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To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer:

nIf 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 when you connect iPod mini. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes 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 25).

To rate a song:

1Start playing the song.

2From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button twice.

3Use 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.

To connect iPod mini to your computer:

nPlug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable in to a high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer, then connect the other end to iPod mini.

nOr, if you have an iPod mini Dock (see page 21), connect the cable to a high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer and connect the other end to the Dock. Then put iPod mini in the Dock.

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Using iPod mini

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Contents IPod mini User’s Guide Contents Quick Start IPod mini Features Learning to Use iPod miniWhat You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must haveTo use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have Your iPod mini includes the following components Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini To import music to your computer from an audio CDTo buy music online Connect iPod mini to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music To charge the batteryQuick Start To Learn More Play MusicUsing iPod mini Using iPod mini IPod mini Controls Play songs in random order Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch Making Playlists on iPod mini To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer Connecting and Disconnecting iPod miniRating Songs To rate a songDisconnecting iPod mini Your computer From your computerTo eject iPod mini To disconnect iPod miniTo play music from iPod mini using the Dock Organizing and Transferring Your Music About iTunesAbout the iTunes Music Store To browse for and purchase musicAudio File Formats Supported by iPod mini WAV AiffCreating Playlists on Your Computer About PlaylistsAbout Smart Playlists To create a playlistTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically To update iPod mini with only certain songsTo set iPod mini to update only selected playlists Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini ManuallyTo transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manually Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini ManuallyTo set iPod mini to transfer songs manually To delete a song or playlist from iPod miniListening to Spoken Word Audio Setting the Reading SpeedModifying Playlists on iPod mini To create a new playlist on iPod miniSeeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini Adjusting iPod mini SettingsSetting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs To set the playing speed of an audiobookTo set iPod mini to repeat songs Setting iPod mini to Repeat SongsSetting the Click Wheel Sound To set how iPod mini plays the Click Wheel soundSetting the Backlight Timer Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume LevelUsing the iPod mini Equalizer To set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settingsSetting and Viewing Date and Time Setting the LanguageAdding or Removing Items From the Main Menu To enable iPod mini as a hard disk Using the Extra Features of Your iPod miniUsing iPod mini as an External Hard Disk Preventing iTunes From Opening AutomaticallySetting the Sleep Timer Setting the AlarmTo set an alarm To import all information using a Mac and iSync Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information Charging the iPod mini Battery Playing GamesAC plug adapter Battery States IPod mini Accessories IPod mini Belt ClipIPod Remote Available Separately To use the earbud headphones Apple EarphonesAvailable Accessories Resetting iPod mini To reset iPod miniIf Your iPod mini Won’t Turn On or Respond If Your iPod mini Isn’t Playing Music Tips and Troubleshooting If the Screen Is Too Light or Too Dark IPod mini Software Update and Restore If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn’t WorkingTo update or restore iPod mini with the latest software Onscreen Help for Other iPod Applications Online ResourcesObtaining Warranty Service Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod miniCleaning Important Safety InstructionsAbout Handling Connectors and Ports About Operating and Storage TemperaturesAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Avoid Wet Locations Do Not Make Repairs YourselfCommunications Regulation Information Taiwan Nederlands