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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. Read this section to your iPod mini. Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod mini. 5 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 your computer. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to get started using iPod mini quickly.
Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Read this section to your iPod mini. Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod mini. 5 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 your computer. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to get started using iPod mini quickly.
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... must have an Internet connection) • Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and to-do list information 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.
... must have an Internet connection) • Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and to-do list information 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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Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. 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...
Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. 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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...or Windows XP Home or Professional • 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 www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use it with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire ... 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you can 't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire...
...or Windows XP Home or Professional • 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 www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use it with optional adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire ... 400 port (IEEE 1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (with iPod mini if you can 't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire...
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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. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music. iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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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... for any song 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 Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Quick Start 11 You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the store. iTunes opens automatically... and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account ...
... for any song 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 Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Quick Start 11 You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the store. iTunes opens automatically... and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account ...
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They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini 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 your computer using one way. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start
They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini 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 your computer using one way. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start
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...USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. 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. 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 ...
...USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. 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. 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 ...
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... cards, go to disconnect." For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start 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 through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. •...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...
... cards, go to disconnect." For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start 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 through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. •...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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Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15 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. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. 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! Quick Start 15 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. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
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... change settings, and view information. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. Press Menu on iPod mini. 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 previous menu...
... change settings, and view information. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Move your iPod mini. The main menu appears. Press Menu on iPod mini. 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 previous menu...
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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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... the Select button. Using iPod mini 18 Scroll to Hold, then turn it off again). iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from...
... the Select button. Using iPod mini 18 Scroll to Hold, then turn it off again). iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from...
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Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini 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. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind.
Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini 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. 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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For example, to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. When you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to indicate how much you like it. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold ...list of songs. To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. You can use song ratings to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. You can also queue entire lists of songs...
For example, to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. When you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to indicate how much you like it. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold ...list of songs. To clear the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist. You can use song ratings to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. You can also queue entire lists of songs...
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... Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer and connect the other end to the Dock. n Or, if...
... Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer and connect the other end to the Dock. n Or, if...
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... the Trash. 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 If it's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you can also eject iPod mini by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the iTunes...
... the Trash. 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 If it's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this message, you can also eject iPod mini by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the iTunes...