Apple 019-0497 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.

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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 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini Rating SongsTo transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer 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 About Smart Playlists Creating Playlists on Your ComputerTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically 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 Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini Manually Modifying Playlists on iPod miniTo set iPod mini to transfer songs manually To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manuallySetting the Reading Speed Listening to Spoken Word AudioTo create a new playlist on iPod mini 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 Adjusting iPod mini Settings Setting iPod mini to Shuffle SongsSetting iPod mini to Repeat Songs To shuffle and begin playing all your songsSetting the Click Wheel Sound Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume LevelTo set iPod mini to repeat songs 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 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini Using iPod mini as an External Hard DiskTo enable iPod mini as a 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