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BCG-A1446APortable Media Player with Bluetooth Radio

Apple Inc.
Portable Media Player with Bluetooth Radio - FCC ID BCG-A1446A - Apple Inc.
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Application Details

Equipment Class
DTS - Digital Transmission System
Date of Grant
Sep 11, 2012
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
Aug 23, 2012
Equipment Note
Portable Media Player with Bluetooth Radio
Frequency Range
2402.00000000 - 2480.00000000
Company
Apple Inc.
Country
United States

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Users Manual

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Users Manual

iPod nano User Guide APPLE CONFIDENTIAL - Final Draft Review 08-06-2012 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Contents 4 Chapter 1: iPod nano at a Glance 4 iPod nano overview 5 Accessories 5 The Home screen 6 Status icons 7 Chapter 2: Getting started 7 Setting up iPod nano 9 Chapter 3: Basics 9 Using Multi-Touch 11 Setting preferences 12 Connecting and disconnecting iPod nano 13 About the battery 15 Setting up iTunes syncing 18 Chapter 4: Music and Other Audio 18 Playing music 20 Playing podcasts, audiobooks, and iTunes U collections 22 Creating playlists on iPod nano 25 Controlling the volume 28 Chapter 5: Videos 28 Adding videos to iPod nano 28 Watching videos on iPod nano 29 Watching rented movies 30 Chapter 6: FM Radio 30 Listening to FM radio 31 Pausing live radio 32 Finding local stations and setting favorites 33 Tagging songs for review and purchase 33 Setting your radio region 35 Chapter 7: Fitness 35 Setting Fitness preferences 36 Counting steps 37 Creating workouts with music 38 Calibrating iPod nano 39 8KGYKPICPFOCPCIKPI°VPGUUFCVC 40 Setting up Nike + iPod accessories 2 APPLE CONFIDENTIAL - Final Draft Review 08-06-2012 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 41 Chapter 8: Photos 41 Viewing photos on iPod nano 42 Syncing photos 45 Chapter 9: Clock 45 Customizing the clock 46 Using the stopwatch 46 Using the timer 48 Chapter 10: Voice Memos 48 Recording voice memos 48 Listening to recordings 49 Managing recordings 50 Chapter 11: Accessibility 50 Universal Access features 50 Using VoiceOver 52 Setting Mono Audio 52 Inverting screen colors 53 Quickly activating accessibility features 54 Chapter 12: EarPo ds and Bluetooth accessories 54 Using Apple EarPods 55 Using Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic 55 Connecting to Bluetooth accessories 57 Chapter 13: Tips and Troubleshooting 57 General suggestions 61 Updating and restoring iPod software 62 Chapter 14: Safety and Handling 62 Important safety information 63 Important handling information 64 Chapter 15: Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Contents 3 APPLE CONFIDENTIAL - Final Draft Review 08-06-2012 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 4 iPod nano overview Lightning connector Sleep/Wake Status bar Multi-Touch screen Menu and app icons Earphone port Volume Down Volume Up Play/Pause ToDo this 6WTPVJGUETGGPQPQTQÒYJKNG you listen to music or other audio Press the Sleep/Wake button. 6WTPK2QFPCPQQÒEQORNGVGN[QT to turn it back on Hold down the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds. Adjust the volume while listening to songs or other media Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button. These buttons also control the volume for alerts and other sounds. Play or pause audioPress the Play/Pause button. Skip to the next audio trackPress the Play/Pause button twice. iPod nano at a Glance APPLE CONFIDENTIAL - Final Draft Review 08-06-2012 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Chapter 1 iPod nano at a Glance 5 Accessories The following accessories come with iPod nano: Lightning Cable Apple EarPods Use the Lightning Cable to connect iPod nano to your computer, sync content, and charge the battery. You can also use the cable with the Apple USB Power Adapter (sold separately). Use the Apple EarPods to listen to music, audiobooks, and podcasts. The EarPods also double as an antenna for listening to radio broadcasts. For information about using accessories with iPod nano, including optional headsets and Bluetooth® devices, see Chapter 12, EarPods and Bluetooth accessories, on page 54. The Home screen When you turn on iPod nano, you see the Home screen. Tap an icon on the Home screen to open it, then use gestures to navigate (see Using Multi-Touch on page 9). ;QW ̈NNUGGVJGUG*QOGUETGGPKEQPUYJGP[QW°TUVVWTPQPK2QFPCPQ MusicProvides quick access to your music and other audio content organized by playlists, artists, songs, and more. VideosProvides quick access to your movies and videos, organized by type. FitnessOpens the Fitness feature, where you can count your steps for walks or runs and track time, distance, pace, and calories burned for workouts. PodcastsLists the podcasts synced from your iTunes library. PhotosDisplays the photos synced from your computer. RadioOpens the FM radio tuner, if EarPods or headphones are connected to iPod nano. Swipe left to see these additional icons on a second screen: ClockOpens the clock, stopwatch, and timer. SettingsOpens settings for iPod nano and many of its features. AudiobooksLists audiobooks synced from your iTunes library (it doesn’t appear if you have no audiobooks). APPLE CONFIDENTIAL - Final Draft Review 08-06-2012 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Chapter 1 iPod nano at a Glance 6 iTunes ULists iTunes U collections synced from your iTunes library (it doesn’t appear if you have no collections). Voice MemosOpens the controls for recording and managing voice memos. It’s visible only if a microphone is connected to iPod nano, or if there are voice memo recordings on iPod nano. Status icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPod nano: Bluetooth is turned on. The radio is playing. A song, podcast, audiobook, or iTunes U episode is playing. A song, podcast, audiobook, iTunes U episode, or radio broadcast is paused. Steps are being counted. Shows the battery level or charging status. APPLE CONFIDENTIAL - Final Draft Review 08-06-2012 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 7 · WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions in this guide, and Chapter 14, Safety and Handling, (page 62), before using iPod nano. Setting up iPod nano To get started, set up iPod nano using iTunes on your computer. During setup, you create an iTunes Store account or use an existing account. (The iTunes Store may not be available in all countries or regions.) iTunes also displays and records the …

