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Contents 3 Quick Start 5 What You Need to Get Started 8 Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini 12 Using iPod mini 12 Using iPod mini Controls 18 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 22 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 32 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 36 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 42 Charging the iPod mini Battery 45 iPod mini Accessories 49 Tips and Troubleshooting 56 Learning More, Service, and Support 58 Safety and Cleaning 2
Contents 3 Quick Start 5 What You Need to Get Started 8 Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini 12 Using iPod mini 12 Using iPod mini Controls 18 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 22 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 32 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 36 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 42 Charging the iPod mini Battery 45 iPod mini Accessories 49 Tips and Troubleshooting 56 Learning More, Service, and Support 58 Safety and Cleaning 2
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Read this section to iPod mini. 3 Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. 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. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod CD.
Read this section to iPod mini. 3 Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. 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. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod CD.
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... more about playing music on page 12. iPod Tutorial For an interactive tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod (available in On-The-Go playlists • Store files and other features, see "Using iPod mini" on iPod mini and using iPod mini as an external hard disk • Change... equalizer settings to make music sound better • Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and to www.apple.com/support/ipod. With iPod mini, you can: • Store thousands of songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the go • Listen to...
... more about playing music on page 12. iPod Tutorial For an interactive tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod (available in On-The-Go playlists • Store files and other features, see "Using iPod mini" on iPod mini and using iPod mini as an external hard disk • Change... equalizer settings to make music sound better • Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and to www.apple.com/support/ipod. With iPod mini, you can: • Store thousands of songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the go • Listen to...
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... to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with: • Built-in high-power USB 2.0 • Or built in FireWire and the optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable High-power USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port Note: The iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable...for purchase at www.ipod.com/store. • Mac OS X v10.2.8, or Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later • iTunes 4.7 or later (included on the iPod CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod mini software (included on the iPod CD) Quick Start ...
... to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have: • A Macintosh with: • Built-in high-power USB 2.0 • Or built in FireWire and the optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable High-power USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 port Note: The iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable...for purchase at www.ipod.com/store. • Mac OS X v10.2.8, or Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later • iTunes 4.7 or later (included on the iPod CD) To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod mini software (included on the iPod CD) Quick Start ...
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...information about compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod mini software (included on the iPod CD) To be sure you must have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you have : • A Windows PC with Service Pack ...4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.7 or later (included on the iPod CD) ...
...information about compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod mini software (included on the iPod CD) To be sure you must have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/ipod. To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you have : • A Windows PC with Service Pack ...4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.7 or later (included on the iPod CD) ...
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Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip Apple Earphones iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Quick Start 7
Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip Apple Earphones iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Quick Start 7
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...set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information (this step if you transfer the songs to iPod mini as the battery charges, then start listening to music. To buy music online and download it to your computer. Then you haven't already ... computer from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod mini software. Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini To set up iPod mini, you install software from the iPod CD, and import songs from your music CD collection or purchase songs from the iTunes Music Store ...
...set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information (this step if you transfer the songs to iPod mini as the battery charges, then start listening to music. To buy music online and download it to your computer. Then you haven't already ... computer from an audio CD: 1 Insert a CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod mini software. Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini To set up iPod mini, you install software from the iPod CD, and import songs from your music CD collection or purchase songs from the iTunes Music Store ...
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... battery charges. When you are connecting to a high-power USB 2.0 port, use an iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. Quick Start 9 Follow the simple onscreen instructions to transfer songs and playlists to your computer, iTunes opens. Before disconnecting iPod mini the first time, let the battery charge for at least an hour. If...
... battery charges. When you are connecting to a high-power USB 2.0 port, use an iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. Quick Start 9 Follow the simple onscreen instructions to transfer songs and playlists to your computer, iTunes opens. Before disconnecting iPod mini the first time, let the battery charge for at least an hour. If...
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...) port, you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card or a FireWire card. If the battery icon in the upper-right corner of the iPod mini screen shows a lightning bolt, iPod mini is connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port and the battery is charging (see page 42 for more information on cables and compatible USB... 2.0 hub that's connected to your Windows PC doesn't have a high-power USB 2.0 port, but has a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port, you can connect iPod mini using a portable or laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting...
...) port, you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card or a FireWire card. If the battery icon in the upper-right corner of the iPod mini screen shows a lightning bolt, iPod mini is connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port and the battery is charging (see page 42 for more information on cables and compatible USB... 2.0 hub that's connected to your Windows PC doesn't have a high-power USB 2.0 port, but has a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port, you can connect iPod mini using a portable or laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to a power outlet before connecting...
