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Contents 5 Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started 10 Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music 16 Using iPod mini 16 Using iPod mini Controls 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 24 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 31 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 34 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 39 iPod mini Accessories 45 Charging the iPod mini Battery 48 Tips and Troubleshooting 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Safety and Cleaning 3
Contents 5 Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started 10 Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music 16 Using iPod mini 16 Using iPod mini Controls 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 24 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 31 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 34 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 39 iPod mini Accessories 45 Charging the iPod mini Battery 48 Tips and Troubleshooting 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Safety and Cleaning 3
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Then organize the songs and transfer them to your computer. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini.
Then organize the songs and transfer them to your computer. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini.
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... music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
... music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
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... (Mac OS X v10.3.3 or later is recommended). • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar... information with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have the latest version...
... (Mac OS X v10.3.3 or later is recommended). • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar... information with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have the latest version...
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...FireWire port. You can use it with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-... USB 2.0 card installed Note: If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed • Windows 2000 with...
...FireWire port. You can use it with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-... USB 2.0 card installed Note: If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed • Windows 2000 with...
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Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start 9
Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start 9
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The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer.
The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer.
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...using the iTunes Music Store. You can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. To buy music online and download it to import. To import music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have ...to a 30-second preview of any other CDs with songs you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on...
...using the iTunes Music Store. You can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. To buy music online and download it to import. To import music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have ...to a 30-second preview of any other CDs with songs you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on...
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Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. If you have a Mac, or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire 400 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way.
Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. If you have a Mac, or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire 400 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way.
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... connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Quick Start 13 Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod mini. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to your computer,...or other peripherals. If you have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on your computer.
... connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Quick Start 13 Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod mini. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to your computer,...or other peripherals. If you have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on your computer.
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... and USB cards, go to disconnect." For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. Note: You can't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer...
... and USB cards, go to disconnect." For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. Note: You can't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer...
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To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Quick Start 15 Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Quick Start 15 Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
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... Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Press the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Use the Click Wheel and ...Select button to select the item. The main menu appears. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to the previous menu. 16...
... Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Press the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Use the Click Wheel and ...Select button to select the item. The main menu appears. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to the previous menu. 16...
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Hold switch Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Apple Earphones iPod Remote port Headphones port Select button Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Dock connector port 17 Using iPod mini
Hold switch Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Apple Earphones iPod Remote port Headphones port Select button Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Dock connector port 17 Using iPod mini
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...turn it off again). Press and hold Play/Pause. iPod mini must be disconnected from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Press Menu. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from any screen. Highlight the song and ...press the Select or Play/Pause button. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Using iPod mini 18 Then press the...
...turn it off again). Press and hold Play/Pause. iPod mini must be disconnected from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Press Menu. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from any screen. Highlight the song and ...press the Select or Play/Pause button. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Using iPod mini 18 Then press the...
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Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast-forward Rewind Set the Hold switch to any point in the song. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward.
Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast-forward Rewind Set the Hold switch to any point in the song. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward.
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Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to Hold. Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can make the controls inactive.
Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to Hold. Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can make the controls inactive.
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... songs you want in the order you want. You can use song ratings to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. When you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see "About Smart Playlists" on your list of songs. For example, to indicate how much you like it. To clear the On-The-Go...
... songs you want in the order you want. You can use song ratings to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. When you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see "About Smart Playlists" on your list of songs. For example, to indicate how much you like it. To clear the On-The-Go...
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... the battery. Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer. n Or, if you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire or the USB 2.0 cable,... available at www.apple.com/store. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to iPod mini. Be sure to disconnect iPod mini. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Using iPod mini 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer....
... the battery. Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer. n Or, if you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire or the USB 2.0 cable,... available at www.apple.com/store. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to iPod mini. Be sure to disconnect iPod mini. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Using iPod mini 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer....
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... to the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect iPod mini, this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see this message, you...
... to the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect iPod mini, this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see this message, you...