HP MP7001 User Manual
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Contents
5 Quick Start
7 What You Need to Get Started
9 Setting Up iPod to Play Music
13 Using iPod
13 Using iPod Controls
21 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod
26 Organizing and Transferring Your Music
35 Transferring and Viewing Digital Photos
42 Adjusting iPod Settings
46 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod
50 Charging the iPod Battery
55 Tips and Troubleshooting
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65 Learning More, Service, and Support
67 Safety and Cleaning
75 Index
4 Contents
1 Quick Start
Congratulations on purchasing your Apple iPod
from HP. Read this section to get started using
iPod quickly.
iPod works with your PC. Import and organize songs and photos on your PC,
then transfer them to iPod for listening and viewing on the go.
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Learning to Use iPod
Read this chapter to set up iPod and get started playing music quickly. To learn
more about playing music on iPod and using some of its other features, see
“Using iPod” on page 13.
iPod Features
iPod is a music player and much more. With iPod, you can:
• Store thousands of songs from your music collection, for listening on the go
• Store thousands of digital photos, for backing up or viewing on the go
• Connect iPod to a television using the optional iPod AV Cable to view photos in
a slideshow with music
• Listen to audiobooks purchased from the iTunes Music Store or audible.com
• Arrange your music in On-The-Go playlists
• Store or back up files and other data, using iPod as an external hard disk
• Change equalizer settings to make music sound better
• Store and synchronize contact and calendar information from your PC
• Record voice memos, using an optional microphone
• Transfer photos directly from photo cards, using an optional photo card reader
• Play games, store text notes, set an alarm, and more
To purchase iPod accessories, go to
http://www.hpshopping.com/musicaccessories
6 Quick Start
What You Need to Get Started
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To use iPod with a PC, you must have:
• A PC with:
• Built-in high-power USB 2.0 (or a high-power USB 2.0 card installed)
• Or built-in FireWire
Connector to FireWire Cable
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(or a FireWire card installed) and the optional iPod Dock
High-power USB 2.0 port 6-pin FireWire 400 por
(IEEE 1394)
Note: To check to see what USB port type your PC has, see “Identifying Your
PC USB Port Type” on page 56
Note: For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards,
go to http://www.hpshopping.com/musicaccessories. The iPod Dock
Connector to FireWire Cable is available for purchase at
http://www.hpshopping.com/musicaccessories
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•Microsoft
Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home
or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
• iTunes 4.7 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod CD)
To be sure you have the latest version of iTunes, go to
http://www.hp.com/go/music/itunes
• iPod software (included on the iPod CD)
Quick Start 7
Your iPod includes the following components:
iPod
iPod USB Power Adapter
iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable
Earphones
8 Quick Start
Setting Up iPod to Play Music
To set up iPod, you charge the battery, install software from the iPod CD, and
import songs from your music CD collection or from the iTunes Music Store
(available in some countries/regions only) into iTunes. Then you transfer the songs
from iTunes to iPod for listening on the go.
To import and view photos on iPod, follow the instructions in this chapter to set up
iPod, then see “Transferring and Viewing Digital Photos” on page 35.
Step 1: Charge the Battery
Connect iPod to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to
USB 2.0 Cable. The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about three hours,
and fully charged in about five hours.
iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable
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Step 2: Install the Software
Insert the iPod CD into your PC to install iTunes and the iPod software.
Step 3: Import Music to Your PC
Complete this step if you haven’t already transferred music to your PC. You can
import music from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you can
buy music online and download it to your PC using the iTunes Music Store.
To import music to your PC from an audio CD:
1 Insert a CD into your PC. iTunes opens automatically and the CD is selected in the
iTunes Source list.
2 Uncheck songs you don’t want to transfer, then click Import.
To buy music online (available in some countries/regions only):
1 Open iTunes and click Music Store in the Source list.
2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account
or enter your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account
information.
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Step 4: Connect iPod and Transfer Music
Connect iPod to your PC using the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0
Cable.
To transfer songs to iPod:
When you connect iPod to your PC, iTunes opens. Follow the simple onscreen
instructions to transfer songs and playlists to iPod.
Note: Be sure you have charged the battery using the iPod Power Adapter
before you transfer songs to iPod. See “Charging the iPod Battery” on page 50
for more information.
