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019-0292_border.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 1 Quick Start Congratulations on purchasing your iPod mini. Read this section to get started using iPod mini quickly. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on the iPod CD. Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to your computer.
019-0292_border.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 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.
019-0292_border.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 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.
019-0292_border.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 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.
019-0292_border.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Apple Earphones Quick Start Belt Clip iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.
019-0292_border.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Four Steps to Playing Music on iPod mini To set up iPod mini, you install software from the iPod CD, and import songs from your music CD collection or purchase songs from the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only). Then you transfer the songs to iPod mini as the battery charges, then start listening to music. Step 1: Install the Software Insert the iPod CD into your computer and install iTunes and the iPod mini software.
019-0292_border.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Step 3: Connect iPod mini to Charge the Battery and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to a high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer using the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. If you are connecting to a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. If you are connecting to a FireWire 400 port, use an iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable (available separately).
019-0292_border.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 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. If the battery icon in the upper-right corner of the iPod mini screen shows a lightning bolt, iPod mini is connected to a high-power USB 2.
019-0292_border.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Step 4: Play Music When the song transfer is complete and you’re ready to disconnect iPod mini, squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from iPod mini. Then use the Click Wheel and Select button (in the center of iPod mini) to browse for a song.
019-0292_border.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 1 Using iPod mini Read this section to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of your iPod mini. Using iPod mini Controls Press any button to turn on iPod mini. The main menu appears. Use the Click Wheel and Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information.
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019-0292_border.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM iPod mini Controls 14 Reset iPod mini (For use during troubleshooting) Toggle the Hold switch (set it to Hold, then turn it off again). Then press the Menu and Select buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Turn on iPod mini Press any button. Turn off iPod mini Press and hold Play/Pause. Turn the backlight on or off Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from the main menu.
019-0292_border.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM iPod mini Controls Play songs in random order From the main menu, select Shuffle Songs. Skip to any point in a song From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button to show the scrubber bar. Then scroll to any point in the song. Skip to the next song Press Next/Fast-forward. Start a song over Press Previous/Rewind. Play the previous song Press Previous/Rewind twice. Fast-forward Press and hold Next/Fast-forward.
019-0292_border.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch n If you’re carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don’t want to press the buttons or turn it on accidentally, you can make the buttons inactive. Set the Hold switch to Hold. Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to disable the controls.
019-0292_border.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Making Playlists on iPod mini You can set iPod mini to play the songs you want in the order you want. When you create a list of songs on your iPod mini, the songs appear in an On-The-Go playlist. To create an On-The-Go playlist: 1 Highlight a song and press and hold the Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you want to add. 3 Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go to view your list of songs.
019-0292_border.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM n To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your computer: If iPod mini is set to transfer songs automatically (see page 26), and you create an On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect iPod mini. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes Source list. Rating Songs You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you like it.
019-0292_border.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Note: If your computer doesn’t have a USB 2.0 port but has a FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port, you can use an iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable (available for purchase at www.ipod.com/store). By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you connect it to your computer. When this automatic transfer is done, you can disconnect iPod mini.
019-0292_border.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM n To eject iPod mini: Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button. Eject button If you’re using a Mac, you can also eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on the desktop to the Trash. If you’re using a Windows PC, you can eject iPod mini by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini.
019-0292_border.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Connecting iPod mini Using the iPod mini Dock (Available Separately) The iPod mini Dock holds iPod mini upright as it charges or transfers music. Connect the Dock to your computer using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable, then put iPod mini in the Dock. Using the iPod mini Dock, you can play music from iPod mini over external powered speakers or a home stereo. You need an audio cable with a standard 3.
019-0292_border.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 2 Connect the speakers or stereo to the Dock Line Out port using an audio cable with a 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug. iPod connector Line Out port 3 Use the iPod mini controls to play a song. When the Dock is connected to an external audio source, use the volume controls on the external source to change the volume.
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019-0292_border.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account or enter your existing Apple Account or AOL account information. You can only have music from five different Music Store accounts on one iPod mini. For more information about the iTunes Music Store, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help.
019-0292_border.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM About Playlists Using iTunes, you can organize songs into playlists. For example, you can create a playlist with songs to listen to while exercising or with songs for a particular mood. You can create as many playlists as you like using any of the songs in your computer’s music library. Putting a song in a playlist doesn’t remove it from the library. When you connect and update iPod mini, the playlists are transferred to iPod mini.
019-0292_border.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod mini Automatically By default, iPod mini updates automatically when you connect it to your computer. iTunes updates the iPod mini music library to match the songs and playlists in your computer’s music library, transferring new songs to iPod mini and deleting songs from iPod mini that aren’t in your music library. You can set iPod mini to transfer only certain songs in your iTunes music library.
019-0292_border.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM When iPod mini is set to transfer songs manually, iTunes won’t update it automatically when you connect it to your computer. To set iPod mini to transfer songs manually: 1 In iTunes, select iPod mini in the Source list and click the Options button. Options button 2 Select “Manually manage songs and playlists.” n To transfer a song or playlist to iPod mini manually: In iTunes, drag a song or playlist to iPod mini in the Source list.
019-0292_border.book Page 28 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Modifying Playlists on iPod mini If you have set iPod mini to transfer songs manually (see above), you can create new playlists on iPod mini, and add songs to or delete songs from playlists already on iPod mini. To create a new playlist on iPod mini: 1 Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Add (+) button. 2 Drag songs to the new playlist.
019-0292_border.book Page 29 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM n To set the playing speed of an audiobook: Select Settings > Audiobooks and select a speed. Setting the reading speed only affects audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store or audible.com. Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod mini To see how many songs are stored on iPod mini, how much disk space is left, and other information, select Settings > About in the iPod mini main menu.
019-0292_border.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM When you set iPod mini to shuffle albums, it plays all the songs on an album in order, then randomly selects another album in the list and plays through it in order. Setting iPod mini to Repeat Songs You can set iPod mini to repeat a song over and over, or to repeat a sequence of songs. iPod mini repeats songs within the list from which the songs are playing.
019-0292_border.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume Level iTunes can automatically adjust the volume of songs, so they play at the same relative volume level, so one song doesn’t seem unusually louder or softer than the next. You can set iPod mini to use the iTunes volume settings.
019-0292_border.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Even if you don’t set the backlight timer, you can turn on the backlight at any time by pressing and holding the Menu button on iPod mini or selecting Backlight from the main menu. After a few seconds, the backlight turns off. Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu You can add often-used items to the iPod mini main menu. For example, you can add a “Songs” item to the main menu, so you don’t have to select Music before you select Songs.
019-0292_border.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 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: 1 In iTunes, select iPod mini in the Source list and click the Options button. Options button 2 Select “Enable disk use.
019-0292_border.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM To prevent iTunes from opening automatically when you connect iPod mini to your computer: 1 In iTunes, select iPod mini in the Source list. 2 Click the Options button and deselect “Open iTunes when attached.” Options button Setting the Sleep Timer n You can set iPod mini to turn off automatically after a specific period of time. Select Extras > Clock > Sleep Timer and select the time you want.
019-0292_border.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Importing Addresses, Phone Numbers, Calendar Events, and To-Do Lists Your iPod mini can store contacts, calendar events, and to-do lists, for viewing on the go. If you are using a Mac and iSync, it’s as easy as clicking a button. Synchronizing information using iSync requires iSync 1.1 or later, and iCal 1.0.1 or later. To import all information using a Mac and iSync: 1 Connect iPod mini to your computer.
019-0292_border.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM To import contact information manually: 1 Connect iPod mini and open your favorite email or contacts application. Importing contacts works with Palm Desktop, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Entourage, and Eudora, among others. 2 Drag contacts from the application’s address book to the iPod mini Contacts folder.
019-0292_border.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM n To view notes: Select Extras > Notes. Playing Games iPod mini has a number of games. n To play a game: Select Extras > Games and select a game. Charging the iPod mini Battery iPod mini has an internal, nonremovable battery. If iPod mini isn’t used for a while, the battery may need to be charged. The iPod mini battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours.
019-0292_border.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM If the battery icon in the upper-right corner of the iPod mini screen shows a lightning bolt, the battery is charging. If you don’t see the lightning bolt, iPod mini may not be connected to a high-power USB 2.0 port. Try another USB port on your computer. If you can’t charge using a USB port on your computer, you can charge the battery using the optional iPod USB Power Adapter.
019-0292_border.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM The iPod USB Power Adapter is available for purchase at www.ipod.com/store. Warning Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it in to an electrical outlet. Battery States When iPod mini is not connected to a power source, a battery icon in the top-right corner of the iPod mini screen shows about how much charge is left.
019-0292_border.book Page 40 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM iPod mini Accessories iPod mini comes with some accessories, and many other accessories are available at www.ipod.com/store. iPod mini Belt Clip iPod mini comes with a handy belt clip. To use the belt clip, snap iPod mini into the casing, then attach the clip to your belt, purse strap, backpack, or a lanyard. Do not attach the clip directly to clothing. The belt clip may slip off. Snap the iPod mini into the belt clip.
019-0292_border.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM iPod Remote (Available Separately) To use the iPod Remote, connect it to the iPod Remote port, then connect the Apple Earphones (or another set of headphones) to the remote. Use the buttons on the remote just as you would use the iPod mini buttons. Use the remote’s Hold switch to disable the remote’s buttons. If you see an orange bar, the remote is set to Hold.
019-0292_border.book Page 42 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Apple Earphones iPod mini comes with a pair of high-quality earbud headphones. n To use the earbud headphones: Plug them in to the Headphones port, then place the earbud in your ear as shown. The headphones cord is adjustable. Warning Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time can damage your hearing.
019-0292_border.book Page 43 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Available Accessories To purchase iPod mini accessories, go to www.ipod.com/store.
019-0292_border.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 1 Tips and Troubleshooting Most problems with iPod mini can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. Resetting iPod mini Most problems with iPod mini can be solved by resetting it. To reset iPod mini: 1 Toggle the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, then turn it off again). 2 Press and hold the Select and Menu buttons for at least 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
019-0292_border.book Page 45 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM If You Want to Disconnect iPod mini, but the Screen Says “Do Not Disconnect” • If iPod mini is transferring music, wait for the transfer to complete. • Select iPod mini in the iTunes Source list and click the Eject button. • If iPod mini disappears from the iTunes Source list, but you still see the “Do Not Disconnect” message on the iPod mini screen, go ahead and disconnect iPod mini.
019-0292_border.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM If You Connect iPod mini to Your Computer and Nothing Happens • Open iTunes manually. See if iPod mini appears in the iTunes Source list. • Make sure you have installed the software from the iPod CD. • Make sure you have the required computer and software. See “What You Need to Get Started” on page 5. • Your iPod mini may need to be reset (see page 44). • Check the cable connections.
019-0292_border.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM • If you’re using a Mac or a Windows PC that doesn’t have a high-power USB 2.0 port but has a 6-pin FireWire port, you can connect iPod mini to a FireWire port using the optional iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable, available at www.ipod.com/store. • To charge the battery, you must connect iPod mini to a high-power USB 2.0 port on your computer. Connecting iPod mini to a USB port on your keyboard will not charge the battery.
019-0292_border.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 4 Select the second menu item (Reset) and select a language. Other iPod mini settings, such as song repeat, are also reset. Note: If you have added or removed items from the iPod mini main menu (see page 32), the Settings menu may be in a different place. If Your Optional iPod Remote Isn’t Working • Make sure the remote’s Hold switch is off.
019-0292_border.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM • If you choose to restore, all data is erased from your iPod mini, including songs, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod mini settings are restored to their original state. To update or restore iPod mini with the latest software: 1 Go to www.apple.com/support/ipod and download the latest iPod mini Update.
019-0292_border.book Page 50 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 1 Learning More, Service, and Support There is more information about using iPod mini in onscreen help, and on the web. Onscreen Help for Other iPod Applications • To learn more about using iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. • To learn more about using iSync (on Mac OS X), open iSync and choose Help > iSync Help. • To learn more about using iCal (on Mac OS X), open iCal and choose Help > iCal Help.
019-0292_border.book Page 51 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If the unit still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service. Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod mini The serial number is printed on the back of your iPod mini.
019-0292_border.book Page 52 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM 1 Safety and Cleaning Read on to learn about using iPod mini safely and cleaning iPod mini. Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your iPod mini and its components: • Make sure your iPod mini is unplugged. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. • Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, or abrasives.
019-0292_border.book Page 53 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables. Avoid Hearing Damage Warning Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume.
019-0292_border.book Page 54 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM • Store your iPod mini in a place where the temperature is always between –20º and 45º C (–4º to 113º F). Don’t leave iPod mini in your car, since temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range. • iPod mini play time may temporarily shorten in low-temperature conditions. • When you’re using your iPod mini or charging the battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm.
019-0292_border.book Page 55 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
019-0292_border.book Page 56 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components.
019-0292_border.book Page 57 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:42 AM Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd. www.apple.com/ipod www.apple.com/support/ipod 019-0292 © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, iCal, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
