Apple P9804LL/A Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini, To enable iPod mini as a hard disk

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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:

1In iTunes, select iPod mini in the Source list and click the Options button.

Options button

2Select “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 music files to iPod mini, 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 keep iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod mini to your computer.

Using iPod mini

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Contents IPod mini User’s Guide Contents Quick Start Learning to Use iPod mini IPod mini FeaturesTo use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have What You Need to Get StartedTo 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 To charge the battery Connect iPod mini to Charge the Battery and Transfer MusicQuick Start Play Music To Learn MoreUsing 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 Rating Songs Connecting and Disconnecting iPod miniTo transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer To rate a songYour computer From your computer Disconnecting iPod miniTo disconnect iPod mini To eject iPod miniTo play music from iPod mini using the Dock About iTunes Organizing and Transferring Your MusicTo browse for and purchase music About the iTunes Music StoreWAV Aiff Audio File Formats Supported by iPod miniAbout Smart Playlists About PlaylistsCreating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlistTo set iPod mini to update only selected playlists To update iPod mini with only certain songsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini ManuallyTo set iPod mini to transfer songs manually Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini ManuallyTo transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manually To delete a song or playlist from iPod miniModifying Playlists on iPod mini Setting the Reading SpeedListening to Spoken Word Audio To create a new playlist on iPod miniSetting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs Adjusting iPod mini SettingsSeeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini To set the playing speed of an audiobookSetting the Click Wheel Sound Setting iPod mini to Repeat SongsTo set iPod mini to repeat songs To set how iPod mini plays the Click Wheel soundUsing the iPod mini Equalizer Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume LevelSetting the Backlight Timer 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 Using iPod mini as an External Hard Disk Using the Extra Features of Your iPod miniTo enable iPod mini as a 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 Playing Games Charging the iPod mini BatteryAC plug adapter Battery States IPod mini Belt Clip IPod mini AccessoriesIPod Remote Available Separately Apple Earphones To use the earbud headphonesAvailable 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 If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn’t Working IPod mini Software Update and RestoreTo update or restore iPod mini with the latest software Online Resources Onscreen Help for Other iPod ApplicationsFinding the Serial Number of Your iPod mini Obtaining Warranty ServiceCleaning Important Safety InstructionsAbout Handling Connectors and Ports About Operating and Storage TemperaturesAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Avoid Wet LocationsCommunications Regulation Information Taiwan Nederlands