Apple 019-0497 manual To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software

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To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software:

1Go to www.apple.com/support/ipod and download the latest iPod mini Update.

2Double-click the software install file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the iPod mini Update.

3Connect iPod mini to your computer and open iTunes. The iPod mini Update application opens.

If you’re using a Windows PC and the iPod mini Update application doesn’t open automatically, you can find the updater by choosing Start > All Programs > iPod mini.

4Follow the onscreen instructions to update or restore iPod mini software.

If you use the iPod mini Update application and it doesn’t see that iPod mini is connected to your computer, reset iPod mini (see page 49).

If you want to restore iPod mini software and you don’t have an Internet connection, you can use the iPod mini Update that was installed on your computer when you installed the software from the iPod CD.

To restore iPod mini software using the updater that came on your iPod CD:

•If you have a Mac, you can find the updater in Applications/Utilities/iPod Software Updater.

•If you have a Windows PC, you can find the updater by choosing Start > All Programs > iPod.

Tips and Troubleshooting

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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 To rate a song Connecting and Disconnecting iPod miniRating Songs To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computerYour 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 To create a playlist About Smart PlaylistsCreating Playlists on Your Computer Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini AutomaticallyTo set iPod mini to update only selected playlists To update iPod mini with only certain songsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manually Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini ManuallyModifying Playlists on iPod mini To set iPod mini to transfer songs manuallyTo modify a playlist on iPod mini Setting the Reading SpeedListening to Spoken Word Audio To create a new playlist on iPod miniTo listen to a podcast Listening to PodcastsUpdating Podcasts To update podcastsSeeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini To shuffle and begin playing all your songs Adjusting iPod mini SettingsSetting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs Setting iPod mini to Repeat SongsTo set how iPod mini plays the Click Wheel sound Setting the Click Wheel SoundSetting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level To set iPod mini to repeat songsSetting 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 Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically Using the Extra Features of Your iPod miniUsing iPod mini as an External Hard Disk To enable iPod mini as a hard diskSetting 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