Apple iPod - Manual (Page 52)

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• If that doesn’t work, push the Play/Pause button. Your iPod may be paused.
• If you’re using the iPod Dock, be sure the iPod is seated firmly in the Dock and make
sure all cables are connected properly.
• If you are using the Dock Line Out port, make sure your external speakers or stereo
are turned on and working properly.
If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens
• Make sure you have installed the software on the iPod CD.
• Make sure you have the required computer and software. See “What You Need to Get
Started” on page 7.
• Your iPod may need to be reset (see page 50).
• Check the cable connections. Unplug the cable at both ends and make sure no
foreign objects are in the FireWire or USB ports. Then plug the cable back in securely.
Use only Apple iPod cables. Be sure the connectors on the cables are oriented
correctly. They can only be inserted one way.
• If you’re connecting iPod to a Windows PC using the optional iPod Dock Connector
to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable, be sure you’re connecting it to a USB 2.0 port.
• If you’re connecting iPod to a Windows PC laptop computer using the optional iPod
Dock Connector to USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable, connect the laptop to a power outlet
before connecting iPod.
• If that doesn’t work, restart your computer.
• If that doesn’t work, you may need to restore iPod software. See “Software Update
and Restore” on page 53.
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