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Mac mini User's Guide Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer
Mac mini User's Guide Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer
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..., Inc. Confidential Unpublished Works, © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. The Apple logo is for printing or clerical errors. AirPort Express, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, Mac mini, Safari, SuperDrive, and Tiger are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in violation of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks...
..., Inc. Confidential Unpublished Works, © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. The Apple logo is for printing or clerical errors. AirPort Express, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, Mac mini, Safari, SuperDrive, and Tiger are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in violation of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks...
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your Mac mini 14 What's Next? 16 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini 18 Basic Features of Your Mac mini 20 Learning About Mac OS X 22 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 23 Using the Internet 23 Connecting to a Network 24 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 25 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 26 Using Applications 27 Connecting to a Printer 29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 3
Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your Mac mini 14 What's Next? 16 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini 18 Basic Features of Your Mac mini 20 Learning About Mac OS X 22 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 23 Using the Internet 23 Connecting to a Network 24 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 25 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 26 Using Applications 27 Connecting to a Printer 29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 3
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... Bluetooth Wireless Technology 47 Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 49 Connecting Audio Devices 50 Using Your Optical Drive 54 Securing Your Mac mini 55 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 56 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer... 60 Other Problems 63 Using Apple Hardware Test 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number 67 Appendix A: Specifications 69 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your Mac mini 69 Moving Your Mac mini 4 Contents
... Bluetooth Wireless Technology 47 Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 49 Connecting Audio Devices 50 Using Your Optical Drive 54 Securing Your Mac mini 55 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 56 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer... 60 Other Problems 63 Using Apple Hardware Test 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number 67 Appendix A: Specifications 69 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your Mac mini 69 Moving Your Mac mini 4 Contents
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Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your Mac mini," to VGA Adapter AC cord Power adapter 7 Getting Started 1 1 Your Mac mini has been designed so that you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions about the features of your Mac mini. Your Mac mini comes with the following components: DVI to find out about getting started . If you are new to get started . If you have never used a Mac mini or are an experienced user, you can easily set it up and start using it right away.
Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your Mac mini," to VGA Adapter AC cord Power adapter 7 Getting Started 1 1 Your Mac mini has been designed so that you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions about the features of your Mac mini. Your Mac mini comes with the following components: DVI to find out about getting started . If you are new to get started . If you have never used a Mac mini or are an experienced user, you can easily set it up and start using it right away.
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If there is any protective film around the computer or power adapter, remove it before setting up your Mac mini. 1 Plug the AC cord firmly in to the computer. Setting Up Your Mac mini Follow these steps to set up your Mac mini. Plug the cord from the power adapter in to a grounded power outlet. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the power adapter in to the power adapter.
If there is any protective film around the computer or power adapter, remove it before setting up your Mac mini. 1 Plug the AC cord firmly in to the computer. Setting Up Your Mac mini Follow these steps to set up your Mac mini. Plug the cord from the power adapter in to a grounded power outlet. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the power adapter in to the power adapter.
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2 To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. If you would like to use a modem with your Mac mini, you can have one installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Store retail location.
2 To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. If you would like to use a modem with your Mac mini, you can have one installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Store retail location.
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Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard or mouse with your keyboard and mouse. If your keyboard has a USB port, you can plug your mouse in to the USB port on the back of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started If it doesn't, you can plug the mouse in to a USB port on the keyboard. 3 Connect the USB cable from your computer.
Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard or mouse with your keyboard and mouse. If your keyboard has a USB port, you can plug your mouse in to the USB port on the back of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started If it doesn't, you can plug the mouse in to a USB port on the keyboard. 3 Connect the USB cable from your computer.
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... follow the instructions that is equivalent to the Alt key on Apple keyboards. Using a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer. To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. The Option key on an Apple keyboard is not specifically designed for the latest software drivers.
... follow the instructions that is equivalent to the Alt key on Apple keyboards. Using a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer. To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. The Option key on an Apple keyboard is not specifically designed for the latest software drivers.
