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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 iPod mini. 5 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 your computer. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod mini. 5 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 your computer. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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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 Store (you must have an Internet connection) •... the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth 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 transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much...
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 Store (you must have an Internet connection) •... the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth 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 transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much...
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....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 www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar...
....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 www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar...
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...or later, or 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/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (...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/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power...
...or later, or 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/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (...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/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power...
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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 FireWire Cable. iPod Dock Connector 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 music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection 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 FireWire Cable. iPod Dock Connector 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 music. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start
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... 1 Insert a CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. The iTunes Music Store is selected in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your computer using the iTunes Music Store. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. To buy music... online and download it to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD.
... 1 Insert a CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. The iTunes Music Store is selected in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your computer using the iTunes Music Store. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. To buy music... online and download it to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD.
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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 They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. 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.
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 They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. 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.
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...on your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. If you have a FireWire port, but has a... high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. 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.
...on your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to your music library to iPod mini. When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. If you have a FireWire port, but has a... high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. 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.
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For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start 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 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...
For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start 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 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...
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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. Quick Start 15 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.
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. Quick Start 15 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.
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... button 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 the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in...
... button 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 the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in...
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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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...main menu. You can also use the Click Wheel. Using iPod mini 18 Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press and hold Play/...the Apple logo appears. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Select Playlists or Browse from any screen. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn ...
...main menu. You can also use the Click Wheel. Using iPod mini 18 Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press and hold Play/...the Apple logo appears. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Select Playlists or Browse from any screen. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn ...
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Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. 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 Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. 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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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 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. 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. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
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To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to queue an album, highlight the album title and press and hold the Select...create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to indicate how much you connect iPod mini. You can use song ratings to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the order you want . To play the songs you want in...> On-The-Go to help you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini When you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes Source list.
To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to queue an album, highlight the album title and press and hold the Select...create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to indicate how much you connect iPod mini. You can use song ratings to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the order you want . To play the songs you want in...> On-The-Go to help you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini When you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes Source list.
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... or the USB 2.0 cable, depending on both ends of the cable correctly. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). n Or, if you connect it 's OK to transfer and manage music...
... or the USB 2.0 cable, depending on both ends of the cable correctly. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). n Or, if you connect it 's OK to transfer and manage music...
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... in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button. Eject button If you're using a Windows PC, you 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...
... in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button. Eject button If you're using a Windows PC, you 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...