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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 iPod mini. 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. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. 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. 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. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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... 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 music collection, for listening on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music ... playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. To learn 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 Features iPod mini is a music player and much more....
... 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 music collection, for listening on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music ... playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. To learn 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 Features iPod mini is a music player and much more....
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Quick Start 7 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. You must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-....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...
Quick Start 7 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. You must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-....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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...to-4-pin FireWire adapter. To use it with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed ... XP Home or Professional • 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 www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or ...
...to-4-pin FireWire adapter. To use it with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed ... XP Home or Professional • 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 www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, 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 your computer. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection 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. 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 your computer. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection 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. 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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...then click Import. 3 Repeat for any song 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. To buy music online and download it to set up an account or enter your computer using...from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. To import music to import. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to...
...then click Import. 3 Repeat for any song 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. To buy music online and download it to set up an account or enter your computer using...from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. To import music to import. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to...
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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. 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. 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. 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. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly.
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... 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. When you connect iPod mini to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 Note: If you have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to your computer, ...iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. 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, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have ...
... 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. When you connect iPod mini to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 Note: If you have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to your computer, ...iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. 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, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have ...
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For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start Note: 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 disconnect." If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can connect iPod mini: •...
For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start Note: 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 disconnect." If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can connect iPod mini: •...
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To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer.
To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer.
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... on the Click Wheel to go back to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. The ...main menu appears. Press Menu on iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using 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...
... on the Click Wheel to go back to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. The ...main menu appears. Press Menu on iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using 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...
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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 the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from any screen. 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...
..., or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from any screen. 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...
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Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. 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 Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. 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.
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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 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. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) 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. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
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... list of songs. You can also queue entire lists of songs at once. 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 the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. Rating Songs You can... assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to iTunes when 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 press...
... list of songs. You can also queue entire lists of songs at once. 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 the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. Rating Songs You can... assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to iTunes when 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 press...
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... way. n Or, if you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the... song. 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to iPod mini. Then put iPod mini in the Dock.
... way. n Or, if you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the... song. 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to iPod mini. Then put iPod mini in the Dock.
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... icon in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button. 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 iPod mini for use as a hard disk (see the "Do not disconnect" message. You could...
... icon in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button. 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 iPod mini for use as a hard disk (see the "Do not disconnect" message. You could...