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Objects placed on top of your Mac mini. For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2, "Getting to the video port. Important: Don't place anything on top may interfere with the optical drive or with your computer. 4 Connect the DVI cable from your display to Know Your Mac mini." To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal, if you have the optional AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth technology installed. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Objects placed on top of your Mac mini. For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2, "Getting to the video port. Important: Don't place anything on top may interfere with the optical drive or with your computer. 4 Connect the DVI cable from your display to Know Your Mac mini." To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal, if you have the optional AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth technology installed. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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5 Press the power button (®) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13
5 Press the power button (®) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13
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..., so your new computer is automatically set up and running. This gives you used on your old Mac. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Transferring Information to Your Mac mini You can help you transfer) Â Files and folders stored on your information-just follow the onscreen.... Â Your other information from another Mac to your Mac mini does not affect the information on your new Mac mini (you enter your new Mac mini. Transferring information to your previous Mac to connect the two computers. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can use Setup Assistant to...
..., so your new computer is automatically set up and running. This gives you used on your old Mac. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Transferring Information to Your Mac mini You can help you transfer) Â Files and folders stored on your information-just follow the onscreen.... Â Your other information from another Mac to your Mac mini does not affect the information on your new Mac mini (you enter your new Mac mini. Transferring information to your previous Mac to connect the two computers. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can use Setup Assistant to...
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... to the Internet. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to transfer information when you first start up your Mac mini, you can take you didn't transfer your network settings, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is... turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your Mac mini for the Internet If you through the process of setting up your purchases. If you don...
... to the Internet. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to transfer information when you first start up your Mac mini, you can take you didn't transfer your network settings, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is... turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your Mac mini for the Internet If you through the process of setting up your purchases. If you don...
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.... Shut Down Your Mac mini If you left them. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your Mac mini, you will not use your Mac mini for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep, do one of the computer. Â Choose Apple () > System... Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Put Your Mac mini to Sleep to Save Energy If you can put your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it . When the computer is in sleep...
.... Shut Down Your Mac mini If you left them. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your Mac mini, you will not use your Mac mini for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep, do one of the computer. Â Choose Apple () > System... Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Put Your Mac mini to Sleep to Save Energy If you can put your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it . When the computer is in sleep...
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... support for all of your computer and Mac OS X, and summary information about your Mac mini. Read on for an overview of the different parts of Apple's products on your screen. Getting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac mini. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 17
... support for all of your computer and Mac OS X, and summary information about your Mac mini. Read on for an overview of the different parts of Apple's products on your screen. Getting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac mini. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 17
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Basic Features of Your Mac mini Slot-loading optical drive Power indicator light ® Power button Power port Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Video out port FireWire port Modem port (optional) USB ports (2) Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. Security slot Headphone port 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
Basic Features of Your Mac mini Slot-loading optical drive Power indicator light ® Power button Power port Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Video out port FireWire port Modem port (optional) USB ports (2) Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. Security slot Headphone port 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
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...or cable modem. Power indicator light A white light indicates your Mac mini or put it 's in sleep. ® Power button Turn on your Mac mini is on some models) Connect a standard phone line directly to...CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, and standard audio discs. Press and hold to Know Your Mac mini 19 Chapter 2 Getting to reset during troubleshooting. ¯ Power port Connect the power ... lock and cable to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your Mac mini has a Combo drive or a SuperDrive. d USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect USB devices such as iPod, an ...
...or cable modem. Power indicator light A white light indicates your Mac mini or put it 's in sleep. ® Power button Turn on your Mac mini is on some models) Connect a standard phone line directly to...CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, and standard audio discs. Press and hold to Know Your Mac mini 19 Chapter 2 Getting to reset during troubleshooting. ¯ Power port Connect the power ... lock and cable to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your Mac mini has a Combo drive or a SuperDrive. d USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect USB devices such as iPod, an ...
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Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which tiles and neatly displays all of your files; and much more. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Dashboard, an interface for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your open applications; Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all your fingertips;
Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which tiles and neatly displays all of your files; and much more. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Dashboard, an interface for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your open applications; Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all your fingertips;
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...you have to install Mac OS 9 (see "Installing Mac OS 9" on your Mac mini, and you can open and use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer, see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Mac OS 9 can't...If you want to use Mac OS 9 applications in Mac OS 9. For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at the top of information for new users, experienced users, and those switching to Know Your Mac mini 21
...you have to install Mac OS 9 (see "Installing Mac OS 9" on your Mac mini, and you can open and use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer, see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Mac OS 9 can't...If you want to use Mac OS 9 applications in Mac OS 9. For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at the top of information for new users, experienced users, and those switching to Know Your Mac mini 21
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Feel free to make your desktop look the way you like. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change it to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your desktop, or change the background color or pattern of your screen when the computer is left idle. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
Feel free to make your desktop look the way you like. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change it to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your desktop, or change the background color or pattern of your screen when the computer is left idle. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini