Apple 019-0497 manual Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini, Rating Songs, To rate a song

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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 26).

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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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 miniUsing iPod mini To play music from iPod mini using the Dock Organizing and Transferring Your MusicAbout iTunes About the iTunes Music Store Audio File Formats Supported by iPod miniTo browse for and purchase music About Playlists Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically About Smart PlaylistsCreating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlistTo update iPod mini with only certain songs To set iPod mini to update only selected playlistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually To set iPod mini to transfer songs manually Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini ManuallyModifying Playlists on iPod mini To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manuallyTo create a new playlist on iPod mini Setting the Reading SpeedListening to Spoken Word Audio To modify a playlist on iPod miniListening to Podcasts To listen to a podcastTo update podcasts Updating PodcastsSeeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini Setting iPod mini to Repeat Songs Adjusting iPod mini SettingsSetting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs To shuffle and begin playing all your songsTo set iPod mini to repeat songs Setting the Click Wheel SoundSetting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level To set how iPod mini plays the Click Wheel soundUsing the iPod mini Equalizer Setting the Backlight TimerTo set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings Setting 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 Using iPod mini Update all contacts To import contact information manually To import appointments and other calendar events manuallyStoring and Reading Notes and Other Information Playing GamesCharging the iPod mini Battery You can charge the iPod mini battery in two waysTo charge the battery using your computer AC 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 IPod mini may need to be reset see 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 Vcci Class B Statement European Community Taiwan