How To Activate Your New iPod
Mini
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Interview Questions For Users
• Were there any unexpected
difficulties while operating
the iPod mini?
• Was there any trouble in
understanding the
document?
• Were you able to
successfully manage to do
all 4 main steps to set up
your iPod mini?
iPod Mini Welcome
• Congratulations on your
new iPod mini, Apple’s
digital audio player. You
now have your hands on
the most popular item for
downloading music files at
your convenience. With
this setup guide, you are on
your way to having the
ability to listen to your
favorite tunes and
understand the technology
within the next 30-40
minutes following four
basic steps.
How to Operate an iPod Mini
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In order to have your
iPod mini up and
running in no time,
you will need to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Install the software
Import music to your
computer
Connect the iPod mini
to your computer to
charge the battery and
transfer music
Play Music
Necessary Equipment
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To set up your new iPod mini and its
corresponding software with a Macintosh, you
will need:
• Built in high power USB 2.0 or built in FireWire
and the optional iPod Dock Connector to
FireWire cable
• 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)
• iPod Mini software (included on the iPod CD)
To use iPod mini with a Windows PC you will need:
• 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
• Windows 2000 with service pack 4 or later, or
Windows XP Home or Professional
• iTunes 4.7 or later (included on the iTunes CD)
• iPod Mini software (included on the iPod CD)
Included Components
• The following
components are
included with your iPod
mini:
• iPod mini
• Belt clip
• Apple earphones
• iPod Dock Connector
to USB 2.0 cable
Set-up Steps
• Once you have all of the
necessary equipment to get
started, you will need to install
the software from the iPod mini
CD (included with your iPod
mini). From there, you will be
able to import songs from your
personal CD collection or
purchase songs online that will
automatically transfer
themselves to your iTunes music
library. As your iPod mini battery
charges, you can transfer the
songs that you have in your
library. Once the iPod is charged,
you can then listen to your
music.
Installing the Software
• Insert the iPod CD into your computer and
install iTunes and the iPod mini software.
Importing Music
•
If you have not already uploaded music to
your computer, you can do so by importing
music from your personal audio CDs or buy
buying music online and downloading it to
your computer through the iTunes Music
Store or other similar services.
•
To import music to your computer from
an audio CD:
1.
Insert a CD into your computer.
Wait for iTunes to open
automatically. The CD will be
highlighted in the iTunes source
list.
2.
Uncheck any songs that you do
not want to transfer, then click
Import.
3.
Eject the CD when the transfer is
completed, and repeat the
process with other CDs.
•
To buy music online:
1.
After opening iTunes click on
Music Store under the source list.
2.
Click on the Account button and
follow on-screen instructions to
set-up and account
Connecting the iPod Mini
• Using the included iPod Dock Connector, connect the iPod Mini to a
high power USB 2.0 port on your computer. iTunes will open. Follow
the instructions to transfer songs and playlists to your device. The
battery charges automatically when the iPod mini is connected to
your computer with the cable. If charging or the first time, let the
battery charge for at least an hour.
Playing Music
• Once the song transfer is
complete and you are
ready to disconnect your
device, squeeze both
sides of the Dock
Connector to release the
cable from the iPod. Then
use the Click Wheel and
Select Button (in the
center of the iPod) to
browse for a song. Press
the play or select button
and then you are ready to
go!
Learning About Other Features
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iPod Mini Controls
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Press any button to turn on the
iPod. The click wheel is used to
navigate through menus, select
and play songs, change settings,
and view information. Run a finger
lightly around the wheel to scroll
up or down and click the select
button to choose an item. Pressing
menu will return you to the
previous menu.
To turn off the iPod mini, simply
hold down the Play/Pause button.
You can also disable the iPod mini
buttons by setting the Hold switch
on the top of the iPod to Hold,
which will temporarily make the
buttons inactive.
iPod Mini Accessories
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Available Accessories
•
To view and or order these accessories,
check out www.ipod.com/store.
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8.
9.
iPod Mini iDock
iPod armband
iPod USB Power Adapter
iPod in-Ear Headphones
iPod Remote + Earphones
iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable
iPod Stereo Connection Kit
World Travel Adaptor Kit
Third-party accessories, I.e. speakers,
headsets, car stereo adapters, power
adapters, et cetera.
Troubleshooting
• Most problems with
the iPod mini can be
fixed by resetting it.
To do so, toggle the
hold switch on and
off. Next press and
hold the Select and
Menu buttons for at
least 6 seconds until
the Apple logo
appears.
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