iPod mini User’s Guide
Contents
12 Using iPod mini
44 Tips and Troubleshooting 50 Learning More, Service, and Support
52 Safety and Cleaning
1 Quick Start
iPod Tutorial
iPod mini Features
Learning to Use iPod mini
What You Need to Get Started
To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have
High-power USB 2.0 port
Quick Start
To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have
IEEE
Your iPod mini includes the following components
iPod mini
Apple Earphones
Quick Start
Step 1 Install the Software
Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini
Step 2 Import Music to Your Computer
To import music to your computer from an audio CD
Step 3 Connect iPod mini to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music
To charge the battery
Important Be sure to connect iPod mini to a high-power USB 2.0 port directly on your computer, or to a powered USB 2.0 hub that’s connected to your computer. iPod mini won’t work if it’s connected to a low-power USB 2.0 port, such as those sometimes found on keyboards or other peripherals
To Learn More
Step 4 Play Music
1 Using iPod mini
Using iPod mini Controls
Play/Pause button
Dock connector port
Using iPod mini
Using iPod mini
iPod mini Controls
Using iPod mini
iPod mini Controls
Play songs in random order
Skip to any point in a song
Using iPod mini
Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch
n Set the Hold switch to Hold
Making Playlists on iPod mini
To create an On-The-Go playlist
To play songs in the On-The-Go playlist
To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist
Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini
Rating Songs
To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer
To rate a song
Disconnecting iPod mini
If iPod mini is in the Dock, simply remove it
To eject iPod mini
To disconnect iPod mini
Connecting iPod mini Using the iPod mini Dock Available Separately
To play music from iPod mini using the Dock
Organizing and Transferring Your Music
About iTunes
About the iTunes Music Store
To browse for and purchase music
Audio File Formats Supported by iPod mini
About Playlists
About Smart Playlists
Creating Playlists on Your Computer
To create a playlist
To update iPod mini with only certain songs
To set iPod mini to update only selected playlists
Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically
Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually
Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini Manually
To set iPod mini to transfer songs manually
To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manually
To delete a song or playlist from iPod mini
Setting the Reading Speed
Modifying Playlists on iPod mini
Listening to Spoken Word Audio
To create a new playlist on iPod mini
Adjusting iPod mini Settings
Setting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs
Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini
To set the playing speed of an audiobook
Setting iPod mini to Repeat Songs
Setting the Click Wheel Sound
To set iPod mini to repeat songs
To set how iPod mini plays the Click Wheel sound
Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level
Using the iPod mini Equalizer
Setting the Backlight Timer
To set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings
Setting and Viewing Date and Time
Setting the Language
Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu
To add or remove items from the main menu
Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini
Using iPod mini as an External Hard Disk
To enable iPod mini as a hard disk
Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically
To set an alarm
Setting the Sleep Timer
Setting the Alarm
To import all information using a Mac and iSync
Importing Addresses, Phone Numbers, Calendar Events, and To-Do Lists
Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information
To import contact information manually
To import appointments and other calendar events manually
To view contacts on iPod mini
Charging the iPod mini Battery
You can charge the iPod mini battery in two ways
To charge the battery using your computer
Playing Games
To charge the battery using the optional iPod USB Power Adapter
Battery States
iPod mini Accessories
iPod mini Belt Clip
iPod Remote Available Separately
To use the earbud headphones
Apple Earphones
Available Accessories
Available accessories include iPod mini Dock iPod mini Armband
iPod USB Power Adapter iPod Remote + Earphones iPod In-Ear Headphones
iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Stereo Connection Kit
1 Tips and Troubleshooting
Resetting iPod mini
To reset iPod mini
If Your iPod mini Won’t Turn On or Respond
If Your iPod mini Isn’t Playing Music
Tips and Troubleshooting
If You Connect iPod mini to Your Computer and Nothing Happens
If You Connect iPod mini to a USB Port and It Doesn’t Work Correctly
If the Screen Is Too Light or Too Dark
If You Want to Use Your iPod mini With a Mac and a Windows PC
iPod mini Software Update and Restore
If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn’t Working
To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software
Online Resources
Learning More Service, and Support
Onscreen Help for Other iPod Applications
Learning More, Service, and Support
Obtaining Warranty Service
Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod mini
Safety and Cleaning
Read on to learn about using iPod mini safely and cleaning iPod mini
Cleaning
Important Safety Instructions
Connectors and Ports
Avoid Hearing Damage
Do Not Use While Driving
About Operating and Storage Temperatures
Avoid Wet Locations
Do Not Make Repairs Yourself
Radio and Television Interference
Communications Regulation Information
FCC Compliance Statement
Battery
Industry Canada Statement
VCCI Class B Statement European Community
Apple and the Environment
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