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... Video Device 35 Using USB 37 Connecting With FireWire 40 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 43 Using 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...
... Video Device 35 Using USB 37 Connecting With FireWire 40 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 43 Using 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...
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... the instructions that is equivalent to the Windows key (the icon on the key looks like a Windows logo) on Apple keyboards. The Option key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Alt key on a keyboard from another manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it may require software drivers. The Command (x) key on an Apple keyboard is not specifically designed for the latest software drivers. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Using a USB mouse or keyboard...
... the instructions that is equivalent to the Windows key (the icon on the key looks like a Windows logo) on Apple keyboards. The Option key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Alt key on a keyboard from another manufacturer. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it may require software drivers. The Command (x) key on an Apple keyboard is not specifically designed for the latest software drivers. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Using a USB mouse or keyboard...
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... the onscreen instructions. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To turn off on page 77 for information you transfer information later using Migration Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you can take you through the process of setting up your Mac mini, you first start up your computer to connect to play...
... the onscreen instructions. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To turn off on page 77 for information you transfer information later using Migration Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you can take you through the process of setting up your Mac mini, you first start up your computer to connect to play...
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....apple.com/store). f Headphone port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or other digital files to DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. Chapter 2 Getting to reset during troubleshooting. ¯ Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. Press and hold to Know Your Mac mini 19 d USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect USB devices such as iPod, an iSight or video camera, or a hard drive. Power indicator light A white light indicates your Mac mini is on your computer. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to sleep...
....apple.com/store). f Headphone port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or other digital files to DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. Chapter 2 Getting to reset during troubleshooting. ¯ Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. Press and hold to Know Your Mac mini 19 d USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect USB devices such as iPod, an iSight or video camera, or a hard drive. Power indicator light A white light indicates your Mac mini is on your computer. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to sleep...
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...Mac OS X, check the Apple website at the top of the screen. You'll find plenty of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about the compatibility of information for new users, experienced users, and those switching to Know Your Mac mini 21 With Mac OS 9 installed, you can open and use Mac... with your computer. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on your computer in Mac OS 9. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your Mac mini, and you want to install Mac OS 9 (see the troubleshooting tips in the Mac OS X Classic environment.
...Mac OS X, check the Apple website at the top of the screen. You'll find plenty of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about the compatibility of information for new users, experienced users, and those switching to Know Your Mac mini 21 With Mac OS 9 installed, you can open and use Mac... with your computer. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on your computer in Mac OS 9. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your Mac mini, and you want to install Mac OS 9 (see the troubleshooting tips in the Mac OS X Classic environment.
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You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. For more information, search for your Mac mini to Know Your Mac mini 25 To check for updates again. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set up your computer). The Software Update window opens. Type an administrator name and password (the name and password you used when you want to...
You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. For more information, search for your Mac mini to Know Your Mac mini 25 To check for updates again. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set up your computer). The Software Update window opens. Type an administrator name and password (the name and password you used when you want to...
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If you need to set up a printer connected to quit, which closes all other problems, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," on page 55. If you can force the Classic environment to a network before you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Follow the instructions that came with the printer to install any required software and connect the printer to Know Your Mac mini 27...
If you need to set up a printer connected to quit, which closes all other problems, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," on page 55. If you can force the Classic environment to a network before you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Follow the instructions that came with the printer to install any required software and connect the printer to Know Your Mac mini 27...
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... optical drive, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on hold. You can wirelessly stream music from your optical drive. More Information For more about your home stereo system. To learn more information, open Mac Help and search for specific installation and setup directions. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in your Mac mini to open iTunes and choose Help > "iTunes and Music Store Help." Playing a CD and Connecting...
... optical drive, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on hold. You can wirelessly stream music from your optical drive. More Information For more about your home stereo system. To learn more information, open Mac Help and search for specific installation and setup directions. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in your Mac mini to open iTunes and choose Help > "iTunes and Music Store Help." Playing a CD and Connecting...
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..., open a Finder window and click Network. To access another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "Connecting two computers." Â You can also connect to another computer on the other device that came with your Mac mini to Know Your Mac mini Your Mac mini appears as a disk drive on the network. Transferring Files to Another Computer You have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, hard drive, or...
..., open a Finder window and click Network. To access another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "Connecting two computers." Â You can also connect to another computer on the other device that came with your Mac mini to Know Your Mac mini Your Mac mini appears as a disk drive on the network. Transferring Files to Another Computer You have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, hard drive, or...
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...-speed USB 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment, such as digital video cameras or external hard disks. See "Connecting With FireWire" on page 40. Â Headphone port (f ) to fit your needs. Using Your Mac mini 3 3 Your Mac mini has many built-in features you can use to customize your computer to connect headphones, powered speakers, or audio equipment. See the information beginning on page 37. Â Optional Bluetooth® technology for connecting high-speed equipment...
...-speed USB 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment, such as digital video cameras or external hard disks. See "Connecting With FireWire" on page 40. Â Headphone port (f ) to fit your needs. Using Your Mac mini 3 3 Your Mac mini has many built-in features you can use to customize your computer to connect headphones, powered speakers, or audio equipment. See the information beginning on page 37. Â Optional Bluetooth® technology for connecting high-speed equipment...
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... Video Adapter VGA connector on the Apple Mac mini website at www.apple.com/support/macmini. Using one of the adapters described below, you can also connect displays with a VGA connector or you can find additional information in this chapter. Video out port Video out port DVI to VGA Adapter DVI to connect a display with a VGA connector. Connecting a Display or Video Device You can connect a video device. To learn about what you can connect displays with a DVI connector to your Mac mini. You can do with your Mac mini, start...
... Video Adapter VGA connector on the Apple Mac mini website at www.apple.com/support/macmini. Using one of the adapters described below, you can also connect displays with a VGA connector or you can find additional information in this chapter. Video out port Video out port DVI to VGA Adapter DVI to connect a display with a VGA connector. Connecting a Display or Video Device You can connect a video device. To learn about what you can connect displays with a DVI connector to your Mac mini. You can do with your Mac mini, start...
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.... The other computer's display shows the Mac mini internal hard disk icon and the icon of a CD or DVD disc in the optical drive. 4 When you can also find information on the Mac mini to shut it down the T key. For More Information About FireWire Additional information about FireWire is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your Mac mini to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up , you are...
.... The other computer's display shows the Mac mini internal hard disk icon and the icon of a CD or DVD disc in the optical drive. 4 When you can also find information on the Mac mini to shut it down the T key. For More Information About FireWire Additional information about FireWire is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your Mac mini to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up , you are...
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... to use a key combination to get your Internet account).  See "Troubleshooting Your Connection" on your Apple Keyboard. Check the documentation that came with your Internet connection  Make sure your telephone line or network cable is plugged in to the modem port (W) and not the Ethernet port (G).  See "Connecting to the Internet" on top of your computer. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61 There you will find how to locate your Internet settings...
... to use a key combination to get your Internet account).  See "Troubleshooting Your Connection" on your Apple Keyboard. Check the documentation that came with your Internet connection  Make sure your telephone line or network cable is plugged in to the modem port (W) and not the Ethernet port (G).  See "Connecting to the Internet" on top of your computer. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61 There you will find how to locate your Internet settings...
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Choose Help > Mac Help.  Check the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information. 62 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. See the service and support information on page 64 for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS  If the answers to your date and time settings get lost repeatedly  You may need to have the internal backup battery replaced.
Choose Help > Mac Help.  Check the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information. 62 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. See the service and support information on page 64 for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS  If the answers to your date and time settings get lost repeatedly  You may need to have the internal backup battery replaced.
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... Mac mini or if you need service, take your Mac mini to www.apple.com/support. You can find answers to your Mac mini through online resources, onscreen help on Apple's discussion boards. Learning More, Service, and Support Your Mac mini does not have any user-accessible parts. If you want additional memory installed, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location. System Profiler shows you which hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating...
... Mac mini or if you need service, take your Mac mini to www.apple.com/support. You can find answers to your Mac mini through online resources, onscreen help on Apple's discussion boards. Learning More, Service, and Support Your Mac mini does not have any user-accessible parts. If you want additional memory installed, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location. System Profiler shows you which hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating...
