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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 your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Read this section 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 get started using iPod mini quickly. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini.
Then organize the songs and transfer them to your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Read this section 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 get started using iPod mini quickly. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your iPod mini.
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iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. With iPod mini, you...games, and more . To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the go • Listen to -do list information from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start
iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. iPod mini Tutorial For an in-depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on page 16. With iPod mini, you...games, and more . To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see the iPod mini Tutorial on the go • Listen to -do list information from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start
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Quick Start 7 You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later 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 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 the latest version of iTunes, go to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. What You Need to www...
Quick Start 7 You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later 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 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 the latest version of iTunes, go to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. What You Need to www...
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...) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start To use it with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows 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) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power ...
...) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start To use it with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have: • A Windows 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) • Built-in 6-pin FireWire port or a FireWire card installed, or a built-in high-power ...
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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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iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer.
iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. 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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...preview of songs and listen to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. For an in some countries only. Quick Start 11 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...
...preview of songs and listen to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is available in -depth tutorial on the iPod mini CD. For an in some countries only. Quick Start 11 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...
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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 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. 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 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. Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
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... 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 Note: If you're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 ... that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. 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 iPod mini. If you have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port...
... 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 Note: If you're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 ... that doesn't have a Windows PC that 's connected to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. 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 iPod mini. If you have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port...
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...other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can 't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start For ...more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." Note: You can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. When ...
...other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can 't charge iPod mini through your computer using a 4-pin FireWire port. • If your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port, use an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start For ...more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." Note: You can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it. When ...
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Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. 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. Quick Start 15 Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. 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. 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. Quick Start 15 Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!
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Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. The main menu appears. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to turn on the ...back to select the 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 highlight a menu item. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and ...
Press the Select button to the previous menu. 16 Using iPod mini Press Menu on iPod mini. The main menu appears. Move your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to turn on the ...back to select the 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 highlight a menu item. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and ...
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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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..., or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. 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...
..., or the title of a playlist, for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. 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...
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Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. 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. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button.
Press Next/Fast-forward. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. 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. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button.
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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. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) 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 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. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. Using iPod mini 20
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... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. To play the songs you want in the order 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... to a song (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 On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. You see page 28), and you create...
... album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes. To play the songs you want in the order 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... to a song (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 On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. You see page 28), and you create...
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...through headphones or speakers connected to disconnect iPod mini. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to the Dock. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to select a rating. Using iPod mini 22 Each connector can only be ...disconnected from your computer. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC,...
...through headphones or speakers connected to disconnect iPod mini. The iPod mini Dock is done, it to the Dock. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Then put iPod mini in most cases, to select a rating. Using iPod mini 22 Each connector can only be ...disconnected from your computer. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have a Windows PC,...
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... you're using a Windows PC, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini to the Trash. If it . 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 transfer ... message. If you 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 can also eject iPod mini by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the iTunes Source...
... you're using a Windows PC, you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it. Disconnecting iPod mini If you set iPod mini to the Trash. If it . 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 transfer ... message. If you 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 can also eject iPod mini by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the iTunes Source...