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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, 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 Using the Apple Remote 28 Using SD Cards 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 34 Installing Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini 46 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini 47 Resetting Your Password 48 Using Disk Utility Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, 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 Using the Apple Remote 28 Using SD Cards 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 34 Installing Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini 46 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini 47 Resetting Your Password 48 Using Disk Utility Contents 5
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If it doesn't, plug the mouse into a USB (d) port on the back of your mouse into the USB port on the keyboard. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your Mac mini. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 HDMI ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse.
If it doesn't, plug the mouse into a USB (d) port on the back of your mouse into the USB port on the keyboard. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your Mac mini. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 HDMI ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse.
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... have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you use Keyboard preferences to change the behavior of the Caps Lock, Control, Option, and Command (x) modifier keys. To open Keyboard preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click Modifier Keys and follow the instructions that isn't specifically designed for the latest software drivers. Using a USB mouse...
... have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you use Keyboard preferences to change the behavior of the Caps Lock, Control, Option, and Command (x) modifier keys. To open Keyboard preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click Modifier Keys and follow the instructions that isn't specifically designed for the latest software drivers. Using a USB mouse...
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... Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® wireless technology (inside ) Connect to a wireless network using built-in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row, play a DVD on your Mac mini is on bottom) The removable foot provides easy access to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini-all from your iTunes...
... Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® wireless technology (inside ) Connect to a wireless network using built-in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row, play a DVD on your Mac mini is on bottom) The removable foot provides easy access to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini-all from your iTunes...
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... detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. ® Power button Press to turn your Mac mini. For more . SD card slot Insert a standard Secure Digital (SD) card from a digital camera or orther device. G Ethernet port Connect to sleep. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Chapter 2 Life with your Mac mini on page 28. H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices...
... detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. ® Power button Press to turn your Mac mini. For more . SD card slot Insert a standard Secure Digital (SD) card from a digital camera or orther device. G Ethernet port Connect to sleep. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Chapter 2 Life with your Mac mini on page 28. H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices...
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Or open System Profiler, by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "printing." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple site at www.apple.com/support/specs. Instructions, technical support, and manuals for Apple products The Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macmini. Connecting a printer...
Or open System Profiler, by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "printing." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple site at www.apple.com/support/specs. Instructions, technical support, and manuals for Apple products The Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macmini. Connecting a printer...
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.... WARNING: Don't connect the power cord or turn on page 34, and then repeat the memory installation instructions to turn on your Mac mini, verify the module specifications against the requirements listed on your Mac mini repeatedly sounds three tones, it's having trouble recognizing a memory module. Step 7: Reconnect the cables. Never operate your Mac mini without the cover in place. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables you replace the...
.... WARNING: Don't connect the power cord or turn on page 34, and then repeat the memory installation instructions to turn on your Mac mini, verify the module specifications against the requirements listed on your Mac mini repeatedly sounds three tones, it's having trouble recognizing a memory module. Step 7: Reconnect the cables. Never operate your Mac mini without the cover in place. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables you replace the...
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... install memory. Your Mac mini doesn't have problems while working with the version of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help, or on for information about how to note include: ÂÂ The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. If you experience a problem...
... install memory. Your Mac mini doesn't have problems while working with the version of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help, or on for information about how to note include: ÂÂ The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. If you experience a problem...
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... the problem reoccurs when you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini" on your system software (see if the application is entirely cleared up. ÂÂ Press and hold the power (®) button on . For support and contact information about the software that came with the version of your...
... the problem reoccurs when you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini" on your system software (see if the application is entirely cleared up. ÂÂ Press and hold the power (®) button on . For support and contact information about the software that came with the version of your...
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... X Install DVD that came with your computer. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up your user account. If you to reinstall Mac OS X and applications. see the Knowledge Base article at support.apple.com/kb/ht3910. 5 When the installation is not responsible for you erase your hard disk during installation using Disk Utility. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini Use the software installation...
... X Install DVD that came with your computer. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up your user account. If you to reinstall Mac OS X and applications. see the Knowledge Base article at support.apple.com/kb/ht3910. 5 When the installation is not responsible for you erase your hard disk during installation using Disk Utility. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac mini Use the software installation...
