iPod Quick Tips by Jason Romero
iPod
Do you feel that it is an annoyance to keep scrolling around on your new click wheel iPod to turn off the backlight, put your iPod to sleep, or rewind/fast forward songs? With these cool little shortcuts on your click wheel, it makes these tasks a lot easier.

1. Activate the Backlight - To quickly activate your iPod's backlight, press and hold the MENU button for about 2 seconds. To turn off the backlight, press and hold the MENU button again for about 2 seconds.

2A. Rewind a song - This task can be done by pressing and holding the PREVIOUS button on your iPod for about 2 seconds then continue holding the button until the desired position in the song is reached.

2B. Fast forward a song - To do this press and hold the NEXT button on your iPod for about 2 seconds then continue holding the button until the desired position in the song is reached.

3. Put your iPod to sleep - To easily put your iPod in sleep mode, press and hold the PLAY button for about two seconds. NOTE: This feature may not work if your iPod is connected to your Dock.

Enjoy the new shortcuts on your iPod!

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Written: 9/13/04 Updated:9/15/04
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