Mac miniUser’s Guide Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer
10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse. Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but yo
100 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, make sure
101 Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follo
102 Bluetooth Information FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceThe antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction wit
103 High-Risk Activities WarningThis computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communicat
104 Â Telephone jack type: USOC, RJ-11 An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed
105 In Canada, contact Apple at: 7495 Birchmount Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5G2, 800-263-3394Users should not attempt to make such connections thems
106 Service à la clientèle d’Apple Canada: 800-263-3394L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à
107 For calls that are automatically generated, a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number, with a minimum period between calls
109Index IndexAadapters 35DVI to VGA Adapter 12, 19DVI to Video Adapter 35video 34AirPortAirPort Express 42connection 83problems using 60settin
Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 If you use a USB keyboard that is not specifically designed for the Mac OS, it may not have a Command (x ) or Optio
110 Index DHCP 83configuration 90dial-upconnection 77, 83modem 83digital video camera 38displayadapters 34connecting 34setting up 12Dock 23do
Index 111 dial-up connection 77, 79, 83DSL 19, 23, 41, 47, 77internal 19, 33, 83, 103port 19modem cable 23monitoringa printer 27mouseconnecting
112 Index Network 77, 87Print & Fax 28Security 15Software Update 60Startup Disk 57using 22System Profiler 67Ttesting your Internet configur
12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 Connect the DVI cable from your display to the video port. To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Ada
Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 5 Press the power button (® ) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on.®
14 Chapter 1 Getting Started What’s Next? You’ve done everything you need to get your Mac mini up and running. The first time you turn on your c
Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 You may want to deauthorize your old Mac to prevent your iTunes Music Store songs or spoken word purchases from bei
16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your Mac mini, you can put y
17 2 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your Mac mini. Read on for an overvie
18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Basic Features of Your Mac mini Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. PowerbuttonSecuritys
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 19 Slot-loading optical disc drive Your Mac mini has a Combo drive or a SuperDrive. Each drive can read
K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in pa
20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Learning About Mac OS XYour computer comes with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which includes Spo
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 21 When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with yo
22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesYou can quickly make your desktop look the way you w
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 23  Dock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of your Dock. Appearance
24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Getting Answers Using Mac HelpYou can find answers to most of your questions about using your computer an
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 25 Keeping Your Software Up to DateYou can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install th
26 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Using ApplicationsYour Mac mini comes with software applications, including the iLife suite of applicatio
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 27 2 Click Force Quit.The application quits, leaving all other applications open.If you need to, you can for
28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini To set up a printer:1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon.2 Click
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 29 Monitoring PrintingAfter you send a printing job to a printer, you can monitor, stop, or put it temporari
3 Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started8 Setting Up Your Mac mini 14 What’s Next? 16 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Chapter
30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire DeviceIf you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video ca
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 31 Â If your computer has AirPort Extreme technology, you can connect to an AirPort wireless network to tran
333 3 Using Your Mac miniYour Mac mini has many built-in features you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs.Here are some of your compu
34 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini To learn about what you can do with your Mac mini, start with the information in this chapter. You can find additio
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 35 DVI to Video AdapterYou can also connect a television, VCR, or other external video device to your computer with th
36 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Using USB DevicesTo use a USB device, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically access
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 37 For More Information About USBAdditional information about USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help
38 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini  Connect an Apple iSight camera and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with friends and fami
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 39 FireWire Target Disk ModeIf you want to transfer files between your Mac mini and another FireWire-equipped computer
4 Contents 33 Chapter 3: Using Your Mac mini34 Connecting a Display or Video Device 35 Using USB 37 Connecting With FireWire 40 Understanding Air
40 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless NetworkingSome Mac mini models include AirPort Extreme. If you ordered AirPo
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 41 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessWith AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a
42 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base StationUse an AirPort Express to play iTunes music over your wireless netw
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 43 Using Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyIf you ordered Bluetooth technology when you purchased your Mac mini, it’s alrea
44 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Important: To ensure you have an adequate Bluetooth signal, don’t place anything on top of your Mac mini. Objects
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 45 Setting Up Bluetooth File ExchangeYou can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between Blueto
46 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Sending a File to a Bluetooth DeviceYour computer can send files to other Bluetooth devices in range of your comput
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 47 Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T)Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (t
48 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini The Ethernet port on your Mac mini automatically detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need a crossover cable t
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 49 Connecting Audio DevicesYour Mac mini comes with a headphone port (f) so that you can connect headphones and listen
Contents 5 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 Using Connectors and Ports 71 Using the Power Adapter 72 Avoiding Heari
50 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Using Your Optical DriveYou can install or use software from CDs and DVDs using your optical drive. You can play mu
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 51 Inserting a CD or DVD DiscTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps:1 Place the disc int
52 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Playing DVD DiscsTo play a DVD, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc.Rec
Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 53 Recording Information on a DVDIf your Mac mini has a SuperDrive, you can record your own home movies on a blank DVD
54 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Securing Your Mac miniYou can use a locking cable (available at www.apple.com/store) and the built-in security slot
554 4 TroubleshootingIf you have any difficulties while working with your Mac mini, try the solutions in this chapter.This chapter contains solutions
56 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move First, make
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 57 If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn’t
58 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerUse the software installation discs that came with your computer
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 59 Installing ApplicationsYour computer must have Mac OS X already installed before you can install the applications that
60 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an applicationFor problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple,
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61 Â For more information about using and troubleshooting AirPort, choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > Air
62 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OSÂ If the answers to your questions are not in this
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63 Using Apple Hardware TestYou can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer’s h
64 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Learning More, Service, and SupportYour Mac mini does not have any user-accessible parts. If you need service, take you
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 AppleCare Service and Support InformationYour Mac mini comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware
66 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Locating Your Product Serial NumberYou can find the serial number on the bottom of your Mac mini. You can also use Syst
67AppendixA A SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your Mac mini, such as the amount of built-in memory, h
68 Appendix A Specifications Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com and www.apple.com/support.Click the triangles in t
69AppendixB B Care, Use, and Safety InformationFor your safety and the safety of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and ha
7 1 1 Getting Started Your Mac mini has been designed so that you can easily set it up and start using it right away. If you have never used a Mac
70 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFor your own safety and that of your equip
Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 71 Â Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket
72 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information  The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. Make sure you pull the pl
Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 73 Understanding ErgonomicsChairAn adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Ad
74 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information MousePosition the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach.KeyboardW
Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 75 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users may develop discomfort in their ha
77AppendixC C Connecting to the InternetYou can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real tim
78 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet  Local area network (LAN): Your computer is plugged in to a LAN using an Ethernet cable. This type of con
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 79 To find the settings on a Windows PC:The connection information on a Windows computer resides in two places
8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your Mac mini Follow these steps to set up your Mac mini. If there is any protective film around the comp
80 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Using the Setup Assistant WorksheetYou can write the information you get from your Internet service provide
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection:1 Choose your connection type. Ask your ISP for this inf
82 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Note: DHCP Client ID is optional and may not be required. Ask your ISP.If you selected “PPP (for PPPoE con
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 Setting Up Your Internet Connection ManuallyOnce you have completed the steps on the previous pages using S
84 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now. To test your Internet configuration:1 Open the I
86 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To connect automatically when you start an Internet application, such as a web browser or email:1 Click PPP
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 87 Using DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable mode
88 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Select the On checkbox next to Built-in Ethernet.5 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configur
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 89 To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up m
Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 2 To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem.
90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet DHCP ConfigurationAfter you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your networ
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 91 4 Click Apply Now.Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection.No
92 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 2 Click PPPoE and select “Connect using PPPoE.”3 Type the information in to the corresponding fields. If yo
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 93 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed b
94 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you will need to open the Internet C
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 95 If you don’t see an AirPort network listed, you can use the AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your
96 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort.Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either man
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 97 1 Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu.2 Click TCP/IP, if it’s not already selected.3 In the Configure
98 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting or when your com
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 99 PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, first check t
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