Ipod mini to imac dv400

I have the imac dv400. I have updated to 10.2.8. I was told that it would work fine. I have not been able to get it to do any thing. the usb ports are the original ones. it doesnt charge. do I need to by the ac power adapter, which looks like a great idea to begin with, but will just buying the firewire cable fix the transfer problem and will it be able to charge the ipod.

It only has USB 1.1, which does not charge.
Trying ot load it with this would take a long time also.
Get a Firewire cable and it will load & charge okay.

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Thanks for the information. I just got done with the iPod. I was able to use Senuti to dowload all of the contents of my iPod into iTunes and then update my iPod mini's software and reload all of the songs back onto the iPod. It was freakin' awesome!!
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Hi,
I've looked through the other threats and reviewed and checked the advise given such as check the USB port; Done - iPhone & iPad work fine with th same port and cable. the iPod mini just flashes 'Do not disconnect' its fully charged and plays my music fine through a number of devices.
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Stephen

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iTunes does not transfer tracks back from an iPod to iTunes. The synchronization function is from iTunes to the iPod only. But you can get tracks back from your iPod if they haven't been erased (which will happen if you synch your iPod to a blank iTunes). The easiest way will be to search VersionTracker for "iPod". You'll find a number of utilities that can transfer your tracks and your playlists from your iPod back to your PC.
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Disregard.

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60950
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If you restored to factory defaults/new iPod (you did not say the type of restore your performed) and are still having the problem that indicates a hardware problem. An appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order..

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Have bought a used Ipod mini from ebay as an xmas pressie ro ise with a Windows XP/Vista laptop. when I open Itunes it won't appear under the 'devices' pane.
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I have just one suggestion left.
Although you might not have the same issue as the title of this article, I suggest you read it.
There could be a problem with loading the 'iPodDriver.kext' file.
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Since you did not purchase the songs, they are not legally yours to keep.

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did you have the ipod mini connected to the computer when running a windows xp update??
if so your ipod will have to be serviced
sorry but the ipod now contains a hard drive update that isn't compatible for the ipod so if you had the ipod connected while updating windows xp you now need to get your ipod serviced
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Hello everybody!
I've got a problem with my iPod mini display: In the last few weeks the display got brighter and brighter.. or should I say I lost the contrast? .. so now I can't see anything on the display. The iPod works very well but I have to use it blind And the problem ist not solved by using the contrast settings! But now I can't see the seetings anyway I think, the display is internally damaged or something like this..? Do you have any idea? Thank you very much for your help!
Greetings from Hamburg, Germany
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Did you try these?
The Five Rs.
If nothing helps, and you think it needs repair, you can arrange online service here.
Service request.

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For Mac computer
1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
5. Eject your iPod and do a Reset
6. Open the iTunes 7 and click “Restore”
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