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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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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 Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section 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. 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 Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to your iPod mini.
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...music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. 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. To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on... to-do list information from your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and more . With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start
...music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. 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. To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on... to-do list information from your computer • Store text notes • Set an alarm • Play games, and more . With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start
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Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal. You must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-....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...
Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal. You must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-....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...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 have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. To use ...
... 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...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 have the latest version of iTunes, go to -4-pin FireWire adapter. To use ...
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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. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start 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. 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. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours.
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iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. For an in some countries only. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to your computer....onscreen instructions to your computer using the iTunes Music Store. 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 set up an account or enter your computer and...
iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. For an in some countries only. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to your computer....onscreen instructions to your computer using the iTunes Music Store. 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 set up an account or enter your computer and...
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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 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. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly.
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...'s connected to your computer. 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 ...sometimes found on your music library to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 iPod mini won't work if it's connected to USB 2.0 Cable.
...'s connected to your computer. 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 ...sometimes found on your music library to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 iPod mini won't work if it's connected to USB 2.0 Cable.
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...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 '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 6-pin-to disconnect." 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. Note: You can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install ...
...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 '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 6-pin-to disconnect." 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. Note: You can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install ...
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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 disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. 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. Quick Start 15
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 disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other features of the Dock connector to browse for a song. 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. Quick Start 15
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...information. Press Menu on iPod mini. Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. 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 ...
...information. Press Menu on iPod mini. Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. 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 ...
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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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...From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Using iPod mini 18 iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off again). Press...hold Play/Pause. You can also use the Click Wheel. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Press Menu. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. Highlight the list title (an album...
...From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Using iPod mini 18 iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off again). Press...hold Play/Pause. You can also use the Click Wheel. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Press Menu. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. Highlight the list title (an album...
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Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. 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 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. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. 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 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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Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 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. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 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. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
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... songs automatically (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 play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. When you like it. To play the... songs you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to indicate how much you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini Rating Songs You can use song ratings to help you want in an On-The-Go playlist. To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select...
... songs automatically (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 play songs in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. When you like it. To play the... songs you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to indicate how much you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini Rating Songs You can use song ratings to help you want in an On-The-Go playlist. To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select...
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... or high-power USB 2.0 port on both ends of the cable correctly. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Using iPod mini 22 Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer. n Or, if you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire...'s OK to the Dock. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer, then connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. If you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). To connect iPod mini to your computer. Be sure to your computer...
... or high-power USB 2.0 port on both ends of the cable correctly. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Using iPod mini 22 Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer. n Or, if you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire...'s OK to the Dock. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer, then connect the other end to disconnect iPod mini. If you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). To connect iPod mini to your computer. Be sure to your computer...
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To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you're using a Mac, you can 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. If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you...
To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you're using a Mac, you can 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. If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you...