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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 iPod mini. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Then organize the songs and transfer them 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. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your iPod mini. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Then organize the songs and transfer them 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. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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... go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features 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.
... go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features 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.
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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 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...
....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 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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... 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...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 www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start To use it with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-to...
... 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...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 www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start To use it with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-to...
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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 music. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. 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. 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. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. 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. 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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... thousands of songs and listen to a 30-second preview of any other CDs with songs you'd like to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. For an in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you haven't already transferred music to import. You can buy music online: 1 ...or enter your computer. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you don't want to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. The iTunes Music Store is selected in -depth tutorial on transferring music to transfer, then click Import. 3 Repeat for any...
... thousands of songs and listen to a 30-second preview of any other CDs with songs you'd like to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. For an in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you haven't already transferred music to import. You can buy music online: 1 ...or enter your computer. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you don't want to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. The iTunes Music Store is selected in -depth tutorial on transferring music to transfer, then click Import. 3 Repeat for any...
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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 Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. 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.
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 Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. 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.
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... Quick Start 13 Note: If you're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn... PC that 's connected to 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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your music library to a power...
... Quick Start 13 Note: If you're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn... PC that 's connected to 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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your music library to a power...
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...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 computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. Note: You can't charge 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 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.
...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 computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. Note: You can't charge 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 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.
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Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
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...to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. 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 The main menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around ...
...to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. 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 The main menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around ...
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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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...also use the Click Wheel. Using iPod mini 18 Press Menu. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to play songs. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off ...it off again). Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press the Select button. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted.
...also use the Click Wheel. Using iPod mini 18 Press Menu. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to play songs. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off ...it off again). Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press the Select button. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted.
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Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini 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. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind.
Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini 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. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind.
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Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can see the orange stripe) 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 Hold. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive.
Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can see the orange stripe) 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 Hold. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive.
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... and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs... play the songs you want in the order you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to help you connect iPod mini. You can use song ratings to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. For example, to your list of songs at...
... and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs... play the songs you want in the order you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to help you connect iPod mini. You can use song ratings to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. For example, to your list of songs at...
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... your computer has (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 40), connect the appropriate cable to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on which port your...
... your computer has (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 40), connect the appropriate cable to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on which port your...
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..." message. If 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 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...
..." message. If 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 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...