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... Connecting a Display or Video Device 33 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 FireWire 37 AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking 39 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 43 Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 44 Audio Support 45 Using Your Optical Drive 48 Securing Your Computer 49 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 50 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 53 Other Problems 56 Using Apple Hardware Test 56 Learning More, Service, And Support 58 Locating Your Product Serial Number...
... Connecting a Display or Video Device 33 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 FireWire 37 AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking 39 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 43 Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 44 Audio Support 45 Using Your Optical Drive 48 Securing Your Computer 49 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 50 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 53 Other Problems 56 Using Apple Hardware Test 56 Learning More, Service, And Support 58 Locating Your Product Serial Number...
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61 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information 61 Cleaning Your Mac mini 61 Moving Your Mac mini 62 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 63 Connectors and Ports 63 Power Adapter 64 Avoid Hearing Damage 65 Ergonomics 67 Apple and the Environment 69 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 72 Setup Assistant Worksheet 75 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually 75 Dial-Up Connection 79 DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections 87 AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection 91 Troubleshooting Your Connection 95 Communications Regulation Information 103 Index Contents 5
61 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information 61 Cleaning Your Mac mini 61 Moving Your Mac mini 62 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 63 Connectors and Ports 63 Power Adapter 64 Avoid Hearing Damage 65 Ergonomics 67 Apple and the Environment 69 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 72 Setup Assistant Worksheet 75 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually 75 Dial-Up Connection 79 DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections 87 AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection 91 Troubleshooting Your Connection 95 Communications Regulation Information 103 Index Contents 5
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... your display to the video out port. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your Mac mini." To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your computer, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse. 4 Connect the DVI cable from your computer. Important: Don't place anything on top may cause interference with the optical drive...
... your display to the video out port. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your Mac mini." To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your computer, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse. 4 Connect the DVI cable from your computer. Important: Don't place anything on top may cause interference with the optical drive...
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..., keyboards, printers, scanners, powered speakers, USB microphones, USB hubs, Zip and other sound output devices, such as external powered speakers. ¥ Security slot Attach a lock and cable to reset during troubleshooting. ¯ Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. a pulsing light indicates it to blank CD-R and CD-RW discs Power indicator light A white light indicates your Mac mini is on some models) Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal 56K v.92 modem. £ Video out port Connect displays that use a VGA connector using...
..., keyboards, printers, scanners, powered speakers, USB microphones, USB hubs, Zip and other sound output devices, such as external powered speakers. ¥ Security slot Attach a lock and cable to reset during troubleshooting. ¯ Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. a pulsing light indicates it to blank CD-R and CD-RW discs Power indicator light A white light indicates your Mac mini is on some models) Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal 56K v.92 modem. £ Video out port Connect displays that use a VGA connector using...
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... there. You can also open and use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer in Mac OS 9. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to Know Your Mac mini 21 When you're...
... there. You can also open and use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer in Mac OS 9. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to Know Your Mac mini 21 When you're...
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... for most settings on your command center for the specific preference you can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to a Printer The drivers for use a printer with your Mac mini, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install any required software and connect the printer to select your computer. To use . It is your Mac mini. For more information, open Mac OS...
... for most settings on your command center for the specific preference you can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to a Printer The drivers for use a printer with your Mac mini, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install any required software and connect the printer to select your computer. To use . It is your Mac mini. For more information, open Mac OS...
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... can set your optical drive, see the print jobs in the print queue and work with your Mac mini, insert a music CD in the Dock to open Mac OS Help (see if any updates are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's servers to see page 30) and search for your Mac mini to listen privately. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers...
... can set your optical drive, see the print jobs in the print queue and work with your Mac mini, insert a music CD in the Dock to open Mac OS Help (see if any updates are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's servers to see page 30) and search for your Mac mini to listen privately. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers...
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... Networking" on page 35. Follow the installation instructions that you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you want to connect your Mac mini. Connecting to an Ethernet network, cable or DSL modem, or a wireless network, see "FireWire" on page 37 for updates again. Also open Mac OS Help (see page 30) and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for "Software Update" in a list...
... Networking" on page 35. Follow the installation instructions that you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you want to connect your Mac mini. Connecting to an Ethernet network, cable or DSL modem, or a wireless network, see "FireWire" on page 37 for updates again. Also open Mac OS Help (see page 30) and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for "Software Update" in a list...
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... is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another Mac using a FireWire cable. If you need to change to a different type of the computer, choose Go > Connect to another computer on the network. To access another Internet account. Chapter 2 Getting to the Internet," on the other computer and you can transfer files. Using the Internet When you first set up your Mac mini, you were instructed on...
... is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another Mac using a FireWire cable. If you need to change to a different type of the computer, choose Go > Connect to another computer on the network. To access another Internet account. Chapter 2 Getting to the Internet," on the other computer and you can transfer files. Using the Internet When you first set up your Mac mini, you were instructed on...
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... is available from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Using one of the adapters described below, you can also connect displays with a VGA connector or you can also connect a television, VCR, or other external video device to your Mac mini. Connecting a Display or Video Device You can connect displays with a DVI connector to connect a display with a VGA connector. Video out port Video out port DVI to VGA Adapter DVI to Video Adapter VGA connector on display cable Composite video out and S-video out ports DVI to Video Adapter You can connect a video device.
... is available from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Using one of the adapters described below, you can also connect displays with a VGA connector or you can also connect a television, VCR, or other external video device to your Mac mini. Connecting a Display or Video Device You can connect displays with a DVI connector to connect a display with a VGA connector. Video out port Video out port DVI to VGA Adapter DVI to Video Adapter VGA connector on display cable Composite video out and S-video out ports DVI to Video Adapter You can connect a video device.
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... a keyboard, a mouse, printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. In most cases you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer's website for the latest software. When you connect a USB device, if your computer. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 You can use to connect many USB devices. USB ports Using USB Devices To use . Your computer automatically accesses the necessary software whenever you connect a new device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your Mac mini...
... a keyboard, a mouse, printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. In most cases you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer's website for the latest software. When you connect a USB device, if your computer. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 You can use to connect many USB devices. USB ports Using USB Devices To use . Your computer automatically accesses the necessary software whenever you connect a new device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your Mac mini...
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... for any lost data. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions. 52 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Important: Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your destination disk, you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc. Important: Apple recommends that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen...
... for any lost data. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions. 52 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Important: Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your destination disk, you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc. Important: Apple recommends that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen...
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... the internal backup battery replaced. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 If you have a problem using a dial-up Internet connection, make sure that your telephone cord is connected and functioning properly. Â If you are not in this manual, look in Mac OS Help for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. Choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for instructions and troubleshooting information. See the service and support...
... the internal backup battery replaced. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 If you have a problem using a dial-up Internet connection, make sure that your telephone cord is connected and functioning properly. Â If you are not in this manual, look in Mac OS Help for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. Choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for instructions and troubleshooting information. See the service and support...
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... software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information, see "Using Apple Hardware Test" on page 58. System Profiler To get help on your computer, use Apple Hardware Test to www.apple.com/support/. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 57 Apple Hardware Test You can extend your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to diagnose hardware problems...
... software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information, see "Using Apple Hardware Test" on page 58. System Profiler To get help on your computer, use Apple Hardware Test to www.apple.com/support/. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 57 Apple Hardware Test You can extend your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to diagnose hardware problems...
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You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to the Internet If you configure your network, 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. Once you have a static IP address from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your connection. 86 Appendix C Connecting to test your ISP. 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from your Internet connection is ready.
You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to the Internet If you configure your network, 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. Once you have a static IP address from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your connection. 86 Appendix C Connecting to test your ISP. 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from your Internet connection is ready.
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... wakes from the modem to the Internet 91 LAN users may have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not apply to Ethernet hubs and routers. If your modem has a reset button, you can 't connect to connect. Check the cables and power supplies to LAN users. Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are ready to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local area network (LAN...
... wakes from the modem to the Internet 91 LAN users may have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not apply to Ethernet hubs and routers. If your modem has a reset button, you can 't connect to connect. Check the cables and power supplies to LAN users. Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are ready to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local area network (LAN...
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... FCC Grant. Nevertheless, it is located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the potential for human contact during normal operation is harmful to your eyes. Bluetooth Information FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used in this product is minimized. 96 Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the optical disc drive in your computer, your safety...
... FCC Grant. Nevertheless, it is located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the potential for human contact during normal operation is harmful to your eyes. Bluetooth Information FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used in this product is minimized. 96 Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the optical disc drive in your computer, your safety...
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... 97 connecting a display 11 a keyboard 10 a mouse 10 a phone cord 9 a printer 23 an Ethernet cable 9 headphones 25 mobile phone 40 PDA via Bluetooth 40 the power cord 8 to a network 43 to the Internet 69 D date and time settings 55 DHCP 75 configuration 82 dial-up connection 75 modem 75 dialup connection 69 digital video camera 35 display adapters 32 connecting 32 setting up 11 downloading software 25 DSL 75, 79 DVD-Video...
... 97 connecting a display 11 a keyboard 10 a mouse 10 a phone cord 9 a printer 23 an Ethernet cable 9 headphones 25 mobile phone 40 PDA via Bluetooth 40 the power cord 8 to a network 43 to the Internet 69 D date and time settings 55 DHCP 75 configuration 82 dial-up connection 75 modem 75 dialup connection 69 digital video camera 35 display adapters 32 connecting 32 setting up 11 downloading software 25 DSL 75, 79 DVD-Video...
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... 33 K keyboard 33 ergonomics 66 L LAN 79 connection 75 M Mac Help 29 Mac OS X installing 52 learning about 20 manual Internet configuration 81 modem cable 43, 69 DSL 43, 69 port 19 monitoring a printer 23 mouse ergonomics 66 moving your computer 61 N network connections 93 104 Index Network Setup Assistant 69 O online resources 57 optical disc drive 45 P Point-to-Point Protocol 75, 79, 84 power adapter 63 power button 12, 19 power socket 19...
... 33 K keyboard 33 ergonomics 66 L LAN 79 connection 75 M Mac Help 29 Mac OS X installing 52 learning about 20 manual Internet configuration 81 modem cable 43, 69 DSL 43, 69 port 19 monitoring a printer 23 mouse ergonomics 66 moving your computer 61 N network connections 93 104 Index Network Setup Assistant 69 O online resources 57 optical disc drive 45 P Point-to-Point Protocol 75, 79, 84 power adapter 63 power button 12, 19 power socket 19...
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... 8 display 11 Ethernet 9 power adapter 8 Setup Assistant 13, 14 shutting down 15 sleep 15 Software Update 25 specifications 59 static IP address 81 stopping an application 28 System Preferences 22 System Profiler 59 T testing your Internet configuration 77 transferring files or documents 27 information to your Mac mini 13 troubleshooting 49 turn on your computer 12 U updating software 25 USB 33 connecting devices 33 hubs 34 ports 19 using multiple devices at once 34 V video...
... 8 display 11 Ethernet 9 power adapter 8 Setup Assistant 13, 14 shutting down 15 sleep 15 Software Update 25 specifications 59 static IP address 81 stopping an application 28 System Preferences 22 System Profiler 59 T testing your Internet configuration 77 transferring files or documents 27 information to your Mac mini 13 troubleshooting 49 turn on your computer 12 U updating software 25 USB 33 connecting devices 33 hubs 34 ports 19 using multiple devices at once 34 V video...