Any way to turn cover flow off? I mostly use the ipod when I'm driving so I don't wanna have to look at the ipod every 5 seconds to take it off cover flow mode and change the song. Can you disable it by turning on the hold switch? Any way to turn cover flow off? I mostly use the ipod when I'm driving so I don't wanna have to look at the ipod every 5 seconds to take it off cover flow mode and change the song. Can you... » Read More Any way to turn cover flow off? I mostly use the ipod when I'm driving so I don't wanna have to look at the ipod every 5 seconds to take it off cover flow mode and change the song. Can you disable it by turning on the hold switch? « Show Less
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I just spoke with an Apple rep as I am also frustrated with Cover Flow. He said to: (1) plug my ipod into my computer / iTunes(2) go to my nano's Summary page (where you can see the storage space or refresh the unit, etc)(3) click on the Music tab(4) uncheck Display Artwork-- I hope that helps!
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Hey! Thanks for the reply!Just give it a try and let me know if it works. I still haven't bought it (because of the cover flow issue) but if that method works, then I'm definitely getting it :D
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FYI: Apple just released a SW update that adds an option to toggle CoverFlow mode off completely.
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It will shut off, if your cig lighter shuts off when the key is off. The Ipod stays on for a while, until the auto shut off kicks in.
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Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate than Apple, so for music purists, your sound is of higher quality. A plus for owning a ZUNE. Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate... » Read More Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate than Apple, so for music purists, your sound is of higher quality. A plus for owning a ZUNE. « Show Less
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Yes, you can turn this Sony mp3 player completely off buy holding down the option button. After the screen displays "OFF", slide the "Hold" button up. This will keep the player from coming on when buttons are accidently pressed. It's a great mp3 player with a good long battery life. I have never had a problem out of it. It's totally worth the price. Just remember that if you want to make a playlist do it using the "Bookmark" feature.
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I leave mine in my car but always turn it off. I have noticed that when left on and my radio off, it does not play automatically. I still have to switch off and back on in order to play. It may just be a compatibility issue with my radio.
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You give up control which is a real problem. The head unit takes over totally and the controls on the ipod no longer work. This is a significant problem because it is nearly impossible to navigate thru the ipod using the head unit. The ipods internal control are infinitely better. I would not buy this product again because of this oversight. The SD27 left the ipod alone. I might switch back. I am using a ipod classic 160.
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No, you can't.. Only when you use the ipod, you can control your play list ether by head unit or steering wheel control
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The cover has a magnetic cover, which will close or turn off the ipad when it shuts, and turn it on when the cover is opened. By turning off and on, I mean more like putting it to sleep/waking it up. It does not shut it completely down. I think this is a very handy feature to have in an ipad cover. And I love this ipad cover.
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I just got the Road Trip yesterday and the problem I'm having is that I have to crank the volume up to it's loudest on my car radio to hear my iPod at a semi-decent level. I like it loud and louder and can't figure out how to fix this problem. The Griffin website doesn't help at all.
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You can control it through both but mainly through the iPod or iPhone. There is limited functionality through the cars radio. I can advance songs on a playlist and skip around but it does not show me what is playing.
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I believe you can choose to turn off that feature on your iPod... Under settling then music.
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First; are the batteries good? Second ; the I-phone only plays in one direction when laid on speaker. Put bottom of phone on top of blue blinking off & on button. Be sure to turn the volume up on phone, you can turn it down after laying on speaker if it is too loud. I have two I love. If this still does not work please get another. I can't live without mine. I use I-heart radio, so when I travel I always have a radio and my music. Good luck.
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Dear Kim it seems that my first answer to you was in fact wrong they should have a turn off. However neither of mine has worked for some reason, but they are very good covers hence I have two sorry about that,my answer was right as I experienced, but wrong as far as the cover should turn your IPad off
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I doubt it, I've only used the iPod interface so far and I have both steering wheel and on screen controls in my vehicle. The only thing that works correctly is the volume button. Every time I turn off the car I need to disconnect my iPod and reconnect it, to get it working back to where it was when I turned the car off. The installer I used told me these only work about 25% of the time, and rarely work as advertised. He was spot on with mine, it works to get sound out, but that's about it. I would look at other options, the only reason I didn't return this is that I paid to have it installed.
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You can skip songs or whatever you have on your ipod/iphones/ipad. It just skips songs. I have one and it works excellent with my factory sound system
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It is very easy to change the song. There is a whole list of built in songs. I know you can program your own song but I have never done that. You need to get the bottom access cover off the front and that sometimes sticks. You do not need to remove the whole thing from the wall. When the cover is off you can change to group selection. Just follow the instructions. If you have lost the instructions you can get them off the internet.
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Mine always restarts the last song played before unplugging. There must be an internal charge that holds the memory. I have not figured out how to change to "shuffle" mode. The display shows different modes available. I don't have enough buttons on the unit or remote to access modes unless there is a secret button press combination needed. If anyone finds a way to change to shuffle I would like to know.