also use the optional iPod Dock (see page 42). Be sure the connectors on both ends of the cable are oriented correctly. They can only be inserted one way. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable FireWire 400 port When you connect iPod to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod. When the transfer is complete, the main menu appears on the iPod screen. Quick Start I...