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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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iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to 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. Read this section to iPod mini. 5
iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to 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. Read this section to iPod mini. 5
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... music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening 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...
... music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening 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...
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What You Need 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. You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port... features require Mac OS X v10.2 or later (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 the latest version of iTunes, go to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7
What You Need 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. You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port... features require Mac OS X v10.2 or later (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 the latest version of iTunes, go to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7
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... 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) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (...IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you purchase an 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) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (...IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you purchase an optional...
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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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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. 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 The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours.
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. 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 The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours.
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...you haven't already transferred music to set up an account or enter your computer. Step 3: Import Music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in -depth tutorial on transferring music to Your Computer... Complete this step if you can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information.
...you haven't already transferred music to set up an account or enter your computer. Step 3: Import Music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in -depth tutorial on transferring music to Your Computer... Complete this step if you can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information.
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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. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. 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.
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. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. 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.
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...transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. Note: If you have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your computer, or to... a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. 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 keyboards or other peripherals.
...transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. Note: If you have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your computer, or to... a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. 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 keyboards or other peripherals.
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... port. • If your computer doesn't have a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port or a high-power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. When the... transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect."
... port. • If your computer doesn't have a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port or a high-power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. When the... transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect."
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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 features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song.
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 features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song.
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... the Click Wheel and Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of iPod mini) to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of your thumb...
... the Click Wheel and Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of iPod mini) to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of your thumb...
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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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... or select Backlight from any screen. Using iPod mini 18 Press the Select button. Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press Menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press...
... or select Backlight from any screen. Using iPod mini 18 Press the Select button. Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press Menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press...
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Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. 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 and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice.
Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. 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 and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice.
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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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Queueing Up a List of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini When you create a list of Songs You can also queue entire lists of songs. You see the new...songs at once. You can set to transfer songs automatically (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to play songs in the order...song and press and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you connect iPod mini. To play the songs you like it.
Queueing Up a List of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini When you create a list of Songs You can also queue entire lists of songs. You see the new...songs at once. You can set to transfer songs automatically (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to play songs in the order...song and press and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you connect iPod mini. To play the songs you like it.
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...www.apple.com/store. Using iPod mini 22 Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to your computer. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer. To connect iPod mini to... or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). To play songs through headphones or ...
...www.apple.com/store. Using iPod mini 22 Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to your computer. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer. To connect iPod mini to... or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). To play songs through headphones or ...
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... it . 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 the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini to transfer songs manually (see page 29) or enable...
... it . 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 the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini to transfer songs manually (see page 29) or enable...