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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 get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to iPod mini. 5
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 get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to iPod mini. 5
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...and to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to -do list information from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on ...the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player...
...and to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to -do list information from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on ...the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on page 16. iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player...
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Quick Start 7 You must have the latest version of iTunes, go 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 built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire ... 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 Mac OS X v10.2 or later to Get Started To use...
Quick Start 7 You must have the latest version of iTunes, go 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 built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire ... 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 Mac OS X v10.2 or later to Get Started To use...
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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...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-4-pin FireWire adapter. To use it with...
... 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...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-4-pin FireWire adapter. To use it with...
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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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iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. 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. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start
iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. 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. 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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... The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions... Complete this step if you don't want to transfer, then click Import. 3 Repeat for any song in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information.
... The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions... Complete this step if you don't want to transfer, then click Import. 3 Repeat for any song in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information.
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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. 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. 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. 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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... sometimes found on your computer. Quick Start 13 iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. When you have a Windows PC that 's connected 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...
... sometimes found on your computer. Quick Start 13 iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. When you have a Windows PC that 's connected 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...
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... • 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 disconnect." For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter.
... • 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 disconnect." For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter.
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Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. 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 iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15
Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. 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 iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15
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..., play songs, change settings, and view information. The main menu appears. Press Menu on iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. 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. 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 the previous menu....
..., play songs, change settings, and view information. The main menu appears. Press Menu on iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. 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. 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 the previous menu....
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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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... example) and press Play/Pause. Press Menu. Press and hold Play/Pause. Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from any screen. From the Now Playing screen, use the Click Wheel. Press Play/Pause when no song...
... example) and press Play/Pause. Press Menu. Press and hold Play/Pause. Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from any screen. From the Now Playing screen, use the Click Wheel. Press Play/Pause when no song...
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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 and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button.
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 and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button.
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Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you can see the orange stripe) to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you don't want to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. 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 can see the orange stripe) to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you don't want to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
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... songs you want in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your iPod mini, the songs appear in the iTunes Source list. You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you create ...playlists automatically in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the order you want. You can use song ratings to transfer songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist...
... songs you want in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your iPod mini, the songs appear in the iTunes Source list. You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you create ...playlists automatically in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the order you want. You can use song ratings to transfer songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist...
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... headphones or speakers connected to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. n Or, if you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). The iPod mini Dock is done, it to your computer and connect...to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to disconnect iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store.
... headphones or speakers connected to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. n Or, if you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). The iPod mini Dock is done, it to your computer and connect...to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to disconnect iPod mini. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store.
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... you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . Eject button If you're...
... you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . Eject button If you're...