Apple 019-0497 - Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 2 – Contents; Quick Start
• Page 4 – Learning to Use iPod mini; iPod Tutorial; iPod mini Features
• Page 5 – What You Need to Get Started; To use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have:; iPod mini software (included on the iPod CD)
• Page 6 – To use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have:; Or built-in FireWire (or a FireWire card installed) and the optional
• Page 7 – Your iPod mini includes the following components:
• Page 8 – Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini; Install the Software
• Page 9 – Connect iPod mini to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music
• Page 10 – found on keyboards or other peripherals.
• Page 11 – Play Music; song. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy!; To Learn More
• Page 12 – Using iPod mini; Using iPod mini Controls; Press any button to turn on iPod mini. The main menu appears.
• Page 16 – Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch; turn it on accidentally, you can make the buttons inactive.
• Page 17 – Making Playlists on iPod mini; Repeat step 1 for other songs you want to add.
• Page 18 – Rating Songs; Start playing the song.; Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini; To connect iPod mini to your computer:; port on your computer, then connect the other end to iPod mini.
• Page 19 – automatically, iTunes prompts you before transferring any music.; Disconnecting iPod mini; if it’s OK to disconnect iPod mini by looking at the screen.
• Page 20 – If you’re using a Mac,; To disconnect iPod mini:; If iPod mini is connected to an iPod cable,
• Page 21 – iPod mini in the Dock.
• Page 22 – To play music from iPod mini using the Dock:; Place iPod mini in the Dock.; Organizing and Transferring Your Music; and transferring your music.
• Page 23 – About iTunes
• Page 24 – About the iTunes Music Store; To browse for and purchase music:; Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list.; Audio File Formats Supported by iPod mini; WAV
• Page 25 – About Playlists; browse through playlists, select Music > Playlists on iPod mini.
• Page 26 – About Smart Playlists; songs you have rated 3 stars or higher (see “Rating Songs” on page 18).; Creating Playlists on Your Computer; To create a playlist:; from the library or another playlist to the new playlist.; To create a Smart Playlist:; Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically; iPod mini that aren’t in your music library.
• Page 27 – To update iPod mini with only certain songs:; Select “Only update checked songs.”; To set iPod mini to update only selected playlists:; Select “Automatically update selected playlists only.”; Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Manually; when you connect it to your computer.
• Page 28 – To set iPod mini to transfer songs manually:; Select “Manually manage songs and playlists.”; To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manually:; In iTunes, drag a song or playlist to iPod mini in the Source list.; Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod mini Manually; not deleted from the iTunes library.; To delete a song or playlist from iPod mini:; Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list.; Modifying Playlists on iPod mini
• Page 29 – To create a new playlist on iPod mini:; Drag songs to the new playlist.; To modify a playlist on iPod mini:; press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete the song.; Listening to Spoken Word Audio; audiobook begins playing from where you left off.; Setting the Reading Speed; You can play audiobooks at speeds faster or slower than normal.; To set the playing speed of an audiobook:; Select Settings > Audiobooks and select a speed.
• Page 30 – Listening to Podcasts; at your convenience.; To listen to a podcast:; Select an episode to play it.
• Page 31 – Updating Podcasts; transfer all updated podcasts or selected podcasts.; Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini; information, select Settings > About in the iPod mini main menu.
• Page 32 – Adjusting iPod mini Settings; Setting iPod mini to Shuffle Songs; To shuffle and begin playing all your songs:; Setting iPod mini to Repeat Songs
• Page 33 – To set iPod mini to repeat songs:; To repeat all songs in the list,; Setting the Click Wheel Sound; To set how iPod mini plays the Click Wheel sound:; To set the Click Wheel sound to play through the headphones,; Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level
• Page 34 – To set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings:; Using the iPod mini Equalizer
• Page 35 – Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu; To add or remove items from the main menu:; Setting and Viewing Date and Time; To set the date and time:; iPod mini menu screen.; Setting the Language; iPod mini can be set to use different languages.
• Page 36 – Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini; Using iPod mini as an External Hard Disk; You can use iPod mini as a hard disk, to store and transfer data files.; To enable iPod mini as a hard disk:; Select “Enable disk use.”; Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically
• Page 37 – In iTunes, select iPod mini in the Source list.; Setting the Sleep Timer; Select Extras > Clock > Sleep Timer and select the time you want.; Setting the Alarm; You can use iPod mini as an alarm clock.
• Page 38 – Connect iPod mini to your computer.
• Page 39 – Connect iPod to your computer.
• Page 40 – To update calendars,; To import contact information manually:
• Page 41 – Drag the files to the Calendars folder on iPod mini.; To view contacts on iPod mini:; Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information; Place the file in the Notes folder on iPod mini.; Playing Games; iPod mini has a number of games.
• Page 42 – Charging the iPod mini Battery; battery may need to be charged.; You can charge the iPod mini battery in two ways:; To charge the battery using your computer:
• Page 43 – using the optional iPod USB Power Adapter.; To charge the battery using the optional iPod USB Power Adapter:; other end of the cable in to iPod mini.
• Page 44 – Battery States; corner of the iPod mini screen shows about how much charge is left.
• Page 45 – iPod mini Accessories; iPod mini Belt Clip; attach the clip directly to clothing. The belt clip may slip off.
• Page 46 – remote just as you would use the iPod mini buttons.
• Page 47 – Apple Earphones; iPod mini comes with a pair of high-quality earbud headphones.; To use the earbud headphones:; Warning
• Page 48 – Available Accessories
• Page 49 – Tips and Troubleshooting; Resetting iPod mini; Most problems with iPod mini can be solved by resetting it.; If Your iPod mini Won’t Turn On or Respond; Make sure the Hold switch is off.
• Page 50 – If Your iPod mini Isn’t Playing Music
• Page 51 – If You Connect iPod mini to Your Computer and Nothing Happens
• Page 52 – page 55 to update or restore iPod mini.
• Page 53 – If the Screen Is Too Light or Too Dark
• Page 54 – If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn’t Working; If you choose to update,
• Page 55 – To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software:; installed the software from the iPod CD.
• Page 56 – Onscreen Help for Other iPod Applications; To learn more about using iTunes, open iTunes and choose; Online Resources; For an online iTunes tutorial (available in some areas only), go to
• Page 57 – Obtaining Warranty Service; how to obtain warranty service.; Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod mini
• Page 58 – Safety and Cleaning; Cleaning; Make sure your iPod mini is unplugged.; About Handling; drop your iPod mini when playing or transporting the device.; Important Safety Instructions; When setting up and using your iPod mini, remember the following:
• Page 59 – Avoid Hearing Damage; performing any other activity that requires your full attention.; Connectors and Ports
• Page 60 – cars can exceed this range.; Avoid Wet Locations; before cleaning up the spill.; Do Not Make Repairs Yourself
• Page 61 – Communications Regulation Information