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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 iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. 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.
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 iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. 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.
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... 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 iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital 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 iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music...
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What You Need to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with iPod mini. You must have the latest version of iTunes, go 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 with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire... 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 Mac OS X v10.2 or later to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7
What You Need to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with iPod mini. You must have the latest version of iTunes, go 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 with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire... 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 Mac OS X v10.2 or later to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7
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...your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. To use it with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-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 ... speed • Windows 2000 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.
...your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. To use it with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-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 ... speed • Windows 2000 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.
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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 iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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. 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. 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. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours.
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...the store. To buy music online and download it 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 -depth tutorial on transferring music ... of thousands of any other CDs with songs you'd like to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs... from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Quick Start 11
...the store. To buy music online and download it 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 -depth tutorial on transferring music ... of thousands of any other CDs with songs you'd like to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs... from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Quick Start 11
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FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 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. 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 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.
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...powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to 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 If you have ... port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting...
...powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to 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 If you have ... port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. When you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a power outlet before connecting...
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... 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 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 If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter.
... 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 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 If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter.
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Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. 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. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. 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. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini.
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... menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. The main menu appears. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb...
... menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Move your iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. The main menu appears. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb...
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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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...Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press the Select button. Scroll to play songs. Using iPod mini 18 Press Menu. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. From the Now Playing screen,...be disconnected from any screen. 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 your computer to the item and press the Select button. Press ...
...Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press the Select button. Scroll to play songs. Using iPod mini 18 Press Menu. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. From the Now Playing screen,...be disconnected from any screen. 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 your computer to the item and press the Select button. Press ...
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Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). 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 twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward.
Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). 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 twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Previous/Rewind. Press Next/Fast-forward.
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Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) 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. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) 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. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
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... want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to view your list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the iTunes Source list. You can use song ratings to indicate how much you create playlists... entire lists of Songs You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to help you like it. When you want . For example, to your iPod mini, the songs appear in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select...
... want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to view your list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the iTunes Source list. You can use song ratings to indicate how much you create playlists... entire lists of Songs You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to help you like it. When you want . For example, to your iPod mini, the songs appear in iTunes (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select...
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... computer. Be sure to select a rating. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when 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. Using iPod mini 22 To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song.... 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to orient the connectors on both ends of the cable correctly. To connect iPod mini to your computer...
... computer. Be sure to select a rating. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when 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. Using iPod mini 22 To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song.... 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to orient the connectors on both ends of the cable correctly. To connect iPod mini to your computer...
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... see this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it 's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. If it . 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 this message, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it 's not OK to disconnect iPod mini, this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. If it . 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...