Apple 019-0497 manual If Your iPod mini Isn’t Playing Music

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If You Want to Disconnect iPod mini, but the Screen Says “Do Not Disconnect”

•If iPod mini is transferring music, wait for the transfer to complete.

•Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button.

•If iPod mini disappears from the iTunes Source list, but you still see the “Do Not Disconnect” message on the iPod mini screen, go ahead and disconnect iPod mini.

•If iPod mini doesn’t disappear from the iTunes Source list, drag the iPod mini icon from the desktop to the Trash (if you’re using a Mac) or click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select your iPod mini (if you’re using a Windows PC). If you still see the “Do Not Disconnect” message, restart your computer and eject iPod mini again.

If Your iPod mini Isn’t Playing Music

•Make sure the Hold switch is off.

•If you’re using the iPod Remote, make sure the remote’s Hold switch is off.

•Make sure the headphones connector is pushed in all the way.

•Make sure the volume is adjusted properly.

•If that doesn’t work, push the Play/Pause button. Your iPod mini may be paused.

•If you’re using the iPod mini Dock, be sure the iPod mini is seated firmly in the Dock and make sure all cables are connected properly.

•If you are using the Dock Line Out port, make sure your external speakers or stereo are turned on and working properly.

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Tips and Troubleshooting

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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 To buy music online Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod miniTo import music to your computer from an audio CD 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 To browse for and purchase music About the iTunes Music StoreAudio File Formats Supported by iPod mini About Playlists Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically About Smart PlaylistsCreating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlistTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually To update iPod mini with only certain songsTo set iPod mini to update only selected playlists 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 podcastSeeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini To update podcastsUpdating Podcasts 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 soundTo set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings Using the iPod mini EqualizerSetting the Backlight Timer Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu Setting and Viewing Date and TimeSetting the Language 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 AutomaticallyTo set an alarm Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the 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 GamesTo charge the battery using your computer Charging the iPod mini BatteryYou can charge the iPod mini battery in two ways AC plug adapter Battery States IPod mini Accessories IPod mini Belt ClipIPod Remote Available Separately To use the earbud headphones Apple EarphonesAvailable Accessories If Your iPod mini Won’t Turn On or Respond Resetting iPod miniTo reset iPod mini 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 miniAbout Handling CleaningImportant Safety Instructions Avoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Connectors and PortsAbout Operating and Storage Temperatures Avoid Wet Locations Do Not Make Repairs YourselfCommunications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Taiwan