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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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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. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Read this section to your iPod mini. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to get started using iPod mini quickly.
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. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Read this section to your iPod mini. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to get started using iPod mini quickly.
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... from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you must have an Internet connection) • Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and 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...
... from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you must have an Internet connection) • Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and 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...
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...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 must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal. What You Need to Get Started To... use iPod mini with a Macintosh, 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 ...
...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 must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iSync and iCal. What You Need to Get Started To... use iPod mini with a Macintosh, 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 ...
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...1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (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 ... PC with 500 MHz or higher processor 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 purchase an optional 6-pin-to www...
...1394) 4-pin FireWire 400 port (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 ... PC with 500 MHz or higher processor 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 purchase an optional 6-pin-to www...
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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. 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 iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable.
The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. 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 iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable.
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... Your Computer Complete this step if you haven't already transferred 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 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the store. iTunes opens automatically... it to import. To import music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you 'd like to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information.
... Your Computer Complete this step if you haven't already transferred 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 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the store. iTunes opens automatically... it to import. To import music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you 'd like to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information.
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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 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. 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 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. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
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..., or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your 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. When you 're using a Windows PC ...
..., or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that doesn't have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your 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. When you 're using a Windows PC ...
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... information on the iPod mini screen says "OK 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 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...
... information on the iPod mini screen says "OK 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 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...
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Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Quick Start 15 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 other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Quick Start 15 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 other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
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..., 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. 16 Using iPod mini Move your iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Press the Select button to ...navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. 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. The main menu...
..., 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. 16 Using iPod mini Move your iPod mini. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Press the Select button to ...navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. 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. The main 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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..., for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from your computer to the item and press the Select button. From the Now Playing screen, use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select ...Select button. Press Menu. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. Using iPod mini 18 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 main menu.
..., for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from your computer to the item and press the Select button. From the Now Playing screen, use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select ...Select button. Press Menu. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. Using iPod mini 18 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 main menu.
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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. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Next/Fast-forward. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. 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. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Press Next/Fast-forward. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears).
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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. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch 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 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. Using iPod mini 20 n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
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... the order you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to iTunes when you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. Rating Songs...create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. When you connect iPod mini. 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 "About Smart Playlists"...
... the order you want to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to iTunes when you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. Rating Songs...create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. When you connect iPod mini. 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 "About Smart Playlists"...
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... Or, if you have a Mac, you connect it 's OK to your computer. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To connect iPod mini to your computer: n Plug the appropriate cable in to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer and connect ...the other end to the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. If you ...
... Or, if you have a Mac, you connect it 's OK to your computer. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To connect iPod mini to your computer: n Plug the appropriate cable in to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer and connect ...the other end to the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. If you ...
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... 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 page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you see...
... 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 page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it . To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If you see...