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iPod nano 3G/Fat Help & Technical Support @ EveryiPod.com
Direct links to relevant Apple support documents are organized below for your convenience. Please also see the main iPod technical support section, iPod Q&A, and iPod specs from EveryiPod.com.
Please note that Apple refers to the iPod nano (3G/Fat) as the "iPod nano (3rd Generation)", but users often refer to it as the "fat" iPod nano referring to its rather squat proportions.
Also see: What are the differences between the third generation iPod nano models? What are the differences between these models and the models they replaced?
Instruction Manuals
Instruction Manual/Features Guide - 3rd Generation (PDF)
Nike + iPod User Guide/Safety Info (PDF)
General iPod Information
Identification
System Requirements
About Screen Location
Serial Number Location
Iconology
Compatible Song Formats
Determining HD Format
Remaining Space on HD
HD Capacity Information
Temperature Information
Cleaning Tips
In-Ear Headphones Information
General iPod Usage Information
Connection Information
Disconnection Information
Safely Disconnecting
Home/Car Stereo Connection
Turning On/Off
Sleep Information
Using Sleep
Using the Hold Switch
Turning On Backlight
Locating Software Version
Using Disk Mode
Startup Disk Unsupported
Deleting Songs/Playlists
Using w/ Multiple Computers
Using Multiple iPods w/ One Computer
Moving Music to a New Computer
Syncing Large Music Collections
Importing Contacts
iPod nano 3G/Fat Specific Info
Accurately Determining Battery Life
About Gapless Playback
Using Screen Lock
Using the Stopwatch
Setting Up Multiple Clocks
Adding Lyrics to Songs
Using iTunes to Load Photos
Compatible Photo Formats
About the Universal Dock
How to Use Search
TV Out Support
Syncing Videos
Movie Rental Video Formats
Movie Rental How To
iPod Click Wheel Games FAQ
Syncing iPod Games
Recording Voice Memos
General iPod Battery & Power Info
Battery FAQ
Battery Indicator Information
Battery Troubleshooting
Battery Care
Battery Tips & Tricks
Charging/Connection Tips
Battery Charging
Power Adapter Information
Using the Power Adapter
AC Adapter Troubleshooting
Playing Music While Charging
Don't Charge in Carrying Case
General iPod Troubleshooting Info
Troubleshooting FAQ
Headphones Troubleshooting
Reset Instructions
Restore Instructions
Universal Software Updater
How to Update Software
Won't Turn On (General)
Unexpected Behavior at Startup
Troubleshooting Specific iPod Symptoms (Mac & Win)
Won't Wake from Sleep
Not Supported Error
Unresponsive After Waking
Hangs at Apple Logo
Only Logo & Name On Startup
Folder w/ "!" When You Turn it On
No Music After iTunes Update
Songs/Audiobooks That Won't Play
Skips to the Next Song
Music Doesn't Transfer to iPod
Use iTunes to Restore Message
Notes Truncated
Troubleshooting Specific iPod Symptoms (Mac)
Not on Desktop or iTunes
Not on Desktop or iTunes/"!" Icon
On Desktop/Not in Tunes
Not in iPod Updater/Not in iTunes
Install iSight 1.0.2 Update
Troubleshooting Specific iPod Symptoms (Windows)
Troubleshooting Software Install
Isn't Recognized
Isn't Recognized on Laptop - USB
Software Not Installed Error
Computer Won't Start/iPod
Delay Accessing Songs
One at a Time
Some Songs Won't Copy
Copying Large Files
Troubleshooting Contacts/Calendar
Folder w/ "!" After Disconnect
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