If your PC doesn’t have a high-power USB 2.0 port or a 6-pin FireWire 400
(IEEE 1394) port, you can purchase and install a USB 2.0 card or a
FireWire card.
For more information on cables and compatible USB and FireWire cards, go to
http://www.hpshopping.com/musicaccessories
Quick Start 11
Step 5: Play Music
When the song transfer is complete, the main menu or a large battery icon
appears. Squeeze both sides of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable
from iPod.
Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to browse for a song. Press the Play
or Select button and enjoy!
To learn how to import photos to your PC, transfer them to iPod, and view them
on iPod or on a television, see “Transferring and Viewing Digital Photos” on
page 35.
12 Quick Start
1 Using iPod
Read this section to learn about using iPod
controls, transferring music, transferring and
viewing photos, charging the battery, and using
the extra features of your iPod.
Using iPod Controls
Press any button to turn on iPod. The main menu appears.
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Use the Click Wheel and Select button to navigate through onscreen menus, play
songs, change settings, and view information. Move your thumb lightly around
the Click Wheel to highlight a menu item. Press the Select button to select the
item. Press Menu on the Click Wheel to go back to the previous menu.
iPod Remote port
Menu button
Previous/Rewind
button
Click Wheel
Earphones
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Headphones and AV port
Hold switch
Select button
Next/Fast-forward
button
Play/Pause button
Dock connector
port
iPod Controls
Reset iPod
(For use during troubleshooting)
Tur n on iPod Press any button.
Turn off iPod Press and hold Play/Pause.
Turn the backlight on or off Press and hold Menu or select Backlight from
Select a menu item Scroll to the item by moving your thumb lightly
Go back to the previous menu Press Menu.
Browse for a song Select Music from the main menu.
Play a song Highlight the song and press the Select or
Play all the songs in a list Highlight the list title (an album title, or the
Change the volume From the Now Playing screen, use the
Pause a song Press Play/Pause when no song or list is
Disable the iPod buttons
(So you don’t press them accidentally)
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.
the main menu.
around the Click Wheel, then press the Select
button.
Play/Pause button. iPod must be ejected from
your PC to play songs.
title of a playlist, for example) and press
Play/Pause.
Click Wheel.
highlighted.
Set the Hold switch to Hold (an orange bar
appears).
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iPod Controls
Skip to any point in a song From the Now Playing screen, press the Select
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 a song Press and hold Next/Fast-forward.
Rewind a song Press and hold Previous/Rewind.
Add a song to the On-The-Go
playlist
Scroll through photos From any photo-viewing screen, use the Click
Skip to the next or previous screen
of photos
Start a photo slideshow Select any photo or album and press Play. Or
Skip to the next or previous photo
in a slideshow
button to show the scrubber bar (if you see
album artwork, press it again). Then scroll to
any point in the song.
Highlight a song, then press and hold the
Select button until the song title flashes.
Wheel to scroll back and forth through photos.
From any photo-viewing screen, press
Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind.
select any full-screen photo and press the
Select button.
Press Next/Fast-forward or Previous/Rewind.
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Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch
If you’re carrying iPod in your pocket and you don’t want to press the buttons or
turn it on accidentally, you can make the buttons inactive.
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Set the Hold switch to Hold.
Slide the switch toward
the center (so you can
see the orange bar) to
disable the controls.
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Making Playlists on iPod
You can set iPod to play the songs you want in the order you want. When you
create a list of songs on your iPod, 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.
You can also queue entire lists of songs at once. For example, to queue an album,
highlight the album title and press and hold the Select button until the album title
flashes.
To play songs in the On-The-Go playlist:
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Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song.
To remove a song from the On-The-Go playlist:
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Highlight a song in the playlist, and hold down the Select button until the song
title flashes.
To clear the entire On-The-Go playlist:
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Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Clear Playlist.
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To save On-The-Go playlists on your iPod:
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Select Music > Playlists > On-The-Go > Save Playlist > Save Playlist.
The first playlist is saved as “New Playlist 1” in the Playlists menu. The On-The-Go
playlist is cleared. You can save as many On-The-Go playlists as you like.
To transfer On-The-Go playlists to your PC:
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If iPod is set to transfer songs automatically (see page 30), and you create an
On-The-Go playlist, the playlist automatically transfers to iTunes when you connect
iPod. You see the new On-The-Go playlist in the iTunes Source list. You can
rename or delete the new playlist, just as you would any other playlist in iTunes.
Rating Songs
You can assign a rating to a song (from 1 to 5 stars) to indicate how much you
like it. You can use song ratings to help you create playlists automatically in
iTunes (see “About Smart Playlists” on page 29).
To r ate a song:
1 Start playing the song.
2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button two or three times, until you
see the rating screen (showing either bullet points, stars, or a combination of
both).
3 Use the Click Wheel to select a rating.
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Viewing Album Artwork on iPod
You can set iTunes to allow iPod to display album art, then view the album
artwork on iPod.
To set iTunes to allow iPod to display album artwork:
1 Select iPod in the iTunes Source list and click the Options button.
Options button
2 Choose “Display album artwork on your iPod.”
To see album artwork on your iPod:
1 Play a song that has album artwork.
2 From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. If you don’t see artwork,
either that song doesn’t have album artwork, or you need to set iTunes to allow
iPod to display album artwork (see above).
For more information about album artwork, open iTunes and choose
Help > iTunes Help.
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Connecting and Disconnecting iPod
You connect iPod to your PC to transfer music and photos, and, in most cases, to
charge the battery.
To connect iPod to your PC:
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Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable in to a high-power
USB 2.0 port on your PC, then connect the other end to iPod.
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Or, if you have an iPod Dock (see page 24), connect the cable to a high-power
USB 2.0 port on your PC and connect the other end to the Dock. Then put iPod in
the Dock.
Note: If your PC 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 http://www.hpshopping.com/musicaccessories).
By default, iPod imports songs automatically when you connect it to your PC.
When this automatic transfer is done, you can disconnect iPod.
If you connect iPod to a different PC and it is set to transfer songs automatically,
iTunes prompts you before transferring any music. Clicking No, maintains the
songs you currently have on your iPod.
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Disconnecting iPod
You shouldn’t disconnect iPod while music is being transferred. You can easily see
if it’s OK to disconnect iPod by looking at the screen.
If you see the main
menu or a large battery
icon, you can
disconnect iPod from
your PC.
If you see this
message, you must
eject iPod before
disconnecting it from
your PC.
If you set iPod to transfer songs manually (see page 32) or enable iPod for disk
use (see page 46), you must eject iPod before disconnecting it.
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To eject iPod:
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Click the Eject button ( ) next to iPod in the iTunes Source list.
You can eject iPod by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows
system tray and selecting your iPod.
To d isconnect iP od:
• If iPod is connected to an iPod cable, squeeze both sides of the Dock connector
to disconnect the cable from iPod.
• If iPod is in the Dock, simply remove it.
Important: Don’t disconnect iPod if you see the “Do not disconnect” message.
You could damage files on iPod. If you see this message, you must eject iPod
before disconnecting it.
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Connecting iPod Using the iPod Dock
(Available Separately)
The iPod Dock holds iPod upright as it charges or transfers music. Connect the
Dock to your PC using the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable, then put iPod
in the Dock.
The optional iPod Dock is available for purchase at
http://www.hpshopping.com/musicaccessories
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Dock connector port
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iPod connector
Line Out port
Dock At a Glance
Dock connector port Connect the Dock to your PC or the power adapter using the
included USB 2.0 cable.
iPod connector Place iPod into the Dock to charge iPod, transfer songs, view
photos, and listen to music.
Line Out port Connect speakers using an audio cable with a standard
3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug (see page 26). Or connect
the optional iPod AV Cable to view photos on television
(see page 35).
S-video Out port Connect an S-video cable to view photos with enhanced
clarity on an S-video-equipped television or video device
(see page 35). You must use an additional audio cable to
hear sound with a slideshow.
S-video Out por
Using the optional iPod Dock, you can play music from iPod over external
powered speakers or a home stereo. You need an audio cable with a standard
3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug (many external speakers have this type of cable
attached).
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To play music from iPod using the Dock:
1 Place iPod in the Dock.
2 Connect the speakers or stereo to the Dock Line Out port using an audio cable
with a 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug.
3 Use the iPod 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.
Organizing and Transferring Your Music
For instructions for getting started playing music on iPod, see “Setting Up iPod to
Play Music” on page 9. Read on for more information about organizing and
transferring your music.
About iTunes
iTunes is the software application you use to manage the music on your PC and
transfer music to iPod. When you connect iPod to your PC, iTunes opens
automatically.
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