With the latest iPod Software Update you can browse a roll of imported photos on an iPod that works with the iPod Camera Connector (currently iPod photo, iPod with color display, and Fifth Generation iPod), but you may see certain icons displayed instead of a photo thumbnail. Here are the icons you may see and descriptions of what they represent.
Video camera—This indicates that the imported file is a movie. You can't view these movie files on iPod, however, you can view it on your computer after you connect your iPod to your computer and transfer the file. If you select the file on your iPod, you will see the following message: "This media file cannot be viewed or played on iPod. Use QuickTime to open this file on your computer."
Audio—This indicates that the imported file is an audio file. If you select the file on your iPod, you will see the following message: "This media file cannot be viewed or played on iPod. Use QuickTime to open this file on your computer."
Question mark—A question mark (?) in a circle means that the imported image is either not a compatible media type or the image is corrupted. For further identification, you may want to connect your iPod to your computer and locate the file in the DCIM folder. The question mark icon can also appear as a result of the following circumstances:
- You disconnected your camera during a photo import. Please note that the proper way to cancel an import is to select "Stop and Save."
- The iPod or camera ran out of power during a photo import. Make sure that both devices are fully charged prior to using Photo Import.
RAW image—This indicates the file is an unprocessed photo image file. If you select the file on your iPod, you will see the following message: "This photo format cannot be viewed on iPod. Transfer imported photos to your computer and synchronize through iTunes to display them on iPod."
Click here for more information on how to use the iPod Camera Connector.