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Mac Help calendar Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your schedule in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help mail iCal Keep your email accounts in sync. www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files the way you browse your Mac mini.
Mac Help calendar Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your schedule in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help mail iCal Keep your email accounts in sync. www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files the way you browse your Mac mini.
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... your photos by faces, places, or events. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iWeb Help website Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your Mac. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www...
... your photos by faces, places, or events. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iWeb Help website Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your Mac. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www...
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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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48 Other Problems 50 Using Apple Hardware Test 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 53 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 54 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 59 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
48 Other Problems 50 Using Apple Hardware Test 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 53 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 54 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 59 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
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Be sure to look over the information in Mac Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you're an experienced user, you plug your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to get started . Answers to Mac computers, read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. For information about the features of your Mac mini. Important: Before you may already know enough to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 59. Your Mac mini is designed so that you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to many questions can easily ...
Be sure to look over the information in Mac Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you're an experienced user, you plug your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to get started . Answers to Mac computers, read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. For information about the features of your Mac mini. Important: Before you may already know enough to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 59. Your Mac mini is designed so that you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to many questions can easily ...
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What's in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the following components: Power cord HDMI to DVI Adapter Follow the steps on the next several pages to set up your Mac mini. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
What's in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the following components: Power cord HDMI to DVI Adapter Follow the steps on the next several pages to set up your Mac mini. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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Don't place your Mac mini on a soft surface (such as a blanket or deep carpet) that came with airflow around the bottom cover, and don't block the back vent. HDMI ® Cool air inlet (around foot) Exhaust vent Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 other end into the back of your Mac mini; Setting Up Your Mac mini Place your Mac mini through the gap around the bottom cover and exits through the vent on the back. Step 1: Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Use only the power cord that interferes with your Mac mini, and then plug the other power cords may not work. ...
Don't place your Mac mini on a soft surface (such as a blanket or deep carpet) that came with airflow around the bottom cover, and don't block the back vent. HDMI ® Cool air inlet (around foot) Exhaust vent Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 other end into the back of your Mac mini; Setting Up Your Mac mini Place your Mac mini through the gap around the bottom cover and exits through the vent on the back. Step 1: Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Use only the power cord that interferes with your Mac mini, and then plug the other power cords may not work. ...
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For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. HDMI ® Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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.
For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. HDMI ® Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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.
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Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your Mac mini. HDMI ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your mouse into a USB (d) port on the keyboard.
Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your Mac mini. HDMI ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your mouse into a USB (d) port on the keyboard.
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...and Command (x) modifier keys. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. You can use a USB keyboard that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. To open Keyboard preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click Modifier Keys and follow the instructions...
...and Command (x) modifier keys. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. You can use a USB keyboard that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. To open Keyboard preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click Modifier Keys and follow the instructions...
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.... Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to the HDMI port. ÂÂ A VGA connector. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Connect directly to the Mini DisplayPort. ÂÂ An HDMI connector. Your... Mac mini doesn't come with your local Apple Retail Store. HDMI port HDMI Mini DisplayPort HDMI ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Connect directly to the HDMI port. Â...
.... Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to the HDMI port. ÂÂ A VGA connector. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Connect directly to the Mini DisplayPort. ÂÂ An HDMI connector. Your... Mac mini doesn't come with your local Apple Retail Store. HDMI port HDMI Mini DisplayPort HDMI ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Connect directly to the HDMI port. Â...
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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. ® HDMI ® 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. ® HDMI ® 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.
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For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...
For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...
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...NOTICE: Shut down . To put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your Mac mini for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut... down . Moving your Mac mini while the hard disk is dark and the disk drive stops spinning. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. You can quickly wake your Mac mini, you can damage the hard disk, ...causing loss of your Mac mini, press any key on the keyboard or any button on the optional Apple Remote. To turn your Mac mini for 3 seconds. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting ...
...NOTICE: Shut down . To put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your Mac mini for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut... down . Moving your Mac mini while the hard disk is dark and the disk drive stops spinning. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. You can quickly wake your Mac mini, you can damage the hard disk, ...causing loss of your Mac mini, press any key on the keyboard or any button on the optional Apple Remote. To turn your Mac mini for 3 seconds. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting ...
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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. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21
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. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21
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What's on the Front of Your Mac mini Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading optical disc drive Memory access cover Power indicator light 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
What's on the Front of Your Mac mini Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading optical disc drive Memory access cover Power indicator light 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
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... technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, or the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini-all from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-... to a wireless network using built-in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row, play music from your local Apple Retail Store). Slot-loading SuperDrive (optional) This slot-loading optical disc drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R,...
... technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, or the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini-all from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-... to a wireless network using built-in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row, play music from your local Apple Retail Store). Slot-loading SuperDrive (optional) This slot-loading optical disc drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R,...
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What's on the Back of Your Mac mini Power port HDMI HDMI port Mini DisplayPort USB 2.0 ports (4) SD card slot Power HDMI button ® Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Cool air inlet (around foot) Base-T) FireWire 800 port Audio in port Exhaust vent Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
What's on the Back of Your Mac mini Power port HDMI HDMI port Mini DisplayPort USB 2.0 ports (4) SD card slot Power HDMI button ® Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Cool air inlet (around foot) Base-T) FireWire 800 port Audio in port Exhaust vent Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini