Apple Mac Mini User's guide User's Guide

Mac miniUser’s Guide Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer LL2845Q88.book Page 1 Thursday, November 18, 2004

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 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

101 For calls that are automatically generated, a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number, with a minimum period between calls

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103Index IndexAadapter 32AirPort Express 39AirPort Extreme 37connection 75problems using 53setting up 87analog audio 45application freeze 28ap

104 Index networking 43port 19FFireWireconnecting devices 35ports 19using FireWire devices 36floppy disk drives 33force quit 28freezing up 50f

Index 105 Rreinstalling softwaresoftware install disc 51Ssafety 62save energy 15scanners 33, 35security slot 19securing your computer 48serial n

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Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your computer, follow the instructions that came

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Press the power button (® ) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on.® LL2845Q88.book Page 12 Thursday, Novem

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 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

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started You may want to deauthorize your old Mac to prevent your iTunes Music Store or spoken word purchases from being pla

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your Mac mini When you have finished working with your Mac mini, you have t

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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 miniPowerbuttonSecurityslotPowerindicatorlightSlot-loadingoptical drivePow

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 19 Slot-loading optical drive Your computer has a Combo drive that can read DVD discs, DVD movies, CD-RO

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 Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advan

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 3 Click the Add button.4 Choose the type of connection for your printer (USB or Rendezvous in most cases)

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 25 To monitor printing:m Click the printer icon in the Dock to open the printer window.You can now see the p

26 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini To check for updated software:1 Choose Apple () > Software Update. The Software Update window opens.

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 27 Using the InternetWhen you first set up your Mac mini, you were instructed on how to connect to the Inter

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini  If your computer has an AirPort Extreme Card, you can connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfe

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 29 2 Click Force Quit.The application quits, leaving all other applications open.If needed, you can force th

3 Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started8 Setting Up Your Mac mini 13 What’s Next? 15 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your Mac mini 17 Chap

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini To use Mac OS Help:1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock.2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu a

313 3 Using Your ComputerYour Mac mini has many built-in features you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs.Here are some of your compu

32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Connecting a Display or Video DeviceYou can connect displays with a DVI connector to your Mac mini. Using one of th

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 Universal Serial Bus (USB)Your Mac mini comes with two USB ports on the back, which you can use to connect many typ

34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeIf all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more USB

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 FireWireYour computer has a FireWire 400 port, which lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed dev

36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using FireWire DevicesTo use a FireWire device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Apple

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and NetworkingIf you ordered an AirPort Extreme Card when you purchased your Mac

38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessWith AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base StationUse an AirPort Express to play iTunes music over your wireless netw

4 Contents 30 Using Applications 31 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer32 Connecting a Display or Video Device 33 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 FireWir

40 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following:Â Use your Mac mini to communicate with a mobile phone

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 Setting Up Bluetooth File ExchangeYou can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between it and

42 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer To send a file to a Bluetooth enabled device:1 Open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Application

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 43 Ethernet (10/100Base-T)Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (twisted-pair) Eth

44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For More Information on Using EthernetAdditional information, including how to set up an Ethernet network and trans

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 For More Information on Using AudioAdditional information about using audio is available in Mac OS Help (see page 2

46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Inserting a CD or DVD DiscTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps:1 Place the disc int

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 47 Playing DVD DiscsTo play a DVD, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc.Rec

48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Securing Your ComputerUse a locking cable (available at www.apple.com/store) and the built-in security slot to atta

494 4 TroubleshootingOccasionally you may have problems while working with your Mac mini. This chapter gives you some solutions to try when you have a

Contents 5 61 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information61 Cleaning Your Mac mini 61 Moving Your Mac mini 62 Safety Instructions for Setting Up

50 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 51 If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn’t

52 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not respon

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 53 Installing Mac OS 9Your Mac mini does not come with Mac OS 9 installed. To use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer

54 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting  Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point. Nearby electronic devices

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 If you have problems with your Internet connection Make sure your telephone line or network cable is connected and fun

56 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using Apple Hardware TestYou can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer’s h

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 57 If you didn’t order a Bluetooth module or AirPort Extreme Card with your Mac mini or if you want additional memory inst

58 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you need further assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening ap

59AppendixA A SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your Mac mini, such as the amount of built-in memory, h

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60 Appendix A Specifications Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com and www.apple.com/support.Click the triangles in t

61AppendixB B Care, Use, and Safety InformationFor your safety and that of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling

62 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 63 Â Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.

64 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information  The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord by pulling the plug, not t

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 65 ErgonomicsChairAn adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the heigh

66 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 67 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users may develop discomfort in their ha

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69AppendixC 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

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 Mac m

70 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet  AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express wireless connection: Your computer is connected wirelessly to the Int

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 71 To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer: Open the TCP/IP control panel. Find the connection method in

72 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Setup Assistant WorksheetYou can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP), y

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 73 To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection:1 Choose your connection type. Ask your ISP for this inf

74 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 75 Setting Up Your Internet Connection ManuallyOnce you have completed the steps on the previous pages using t

76 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 77 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now. To test your Internet configuration:1 Open the I

78 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 79 DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or E

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 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 81 Manual ConfigurationHave your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see p

82 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Type the other information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now.Once you configure your netwo

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 3 Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu.LL2845Q88.book Page 83 Thursday, November 18, 200

84 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Click Apply Now.Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection.No

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 2 Click PPPoE and select “Connect using PPPoE.”3 Type the information into the corresponding fields. If you

86 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed b

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 87 Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you will need to open the Internet C

88 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet If you don’t see an AirPort network listed, you can use the AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 89 4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort.Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either man

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 2 To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. LL2845Q88.book Page 9 Thursday, November 18, 20

90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 3 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP. If you chose Manually, type the

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 91 4 Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting or when your com

92 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, first check t

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 93 Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure th

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95 Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow

96 Bluetooth Information FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceThe antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with

97 High-Risk Activities WarningThis computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communicati

98 Â Telephone jack type: USOC, RJ-11 An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed t

99 In Canada, contact Apple at: 7495 Birchmount Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5G2, 800-263-3394Users should not attempt to make such connections themse