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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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Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. 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
Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. 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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iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start To learn more . With iPod mini, you can: • Store...
iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start To learn more . With iPod mini, you can: • Store...
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Quick Start 7 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. What You Need to www...
Quick Start 7 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. What You Need to www...
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To 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) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. USB 2.0 port... FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows ...
To 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) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. USB 2.0 port... FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows ...
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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. 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. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer. 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. 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. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start
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...To import music to your computer from your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. For an in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Quick Start 11 To buy ... listen 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 the iPod mini CD. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your...
...To import music to your computer from your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. For an in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Quick Start 11 To buy ... listen 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 the iPod mini CD. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your...
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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 They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. 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. 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 They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. 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.
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... your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. 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 powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't ...have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting...
... your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. 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 powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't ...have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting...
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...8226; 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." If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire...
...8226; 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." If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire...
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Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15 Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer.
Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15 Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer.
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...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 navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini.... Use the Click Wheel and Select button to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to select the item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the ...
...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 navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini.... Use the Click Wheel and Select button to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to select the item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in 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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... (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Scroll to Hold, then turn it off again). You can also use the Click Wheel. Using iPod mini 18 Press the Select button. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. Then press the Menu and... the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a song ...
... (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Scroll to Hold, then turn it off again). You can also use the Click Wheel. Using iPod mini 18 Press the Select button. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. Then press the Menu and... the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a song ...
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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. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice.
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. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice.
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n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. 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. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold.
n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. 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. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold.
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... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28... your list of songs at once. When you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the order you connect iPod mini. To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and ...
... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28... your list of songs at once. When you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the order you connect iPod mini. To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and ...
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... iPod mini You connect iPod mini...end to your computer, then connect the other end to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Each connector can only be disconnected from your ...select a rating. n Or, if you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). Using iPod mini 22 To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song...iPod mini in most cases, to disconnect iPod mini. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to iPod mini. To connect iPod mini to your computer. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini ...
... iPod mini You connect iPod mini...end to your computer, then connect the other end to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Each connector can only be disconnected from your ...select a rating. n Or, if you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). Using iPod mini 22 To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song...iPod mini in most cases, to disconnect iPod mini. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to iPod mini. To connect iPod mini to your computer. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini ...
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... > Calendar > To Do. To view to-do lists on iPod mini. To view notes: n Select Extras > Notes. Using iPod mini 38 To view calendar events: n Select Extras > Calendar. Note: You can store and read text notes on iPod mini using iSync and iCal. To import appointments and other calendar events ...manually: 1 Export calendar events from any word-processing application as a hard disk (see page 35). To view contacts on iPod mini. To store notes on iPod mini: 1 Save a document in any calendar application that uses the standard iCalendar format (filenames end in .ics) or vCal format...
... > Calendar > To Do. To view to-do lists on iPod mini. To view notes: n Select Extras > Notes. Using iPod mini 38 To view calendar events: n Select Extras > Calendar. Note: You can store and read text notes on iPod mini using iSync and iCal. To import appointments and other calendar events ...manually: 1 Export calendar events from any word-processing application as a hard disk (see page 35). To view contacts on iPod mini. To store notes on iPod mini: 1 Save a document in any calendar application that uses the standard iCalendar format (filenames end in .ics) or vCal format...