Apple Mac Mini User's guide Specifications

Congratulations, you and your Mac miniwere made for each other.

10 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

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse. Your Mac mini doesn’t come with a keyboard or a mou

12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you use a USB keyboard that is not specifically designed for the Mac OS, it may not have a Command (x ) or Opt

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Connect the DVI cable from your display to the video port. Connect a DVI display to the video out (£ )

14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Press the power (® ) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini.Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configu

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or aud

16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your Mac mini, you can put it to

2 2 Life with Your Mac miniwww.apple.com/macosx/overviewMac Help iLife

Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 19 Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your Mac mini.The Apple website at www.apple.com links

20 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini What’s on the Front of Your Mac miniPowerindicator lightBuilt-in infrared(IR) receiverAirPort antennaSlot-l

Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 21Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with your Apple Remote for wireless control in Front Row. P

22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini,,fH£dPowerbuttonSecurity slotPowerport®¯GHeadphoneout/opticaldigital au

Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 23Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft (available at www.apple.com/store).f Headphone out

24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac miniGetting AnswersMuch more information about using your Mac is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.a

Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini 25Using AirPort Extreme wireless technologyThe AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport.Or open AirP

33 Problem, Meet Solutionwww.apple.com/supportMac Help help

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 29Occasionally you may have problems while working with your Mac mini. Read on to find some solutions to try when

Contents 3 Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 8 What’s in the Box 9 Setting Up Your Mac mini 16 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Dow

30 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet SolutionProblems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac miniIf your computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Make

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 31If your Mac mini freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds. If your Mac min

32 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet SolutionReinstalling the Software That Came with Your ComputerUse the software installation discs that came with your co

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 33Installing ApplicationsYour Mac mini must have Mac OS X already installed before you can install the application

34 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with your Mac mini and do not open.If you have a problem

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 35If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly You may need to have the internal backup battery replaced. S

36 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet SolutionProblems with Your Internet ConnectionYour Mac mini has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you through

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 37Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users might have hubs, switches, ro

38 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet SolutionNetwork ConnectionsMake sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your Mac mini and into the network. Check the ca

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 39Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationIf you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communica

4 Contents Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 47 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Mac mini 49 Using Connectors and Ports 50 Using the P

40 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet SolutionKeeping Your Software Up to DateYou can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the lates

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 41Learning More, Service, and SupportYour Mac mini does not have any user-serviceable parts. If you need service,

42 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet SolutionAppleCare Service and SupportYour Mac mini comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repa

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 43Telephone numbers are subject to change, and local and national telephone rates may apply. A complete list is av

44 Last, but Not Leastwww.apple.com/environmentMac Helpergonomics

Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 47For the safety of you and your equipment, follow these rules for cleaning and handling your Mac mini, and for worki

48 Chapter 4 Last, but Not LeastImportant: The only way to turn off power completely is to disconnect the power cord and all USB and FireWire devi

Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 49Important: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must

1 1 Ready, Set Up, Gowww.apple.com/macminiMac Help Migration Assistant

50 Chapter 4 Last, but Not LeastUsing the Power AdapterFollow these guidelines for using the power adapter:Â Make sure you push the power plugs snu

Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 51Important: The power adapter for your computer is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason

52 Chapter 4 Last, but Not LeastHigh-Risk Activities WarningThis computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, ai

Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 53Avoid Hearing DamageImportant Ergonomic and Health-Related InformationHere are some guidelines for adjusting the fu

54 Chapter 4 Last, but Not LeastYou may have to raise the chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this ma

Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 55Â Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows. If

56 Chapter 4 Last, but Not LeastCarrying Your Mac miniBefore you lift or reposition your Mac mini, shut it down and disconnect all cables and cords

57Regulatory Compliance InformationCompliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two c

58Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):Apple Inc. Product Compliance1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-ACupertino, CA 95014-2084 Wireless Radio UseThi

59Taiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan Class B StatementVCCI Class B StatementExternal USB Modem InformationWhen connecting your Mac mini to the phone lin

60ENERGY STAR® ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR® guideline

61Taiwan:European Union—Disposal InformationThe symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of sep

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Looking for Something? 65IndexAadaptersDVI to VGA Adapter 13, 23DVI to Video Adapter 23AirPort Extremeantenna 21overview 21problems 39using 25Ap

66 Looking for Something?IP address, sharing 38IP masquerading 38Kkeyboardequivalents 12Keyboard & Mouse preferences 12USB ports 11, 12MMac m

Looking for Something? 67Software Update 40Software Update preferences 34Startup Disk preferences 31TtroubleshootingAirPort 39AppleCare 42compute

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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 7 Your Mac mini has been designed so that you can easily set it up and start using it right away. If you have never

8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the following components:Before you set up your Mac mini, remove the pr

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 Setting Up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini so that it’s right side up or on its side, but not upside down. Us