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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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iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. 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 Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to your iPod mini.
iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. 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 Then organize the songs and transfer them to get started using iPod mini quickly. Read this section to your iPod mini.
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... 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 the iPod mini Tutorial on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD...
... 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 the iPod mini Tutorial on the go • Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store (you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD...
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Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with iPod mini. You must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or 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 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 iPod mini with iPod mini. You must have: • A Macintosh with built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire 400 port • Mac OS X v10.1.5 or 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 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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... 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.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (IEEE ...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 ...
... 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.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port (IEEE ...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 ...
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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 computer. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to music. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. iPod Dock Connector to your music CD collection 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 FireWire Cable.
Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to music. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. iPod Dock Connector to your music CD collection 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 FireWire Cable.
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To import music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you ... onscreen instructions to your computer using the iTunes Music Store. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. You can import music from an audio CD...
To import music to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on transferring music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you ... onscreen instructions to your computer using the iTunes Music Store. Step 2: Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. You can import music from an audio CD...
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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 Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. 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.
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 Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. 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.
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...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. Quick Start 13 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. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. If you have a Windows PC that 's connected ...
...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. Quick Start 13 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. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. If you have a Windows PC that 's connected ...
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... the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to disconnect." 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. • 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...
... the iPod mini screen says "OK to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to disconnect." 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. • 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...
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Quick Start 15 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 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. 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 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 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. 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.
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... settings, and view information. 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. 16 Using iPod mini Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button...
... settings, and view information. 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. 16 Using iPod mini Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button...
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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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Press and hold Play/Pause. Select Playlists or Browse from any screen. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Press Menu. From the Now Playing screen, use the... for example) and press Play/Pause. Scroll to Hold, then turn it to the item and press the Select button. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a song Play a ...
Press and hold Play/Pause. Select Playlists or Browse from any screen. You can also use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or list is highlighted. Press Menu. From the Now Playing screen, use the... for example) and press Play/Pause. Scroll to Hold, then turn it to the item and press the Select button. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Turn on iPod mini Turn off iPod mini Turn the backlight on or off Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a song Play a ...
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Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Previous/Rewind. 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.
Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press Previous/Rewind. 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.
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Using iPod mini 20 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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
Using iPod mini 20 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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can make the controls inactive. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
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... (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the iTunes Source list. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and... you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes 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 ...
... (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you create playlists automatically in iTunes (see "About Smart Playlists" on your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to play songs in the iTunes Source list. Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set to transfer songs automatically (see page 28), and... you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes 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 ...
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... 12 for illustrations and more information). Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To play songs through headphones or speakers connected to transfer and manage music, and, in the...
... 12 for illustrations and more information). Each connector can only be disconnected from your computer to the Headphones port, iPod mini must be inserted one way. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To play songs through headphones or speakers connected to transfer and manage music, and, in the...
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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. If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. Eject button If you're...
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. If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see page 35), you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. Eject button If you're...