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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. Then organize the songs and transfer them 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 get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them 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 get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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... alarm • Play games, and more . 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. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the go • Listen to audiobooks...
... alarm • Play games, and more . 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. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the go • Listen to audiobooks...
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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. What You Need to www...
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. What You Need to www...
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... port (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) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power USB 2.0 port or...
... port (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) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power USB 2.0 port or...
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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. 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. 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.
The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. 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. 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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... list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Quick Start 11 Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you...
... list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Quick Start 11 Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you...
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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. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. 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
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. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. 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
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..., 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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such ...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 have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the...
..., 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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such ...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 have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the...
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... says "OK 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 Note: You can't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, ...you can connect iPod mini: • 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...
... says "OK 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 Note: You can't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, ...you can connect iPod mini: • 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...
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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. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer.
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. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Quick Start 15 Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer.
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... item. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the 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 the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change...
... item. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the 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 the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change...
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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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...list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. 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 Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a...song Play a song Play all the songs in a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it off again). iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu. Press and hold Play/Pause. Scroll to the item and...
...list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. 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 Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a...song Play a song Play all the songs in a list Change the volume Pause a song Toggle the Hold switch (set it off again). iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu. Press and hold Play/Pause. Scroll to the item and...
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From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini 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 Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. 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 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 Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears).
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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 n Set the Hold switch to Hold. 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 disable the controls. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to Hold. 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.
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... set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. To play the songs you want . To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button until ... 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 help you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists >...
... set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. To play the songs you want . To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button until ... 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 help you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists >...
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.... If you connect it 's OK to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. n Or, if you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information...
.... If you connect it 's OK to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. n Or, if you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information...
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... and click the Eject button. If it . To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini You could damage files on the desktop 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...
... and click the Eject button. If it . To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini You could damage files on the desktop 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...