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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. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. 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 iPod mini. 5 Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly.
Then organize the songs and transfer them to your computer. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. 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 iPod mini. 5 Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly.
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... iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital ... information from your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and more . 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
... iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital ... information from your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and more . 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
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What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7 You must have: • A Macintosh with built-....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 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...
What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7 You must have: • A Macintosh with built-....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 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...
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...processor speed • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is 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 a high-power USB 2.0... 6-pin FireWire 400 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) To be sure you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www...
...processor speed • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is 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 a high-power USB 2.0... 6-pin FireWire 400 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) To be sure you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www...
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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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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. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. 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
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. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. 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
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...Source 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. For an in the store. Step 2: Install ...the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. You can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD ...
...Source 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. For an in the store. Step 2: Install ...the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. You can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD ...
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Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. 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. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. 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. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
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... you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to USB 2.0 Cable. 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 FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Note: If you connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. USB 2.0 port Windows PC...
... you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to USB 2.0 Cable. 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 FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Note: If you connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. USB 2.0 port Windows PC...
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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 Note: You can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. If your Windows PC 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 ...
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 Note: You can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. If your Windows PC 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 ...
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Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Quick Start 15 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. 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 iPod mini accessories. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Quick Start 15 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. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
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... Wheel 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 select the item. The main...
... Wheel 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 select the item. The main...
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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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... is highlighted. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Using iPod mini 18 You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Press Menu. Highlight...
... is highlighted. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Using iPod mini 18 You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Press Menu. Highlight...
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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 Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears).
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 Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears).
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Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. Using iPod mini 20 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.
Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. Using iPod mini 20 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.
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...set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. You can use song ratings to help you create playlists automatically in the order you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go... to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To play the songs you want....
...set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. You can use song ratings to help you create playlists automatically in the order you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go... to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To play the songs you want....
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... 40), connect the appropriate cable to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To connect iPod mini to your computer: n Plug the appropriate cable in to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer to transfer and manage music...
... 40), connect the appropriate cable to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To connect iPod mini to your computer: n Plug the appropriate cable in to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer to transfer and manage music...
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... the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. If it's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . 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...
... the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. If it's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . 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...