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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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Read this section to your computer. 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 iPod mini. 5 Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
Read this section to your computer. 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 iPod mini. 5 Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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... transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on...
... transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on...
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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 • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later Some 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...
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 • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later Some 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...
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... port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (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-power USB 2.0 port or...
... port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (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-power USB 2.0 port or...
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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 FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to your computer. iPod Dock Connector to music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to FireWire Cable.
Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening 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. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to your computer. iPod Dock Connector to music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to FireWire Cable.
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...For an in some countries only. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you can import music from... list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes...
...For an in some countries only. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you can import music from... list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes...
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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 Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
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... Quick Start 13 When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to iPod mini. Note: 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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. If you 're using a...
... Quick Start 13 When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to iPod mini. Note: 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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. If you 're using a...
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...• 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.... For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start
...• 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.... For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start
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Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. 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 iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! 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 features of the Dock connector to browse for a song.
Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. 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 iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! 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 features of the Dock connector to browse for a song.
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... the item. Press Menu on iPod mini. The main menu appears. Press the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your iPod mini. 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...
... the item. Press Menu on iPod mini. The main menu appears. Press the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your iPod mini. 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...
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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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... a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it to Hold, then turn it off again). Using iPod mini 18 iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. Scroll to play... songs. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press and hold Play/Pause. Select Playlists or ...
... a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it to Hold, then turn it off again). Using iPod mini 18 iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. Scroll to play... songs. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press and hold Play/Pause. Select Playlists or ...
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Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll 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. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Previous/Rewind. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button.
Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll 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. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Previous/Rewind. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button.
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Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 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 Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 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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... you want in the order you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini When you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go... and select a song. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to help you like it. Rating Songs You can use song ratings to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. ... and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you connect iPod mini.
... you want in the order you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini When you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go... and select a song. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to help you like it. Rating Songs You can use song ratings to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. ... and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you connect iPod mini.
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... use the FireWire or the USB 2.0 cable, depending on your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. n Or, if you connect it 's OK to iPod mini. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to your computer has (see page 40), connect the appropriate cable to the Dock....port on which port your computer. To connect iPod mini to select a rating. Using iPod mini 22 If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). Then put iPod mini in the Dock. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store.
... use the FireWire or the USB 2.0 cable, depending on your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. n Or, if you connect it 's OK to iPod mini. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to your computer has (see page 40), connect the appropriate cable to the Dock....port on which port your computer. To connect iPod mini to select a rating. Using iPod mini 22 If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). Then put iPod mini in the Dock. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store.
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... 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. If you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini...
... 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. If you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini...