To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have | Apple 019-0497

To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have:

•A Windows PC with:

•Built-in high-power USB 2.0 (or a high-power USB 2.0 card installed)

•Or built-in FireWire (or a FireWire card installed) and the optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable



High-power USB 2.0 port			6-pin FireWire 400 port
			(IEEE 1394)

For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod.

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

•Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional

•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)

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Apple 019-0497 manual To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have

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 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 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 To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer Connecting and Disconnecting iPod miniRating Songs 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 About the iTunes Music Store Audio File Formats Supported by iPod miniTo browse for and purchase music About Playlists Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically About Smart PlaylistsCreating Playlists on Your Computer To create a playlist To update iPod mini with only certain songs To set iPod mini to update only selected playlistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually 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 manually To create a new playlist on iPod mini Setting the Reading SpeedListening to Spoken Word Audio To modify a playlist on iPod mini Listening to Podcasts To listen to a podcast To update podcasts Updating PodcastsSeeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini Setting iPod mini to Repeat Songs Adjusting iPod mini SettingsSetting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs To shuffle and begin playing all your songs To 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 sound Using 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 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 Automatically Setting 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 manually Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information Playing Games Charging 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 Clip IPod Remote Available Separately To use the earbud headphones Apple Earphones Available 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 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 Cleaning 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 Yourself Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Taiwan