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...Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button (in the center of iPod mini) to and managing music on iPod mini, using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. 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 iPod mini. Step 4: Play Music When the song transfer is complete and you're ready to disconnect iPod mini, squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 11
...Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Then use the Click Wheel and Select button (in the center of iPod mini) to and managing music on iPod mini, using other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song. 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 iPod mini. Step 4: Play Music When the song transfer is complete and you're ready to disconnect iPod mini, squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using iPod mini accessories. Quick Start 11
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Press the Select button to the previous menu. 12 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 your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press any button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to select the item. The main menu appears.
Press the Select button to the previous menu. 12 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 your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press any button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to turn on the Click Wheel to go back to select the item. The main menu appears.
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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 Using iPod mini 13
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 Using iPod mini 13
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...switch to the item and press the Select button. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Play/Pause. Press any screen. Press Menu. Highlight the list... to Hold, then turn it off again). Select Music from any button. From the Now Playing screen, 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 song Play all...
...switch to the item and press the Select button. Highlight the song and press the Select or Play/Pause button. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini (For use the Click Wheel. Press and hold Play/Pause. Press any screen. Press Menu. Highlight the list... to Hold, then turn it off again). Select Music from any button. From the Now Playing screen, 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 song Play all...
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Press Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Using iPod mini 15 Then use the Click Wheel to show the scrubber bar. Then scroll to any point in the song. From the Now Playing screen, press ...the Select button twice. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button to choose a rating. Press Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Play songs in random order Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast...
Press Previous/Rewind. Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Using iPod mini 15 Then use the Click Wheel to show the scrubber bar. Then scroll to any point in the song. From the Now Playing screen, press ...the Select button twice. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button to choose a rating. Press Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Play songs in random order Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast...
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Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls. 16 Using iPod mini Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to press the buttons or turn it on accidentally, you can make the buttons inactive. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls. 16 Using iPod mini Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to press the buttons or turn it on accidentally, you can make the buttons inactive. n Set the Hold switch to Hold.
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... songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. For example, to view your iPod mini: n Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Save Playlist > Save Playlist. To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist: n Highlight a song in the playlist, and ... as many On-The-Go playlists as "New Playlist 1" in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. Using iPod mini 17 The first playlist is cleared. The On-The-Go playlist is saved as you want to add. 3 Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go to...
... songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. For example, to view your iPod mini: n Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Save Playlist > Save Playlist. To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist: n Highlight a song in the playlist, and ... as many On-The-Go playlists as "New Playlist 1" in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. Using iPod mini 17 The first playlist is cleared. The On-The-Go playlist is saved as you want to add. 3 Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go to...
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...to charge the battery. You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you connect iPod mini. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the iTunes Source list. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your ...computer: n If iPod mini is set to transfer songs automatically (see page 26), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes...
...to charge the battery. You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you connect iPod mini. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer to transfer and manage music, and, in the iTunes Source list. To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your ...computer: n If iPod mini is set to transfer songs automatically (see page 26), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes...
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... iPod mini. Disconnecting iPod mini You shouldn't disconnect iPod mini while music is done, you can easily see if it is set iPod mini to transfer songs manually (see page 27) or enable iPod mini for purchase at the screen. If you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you can disconnect iPod mini from your computer. Using iPod mini 19 By default, iPod mini...
... iPod mini. Disconnecting iPod mini You shouldn't disconnect iPod mini while music is done, you can easily see if it is set iPod mini to transfer songs manually (see page 27) or enable iPod mini for purchase at the screen. If you see the main menu or a large battery icon, you can disconnect iPod mini from your computer. Using iPod mini 19 By default, iPod mini...
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... eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect the cable from iPod mini. • If iPod mini is connected to an iPod cable, squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. To disconnect iPod mini: • If iPod mini...
... eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. You could damage files on the desktop to disconnect the cable from iPod mini. • If iPod mini is connected to an iPod cable, squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. To disconnect iPod mini: • If iPod mini...
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Using the iPod mini Dock, you can play music from iPod mini over external powered speakers or a home stereo. Connect the Dock to your computer using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable, then put iPod mini in the Dock. You need an audio cable with a standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug (many external speakers have this type of cable attached). Using iPod mini 21 Connecting iPod mini Using the iPod mini Dock (Available Separately) The iPod mini Dock holds iPod mini upright as it charges or transfers music.
Using the iPod mini Dock, you can play music from iPod mini over external powered speakers or a home stereo. Connect the Dock to your computer using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable, then put iPod mini in the Dock. You need an audio cable with a standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug (many external speakers have this type of cable attached). Using iPod mini 21 Connecting iPod mini Using the iPod mini Dock (Available Separately) The iPod mini Dock holds iPod mini upright as it charges or transfers music.