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... Install DVD that came with your computer. 2 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 3 After selecting your Mac mini. 3 Double-click Install Bundled Software. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 When the installation is complete, click Close. To reset your password: 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your language, choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Quit the Mac OS X Installer. Chapter 4 Problem...
... Install DVD that came with your computer. 2 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 3 After selecting your Mac mini. 3 Double-click Install Bundled Software. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 When the installation is complete, click Close. To reset your password: 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your language, choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Quit the Mac OS X Installer. Chapter 4 Problem...
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... mini. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 If you have the internal backup battery replaced. If you may be using your Mac mini or working with your computer while holding down the mouse button. For information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. Objects placed on top of your Apple keyboard. If your date and time settings get lost...
... mini. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 If you have the internal backup battery replaced. If you may be using your Mac mini or working with your computer while holding down the mouse button. For information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. Objects placed on top of your Apple keyboard. If your date and time settings get lost...
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... application to walk you want to open Network Setup Assistant. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your Mac mini and use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the Mac mini components...
... application to walk you want to open Network Setup Assistant. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your Mac mini and use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the Mac mini components...
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... has a reset button, you can try the steps in this section for a few minutes, and then turn it either before or after you turn the power off and on . LAN users might have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users don't have trouble with the server you're trying to access. You can press it back on . Important: Instructions that...
... has a reset button, you can try the steps in this section for a few minutes, and then turn it either before or after you turn the power off and on . LAN users might have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users don't have trouble with the server you're trying to access. You can press it back on . Important: Instructions that...
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....apple.com/support/airport. For setup information, see the instructions that came with the wireless device. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 If you can interfere with your router or ask the person who set up your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar). Also see the documentation...
....apple.com/support/airport. For setup information, see the instructions that came with the wireless device. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 If you can interfere with your router or ask the person who set up your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar). Also see the documentation...
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... For online service and support information, go to see if any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. You can download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can find more information, search for service. If you 're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to www.apple.com/macosx. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the...
... For online service and support information, go to see if any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. You can download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can find more information, search for service. If you 're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to www.apple.com/macosx. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the...
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... what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. AppleCare Service and Support Your Mac mini comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can help you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Have the purchase date and your Mac mini, use System Profiler. Call the support center number nearest...
... what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. AppleCare Service and Support Your Mac mini comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can help you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Have the purchase date and your Mac mini, use System Profiler. Call the support center number nearest...
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... Information NOTICE: Failure to follow the instructions in damage to replace or repair any user-serviceable parts, except for service. Operating environment Operating your Mac mini. Except for information about how to 95% (noncondensing) ÂÂ Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3048 meters) Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 61 If your Mac mini needs service, consult the service and support information that came...
... Information NOTICE: Failure to follow the instructions in damage to replace or repair any user-serviceable parts, except for service. Operating environment Operating your Mac mini. Except for information about how to 95% (noncondensing) ÂÂ Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3048 meters) Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 61 If your Mac mini needs service, consult the service and support information that came...
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... the specifications in accordance with your computer system is causing interference by the computer or one of FCC rules. Operation is , make certain the computer and the television or radio are designed to operate the product. If it is not installed and used properly-that is on circuits controlled by Apple Inc. This equipment has been tested and...
... the specifications in accordance with your computer system is causing interference by the computer or one of FCC rules. Operation is , make certain the computer and the television or radio are designed to operate the product. If it is not installed and used properly-that is on circuits controlled by Apple Inc. This equipment has been tested and...
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... T troubleshooting Airport Extreme 53 Apple Hardware Test 50 can't start up 45 computer unresponsive 44 date and time lost 49 Disk Utility 48 ejecting a disc 49 flashing question mark 45 freeze during startup 45 Internet connection 51 Network Diagnostics 51 pointer won't move 44 reinstalling software 46 U updating software 54 USB ports 25 V video adapters 15 W waking your computer controlled 18 forced 44 sleep 18 slot-loading optical disc drive 23 Specifications...
... T troubleshooting Airport Extreme 53 Apple Hardware Test 50 can't start up 45 computer unresponsive 44 date and time lost 49 Disk Utility 48 ejecting a disc 49 flashing question mark 45 freeze during startup 45 Internet connection 51 Network Diagnostics 51 pointer won't move 44 reinstalling software 46 U updating software 54 USB ports 25 V video adapters 15 W waking your computer controlled 18 forced 44 sleep 18 slot-loading optical disc drive 23 Specifications...