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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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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 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Read this section to your iPod mini.
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 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Read this section to your iPod mini.
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... more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. 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...
... more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. 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...
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You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later 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 require Mac ...OS X v10.2 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 Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7 What You Need...
You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later 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 require Mac ...OS X v10.2 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 Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7 What You Need...
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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...IEEE 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 purchase an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. To use it with...
... 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...IEEE 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 purchase an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. To use it with...
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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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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 your computer. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection 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 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 your computer. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to music.
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...Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you don't want to import. For an in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini..., or if you have an Internet connection, you haven't already transferred music to your computer. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in the store. To buy music online and download it to ...
...Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you don't want to import. For an in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini..., or if you have an Internet connection, you haven't already transferred music to your computer. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in the store. To buy music online and download it to ...
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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. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable.
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. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable.
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...computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod mini. 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. Quick Start 13 When ...you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. If you...
...computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod mini. 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. Quick Start 13 When ...you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. If you...
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...• 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. 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...
...• 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. 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...
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Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Quick Start 15 To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. 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. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button 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. Quick Start 15 To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. 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. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
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... turn on the Click Wheel to go back to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to highlight a menu item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item...
... turn on the Click Wheel to go back to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to highlight a menu item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item...
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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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...or list is highlighted. Press Menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. From the Now Playing screen, use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select a menu item Go back .../Pause button. Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from your computer to the item and press the Select button...
...or list is highlighted. Press Menu. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. From the Now Playing screen, use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select a menu item Go back .../Pause button. Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from your computer to the item and press the Select button...
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Press Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press 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 Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press 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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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. n Set the Hold switch 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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20
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... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. 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. You see page 28), and you create... songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes Source list. When you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini Queueing Up a List of Songs You can use song ratings to help you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your list...
... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. 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. You see page 28), and you create... songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes Source list. When you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini Queueing Up a List of Songs You can use song ratings to help you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your list...
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..., if you connect it 's OK to charge the battery. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To play songs through headphones or speakers connected to the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire or the USB 2.0 cable, depending on your...
..., if you connect it 's OK to charge the battery. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To play songs through headphones or speakers connected to the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire or the USB 2.0 cable, depending on your...
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... screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. If it . If you're using a Mac, 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...
... screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. If it . If you're using a Mac, 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...