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Congratulations, you and your Mac mini were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your Mac mini were made for each other.
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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow.
Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow.
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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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... instructions and the safety information starting on page 47 before you plug your Mac mini. Your Mac mini is designed so that you can be found on your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini into a power outlet. Be sure to many questions can easily set it up...
... instructions and the safety information starting on page 47 before you plug your Mac mini. Your Mac mini is designed so that you can be found on your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini into a power outlet. Be sure to many questions can easily set it up...
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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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other power adapters may not work. Setting Up Your Mac mini Position 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 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. Setting Up Your Mac mini Position 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 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 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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...keyboard and mouse to set them up with a keyboard or a mouse, but you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. The Option key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Alt key on a keyboard from another manufacturer may not have a...latest software drivers. You can use Keyboard & Mouse preferences to change the keyboard equivalents. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The Command (x) key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Windows key (the icon on the key looks like a Windows...
...keyboard and mouse to set them up with a keyboard or a mouse, but you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. The Option key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Alt key on a keyboard from another manufacturer may not have a...latest software drivers. You can use Keyboard & Mouse preferences to change the keyboard equivalents. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The Command (x) key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Windows key (the icon on the key looks like a Windows...
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... a display cable to the Mini DisplayPort. Â A DVI connector. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini to connect to the Mini-DVI port. Â A VGA connector. You can connect a display that came with a display. Connect directly to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort. Use the Mini-DVI to the Mini DisplayPort. Mini-DVI port Mini DisplayPort ® Chapter 1 Ready...
... a display cable to the Mini DisplayPort. Â A DVI connector. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your Mac mini to connect to the Mini-DVI port. Â A VGA connector. You can connect a display that came with a display. Connect directly to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort. Use the Mini-DVI to the Mini DisplayPort. Mini-DVI port Mini DisplayPort ® Chapter 1 Ready...
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If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Setup Assistant.
If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Setup Assistant.
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..., you can easily make your desktop look the way you want to change. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your Mac mini. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar ... from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it...
..., you can easily make your desktop look the way you want to change. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your Mac mini. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar ... from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it...
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... again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your Mac mini is in sleep, the display's screen is spinning can put it to sleep. To wake your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish ...working with your Mac mini before moving it. NOTICE: Shut down your Mac mini, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the...
... again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your Mac mini is in sleep, the display's screen is spinning can put it to sleep. To wake your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish ...working with your Mac mini before moving it. NOTICE: Shut down your Mac mini, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the...
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2 Life with Your Mac mini 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
2 Life with Your Mac mini 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your Mac mini. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21
Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for 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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.../store. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23 Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini is on your Mac mini from obstruction. 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...
.../store. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23 Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini is on your Mac mini from obstruction. 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...
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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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... hold to discourage theft. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. d Five high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard... Connect the power cord from the power adapter. ® Power button Turn your Mac mini on or off, or put it to a DVI display or a TV. £ Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that uses a Mini DisplayPort connector. H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as...
... hold to discourage theft. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. d Five high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard... Connect the power cord from the power adapter. ® Power button Turn your Mac mini on or off, or put it to a DVI display or a TV. £ Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that uses a Mini DisplayPort connector. H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as...
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... X" in the search field. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 29. Or search for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. b Choose Mac Help to the Mac mini Support site at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. "Why you can browse topics or type a search question. The iLife...
... X" in the search field. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 29. Or search for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. b Choose Mac Help to the Mac mini Support site at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. "Why you can browse topics or type a search question. The iLife...