Troubleshoot an Apple iPod Nano

Although simple troubleshooting for the ipod nano contains restarting it to unfreeze system difficult disk hangups, you can also appropriate widespread concerns with the unit by updating the nano's firmware by means of iTunes and lastly restoring it to the unique configurations. While the firmware update does not have an effect on your nano's material, a restoration deletes your info. In accordance to Apple, restoring the ipod nano removes all of your person info and media from the unit and needs synchronizing your info back again to the ipod nano.

Points You are going to Need

Ipod dock connector cable ITunes 9 or later on

Reset and Update Nano

Maintain the "Menu" and "Middle" buttons till the nano's display shuts off and restarts. Plug the dock connector cable into the ipod nano and into the USB port on the pc.

Open iTunes. Choose the ipod nano's tab in the program's aspect window, and click on the "Summary" tab. Click on "Examine for Update" in the Edition part of the ipod nano's preferences.

Click on "Update" and depart the ipod nano plugged in to the laptop or computer right up until the update completes.

Click on "Controls" on the iTunes' menu and "Eject ipod."

Restore Nano

Plug the dock connector cable into the ipod nano and into the USB port on the personal computer.

Open iTunes. Decide on the ipod nano's tab in the program's facet window, and click on the "Summary" tab. Click on "Restore" and depart the ipod nano plugged in to the personal computer until finally iTunes finishes restoring your ipod nano to the factory configurations.

Click on the "Eject" button on the ipod nano's tab in the iTunes' aspect menu.