Apple iPod mini 4GB Mac+Win silver
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1. iPod mini Contents 10 16 16 22 24 31 34 39 45 48 54 56 Quick Start What You Need to Get Started Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music Using iPod mini Using iPod mini Controls Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini Organizing and Transferring Your Music Adjusting iPod mini Settings Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini iPod mini Accessories Charging the iPod mini Battery Tips and Troubleshooting Learning More Service and Support Safety and Cleaning Quick Start Congratulations on purchasing your iPod mini Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included 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 your computer Then organize the songs and transfer them to iPod mini iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more With iPod mini you can Store songs from your CD or digital music collection for listening on the go e Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store you must have an Internet connection Store and synchronize contact calendar and to do list information from your computer Store text notes Set an alarm Play games and more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapt2. Adjusting iPod mini Settings You can change settings directly on iPod mini in the Settings menu Setting iPod mini to Shuffle or Repeat Songs You can set iPod mini to repeat a song over and over or to repeat a sequence of songs You can also set it to shuffle play songs or albums in random order iPod mini repeats or shuffles songs within the list album or playlist for example from which the first song was selected To set iPod mini to repeat songs Select Settings from the iPod mini main menu To repeat all songs in the list set Repeat to All To repeat one song over and over set Repeat to One Using iPod mini To set iPod mini to shuffle songs or albums 1 Select Settings from the iPod mini main menu 2 Set Shuffle to Songs or to Albums When you set iPod mini to shuffle albums it plays all the songs on an album in order then randomly selects another album and plays through it in order When set to shuffle iPod mini won t repeat a song or album until it has played through the entire list from which the first song or album was selected Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs so they play at the same relative volume level You can set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings To set iTunes to adjust all songs to play at the same relative sound level 1 In iTunes choose iTunes gt Preferences if you are using a Mac or choose
3. Complete this step if you haven t already transferred music to your computer You can import music from your audio CDs or if you have an Internet connection you can buy music online and download it to your computer using the iTunes Music Store You can browse hundreds of thousands of songs and listen to a 30 second preview of any song in the store The iTunes Music Store is available in some countries only To import music to your computer from an audio CD 1 Insert a CD into your computer iTunes opens automatically and the CD is selected in the iTunes Source list 2 Uncheck songs you don t want to transfer then click Import 3 Repeat for any other CDs with songs you d like to import To buy music online 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online AOL account information For an in depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD Quick Start 11 Step 4 Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one of the two included cables Be sure the connectors on both ends of the cable are oriented correctly They can only be inserted 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 FireWir
4. Edit gt Preferences if you are using a Windows PC 2 Click Effects and select Sound Check To set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings Select Settings gt Sound Check If you have not activated Sound Check in iTunes setting it on iPod mini has no effect Using the iPod mini Equalizer You can use equalizer presets to change iPod mini sound to suit a particular music genre or style For example to make rock music sound better set the equalizer to Rock Select Settings gt EQ and select an equalizer preset Using iPod mini 32 Setting the Backlight Timer You can set the backlight to turn on for a certain amount of time when you press a button or use the Click Wheel Select Settings gt Backlight Timer and select the time you want Even if you don t set the backlight timer you can turn on the backlight at any time by pressing and holding Menu on the iPod mini Click Wheel or selecting Backlight from the main menu After a few seconds the backlight turns off Setting the Screen Contrast 1 Select Settings gt Contrast 2 Use the Click Wheel to adjust the contrast If you accidentally set the screen contrast too light or too dark you can reset it to the default by pressing and holding Menu on the Click Wheel for about four seconds Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu You can add often used items to the iPod mini main menu For example you can add a Songs item to the main menu so you d
5. bookcase e When connecting or disconnecting your power adapter always hold the power adapter by its sides Keep fingers away from the metal part of the plug Before connecting the FireWire cable to the power adapter make sure there are no foreign objects inside the power adapter s FireWire port The power adapter for your iPod mini is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason even when the iPod mini is off If the power adapter needs service see Learning More Service and Support on page 54 e Never force a connector into the power adapter FireWire port If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Safety and Cleaning 58 59 About Operating and Storage Temperatures Operate your iPod mini in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35 C 32 to 95 F Store your iPod mini in a place where the temperature is always between 20 and 45 C 4 to 113 F Don t leave iPod mini in your car since temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range iPod mini play time may temporarily shorten in low temperature conditions e When you re using your iPod mini or charging the battery it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm The bottom of the iPod mini case functions as a cooling surface that