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If you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready. Once you have a static IP address from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your ISP. Appendix C Connecting to test your connection. You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to the Internet 93 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field. 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field. 6 Click Apply Now.
If you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready. Once you have a static IP address from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your ISP. Appendix C Connecting to test your connection. You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to the Internet 93 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field. 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field. 6 Click Apply Now.
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...it is advised to use of the optical disc drive in your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The Class 1 label, located in a service-accessible area. See http://www.apple.com/euro/compliance/. ...specifications. The labels on your eyes. A service warning label is located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the potential for human contact during normal operation is harmful to your product may result in this product increases the potential hazard to the eyes. The use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the drive...
...it is advised to use of the optical disc drive in your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The Class 1 label, located in a service-accessible area. See http://www.apple.com/euro/compliance/. ...specifications. The labels on your eyes. A service warning label is located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the potential for human contact during normal operation is harmful to your product may result in this product increases the potential hazard to the eyes. The use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the drive...
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... digital video camera 38 display adapters 34 connecting 34 setting up 12 Dock 23 downloading software 25 DSL 83, 87 DVD ejecting 51 inserting 51 playing 52 recording 53 DVI to VGA Adapter 12, 34 DVI to Video Adapter 35 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 87 E ejecting a disc 61 Energy Saver 16 environment 75 ergonomics 73 chair 73 display 73 keyboard 74 mouse 74 Ethernet 47 networking 47 port 19...
... digital video camera 38 display adapters 34 connecting 34 setting up 12 Dock 23 downloading software 25 DSL 83, 87 DVD ejecting 51 inserting 51 playing 52 recording 53 DVI to VGA Adapter 12, 34 DVI to Video Adapter 35 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 87 E ejecting a disc 61 Energy Saver 16 environment 75 ergonomics 73 chair 73 display 73 keyboard 74 mouse 74 Ethernet 47 networking 47 port 19...
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...'t start up 57 connecting to Internet 98 date and time settings lost 62 ejecting a disc 61 Internet connection 61 problem with an application 60 R recycling information 103 reinstalling software software install disc 58 S safety 70 save energy 16 scanners 35, 37 security slot 19, 54 serial number 66 setting up computer 8 display 12 Ethernet 9 power adapter 8 Setup Assistant 14, 15, 30, 77, 79 worksheet 80 shutting down 16 sleep 16 Software Update 25 specifications 67...
...'t start up 57 connecting to Internet 98 date and time settings lost 62 ejecting a disc 61 Internet connection 61 problem with an application 60 R recycling information 103 reinstalling software software install disc 58 S safety 70 save energy 16 scanners 35, 37 security slot 19, 54 serial number 66 setting up computer 8 display 12 Ethernet 9 power adapter 8 Setup Assistant 14, 15, 30, 77, 79 worksheet 80 shutting down 16 sleep 16 Software Update 25 specifications 67...
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... Internet configuration 85 transferring files or documents 30 information to your Mac mini 14 troubleshooting 55 AirPort connection 60 AppleCare 65 computer won't turn on 57 date and time settings 62 ejecting a disc 61 Internet connection 61 reinstalling Mac OS X 58 service and support 64 using Apple Hardware Test 63 using Mac Help 64 turning on your computer 13 U updating software 25 USB connecting devices 35 hubs 36 ports 19 using devices 35 using multiple devices 36 V VGA adapter 19, 34 connector 34 display 12 video adapter...
... Internet configuration 85 transferring files or documents 30 information to your Mac mini 14 troubleshooting 55 AirPort connection 60 AppleCare 65 computer won't turn on 57 date and time settings 62 ejecting a disc 61 Internet connection 61 reinstalling Mac OS X 58 service and support 64 using Apple Hardware Test 63 using Mac Help 64 turning on your computer 13 U updating software 25 USB connecting devices 35 hubs 36 ports 19 using devices 35 using multiple devices 36 V VGA adapter 19, 34 connector 34 display 12 video adapter...