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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My experience was that I did just that....plugged in my ipod cord and played the music, no extra app required. However, two things happened: a) the ipod's battery was depleted (for some reason, I expected one of the two-pronged cords would provide a charge) and b) the system's preset buttons became unresponsive to the touch. I unplugged the ipod and reset the preset buttons and I've had no problems at all since then (several months ago) - however, I haven't bothered to use the ipod since then. It may have had nothing at all to do with b).....
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My ipod nano has a touch screen with volume slide at bottom when the artist playing is displayed. Once it was turned all the way down when I was using it in my car and it took me a while before I could figure out why the heck my car radio volume control knob wouldn't work. Hope this helps.
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Look at the front of the unit. Notice the center main button? Above that is another (toggle) that looks like this &gt;II. This is the pause button which will stop the music. If you pause the music and turn off the unit, when you turn it on again you are still in pause mode and music will not play until you toggle that mode to start playing once more. This will also show up on the bottom of the display to the left of the timeline as &gt; or &gt;II for play mode or pause. You can stop the music by simply turning the unit off, this causes no damage. When you power on again the music resumes where you left off.
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Yes, I can. I love mine, I really do. When I'm not exercising, I keep the rubber cover on my Ipod and only take of the strap thing. The only thing that don't work great is when I try to use my FM tuner with the cover still on. But that's a minor thing in my eyes. All the buttons still work great though.
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I've had trouble with my 20 GB iPod freezing up during running as well; when I called Tech Support, they told me that the problem was that the hard drive has a limited skip protection capability (+/- 20 minutes). Essentially, once I exceeded that buffer, the machine would shut down to protect the hard drive. I switched to the Shuffle and have had absolutely no trouble running with it (even used it on my first marathon!), once I got a neoprene cover to protect it from sweat. The Nano is flash-based like the Shuffle, rather than hard drive-based like the iPod, so it should be fine (though I haven't personally tested it yet). I've had trouble with my 20 GB iPod freezing up during running as well; when I called Tech Support, they told me that the problem was that the hard drive has a limited skip protection capability (+/- 20 minutes). Essentially, once I exceeded that buffer, the machine would shut down to protect the hard drive. I switched to the Shuffle and have had absolutely no trouble running with it (even used it on my first marathon!), once I got a neoprene cover to protect it from sweat. The Nano is flash-based like the Shuffle, rather than hard drive-based like the iPod, so it should be fine (though I... » Read More I've had trouble with my 20 GB iPod freezing up during running as well; when I called Tech Support, they told me that the problem was that the hard drive has a limited skip protection capability (+/- 20 minutes). Essentially, once I exceeded that buffer, the machine would shut down to protect the hard drive. I switched to the Shuffle and have had absolutely no trouble running with it (even used it on my first marathon!), once I got a neoprene cover to protect it from sweat. The Nano is flash-based like the Shuffle, rather than hard drive-based like the iPod, so it should be fine (though I haven't personally tested it yet). « Show Less
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The flap is magnetic and puts the iPad "to sleep" when you lay it over the screen - much like pressing the sleep button on the top of the iPad. I don't think you can disable it, but if you're closing the flap you couldn't see the screen anyways so it's probably best to turn it off. The screen "wakes up" as soon as you lift the flap, but you will have to unlock it with your pin if you enabled that feature. Hope this helps!
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Not to my knowledge. I use the pause and the skip function, but I unfortunately threw away the instructions. I believe the website Phillipsgogearvibe.com or similar may help you with that information. I really do love this thing and think it sounds as good or better than my friends Ipod. Good luck!
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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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There is a port to plug in the extension cable that comes with it. You then connect the ipod to the extension cable. I actually ran the cable into the glove box. then I can place the ipod hidden away. I actually never remove it.
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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 may have the small switch on the top in lock position? small button on top needs to be in the unlocked position to turn the iPod off. That switch is on there so when you are traveling the settings are locked so it wont change songs or change volume etc........ good luck
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Pretty much is on & off. Flow is pretty slow anyway, what is the point of going slower. What I did, was just drop the head in the bucket of water if for any reason I wanted to stop. for example, running to grab something I had forgot. But the on off button was easy access too
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It came with a set up which allowed it to adapt to other iPods but I'm not sure which ones. Honestly it doesn't work that well anyway so we don't use it anymore, and if yours has a cover then you have to take it off first. We just use it as a clock now.
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Good question,restarting will clean your iPod off, I can't answer the another question
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Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear in a moment. Then pull the cable. End of story. I currently have about 5 gigs of backup info on mine & it is a real lifesaver. Hope this helps
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You have to "dig" the asymmetry. The other "gotcha" is the volume control is just a rheostat type. It does not tell the iPod to increase or decrease the volume setting. I like he pink.