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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. 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 your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod mini. 5 Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly.
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 your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod mini. 5 Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly.
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... 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 quickly. To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital...
... 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 quickly. To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital...
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Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. You must have the latest version of iTunes, go 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 ... 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 iSync and iCal. You must have the latest version of iTunes, go 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 ... 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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USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you can 't charge iPod through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed • Windows ...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...
USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you can 't charge iPod through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed • Windows ...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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The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to your music CD collection 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
The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to your music CD collection 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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...in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you 'd like to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. 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 into your computer ... music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the store. To buy music online and download it to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your computer. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on the...
...in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you 'd like to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. 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 into your computer ... music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the store. To buy music online and download it to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your computer. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on the...
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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. 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.
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... 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. Note: If you connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on... Quick Start 13 When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to USB 2.0 Cable. 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 ...
... 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. Note: If you connect iPod mini to a USB 2.0 port directly on... Quick Start 13 When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to USB 2.0 Cable. 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 ...
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... purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can connect iPod mini: • 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 't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire ...
... purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." If your Windows PC doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can connect iPod mini: • 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 't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire ...
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To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15 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. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. 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 iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15 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. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
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Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. Use the Click Wheel and ... back to select the item. Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on 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.
Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. Use the Click Wheel and ... back to select the item. Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on 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.
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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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... songs in a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it off again). iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to Hold, then turn it to play songs. Using... iPod mini 18 You can also use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from ...
... songs in a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it off again). iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to Hold, then turn it to play songs. Using... iPod mini 18 You can also use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from ...
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From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind twice. 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 Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini
From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind twice. 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 Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini
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Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) 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. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) 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. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
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... highlight the album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. You can use song ratings to help you connect iPod mini. For example, to iTunes when you create playlists automatically in the iTunes Source list. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to ...transfer songs automatically (see "About Smart Playlists" on 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 ...
... highlight the album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. You can use song ratings to help you connect iPod mini. For example, to iTunes when you create playlists automatically in the iTunes Source list. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to ...transfer songs automatically (see "About Smart Playlists" on 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 ...
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... Mac, you connect it 's OK to iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Be sure to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. To rate a...power USB 2.0 port on which port your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. Then put iPod mini in to your computer. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on both ends of the cable correctly...
... Mac, you connect it 's OK to iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Be sure to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. To rate a...power USB 2.0 port on which port your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. Then put iPod mini in to your computer. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on both ends of the cable correctly...
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... can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on 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 page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting...
... can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on 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 page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting...