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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 iPod mini. 5 Read this section to your iPod mini. Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. 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 iPod mini. 5 Read this section to your iPod mini. Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start To learn more . iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital...; Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and 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 more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start To learn more . iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on page 16. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital...; Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and 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.
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You must 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 with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire ... 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 must have : • A Macintosh with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal.
You must 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 with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire ... 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 must have : • A Macintosh with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal.
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... FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you can 't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC... 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, ...
... FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you can 't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC... 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, ...
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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. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. 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. 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. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. 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. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer.
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...: 1 Insert a CD into your computer. Quick Start 11 Step 3: Import Music to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the...
...: 1 Insert a CD into your computer. Quick Start 11 Step 3: Import Music to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the...
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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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...2.0 hub that's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. iPod mini won't work if it's connected 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.... Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs...
...2.0 hub that's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. iPod mini won't work if it's connected 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.... Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs...
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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 For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect."
... 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 For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect."
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Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to disconnect the cable from your computer. Quick Start 15 To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to disconnect the cable from your computer. Quick Start 15 To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
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.... Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. 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 select...
.... Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. 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 select...
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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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...can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Select Playlists or Browse from any screen. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from your computer to the item and press the Select button. iPod mini must be disconnected from the...when no song or list is highlighted. 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 to the previous menu Browse for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press the Select button. ...
...can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Select Playlists or Browse from any screen. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from your computer to the item and press the Select button. iPod mini must be disconnected from the...when no song or list is highlighted. 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 to the previous menu Browse for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press the Select button. ...
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Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini 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. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button.
Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini 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. 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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. n Set the Hold switch to Hold. Using iPod mini 20
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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. n Set the Hold switch to Hold. Using iPod mini 20
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...the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you create a list of songs. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To play the songs you want to...add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to transfer songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the order you like it. You see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers...
...the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you create a list of songs. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. To play the songs you want to...add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to transfer songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the order you like it. You see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers...
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...apple.com/store. To play songs through headphones or speakers connected to orient the connectors on which port your computer. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to select a rating. Be sure to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer. If you connect iPod mini...disconnected from your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to disconnect iPod mini. Using iPod mini 22 To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the Now ...
...apple.com/store. To play songs through headphones or speakers connected to orient the connectors on which port your computer. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to select a rating. Be sure to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer. If you connect iPod mini...disconnected from your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to disconnect iPod mini. Using iPod mini 22 To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the Now ...
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... eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. If it's not OK 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 iPod mini for use as a hard disk (see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini...
... eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. If it's not OK 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 iPod mini for use as a hard disk (see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini...