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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 iPod mini. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer. Read this section 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.
iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your iPod mini. Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer. Read this section 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.
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... music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" 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 page 16. 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...
... music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" 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 page 16. 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...
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What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you 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 built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire... 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 must have : • A Macintosh with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to use iSync and iCal.
What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you 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 built-in FireWire 6-pin FireWire... 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 must have : • A Macintosh with iPod mini. Quick Start 7 You must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to use iSync and iCal.
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... optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. You can't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you must have: • A Windows...
... optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. You can't charge iPod through your computer has a 4-pin FireWire port (see below), you can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you must have: • A Windows...
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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 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. 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 computer. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to music.
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. 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 computer. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to music.
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...preview of songs and listen to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to import. The iTunes Music Store is selected ...haven't already transferred music 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...
...preview of songs and listen to your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software. Step 3: Import Music to Your Computer Complete this step if you 'd like to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to import. The iTunes Music Store is selected ...haven't already transferred music 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...
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FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. 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 Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables.
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... but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to your computer. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs... keyboards or other peripherals. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your music library to a power outlet ...
... but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. USB 2.0 port Windows PC iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable Note: Be sure to connect iPod mini to your computer. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs... keyboards or other peripherals. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer to iPod mini. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on your music library to a power outlet ...
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... an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start Note: 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 disconnect."
... an optional 6-pin-to-4-pin FireWire adapter. When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start Note: 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 disconnect."
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Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using the Click Wheel and the 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! Quick Start 15
Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using iPod mini accessories. Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using the Click Wheel and the 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! Quick Start 15
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... the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. The main menu appears. Press ...the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change 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...
... the Click Wheel and Select button to select the item. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. The main menu appears. Press ...the Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change 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...
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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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...iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from any screen. You can also use the Click Wheel. Press the Select button. Scroll to Hold, then turn it off again). Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs. Using iPod mini... 18 Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or...
...iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from the main menu. Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from any screen. You can also use the Click Wheel. Press the Select button. Scroll to Hold, then turn it off again). Select Playlists or Browse from your computer to play songs. Using iPod mini... 18 Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for example) and press Play/Pause. iPod mini must be disconnected from the main menu. Press Play/Pause when no song or...
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Press Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press 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 Previous/Rewind. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). Press 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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Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. 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.
Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls. 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.
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...-Go > Clear Playlist. You can also queue entire lists of songs. Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button... to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to indicate how much you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To transfer On-The-Go playlists to 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.
...-Go > Clear Playlist. You can also queue entire lists of songs. Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to view your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button... to add. 3 Select Playlists > On-The-Go to indicate how much you create a list of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini To transfer On-The-Go playlists to 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.
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... connected to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on both ends of the cable correctly. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To connect iPod mini to select a rating. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click...
... connected to a FireWire or high-power USB 2.0 port on both ends of the cable correctly. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. To connect iPod mini to select a rating. To rate a song: 1 Start playing the song. 2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice. 3 Use the Click...
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..." message. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini 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 page 35), you see this message, you...
..." message. You could damage files on the desktop to the Trash. To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini 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 page 35), you see this message, you...