Apple ipod classic Mode D'Emploi
Chapter 6
Tips and Troubleshooting
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If you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PC
If you’re using iPod classic with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC, you
must restore the iPod software for use with the PC (see “Updating and Restoring iPod
Software” on page 61). Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod classic,
including all songs.
If you’re using iPod classic with a Mac and you want to use it with a Windows PC, you
must restore the iPod software for use with the PC (see “Updating and Restoring iPod
Software” on page 61). Restoring the iPod software erases all data from iPod classic,
including all songs.
You cannot switch from using iPod classic with a Mac to using it with a Windows PC
without erasing all data on iPod classic.
without erasing all data on iPod classic.
If you lock the iPod classic screen and can’t unlock it
Normally, if you can connect iPod classic to the computer it’s authorized to work with,
iPod classic automatically unlocks. If the computer authorized to work with iPod classic
is unavailable, you can connect iPod classic to another computer and use iTunes to
restore iPod software. See the next section for more information.
Normally, if you can connect iPod classic to the computer it’s authorized to work with,
iPod classic automatically unlocks. If the computer authorized to work with iPod classic
is unavailable, you can connect iPod classic to another computer and use iTunes to
restore iPod software. See the next section for more information.
If you want to change the screen lock combination and you can’t remember the
current combination, you must restore the iPod software and then set a new
combination.
current combination, you must restore the iPod software and then set a new
combination.
Updating and Restoring iPod Software
You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software. It’s recommended that you
update iPod classic to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which
puts iPod classic back to its original state.
update iPod classic to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which
puts iPod classic back to its original state.
 If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs aren’t
affected.
 If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod classic, including songs, videos,
files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod classic
settings are restored to their original state.
settings are restored to their original state.
To update or restore iPod classic:
1
Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of
iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.
iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.
2
Connect iPod classic to your computer.
3
In iTunes, select iPod classic in the source list and click the Summary tab.
The Version section tells you whether iPod classic is up to date or needs a newer
version of the software.
version of the software.
4
Click Update to install the latest version of the software.
5
If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod classic to its original settings (this erases all
data from iPod classic). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore
process.
data from iPod classic). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore
process.