Setting the backlight timer, Setting the screen brightness, Turning off the click wheel sound – Apple iPod nano (5th generation) User Manual

Page 11: Scrolling quickly through long lists

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Chapter 1

iPod nano Basics

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Setting the Backlight Timer

You can set the backlight to illuminate the screen for a certain amount of time when
you press a button or use the Click Wheel. The default is 10 seconds.

To set the backlight timer:

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Choose Settings > General > Backlight, and then choose the time you want. Choose
“Always On” to prevent the backlight from turning off (choosing this option decreases
battery performance).

Setting the Screen Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the iPod nano screen.

To set the screen brightness:

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Choose Settings > General > Brightness, and then use the Click Wheel to adjust
the brightness.

You can also set the brightness during a slideshow or video. Press the Center button
until the brightness slider appears, and then use the Click Wheel to adjust the
brightness.

Turning Off the Click Wheel Sound

When you scroll through menu items, you can hear a clicking sound through the
earphones or headphones and through the iPod nano internal speaker. If you like,
you can turn off the Click Wheel sound.

To turn off the Click Wheel sound:

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Choose Settings > General and set Clicker to Off.

To turn the Click Wheel sound on again, set Clicker to On.

Scrolling Quickly Through Long Lists

You can scroll quickly through a long list by moving your thumb quickly on the
Click Wheel.

Note: Not all languages are supported.

To scroll quickly:

1

Move your thumb quickly on the Click Wheel, to display a letter of the alphabet on
the screen.

2

Use the Click Wheel to navigate through the alphabet until you find the first letter of
the item you’re looking for.

Items beginning with a symbol or number appear after the letter Z.

3

Lift your thumb momentarily to return to normal scrolling.

4

Use the Click Wheel to navigate to the item you want.

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