What You Need to Get Started | Apple 019-0497 manual

What You Need to Get Started

To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have:

•A Macintosh with:

•Built-in high-power USB 2.0

•Or built in FireWire and the optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable



High-power USB 2.0 port			6-pin FireWire 400 port

Note: The iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable is available for purchase at www.ipod.com/store.

•Mac OS X v10.2.8, or Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later

•iTunes 4.7 or later (included on the iPod CD)

To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to www.apple.com/itunes.

•iPod mini software (included on the iPod CD)

Quick Start

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Apple 019-0497 manual What You Need to Get Started, To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have

Contents

IPod mini User’s Guide Contents Quick Start Learning to Use iPod mini IPod mini Features To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have What You Need to Get Started To 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 To charge the battery Connect iPod mini to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music Quick Start Play Music To Learn More 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 Rating Songs Connecting and Disconnecting iPod miniTo transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer To rate a song Your computer From your computer Disconnecting iPod mini To disconnect iPod mini To eject iPod mini Using iPod mini Organizing and Transferring Your Music To play music from iPod mini using the Dock About iTunes To browse for and purchase music About the iTunes Music StoreAudio File Formats Supported by iPod mini About Playlists Creating Playlists on Your Computer About Smart PlaylistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically To create a playlist Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually To update iPod mini with only certain songsTo set iPod mini to update only selected playlists 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 manually Listening to Spoken Word Audio Setting the Reading SpeedTo create a new playlist on iPod mini To modify a playlist on iPod mini To listen to a podcast Listening to Podcasts Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini To update podcastsUpdating Podcasts Setting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs Adjusting iPod mini SettingsSetting iPod mini to Repeat Songs To shuffle and begin playing all your songs Setting 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 sound To 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 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 Automatically To set an alarm Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the Alarm Using iPod mini Update all contacts To import appointments and other calendar events manually To import contact information manually Playing Games Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information To 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 Belt Clip IPod mini Accessories IPod Remote Available Separately Apple Earphones To use the earbud headphones Available 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 If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn’t Working IPod mini Software Update and Restore To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software Online Resources Onscreen Help for Other iPod Applications Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod mini Obtaining Warranty Service About Handling CleaningImportant Safety Instructions Avoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Connectors and PortsAbout Operating and Storage Temperatures Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Avoid Wet Locations Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Taiwan