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Attestation Statements

Compliance Certification Services Certification Division 47173 Benicia Street Fremont, CA 94538, USA To whom it may concern: I, the undersigned, hereby authorize Ms. Claire Hoque/Application Examiner of Compliance Engineering Services, Inc., d.b.a. Compliance Certification Services and hereafter referred to as CCS, to act on our behalf in all manners relating to application for equipment authorization, including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by Ms. Claire Hoque of CCS on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that we are not subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). In authorizing CCS as our agent, we still recognize that we are responsible to: a) comply with the relevant provisions of the certification program; b) make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the evaluation, including provision for examining documentation and access to all areas, records (including internal audit reports) and personnel for the purposes of evaluation (e.g. testing, inspection, assessment, surveillance, reassessment) and resolution of complaints; c) make claims regarding certification only in respect of the scope for which certification has been granted; d) do not use our product certification in such a manner as to bring the Certification Division into disrepute and not make any statement regarding our product certification which the Certification Division may consider misleading or unauthorized; e) upon suspension or cancellation of certification, discontinue use of all advertising matter that contains any reference thereto and return any certification documents as required by the Certification Division; f ) use certification only to indicate the products are certified as being in conformity with specified standards; g) endeavor to ensure that no certificate or report nor any part thereof is used in a misleading manner; h)ensure that any reference to our product certification in communication media such as documents, brochures or advertising, complies with the requirements of the Certification Division; Apple 1 Infinite Loop, MS 301-3VG Cupertino, CA 95014 T 408 996-1010 F 408 996-0275 www.apple.com i)keep a record of all complaints made known to the us relating to the product’s compliance with requirements of the relevant standard and to make these records available to the Certification Division when requested; j)take appropriate action with respect to such complaints and any deficiencies found in products or services that affect compliance with the requirements for certification; k)document the actions taken. This authorization is valid until further written notice from the applicant. Marc Douat EMC Engineer April 28, 2011

Attestation Statements

Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 Subject: Authorized Individual To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the provisions of KDB 852134 D01 Authorized Policy Form 731, I, grantee contact, hereby authorize Tiberiu Muresan to act on behalf of Apple Inc. for all matters relating to equipment authorization, including signing Form 731, attestations, and confidentiality request letters. This authorized individual may also assign another party to act as an authorized agent. This authorization is valid until further written notice from the grantee contact. Marc Douat Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014

Cover Letter(s)

Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC ID: BCGA-1446A To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s rules (47 CFR §§ 0.457, 0.459), we are requesting the Commission to withhold the following attachments as confidential document from public disclosure indefinitely. Schematic Diagram Block Diagram Theory of Operation Antenna Specification Above mentioned document contains detailed system and equipment description are considered as proprietary information in operation of the equipment. The public disclosure of above documents might be harmful to our company and would give competitor an unfair advantage in the market. In additional to above mentioned documents, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-1705 of the Commission’s policy, in order to comply with the marketing regulations in 47 CFR §2.803 and the importation rules in 47 CFR §2.1204, while ensuring that business sensitive information remains confidential until the actual marketing of newly authorized devices. We are requesting the commission to grant short-term confidentiality request on the following attachments until 180 days External Photos Internal Photos Test Setup Photos User Manual It is our understanding that all measurement test reports, FCC ID label format and correspondent during certification review process cannot be granted as confidential documents and those information will be available for public review once the grant of equipment authorization is issued. Marc Douat EMC Engineer Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014