6. playing or transporting the device Safety and Cleaning 60 Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interferen
7. B 2 0 port or a high power USB 2 0 card installed Note If your computer has a 4 pin FireWire port see below you can use it with iPod mini if you purchase an optional 6 pin to 4 pin FireWire adapter You can t charge iPod through your computer using a 4 pin FireWire port v 0 gt USB 2 0 port 6 pin FireWire 400 port 4 pin FireWire 400 port IEEE 1394 with optional adapter S 105 S For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables go to www apple com ipod Quick Start Your iPod mini includes the following components iPod mini Belt Clip S iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini you charge the battery install software from the iPod mini CD and import songs from your music CD collection to your computer Then 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 The built in battery is 80 percent charged in about an hour and fully charged in about four hours iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start Step 2 Install the Software Insert the iPod mini CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod software Step 3 Import Music to Your Computer
8. B 2 0 port you can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2 0 card and install it For more information on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards go to www apple com ipod 14 Quick Start Step 5 Play Music When the song transfer is complete disconnect iPod mini from your computer Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from iPod mini Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song Press the Play or Select button and enjoy iPodmini m Playlists gt Browse gt Extras Browse Em Settings Artists gt Backlight Albums gt Songs Genres Berceuse Op 57 Composers Girlfriend in Sonoma Meinicke NowPlaying Em My Voices Like You gt zas 28 of 32 Scribe Tribe In Session 0 50 2 28 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 iPod mini charging the battery and using iPod mini accessories Quick Start 15 Using iPod mini Read this section to learn about using iPod mini controls transferring music charging the battery and using the extra features of your iPod mini Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button in the center of iPod mini to turn on iPod mini The main menu appears iPod mini Playlists gt Extras gt Settings gt Backlight Use the Click Wheel and Sele
9. adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable then plug the power adapter in to an electrical outlet 2 Place iPod mini in the Dock 3 Connect the speakers or stereo to the Dock Line Out port using an audio cable with a 3 5 millimeter stereo miniplug Dock connector DAAT Line Out port 4 Use the iPod mini controls to play a song When the Dock is connected to an external audio source use the volume controls on the external source to change the volume 41 Using iPod mini iPod mini Belt Clip iPod mini comes with a handy belt clip To use the belt clip snap iPod mini into the casing then attach the clip to your belt purse strap backpack or a lanyard Do not attach the clip directly to clothing The belt clip may slip off Snap the iPod mini Do not slide the iPod mini into the belt clip into the belt clip Using iPod mini 42 iPod Remote Available Separately With the iPod Remote you can control iPod mini while it s in your pocket To use the iPod Remote connect it to the iPod Remote port then connect the Apple Earphones or another set of headphones to the remote Use the buttons on the remote just as you would use the iPod mini buttons Use the remote s Hold switch to disable the remote s buttons The iPod mini Hold switch and the iPod Remote Hold switch do not affect one another 43 Using iPod mini Available Accessories To purchase iPod min
10. ample and press Play Pause From the Now Playing screen use the Click Wheel You can also use the optional iPod Remote available at www apple com store from any screen Pause a song Press Play Pause when no song or list is highlighted Using iPod mini 18 iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls Set the Hold switch to Hold an orange bar So you don t press them accidentally appears Skip to any point in a song From the Now Playing screen press the Select button Then scroll to any point in the song Skip to the next song Press Next Fast forward Start a song over Press Previous Rewind Play the previous song Press Previous Rewind twice Fast forward Press and hold Next Fast forward Rewind Press and hold Previous Rewind 19 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 activate the controls or turn it on accidentally you can make the controls inactive Set the Hold switch to Hold Slide the switch toward the center so you can ED nS see the orange stripe O to disable the controls Using iPod mini 20 21 Queueing Up a List of Songs You can set iPod mini to play the songs you want in the order you want When you create a list of songs on your iPod mini the songs appear in an On The Go playlist To create an On The Go playlist 1 Hi
11. ard disk see Using iPod mini as an External Hard Disk on page 35 To import contact information manually Connect iPod mini to your computer and open your favorite email or contacts application Importing contacts works with Palm Desktop Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Entourage and Eudora among others s 2 Drag contacts from the application s address book to the iPod mini Contacts folder Using iPod mini To import appointments and other calendar events manually 1 Export calendar events from any calendar application that uses the standard iCalendar format filenames end in ics or vCal format filenames end in vcs 2 Drag the files to the Calendars folder on iPod mini Note You can only view to do lists on iPod mini using iSync and iCal To view contacts on iPod mini Select Extras gt Contacts To view calendar events Select Extras gt Calendar To view to do lists Select Extras gt Calendar gt To Do Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information You can store and read text notes on iPod mini iPod mini must be enabled as a hard disk see page 35 To store notes on iPod mini 1 Save a document in any word processing application as a text txt file 2 Place the file in the Notes folder on iPod mini To view notes Select Extras gt Notes Using iPod mini 38 39 Playing Games iPod mini has a number of games To play a game Select Extras gt Games and
12. ble using iTunes 4 5 or later MP3 up to 320 kbps e MP3 Variable Bit Rate VBR e WAV AA Audible spoken word e AIFF ALAC using iTunes 4 5 or later A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has the same quality as the same song encoded using AIFF or WAV format but takes up about half the amount of space on iPod mini The same song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space When you import music from a CD using iTunes it is converted to AAC format by default Using iPod mini 26 27 If you are using iTunes 4 5 or later on a Windows PC you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3 format This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format For more information open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help iPod mini does not support MPEG Layer 1 or MPEG Layer 2 audio files About Playlists Using iTunes you can organize songs into playlists For example you can create a playlist with songs to listen to while exercising or with songs for a particular mood You can create as many playlists as you like using any of the songs in your computer s music library Putting a song in a playlist doesn t remove it from the library When you connect and update iPod mini the playlists are transferred to iPod mini To browse through playlists select Playlists in the iPod mini main menu About Smart Playlists Using iTunes you can automatically create customiz
13. ce by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer in to an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions 61 62 Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple Authorized Reseller For non Apple periphera
14. ct button to navigate through onscreen menus play songs change settings and view information Move your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item Press the Select button to select the item Press Menu on the Click Wheel to go back to the previous menu Using iPod mini Hold switch iPod Remote port Headphones port Menu button Select button Previous ya Next Fast forward button button Sod Play Pause button ony Dock connector port Apple Earphones Using iPod mini iPod mini Controls Reset iPod mini For use during troubleshooting Toggle the Hold switch set it to Hold then turn it off again Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears Turn on iPod mini Press the Select button Turn off iPod mini Press and hold Play Pause Turn the backlight on or off Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from the main menu Select a menu item Scroll to the item and press the Select button Go back to the previous menu Press Menu Browse for a song Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu Play a song Highlight the song and press the Select or Play Pause button iPod mini must be disconnected from your computer to play songs Play all the songs in a list Change the volume Highlight the list title an album title or the title of a playlist for ex
15. d which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing Set your iPod mini volume to a safe level before that happens If you experience ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use of your iPod mini Do Not Use While Driving Important Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas Be careful and attentive while driving Stop listening to your iPod mini if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Battery Do not attempt to remove the iPod mini battery iPod mini must be disposed of according to local environmental battery disposal regulations Safety and Cleaning Using the Power Adapter Use only the power adapter that came with your iPod mini Adapters for other electronic devices may look similar but they may damage your iPod mini The only way to shut off power completely to your power adapter is to disconnect it from the power source e Always leave space around your power adapter Do not use this equipment in a location where airflow around the power adapter is confined such as a
16. e 400 port a iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start If you have a Windows PC 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 USB 2 0 port Windows PC ao iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 Cable Note Be sure to connect iPod mini to a USB 2 0 port directly on your computer or to a powered USB 2 0 hub that s connected to your computer iPod mini won t work if it s connected to a low power USB 2 0 port such as those sometimes found on keyboards or other peripherals Note If 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 When you connect iPod mini to your computer iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to iPod mini Quick Start 13 When the transfer is complete a message on the iPod mini screen says OK to disconnect 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 connect iPod mini 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 US
17. ed Smart Playlists from the songs in your library You can create a Smart Playlist that includes only certain genres of music songs by certain artists or songs that match particular criteria For example you could create a playlist that s no more than 3 gigabytes GB in size and includes only songs you have rated 3 stars or higher see Rating Songs on page 21 After you create a Smart Playlist any songs on iPod mini that meet the Smart Playlist s criteria are automatically added to the Smart Playlist Using iPod mini 2 Creating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlist In iTunes click the Add button and type a name for the playlist then drag songs from the library or another playlist to the new playlist To create a Smart Playlist In iTunes choose File gt New Smart Playlist and choose the criteria for your playlist Any songs from your library that match the criteria you choose are automatically added to the playlist Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically By default iPod mini updates automatically when you connect it to your computer iTunes updates the iPod mini music library to match the songs and playlists in your computer s music library transferring new songs to iPod mini and deleting songs from iPod mini that aren t in your music library You can set iPod mini to transfer only certain songs in the iTunes library This is useful if you have more music on you
18. en to CDs and digital music Add music from CDs to your music library so you don t need to have the CD in the drive to play music Organize songs into playlists you create e Make your own CDs if your computer has a CD writable optical drive e Listen to Internet radio stations This booklet explains how to transfer songs to iPod mini using iTunes and manage songs on iPod mini For information about using the other features of iTunes open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help About the iTunes Music Store Using iTunes you can preview purchase and download your favorite songs from the iTunes Music Store available in some countries only There are hundreds of thousands of songs available You can use an Apple Account to sign on to the music store or if you have an America Online AOL account you can use that Using iPod mini To browse for and purchase music 1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or AOL account information You can only have music from five different Music Store accounts on one iPod mini For more information about the iTunes Music Store open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help Audio File Formats Supported by iPod mini e AAC M4A M4B M4P up to 320 kbps Apple Lossless a high quality compressed format availa
19. er to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features see Using iPod mini on page 16 iPod mini Tutorial For an in depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD Quick Start What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh you must have e A Macintosh with built in FireWire GS gs 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 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 iPod mini You must have Mac OS X v10 2 or later to use iSync and iCal Quick Start 8 To use iPod mini with a Windows PC you must have A Windows PC with 500 MHz or higher processor speed e Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional e 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 www apple com itunes e 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 US
20. f appear in the Now Playing screen on iPod mini Setting the Alarm You can use iPod mini as an alarm clock To set an alarm 1 Select Extras gt Clock gt Alarm Clock 2 Set Alarm to On 3 Select a sound If you select Beep the alarm will be audible through the internal speaker If you select a playlist you ll need to connect iPod mini to speakers or headphones to hear the alarm Using iPod mini 36 37 Importing Addresses Phone Numbers Calendar Events and To Do Lists Your iPod mini can store contacts calendar events and to do lists for viewing on the go If you are using a Mac and iSync it s as easy as clicking a button To import all information using a Mac and iSync 1 Connect iPod mini to your computer 2 Open iSync and choose Devices gt Add Device You only need to do this step the first time you use iSync with your iPod mini 3 Select iPod mini and click Sync Now The next time you want to sync iPod mini you can simply open iSync and click Sync Now You can also choose to have iPod mini sync automatically when you connect it iSync imports information from iCal and Mac OS X Address Book Note iSync transfers information from your computer to your iPod mini You can t use iSync to transfer information from your iPod mini to your computer If you are using Windows or you don t want to import using iSync you can transfer information to iPod mini manually iPod mini must be enabled as a h
21. f the screen shows a lightning bolt the battery is charging S If you don t see the lightning bolt you must charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter Using iPod mini To charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter 1 Connect the AC plug adapter to the power adapter this may already be assembled 2 Connect the FireWire cable to the power adapter and plug the other end of the cable in to iPod mini 3 Plug the power adapter in to a working electrical outlet AC plug adapter iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable y Power adapter Warning Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it in to an electrical outlet Using iPod mini 46 Battery States When iPod mini is not connected to a power source a battery icon in the top right corner of the screen shows about how much charge is left Battery about halfway charged If iPod mini is connected to a power source the battery icon animates to show that the battery is charging om i Battery charging If you connect iPod mini to a power source and the battery icon does not animate the battery is fully charged 2 N Battery fully charged if not animated You can disconnect and use iPod mini before it is fully charged Note Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings For more
22. ghlight a song and press and hold the Select button until the song title flashes 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you want to add 3 Select Playlists gt On The Go to view your list of songs You can also queue entire lists of songs at once For example to queue an album highlight the album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title flashes To play songs in the On The Go playlist Select Playlists gt On The Go and select a song To clear the On The Go playlist Select Playlists gt On The Go gt Clear Playlist To transfer On The Go playlists to your computer a f iPod mini is 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 You see the new On The Go playlist in the Tunes Source list Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song from 1 to 5 stars to indicate how much you like it You can use song ratings to help you create playlists automatically in iTunes see About Smart Playlists on page 27 Using iPod mini 1 2 3 To rate a song Start playing the song From the Now Playing screen press the Select button twice Use the Click Wheel to select a rating Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini to your computer to transfer and manage music and in most cases to charge the battery If you have a Mac you connect iPod mini using t
23. he included FireWire cable If you have a Windows PC use the FireWire or the USB 2 0 cable depending on which port your computer has see page 12 for illustrations and more information To play songs through headphones or speakers connected to the Headphones port iPod mini must be disconnected from your computer To connect iPod mini to your computer Plug the appropriate cable in to a FireWire or high power USB 2 0 port on your computer then connect the other end to iPod mini Be sure to orient the connectors on both ends of the cable correctly Each connector can only be inserted one way Or if you have an optional iPod mini Dock see page 40 connect the appropriate cable to a FireWire or high power USB 2 0 port on your computer and connect the other end to the Dock Then put iPod mini in the Dock The iPod mini Dock is available at www apple com store By default iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect it to your computer When this automatic transfer is done it s OK to disconnect iPod mini Using iPod mini 22 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 must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it If it s not OK to disconnect iPod mini this screen appears O Do not disconnect Important Don t disconnect iPod mini if you see the Do not disconnect message You could damage files
24. i accessories go to www apple com store Available accessories include iPod mini Dock iPod mini Armband iPod Remote Earphones iPod In Ear Headphones iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Stereo Connection Kit iPod Power Adapter World Travel Adapter Kit Third party accessories such as speakers headsets backup batteries car stereo adapters power adapters and more Using iPod mini 44 45 Charging the iPod mini Battery The iPod mini battery is 80 percent charged in about an hour and fully charged in about four hours If you charge iPod mini while transferring files or playing music it may take longer iPod mini has an internal nonremovable battery If iPod mini isn t used for a while the battery may need to be charged You can charge the iPod mini battery in two ways If you have a Mac you can charge iPod mini by connecting it to your computer If you have a Windows PC with a 6 pin FireWire port or a high power USB 2 0 port in most cases you can charge iPod mini by connecting it to your computer You can also charge iPod mini by connecting it to the power adapter and a working electrical outlet To charge the battery using your computer Connect iPod mini to your computer using the included FireWire cable or USB 2 0 cable The computer must be turned on and not in sleep mode some models of Macintosh can charge iPod mini while in sleep mode If the battery icon in the top right corner o
25. information go to www apple com batteries Using iPod mini 48 Tips and Troubleshooting Most problems with iPod mini can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter Resetting iPod mini Most problems with iPod mini can be solved by resetting iPod mini To reset iPod mini 1 Connect iPod mini to a power outlet using the iPod Power Adapter 2 Toggle the Hold switch on and off set it to Hold then turn it off again 3 Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears If Your iPod mini Won t Turn On or Respond e Make sure the Hold switch is off e If you re using the iPod Remote make sure the remote s Hold switch is off If that doesn t work connect iPod mini to the power adapter and connect the adapter to a working electrical outlet Your battery may need to be recharged If that doesn t work your iPod mini may need to be reset see above Tips and Troubleshooting If you re using the optional iPod Dock Connector to USB 2 0 FireWire Cable and your computer has USB and FireWire ports don t plug the cable s USB and FireWire connectors in to your computer at the same time If you have done this unplug the cables and reset iPod mini see above If that doesn t work you may need to restore iPod software See Software Update and Restore on page 52 If You Want to Disconnect iPod mini but the Screen Says D
26. ini CD To restore iPod software without downloading the latest version Ifyou have a Mac you can find the updater in Applications Utilities Ifyou have a Windows PC you can find the updater by choosing Start gt All Programs gt iPod 53 Tips and Troubleshooting 54 Learning More Service and Support There is more information about using iPod mini on the web and in onscreen help iPod mini Tutorial For an in depth tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod mini see the iPod mini Tutorial on the iPod mini CD iPod mini User s Guide This booklet is also included as a file on the iPod mini CD Online Resources For the latest information on iPod mini go to www apple com ipodmini For iPod service and support information a variety of forums with product specific information and feedback and the latest Apple software downloads go to www apple com support ipod To register iPod mini if you didn t do it when you installed software from the iPod mini CD go to www apple com register For an online iTunes tutorial available in some areas only go to www apple com support itunes Learning More Service and Support Onscreen Help To learn more about using iTunes open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help To learn more about using iSync on Mac OS X open iSync and choose Help gt iSync Help To learn more about using iCal on Mac OS X
27. ireWire port or high power USB 2 0 port you can purchase a Windows certified FireWire card or USB 2 0 card and install it For more information go to www apple com ipod If you re connecting iPod mini to a Windows PC using the USB cable be sure you re connecting it to a high power USB 2 0 port Typically USB 2 0 high power ports are located directly on your computer Note You can also connect iPod mini to a self powered USB 2 0 hub that s connected to a high power USB 2 0 port on your computer If you re connecting iPod mini to a Windows PC laptop computer using the USB cable connect the laptop to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini Tips and Troubleshooting If you re connecting iPod mini to a Windows PC using the USB 2 0 cable and it has been a long time since you ve used your iPod mini or charged it the battery may be very low It may take up to 10 minutes before the iPod mini battery is charged enough to begin transferring music Leave iPod mini connected to your computer while it charges After a few minutes the low battery icon disappears and your iPod mini connects normally If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn t Working e Make sure the remote s Hold switch is off e Make sure the remote is plugged firmly in to iPod mini and that the headphones are plugged firmly in to the remote The iPod Remote is available for purchase at www apple com store Software Update and Restore Apple periodically update
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29. not deleted from the iTunes library To delete a song or playlist from iPod mini 1 Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list 2 Select a song or playlist and press the Delete key on the keyboard If you delete a playlist the songs in the playlist remain on iPod mini Modifying Playlists on iPod mini Manually If you have set iPod mini to transfer songs manually see above you can create new playlists on iPod mini and add songs to or delete songs from playlists already on iPod mini To create a new playlist on iPod mini 1 Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Add button 2 Drag songs to the new playlist To modify a playlist on iPod mini Drag a song to a playlist on iPod mini to add the song Select a song in a playlist and press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete the song Using iPod mini 30 31 Listening to Spoken Word Audio You can purchase and download spoken word audiobooks from the iTunes Music Store available in some countries only and listen to them on your iPod mini You can use iTunes to transfer audiobooks to your iPod mini the same way you transfer songs If you stop listening to an audiobook on iPod mini and go back to it later the audiobook begins playing from where you left off Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini To see how many songs are stored on iPod mini how much disk space is left and other information select Settings gt About in the iPod mini main menu
30. o Not Disconnect e If iPod mini is transferring music wait for the transfer to complete Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button e If iPod mini disappears from the iTunes Source list but you still see the Do Not Disconnect message on the screen go ahead and disconnect iPod mini If iPod mini doesn t disappear from the iTunes Source list drag the iPod mini icon from the desktop to the Trash if you re using a Mac or click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select your iPod mini if you re using a Windows PC If you still see the Do Not Disconnect message restart your computer and eject iPod mini again 49 Tips and Troubleshooting If Your iPod mini Isn t Playing Music Make sure the Hold switch is off If you re using the iPod Remote make sure the remote s Hold switch is off Make sure the headphones connector is pushed in all the way Make sure the volume is adjusted properly If that doesn t work push the Play Pause button on the Click Wheel Your iPod mini may be paused If you are using the optional iPod mini Dock be sure the iPod mini is seated firmly in the Dock and make sure all cables are connected properly If you re using the Dock Line Out port make sure your external speakers or stereo are turned on and working properly If You Connect iPod mini to Your Computer and Nothing Happens e Make sure you have installed the software on
31. on iPod mini If you see this message you must eject iPod mini before disconnecting it To eject iPod mini a Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button u F Eject button If you re using a Mac you can also eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on the desktop to the Trash If you re using a Windows PC you can eject iPod mini by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini 23 Using iPod mini If it s OK to disconnect iPod mini from your computer this screen appears OK to disconnect Or a large battery icon appears SA To disconnect iPod mini IfiPod mini is in the Dock simply remove it If iPod mini is connected to an iPod cable squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from iPod mini Organizing and Transferring Your Music For instructions for getting started playing music on iPod mini see Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music on page 10 Read on for more information about organizing and transferring your music Using iPod mini 24 25 About iTunes iTunes is the software application you use to manage the music on your computer and transfer music to iPod mini When you connect iPod mini to your computer iTunes opens automatically Sj Here are some of the things you can do with iTunes Purchase and download songs from the iTunes Music Store List
32. on t have to select Browse before you select Songs To add or remove items from the main menu Select Settings gt Main Menu Setting and Viewing Date and Time To set the date and time Select Settings gt Date amp Time To view the date and time Select Extras gt Clock 33 Using iPod mini To set iPod mini to display the time in the title bar Select Settings gt Date amp Time If you set iPod mini to display the time in the title bar you can see the time from any iPod mini menu screen Setting the Language iPod mini can be set to use different languages Select Settings gt Language and select a language If you accidentally set iPod mini to use a language you don t understand you can reset the language 1 Press Menu repeatedly until the main menu appears 2 Select the fourth menu item Settings 3 Select the last menu item Reset All Settings 4 Select the second menu item Reset and select a language Other iPod mini settings such as song repeat are also reset Note If you have added or removed items from your main menu see page 33 the Settings menu may be in a different place Using iPod mini 34 35 N Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini Using iPod mini as an External Hard Disk You can use iPod mini as a hard disk to store and transfer data files To enable iPod mini as a hard disk In iTunes select iPod mini in the Source list and click
33. open iCal and choose Help gt iCal Help Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly please follow the advice in this booklet the onscreen help and the online resources If the unit still does not function go to www apple com support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod mini The serial number is printed on the back of your iPod mini You can also find it by selecting Settings gt About Learning More Service and Support Safety and Cleaning Read on to learn about using iPod mini safely and cleaning iPod mini Important Safety Instructions When setting up and using your iPod mini remember the following Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your iPod Power Adapter in to a power outlet Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others e Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your iPod mini Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables 56 Safety and Cleaning Avoid Hearing Damage Warning Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume You can adapt over time to a higher volume of soun
34. r computer than will fit on your iPod mini To update iPod mini with only certain songs In iTunes check the boxes next to songs you want to transfer by default all songs are checked Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Options button La Ut Le a 7 Options button Using iPod mini 28 3 Select Only update checked songs To set iPod mini to update only selected playlists 1 In iTunes select iPod mini in the Source list and click the Options button Options button 2 Select Automatically update selected playlists only Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually You can set iPod mini to transfer songs manually so you can transfer individual songs and playlists When iPod mini is set to transfer songs manually it doesn t synchronize automatically when you connect it to your computer To set iPod mini to transfer songs manually 1 In iTunes select iPod mini in the Source list and click the Options button Options button 2 Select Manually manage songs and playlists 29 Using iPod mini To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manually In iTunes drag a song or playlist to iPod mini in the Source list Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini Manually If you have set iPod mini to transfer songs manually see above you can delete songs and playlists from iPod mini individually Songs deleted from iPod mini manually are
35. s iPod software to improve performance or add features It is recommended that you update your iPod mini to use the latest software You can choose either to update or to restore the iPod software If you choose to update the software is updated but your settings and songs are not affected If you choose to restore all data is erased from your iPod mini including songs files contacts calendar information and any other data All iPod mini settings are restored to their original state Tips and Troubleshooting 52 To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software 1 Go to www apple com support ipod and download the iPod Updater application 2 Double click the software install file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the iPod Updater application 3 Connect iPod mini to your computer and open iTunes The iPod Updater application opens If you re using a Windows PC and the iPod Updater application doesn t open automatically you can find the updater by choosing Start gt All Programs gt iPod 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to update or restore iPod software If you use the iPod Updater application and it doesn t see that iPod mini is connected to your computer reset iPod mini see page 48 If you want to restore iPod software and you don t have an Internet connection you can use the iPod Updater application that was installed on your computer when you installed the software from the iPod m
