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www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow.
www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow.
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... the world. iWeb Help website iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites...
... the world. iWeb Help website iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites...
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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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Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 47 Important Safety Information 50 Important Handling Information 52 Understanding Ergonomics 54 Apple and the Environment 55 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 60 Index 6 Contents
Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 47 Important Safety Information 50 Important Handling Information 52 Understanding Ergonomics 54 Apple and the Environment 55 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 60 Index 6 Contents
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... start using it right away. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini in Mac Help. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 47 before you may already know enough to get started . Important...installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 26. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you can be found on your Mac mini. Your Mac mini is designed so that you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to Mac computers, read this section for instructions about getting started .
... start using it right away. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini in Mac Help. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 47 before you may already know enough to get started . Important...installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 26. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you can be found on your Mac mini. Your Mac mini is designed so that you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to Mac computers, read this section for instructions about getting started .
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Important: Don't place anything on top of your Mac mini. 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 Objects placed 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. Follow the steps on top may interfere with the following components: Mini-DVI to set up .
Important: Don't place anything on top of your Mac mini. 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 Objects placed 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. Follow the steps on top may interfere with the following components: Mini-DVI to set up .
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other power adapters may not work. Step 1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini, and then plug the power adapter into your Mac mini so that came with 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. Step 1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini, and then plug the power adapter into your Mac mini so that came with your Mac mini; Use the power adapter that it's right side up or on its side, but not upside down.
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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 For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking.
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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 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. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller.
Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your keyboard and mouse. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 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. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller.
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...mouse. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your Mac mini. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on Apple keyboards. To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, click Modifier ... the latest software drivers. If it may require software drivers. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Using a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer may not have a...
...mouse. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your Mac mini. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on Apple keyboards. To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, click Modifier ... the latest software drivers. If it may require software drivers. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Using a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer may not have a...
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... a display that came with a display. Connect directly to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the Mini DisplayPort. Â A DVI connector. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Use the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to the...
... a display that came with a display. Connect directly to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the Mini DisplayPort. Â A DVI connector. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Use the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to the...
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Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini with Setup Assistant. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The first time you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you turn on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini.
Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini with Setup Assistant. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The first time you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you turn on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini.
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... iTunes. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. System Preferences is your Mac mini. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open... purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can easily make your preferences. If you don't intend to keep or use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store.
... iTunes. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. System Preferences is your Mac mini. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open... purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can easily make your preferences. If you don't intend to keep or use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store.
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... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep If you'll be using your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it . Moving your Mac mini while the hard disk is dark. NOTICE: Shut down your Mac mini before moving it down . When your Mac mini is in sleep, the display's screen...
... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep If you'll be using your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it . Moving your Mac mini while the hard disk is dark. NOTICE: Shut down your Mac mini before moving it down . When your Mac mini is in sleep, the display's screen...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your Mac mini. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your Mac mini. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your Mac mini. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your Mac mini. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21
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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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... feet (9.1 meters) away. Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini is on your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store). Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini from obstruction. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and... Keynote on ; a pulsing light indicates it's in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23 Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±...
... feet (9.1 meters) away. Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini is on your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store). Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini from obstruction. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and... Keynote on ; a pulsing light indicates it's in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23 Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±...
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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