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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 mail iCal Keep your email accounts in sync. Mac Help calendar Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your schedule in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files the way you browse your Mac mini.
Mac Help mail iCal Keep your email accounts in sync. Mac Help calendar Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your schedule in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files the way you browse your Mac mini.
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... spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. Record and mix your photos by faces, places, or events... Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your own song. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world...
... spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. Record and mix your photos by faces, places, or events... Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your own song. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world...
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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 you can be found on page 59. Answers to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 28. For information about the features of your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to many questions can easily set it up and start using it right away. Be sure... to get started . If you're an experienced user, you plug your Mac mini into a power outlet, read this section for instructions about getting started . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 Important: Before you may already know enough to...
.... If you can be found on page 59. Answers to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 28. For information about the features of your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to many questions can easily set it up and start using it right away. Be sure... to get started . If you're an experienced user, you plug your Mac mini into a power outlet, read this section for instructions about getting started . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 Important: Before you may already know enough to...
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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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... through the gap around foot) Exhaust vent Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Don't place your Mac mini on a firm surface. Setting Up Your Mac mini Place your Mac mini right side up 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. Use only the power cord that interferes with your Mac mini; Important: Cooling air enters your Mac mini, and then plug the other power cords may not work.
... through the gap around foot) Exhaust vent Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Don't place your Mac mini on a firm surface. Setting Up Your Mac mini Place your Mac mini right side up 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. Use only the power cord that interferes with your Mac mini; Important: Cooling air enters your Mac mini, and then plug the other power cords may not work.
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HDMI ® 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.
HDMI ® 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.
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Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your Mac mini. If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. HDMI ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB 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. If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. HDMI ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB 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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... instructions that isn't specifically designed for the latest software drivers. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. If you have a keyboard from another manufacturer: ÂÂ The Windows key ...a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer may not have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it may require software drivers. You can use a USB keyboard that came with your...
... instructions that isn't specifically designed for the latest software drivers. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. If you have a keyboard from another manufacturer: ÂÂ The Windows key ...a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer may not have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it may require software drivers. You can use a USB keyboard that came with your...
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Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to the HDMI port. ÂÂ A VGA connector. Use the ... Up, Go 15 Connect directly to the Mini DisplayPort. ÂÂ An HDMI connector. Connect directly to the HDMI port. ÂÂ A DVI connector. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your local Apple Retail Store. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the HDMI port or Mini DisplayPort.
Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to the Mini DisplayPort. Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to the HDMI port. ÂÂ A VGA connector. Use the ... Up, Go 15 Connect directly to the Mini DisplayPort. ÂÂ An HDMI connector. Connect directly to the HDMI port. ÂÂ A DVI connector. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your local Apple Retail Store. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the HDMI port or Mini DisplayPort.
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The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Mac mini. ® HDMI ® 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 previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts.
The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Mac mini. ® HDMI ® 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 previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts.
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Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your desktop look the way you want to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the...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, your Mac mini. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your command center for the...
Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your desktop look the way you want to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the...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, your Mac mini. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your command center for the...
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... Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote for 3 seconds. When your Mac mini wakes from your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it down your Mac mini and bypass the startup process. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working ... press any key on the keyboard or any button on again, press the power (®) button. To wake your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. NOTICE: Shut down . Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you...
... Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote for 3 seconds. When your Mac mini wakes from your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it down your Mac mini and bypass the startup process. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working ... press any key on the keyboard or any button on again, press the power (®) button. To wake your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. NOTICE: Shut down . Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you...
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2 Life with Your Mac mini www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your Mac mini www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links 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 all Apple products, on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your Mac mini.
Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links 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 all Apple products, on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your Mac mini.
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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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... 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 is on bottom) The removable foot provides easy access to control Front Row..., watch photo slideshows and movie trailers, or play a DVD on your local Apple Retail Store). Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini-all from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in infrared ...
... 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 is on bottom) The removable foot provides easy access to control Front Row..., watch photo slideshows and movie trailers, or play a DVD on your local Apple Retail Store). Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini-all from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in infrared ...
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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
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..., Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. For more . Chapter 2 Life with your Mac mini on page 28. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. ® Power button Press to...connector. HDMI HDMI port Connect a TV or other device that uses an HDMI connector. £ Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that came with Your Mac mini 25 d Four high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, ...
..., Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. For more . Chapter 2 Life with your Mac mini on page 28. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. ® Power button Press to...connector. HDMI HDMI port Connect a TV or other device that uses an HDMI connector. £ Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that came with Your Mac mini 25 d Four high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, ...