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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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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. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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... 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 page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
... 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 page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
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What You Need 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 with iPod mini. 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 ... 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.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar information with iPod mini. 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 ... 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.
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... 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...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 have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. To use...
... 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...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 have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. To use...
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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 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. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable.
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 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. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable.
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... into your computer. You can browse hundreds of thousands of any other CDs with songs you'd like to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to import. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you don't want to ...iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available 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. For an in the store. Quick Start 11 To buy music online and download it to ...
... into your computer. You can browse hundreds of thousands of any other CDs with songs you'd like to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to import. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you don't want to ...iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available 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. For an in the store. Quick Start 11 To buy music online and download it to ...
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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. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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
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... using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer 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 a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub...
... using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer 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 a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub...
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... 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 computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, 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... 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
... 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 computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, 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... 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
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Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. 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! Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. 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. 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! Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. 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.
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...to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select the item. 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 navigate through ...
...to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select the item. 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 navigate through ...
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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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...Apple logo appears. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs. Using iPod mini 18 Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini... in a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it to the item and press the Select button. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted.
...Apple logo appears. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs. Using iPod mini 18 Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini... in a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it to the item and press the Select button. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted.
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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. Press Previous/Rewind. 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 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. Press Previous/Rewind. 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.
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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 n Set the Hold switch 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.
Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch 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.
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... for other songs you create playlists automatically in the iTunes Source list. You can also queue entire lists of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your...automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. When you connect iPod mini. You see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to queue...
... for other songs you create playlists automatically in the iTunes Source list. You can also queue entire lists of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your...automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. When you connect iPod mini. You see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to queue...
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... cable correctly. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. Using iPod mini 22 If you have a Mac, you connect it 's OK to iPod mini. To connect iPod mini to your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you...
... cable correctly. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. Using iPod mini 22 If you have a Mac, you connect it 's OK to iPod mini. To connect iPod mini to your computer and connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you...
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... 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 You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini to transfer songs manually (see page 29) or enable...
... 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 You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini to transfer songs manually (see page 29) or enable...