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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. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 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.
Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 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.
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... 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 collection, for listening on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music ...; Play games, and 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 To learn more . 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...
... 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 collection, for listening on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music ...; Play games, and 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 To learn more . 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...
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... 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 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 a Macintosh, you have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to Get Started To use iPod mini with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 What You Need ...
... 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 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 a Macintosh, you have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to Get Started To use iPod mini with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 What You Need ...
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... To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin 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...pin FireWire adapter. To use it 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-...
... To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin 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...pin FireWire adapter. To use it 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-...
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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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Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer. 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. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start 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. 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. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to music.
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...opens automatically and the CD is available in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you 'd like to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Quick Start 11 You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the store.... To buy music online and download it to your computer. To import music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you can browse hundreds of ...
...opens automatically and the CD is available in the iTunes Source list. 2 Uncheck songs you 'd like to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. Quick Start 11 You can buy music online: 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the store.... To buy music online and download it to your computer. To import music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you can browse hundreds of ...
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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 Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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. 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. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way.
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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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that ... your music library to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. Quick Start 13 Note: If you connect iPod mini to iPod mini. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards ...
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. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that ... your music library to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. Quick Start 13 Note: If you connect iPod mini to iPod mini. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards ...
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... 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-...power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways 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 -4-pin FireWire adapter. If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to disconnect."
... 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-...power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways 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 -4-pin FireWire adapter. If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to disconnect."
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Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! 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 features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song.
Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! 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 features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song.
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...button to 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 select the item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around ...the Click Wheel to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to the...
...button to 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 select the item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around ...the Click Wheel to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to the...
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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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... (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Press and hold Play/Pause. Press Menu. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause.... Press the Select button. Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Using iPod mini 18 Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs. You can also use the Click Wheel.
... (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Press and hold Play/Pause. Press Menu. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause.... Press the Select button. Highlight the list title (an album title, or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Using iPod mini 18 Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs. You can also use the Click Wheel.
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Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Then scroll 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 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 Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Then scroll 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 Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini
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Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you can make the controls inactive. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you don't want to disable the controls. 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 can make the controls inactive. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you don't want to disable the controls. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
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...-Go > Clear Playlist. You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to iTunes when you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You can set to transfer songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go... and select a song. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can also queue entire lists of songs at once. When you connect iPod mini. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other...
...-Go > Clear Playlist. You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to iTunes when you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You can set to transfer songs automatically (see the new On-The-Go playlist in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go... and select a song. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can also queue entire lists of songs at once. When you connect iPod mini. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other...
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..., if you connect it 's OK to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to the Dock. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. 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 the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Using iPod mini 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your ...
..., if you connect it 's OK to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to the Dock. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. 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 the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. Using iPod mini 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your ...
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... button. 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 . 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 the "Do...
... button. 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 . 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 the "Do...