Maximize My Experience: Introduction

Depending on which iPod model you have, your player may come equipped with other features that take you beyond listening to music or viewing photos. This section uncovers the other features found in various iPod models. And for everyone, learn how to get the most battery life out of your iPod.

Your player may do more than just play music—get a load of its other features here.

Lesson 1: Beef Up My Battery—For all iPod users, if you want the ultimate iPod experience, you need to know how to treat your battery. We'll show you all the ways you can optimize your battery life to keep the music playing.

Lesson 2: Get Productive—Your iPod isn't just for entertainment; it can also lead a buttoned-down life as a personal data assistant. Find out how to sync your contacts and calendars to your iPod, turn your iPod into a disk drive to transfer files or your tunes from computer to computer, and read notes.

Lesson 3: Give Me Games—If procrastination is more your frame of mind, all iPods with a display offer some games to challenge your reflexes, brain, and musical knowledge. We'll get you started with each game—winning is up to you.

Lesson 4: Keep Time—Don't want to miss that important meeting? Find out how to set alarms on any iPod with a display. And if you have a Fifth Generation iPod or iPod nano, learn how to set clocks and alarms in multiple time zones, and how to use the built-in stopwatch.

Lesson 5: Secure My iPod—If you have a Fifth Generation iPod or iPod nano, you can lock your iPod to prevent others from using it without your permission. Find out how in this lesson.