How to Set the Time on an iPod

Introduction
If you need to set the time on an iPod, the best option is to hook up the portable music player to your computer and sync the time settings. Sometimes you can not make it to your computer, and in that case you can set the time on your iPod manually, using the click wheel and the center button. Follow these steps to set the time on an iPod.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need
Computer (Buy Now)
iPod (Buy Now)
Steps

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Step One
Turn on the iPod or access the main menu. Scan down the menu listings for “Settings.” Use the click wheel to highlight “Settings.” This will pull up a side-bar menu of options for the iPod.

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Step Two
Pick “Date & Time” from the list of options on the side-bar menu. Once again you will be given a list of options. Highlight “Set Date & Time” using the click wheel and then select it using the center button.

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Step Three
Use the click wheel to change the current minutes setting. When you are finished, press the center button to move on to the hours setting.

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Step Four
Use the click wheel to change the current hours setting. As before, use the center button when you are finished. You have set the time on your iPod.
by eHow Electronics Editor