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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 calendar www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files the way you browse your Mac mini. 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.
Mac Help calendar www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files the way you browse your Mac mini. 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.
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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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...28. For information about the features of your Mac mini. If you're an experienced user, you plug your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to look over the information in Mac Help. Your Mac mini is designed so that you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to get started . If ...you can be found on your Mac mini into a power outlet, read this...
...28. For information about the features of your Mac mini. If you're an experienced user, you plug your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to look over the information in Mac Help. Your Mac mini is designed so that you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to get started . If ...you can be found on your Mac mini into a power outlet, read this...
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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 block the back vent. Step 1: Plug the power cord into a power outlet. other end into the back of your Mac mini right side up on a firm surface. Setting Up Your Mac mini Place your Mac mini, and then plug the other power cords may not work. Use only the power cord that came with your... Mac mini through the gap around the bottom cover and exits through the vent on a soft surface (such as a blanket or deep carpet) that interferes with airflow ...
... don't block the back vent. Step 1: Plug the power cord into a power outlet. other end into the back of your Mac mini right side up on a firm surface. Setting Up Your Mac mini Place your Mac mini, and then plug the other power cords may not work. Use only the power cord that came with your... Mac mini through the gap around the bottom cover and exits through the vent on a soft surface (such as a blanket or deep carpet) that interferes with airflow ...
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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. 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.
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HDMI ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your mouse into a USB (d) port on the keyboard. If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from 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. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your mouse into a USB (d) port on the keyboard. If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your Mac mini. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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... is equivalent to the Option modifier key on Apple keyboards. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it may require software drivers. You ...the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. To open Keyboard preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then ...
... is equivalent to the Option modifier key on Apple keyboards. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. Check the manufacturer's website for the Mac OS, it may require software drivers. You ...the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your Mac mini. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an Apple keyboard. To open Keyboard preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then ...
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.... ÂÂ A DVI connector. HDMI port HDMI Mini DisplayPort HDMI ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Connect directly to the HDMI port or Mini DisplayPort. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to DVI Adapter that has: ÂÂ A Mini DisplayPort connector. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the...
.... ÂÂ A DVI connector. HDMI port HDMI Mini DisplayPort HDMI ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Connect directly to the HDMI port or Mini DisplayPort. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to DVI Adapter that has: ÂÂ A Mini DisplayPort connector. Step 4: Connect a display cable to the...
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Setup Assistant helps 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 The first time 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. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you turn on your Mac mini. ® HDMI ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Setup Assistant.
Setup Assistant helps 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 The first time 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. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you turn on your Mac mini. ® HDMI ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Setup Assistant.
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... Go 17 If you don't use . Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your Mac mini. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your command center for use Setup...want to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for most settings on your preferences. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 've purchased from the Help menu in the Dock. Deauthorizing...
... Go 17 If you don't use . Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your Mac mini. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your command center for use Setup...want to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for most settings on your preferences. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 've purchased from the Help menu in the Dock. Deauthorizing...
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... To turn your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. Shutting Down Your Mac mini If you won't be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your Mac mini and bypass the startup process. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or ...Mac mini for 3 seconds. Putting Your Mac mini to sleep or shut it down your Mac mini before moving it to Sleep If you'll be using your Mac mini while the hard disk is dark and the disk drive stops spinning. You can put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of your Mac mini. ÂÂ Choose Apple...
... To turn your Mac mini on the optional Apple Remote. Shutting Down Your Mac mini If you won't be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your Mac mini and bypass the startup process. Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or ...Mac mini for 3 seconds. Putting Your Mac mini to sleep or shut it down your Mac mini before moving it to Sleep If you'll be using your Mac mini while the hard disk is dark and the disk drive stops spinning. You can put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of your Mac mini. ÂÂ Choose Apple...
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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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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. 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 software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports 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 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 software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of 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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.... Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple Retail Store. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23 Memory access cover (on bottom) The removable foot..., 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 local Apple Retail Store). Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini-all from your iTunes library, ...
.... Note: Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac mini are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple Retail Store. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your Mac mini 23 Memory access cover (on bottom) The removable foot..., 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 local Apple Retail Store). Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini-all from your iTunes library, ...
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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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... camera or orther device. 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,... The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. ® Power button Press to turn your Mac mini. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. , Audio in/optical digital...
... camera or orther device. 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,... The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. ® Power button Press to turn your Mac mini. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. , Audio in/optical digital...
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...previous song in your iTunes library or the next or previous chapter in iTunes, iPhoto, and DVD Player. ÂÂ Put your Mac mini to adjust the volume. To use the Apple Remote: ÂÂ Press the Play/Pause (') button to play a DVD, control Front Row and Keynote, and more-all from... across the room. Up Select Left Right Down Menu Play/Pause 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini Using the Apple Remote With the optional Apple Remote, you can : ÂÂ Navigate in a DVD movie. ÂÂ Hold down Right or Left to fast-forward or ...
...previous song in your iTunes library or the next or previous chapter in iTunes, iPhoto, and DVD Player. ÂÂ Put your Mac mini to adjust the volume. To use the Apple Remote: ÂÂ Press the Play/Pause (') button to play a DVD, control Front Row and Keynote, and more-all from... across the room. Up Select Left Right Down Menu Play/Pause 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini Using the Apple Remote With the optional Apple Remote, you can : ÂÂ Navigate in a DVD movie. ÂÂ Hold down Right or Left to fast-forward or ...