36. select a game iPod mini Accessories iPod mini comes with some accessories and many other accessories are available at www apple com store Apple Earphones iPod mini comes with a pair of high quality earbud headphones To use the earbud headphones Plug them in to the Headphones port then place the earbud in your ear as shown Warning Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time can damage your hearing Using iPod mini iPod mini Dock Available Separately The iPod mini Dock holds iPod mini upright as it charges or transfers music Connect the Dock to your computer using the same cable you use with iPod mini or connect it to a power outlet using the FireWire cable and power adapter Then put iPod mini in the Dock Note Be sure the connectors on the cable are oriented correctly Each connector can only be inserted one way Your computer must be on and not in sleep mode some models of Macintosh can charge iPod mini while in sleep mode Using iPod mini 40 Using the iPod mini Dock you can play music from iPod mini over external powered speakers or a home stereo You need an audio cable with a standard 3 5 millimeter stereo miniplug many external speakers have this type of cable attached To play music from iPod mini using the Dock the Dock must not be connected to your computer To play music from iPod mini using the Dock Connect the Dock to the power
37. the Options button B Gi 4 a 7 Options button Select Enable disk use When you use iPod mini as a hard disk the iPod mini disk icon appears on the desktop on the Mac or as the next available drive letter in Windows Explorer on a Windows PC Note Selecting Manually manage songs and playlists in the Options window also enables iPod mini to be used as a hard disk Note To transfer songs to iPod mini for playing you must use iTunes Songs transferred via iTunes do not appear on iPod mini in the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer Likewise if you copy music files to iPod mini in the Macintosh Finder or Windows Explorer you won t be able to play them on iPod mini Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically If you use iPod mini primarily as a hard disk you may want to disable iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod mini to your computer Using iPod mini To prevent iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod mini to your computer 1 In iTunes select iPod mini in the Source list 2 Click the Options button and deselect Open iTunes when attached a it J La 7 Options button Setting the Sleep Timer You can set iPod mini to turn off automatically after a specific period of time Select Extras gt Clock gt Sleep Timer and select the time you want When you set the sleep timer a clock icon and the number of minutes left until iPod mini turns of
38. the iPod mini CD Make sure you have the required computer and software See What You Need to Get Started on page 7 Your iPod mini may need to be reset see page 48 Check the cable connections Unplug the cable at both ends and make sure no foreign objects are in the FireWire or USB 2 0 ports Then plug the cable back in securely Use only Apple iPod cables Be sure the connectors on the cable are oriented correctly They can only be inserted one way If you re connecting iPod mini to a Windows PC using the USB 2 0 cable be sure you re connecting it to a high power USB 2 0 port Typically USB 2 0 ports located directly on your computer are high power ports Tips and Troubleshooting 50 51 e If you re connecting iPod mini to a Windows PC laptop computer using the USB 2 0 cable connect the laptop to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini If that doesn t work restart your computer If that doesn t work you may need to restore iPod software See Software Update and Restore on page 52 If You Connect iPod mini to a USB Port and It Doesn t Work Correctly If you re using a Mac connect iPod mini to a FireWire port on your Mac using the FireWire cable If you re using iPod mini with a USB 1 1 port on your computer you must use a FireWire port or a high power USB 2 0 port USB 1 1 is not supported and is significantly slower than FireWire and USB 2 0 If your Windows PC doesn t have a F
39. transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside Avoid Wet Locations Warning To reduce the chance of shock or injury do not use your iPod mini in or near water or wet locations Keep your iPod mini and power adapter away from sources of liquids such as drinks washbasins bathtubs shower stalls and so on Protect your iPod mini and the power adapter from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture Take care not to spill any food or liquid on iPod mini or its power adapter If you do unplug iPod mini before cleaning up the spill In case of a spill you may have to send your equipment to Apple for service See Learning More Service and Support on page 54 Safety and Cleaning Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Warning Do not attempt to open your iPod mini or power adapter disassemble it or remove the battery You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty No user serviceable parts are inside For service see Learning More Service and Support on page 54 Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your iPod mini and its components e Make sure your iPod mini is unplugged e Use a damp soft lint free cloth Avoid getting moisture in openings Don t use aerosol sprays solvents alcohol or abrasives About Handling Your iPod mini may be damaged by improper storage or handling Be careful not to drop your iPod mini when
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