ID Label/Location Info

\ Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China Model A1446 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Serial No. XXXXXXXXXX

Test Report

FCC CFR47 PART 15 SUBPART C INDUSTRY CANADA RSS-210 ISSUE 8 BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY CERTIFICATION TEST REPORT FOR PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER WITH BLUETOOTH RADIO MODEL NUMBER: A1446 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A REPORT NUMBER: 12U14520-2 ISSUE DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 Prepared for APPLE, INC. 1 INFINITE LOOP CUPERTINO, CA 95014, U.S.A Prepared by UL CCS 47173 BENICIA STREET FREMONT, CA 94538, U.S.A. TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 2 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. Revision History Rev. Issue Date Revisions Revised By -- 08/09/2012 Initial Issue T. LEE REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 3 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS .................................................................................... 4 2. TEST METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 5 3. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION .................................................................................... 5 4. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY .................................................................................. 5 4.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION ................................................................ 5 4.2. SAMPLE CALCULATION ............................................................................................... 5 4.3. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ................................................................................. 5 5. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST ................................................................................................. 6 5.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT ................................................................................................. 6 5.2. MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER ........................................................................................ 6 5.3. DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE ANTENNAS ................................................................ 6 5.1. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE ...................................................................................... 6 5.2. WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION AND MODE ............................................................ 7 5.3. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SETUP .................................................................................. 8 6. TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT ....................................................................... 10 7. ANTENNA PORT TEST RESULTS .................................................................................... 11 7.1. 6 dB BANDWIDTH ....................................................................................................... 11 7.2. 99% BANDWIDTH ........................................................................................................ 15 7.3. OUTPUT POWER ........................................................................................................ 19 7.4. AVERAGE POWER ...................................................................................................... 23 7.5. POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY ................................................................................... 24 7.6. CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ...................................................................... 28 8. RADIATED TEST RESULTS .............................................................................................. 35 8.1. LIMITS AND PROCEDURE ......................................................................................... 35 8.2. TRANSMITTER ABOVE 1 GHz ................................................................................... 36 8.3. TX ABOVE 1 GHz FOR BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY MODE IN THE 2.4 GHz BAND 36 8.4. WORST-CASE BELOW 1 GHz .................................................................................... 45 9. AC POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS ................................................................... 48 SETUP PHOTOS ........................................................................................................................ 52 REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 4 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS COMPANY NAME: APPLE, INC. 1 INFINITE LOOP CUPERTINO, CA, 95014, U.S.A. EUT DESCRIPTION: Portable media player with Bluetooth radio MODEL: A1446 SERIAL NUMBER: Radiated: DVYJ1077F6VQ Conducted: DCYHQ0A3F5GQ DATE TESTED: JULY 25 - JULY 27, 2012 APPLICABLE STANDARDS STANDARD TEST RESULTS CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart C Pass INDUSTRY CANADA RSS-210 Issue 8 Annex 8 Pass INDUSTRY CANADA RSS-GEN Issue 3 Pass UL CCS tested the above equipment in accordance with the requirements set forth in the above standards. All indications of Pass/Fail in this report are opinions expressed by UL CCS based on interpretations and/or observations of test results. Measurement Uncertainties were not taken into account and are published for informational purposes only. The test results show that the equipment tested is capable of demonstrating compliance with the requirements as documented in this report. Note: The results documented in this report apply only to the tested sample, under the conditions and modes of operation as described herein. This document may not be altered or revised in any way unless done so by UL CCS and all revisions are duly noted in the revisions section. Any …

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Test Setup Photos

REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 52 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. SETUP PHOTOS ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED PHOTO REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 53 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. RADIATED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP RADIATED FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 54 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. RADIATED BACK PHOTO REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 55 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. RADIATED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP FOR PORTABLE CONFIGURATION X-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 56 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. Y-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 12U14520-2 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 FCC ID: BCG-A1446A IC: 579C-A1446A Page 57 of 57 UL CCS FORM NO: CCSUP4701G 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. END OF REPORT Z-AXIS FRONT PHOTO

Contact Information

Applicant

Abhishek Rala(Regulatory Compliance Manager)
[email protected]408-996-1010Fax: 408-996-0275

Test Firm

Compliance Certification ServicesThu Chan
[email protected]510-771-1122Fax: 510-661-0888

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower Output
115C2.40 GHz - 2.48 GHz9.59 mW
Confidentiality
Long Term
Grant Notes
Output power listed is peak conducted. End-users must be provided with transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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