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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. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. 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. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
Then organize the songs and transfer them to your computer. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini. 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. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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...depth tutorial 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 the go • Listen to audiobooks... purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital...
...depth tutorial 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 the go • Listen to audiobooks... purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital...
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What You Need to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7 You must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later Some features ... 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...
What You Need to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7 You must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later Some features ... 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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... 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 You can't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port... (see below), you can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher ...
... 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 You can't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port... (see below), you can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher ...
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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 music CD collection to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to music. 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 FireWire Cable. iPod Dock Connector to your music CD collection to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to music. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours.
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...other CDs with songs you can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. To buy music online and download it to your audio CDs...Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your computer and install iTunes and ... buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in -depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you haven't already ...
...other CDs with songs you can import music from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. To buy music online and download it to your audio CDs...Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your computer and install iTunes and ... buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in -depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you haven't already ...
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They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 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. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way.
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... USB 2.0 hub that doesn't 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. If you have a Windows PC that 's connected...
... USB 2.0 hub that doesn't 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. If you have a Windows PC that 's connected...
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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 -4-pin FireWire adapter. 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 your computer 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 www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to -4-pin FireWire adapter. 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 your computer 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. 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 other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Quick Start 15 Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button 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 and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. Quick Start 15 Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer.
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... turn on the Click Wheel to go back to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Press the Select button to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Using...
... turn on the Click Wheel to go back to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Press the Select button to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Using...
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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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... song or list is highlighted. Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to play songs. Using iPod mini 18 Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from the main menu. Scroll to Hold, then turn it...
... song or list is highlighted. Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to play songs. Using iPod mini 18 Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from the main menu. Scroll to Hold, then turn it...
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Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. 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 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. 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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Using iPod mini 20 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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold.
Using iPod mini 20 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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold.
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... iTunes Source list. When you want in an On-The-Go playlist. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. For example, to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the order 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. You can use song ratings to indicate how much you create ...
... iTunes Source list. When you want in an On-The-Go playlist. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. For example, to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the order 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. You can use song ratings to indicate how much you create ...
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... manage music, and, in most cases, to the Dock. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to disconnect iPod mini. n Or, if you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the...
... manage music, and, in most cases, to the Dock. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to disconnect iPod mini. n Or, if you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the...
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... the Eject button. If you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. 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 the "Do not disconnect" message...
... the Eject button. If you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. 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 the "Do not disconnect" message...