Learning to Use iPod mini, IPod mini Features | Apple 019-0497

Learning to Use iPod mini

Read this chapter to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. To learn more about playing music on iPod mini and using some of its other features, see “Using iPod mini” on page 12.

iPod Tutorial

For an interactive tutorial on transferring music to and playing music on iPod (available in some countries only), go to www.apple.com/support/ipod.

iPod mini Features

iPod mini is a music player and much more. With iPod mini, you can:

•Store thousands of songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the go

•Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store or audible.com

•Listen to podcasts, downloadable radio-style shows delivered over the Internet

•Arrange your music in On-The-Go playlists

•Store files and other data, using iPod mini as an external hard disk

•Change equalizer settings to make music sound better

•Store and synchronize contact, calendar, and to-do list information from your computer

•Store text notes

•Set an alarm

•Play games, and more

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Quick Start

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Apple 019-0497 manual Learning to Use iPod mini, IPod mini Features

Contents

IPod mini User’s Guide Contents Quick Start IPod mini Features Learning to Use iPod mini What You Need to Get Started To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have To 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 Connect iPod mini to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music To charge the battery Quick Start To Learn More Play Music Using 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 song Disconnecting iPod mini Your computer From your computer To eject iPod mini To disconnect iPod mini Using iPod mini To play music from iPod mini using the Dock Organizing and Transferring Your Music About iTunes Audio File Formats Supported by iPod mini About the iTunes Music StoreTo 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 playlist To set iPod mini to update only selected playlists To update iPod mini with only certain songsTransferring 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 manually Setting the Reading Speed Listening to Spoken Word AudioTo create a new playlist on iPod mini To modify a playlist on iPod mini Listening to Podcasts To listen to a podcast Updating Podcasts To update 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 songs Setting 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 sound Setting 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 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 Automatically Setting the Alarm Setting the Sleep TimerTo set an alarm Using iPod mini Update all contacts To import contact information manually To import appointments and other calendar events manually Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information Playing Games You 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 Accessories IPod mini Belt Clip IPod Remote Available Separately To use the earbud headphones Apple Earphones Available 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 IPod mini Software Update and Restore If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn’t Working To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software Onscreen Help for Other iPod Applications Online Resources Obtaining Warranty Service Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod mini Important Safety Instructions CleaningAbout Handling About Operating and Storage Temperatures Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Avoid Wet Locations Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Taiwan