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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 get started using iPod mini quickly. 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. 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. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. Read this section to iPod mini. 5
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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 the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start To learn more . With iPod mini, you can: • Store...
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 the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start To learn more . With iPod mini, you can: • Store...
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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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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-power USB 2.0 port or a high-power USB 2.0 card installed...
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-power USB 2.0 port or a high-power USB 2.0 card installed...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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...audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. To buy music online and download it to set up an account or ... any other CDs with songs you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to... in the store. To import music to import. Quick Start 11 Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the Source list. 2 Click the Account ...
...audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. To buy music online and download it to set up an account or ... any other CDs with songs you haven't already transferred music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to... in the store. To import music to import. Quick Start 11 Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. The iTunes Music Store is selected in the Source list. 2 Click the Account ...
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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. 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 FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
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. 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 FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
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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 a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. When ... PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to USB 2.0 Cable. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as...
If you have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to a USB 2.0 port directly on keyboards or other peripherals. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your computer. When ... PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. Quick Start 13 USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to USB 2.0 Cable. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as...
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...• 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 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...When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB 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.
...• 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 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...When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB 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.
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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 and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! 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 Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and 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. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! 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 Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song.
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...to select the item. Move your iPod mini. Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. Use the Click Wheel and Select button 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. 16 Using iPod mini Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to navigate through onscreen menus...
...to select the item. Move your iPod mini. Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. Use the Click Wheel and Select button 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. 16 Using iPod mini Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to navigate through onscreen menus...
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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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...it to play songs. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off again). Then press the Menu and Select buttons ...hold Play/Pause. 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 Press the Select button. You can also use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from the main menu....
...it to play songs. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off again). Then press the Menu and Select buttons ...hold Play/Pause. 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 Press the Select button. You can also use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from the main menu....
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Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. 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 Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press Previous/Rewind. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. 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.
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Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and 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.
Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and 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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...entire lists of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select... Playlist. Rating Songs You can use song ratings to your list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini For example, to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. When you want to add. 3 Select... Playlists > On-The-Go to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to queue an album, highlight the album title and press and hold the Select button until the...
...entire lists of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select... Playlist. Rating Songs You can use song ratings to your list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini For example, to play songs in an On-The-Go playlist. When you want to add. 3 Select... Playlists > On-The-Go to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to queue an album, highlight the album title and press and hold the Select button until the...
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..., to select a rating. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire or... the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to charge the battery. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to iPod mini. Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock.
..., to select a rating. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. If you have a Mac, you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC, use the FireWire or... the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to charge the battery. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to iPod mini. Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the Dock.
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Eject button If you're using a Windows PC, 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're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. If...
Eject button If you're using a Windows PC, 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're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. If...