Apple 019-0497 manual About Playlists

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A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD-quality sound, but takes up only about half the amount of space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. 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.

If you are using 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 > iTunes and Music Store Help.

iPod mini does not support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com format 1.

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 Music > Playlists on iPod mini.

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 To import music to your computer from an audio CD Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod miniTo 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 miniUsing iPod mini Organizing and Transferring Your Music To play music from iPod mini using the DockAbout iTunes Audio File Formats Supported by iPod mini About the iTunes Music StoreTo browse for and purchase music About Playlists Creating Playlists on Your Computer About Smart PlaylistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically 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 Manually Modifying Playlists on iPod mini Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini ManuallyTo set iPod mini to transfer songs manually To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manuallyListening to Spoken Word Audio Setting the Reading SpeedTo create a new playlist on iPod mini To modify a playlist on iPod miniTo listen to a podcast Listening to PodcastsUpdating Podcasts To update podcastsSeeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini Setting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs Adjusting iPod mini SettingsSetting iPod mini to Repeat Songs To shuffle and begin playing all your songsSetting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level Setting the Click Wheel SoundTo set iPod mini to repeat songs To set how iPod mini plays the Click Wheel soundSetting the Backlight Timer Using the iPod mini EqualizerTo set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings Setting the Language Setting and Viewing Date and TimeAdding 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 Alarm Setting the Sleep TimerTo set an alarm Using iPod mini Update all contacts To import appointments and other calendar events manually To import contact information manuallyPlaying Games Storing and Reading Notes and Other InformationYou can charge the iPod mini battery in two ways Charging the iPod mini BatteryTo charge the battery using your computer AC plug adapter Battery States IPod mini Belt Clip IPod mini AccessoriesIPod Remote Available Separately Apple Earphones To use the earbud headphonesAvailable Accessories To reset iPod mini Resetting 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 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 ServiceImportant Safety Instructions CleaningAbout Handling About Operating and Storage Temperatures Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Avoid Wet LocationsCommunications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Taiwan