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www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place.
www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place.
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...your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your own song. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click.... Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece....
...your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your own song. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click.... Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece....
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... Go 10 What's in the Box 11 Setting Up Your Mac mini 18 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini 22 What's on the Front of Your Mac mini 24 What's on the Back of Your Mac mini 26 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 32 Problems ...That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini 34 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini 35 Other Problems 36 Using Apple Hardware Test ...
... Go 10 What's in the Box 11 Setting Up Your Mac mini 18 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini 22 What's on the Front of Your Mac mini 24 What's on the Back of Your Mac mini 26 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 32 Problems ...That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini 34 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini 35 Other Problems 36 Using Apple Hardware Test ...
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... you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to look over the information in Mac Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 For information about the features of your Mac mini. Your Mac mini is designed so that you plug your Mac mini into a power outlet. Be sure to Mac computers, read this section for instructions...using it right away. If you may already know enough to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 47 before you can be found on your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety ...
... you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to look over the information in Mac Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 For information about the features of your Mac mini. Your Mac mini is designed so that you plug your Mac mini into a power outlet. Be sure to Mac computers, read this section for instructions...using it right away. If you may already know enough to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 47 before you can be found on your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety ...
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Follow the steps on the next several pages to DVI Adapter AC cord Power adapter Before you set up your Mac mini, remove the protective film from the outside of your computer and power adapter. Objects placed on top of your Mac mini. Important: Don't place anything on top may interfere with the following components: Mini-DVI to set up . What's in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the optical drive or the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Follow the steps on the next several pages to DVI Adapter AC cord Power adapter Before you set up your Mac mini, remove the protective film from the outside of your computer and power adapter. Objects placed on top of your Mac mini. Important: Don't place anything on top may interfere with the following components: Mini-DVI to set up . What's in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the optical drive or the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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Step 1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into your Mac mini; Use the power adapter that it's right side up or on its side, but not upside down. other power adapters may not work. Setting Up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini so that came with your Mac mini, and then plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11
Step 1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into your Mac mini; Use the power adapter that it's right side up or on its side, but not upside down. other power adapters may not work. Setting Up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini so that came with your Mac mini, and then plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11
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For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Mac mini and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Mac mini and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your keyboard and mouse. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Connect the USB cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from your Mac mini, and then use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack.
Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your keyboard and mouse. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Connect the USB cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from your Mac mini, and then use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack.
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..., which are standard on a keyboard from another manufacturer. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. If you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. The Option key on an...the USB port on the back of your Mac mini. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can use Keyboard & Mouse preferences to the Alt key on Apple keyboards. To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard &...
..., which are standard on a keyboard from another manufacturer. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. If you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. The Option key on an...the USB port on the back of your Mac mini. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can use Keyboard & Mouse preferences to the Alt key on Apple keyboards. To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard &...
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... Â A Mini DisplayPort connector. Connect directly to the Mini DisplayPort. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. You can connect a display that came with a display. Use the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to the Mini-DVI port or the Mini DisplayPort to VGA ...Adapter to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Â A DVI connector. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the Mini-DVI port. Â A VGA connector. Mini-DVI port Mini DisplayPort ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini...
... Â A Mini DisplayPort connector. Connect directly to the Mini DisplayPort. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. You can connect a display that came with a display. Use the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to the Mini-DVI port or the Mini DisplayPort to VGA ...Adapter to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Â A DVI connector. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the Mini-DVI port. Â A VGA connector. Mini-DVI port Mini DisplayPort ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini...
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The first time you turn on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini with Setup Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini.
The first time you turn on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini with Setup Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini.
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...icon in iTunes. If you don't intend to keep or use . For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. System Preferences is your command center for the specific preference you 've...videos, or audiobooks that you want using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your Mac mini. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can ...
...icon in iTunes. If you don't intend to keep or use . For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. System Preferences is your command center for the specific preference you 've...videos, or audiobooks that you want using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your Mac mini. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can ...
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...: Shut down your Mac mini before moving it down . Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep If you'll be using your Mac mini for 3 seconds. To wake your Mac mini, press any key on the keyboard or any button on again, press the power (®) button. To turn your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or...
...: Shut down your Mac mini before moving it down . Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep If you'll be using your Mac mini for 3 seconds. To wake your Mac mini, press any key on the keyboard or any button on again, press the power (®) button. To turn your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your Mac mini. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your Mac mini. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your Mac mini. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your Mac mini. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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What's on the Front of Your Mac mini AirPort antennas Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Bluetooth antenna Slot-loading SuperDrive Power indicator light 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
What's on the Front of Your Mac mini AirPort antennas Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Bluetooth antenna Slot-loading SuperDrive Power indicator light 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
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Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store). Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R,...Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside ) Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23
Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store). Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R,...Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside ) Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23
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What's on the Back of Your Mac mini £ Mini-DVI port £ Mini DisplayPort Security slot ® Power button ® ¯ Power port , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) H FireWire 800 port d USB 2.0 ports (5) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
What's on the Back of Your Mac mini £ Mini-DVI port £ Mini DisplayPort Security slot ® Power button ® ¯ Power port , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) H FireWire 800 port d USB 2.0 ports (5) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
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...an Ethernet crossover cable. ¯ Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. ® Power button Turn your Mac mini on or off, or put it to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. ... audio in port Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to a DVI display or a TV. £ Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that uses a Mini DisplayPort connector. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting.
...an Ethernet crossover cable. ¯ Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. ® Power button Turn your Mac mini on or off, or put it to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. ... audio in port Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to a DVI display or a TV. £ Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that uses a Mini DisplayPort connector. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting.