Use iTunes to put photos on iPod nano

Summary

You can easily copy images from your computer to the iPod nano using iTunes. For more information about copying images, see iTunes and iPod: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about syncing photos.

Products Affected

iPod nano, iTunes

Please note that you cannot import photos into iPod nano directly from a digital camera or media reader.

If you connect an Apple iPod Camera Connector or Belkin Media Reader for iPod w/Dock Connector to iPod nano, you'll get a message on your iPod screen that says, "The currently attached accessory is not supported by this iPod."

If you connect a Belkin Digital Camera Link for iPod with Dock Connector to iPod nano, you'll see a "Do not disconnect" message briefly. Then, the main iPod menu will appear.

Additional Information

For information on other iPod accessories that don't work with iPod nano, see Some iPod accessories won't work with iPod nano.

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