Mac mini User's Guide

Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer

Apple Computer, Inc.

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Contents

7 Chapter 1: Getting Started

8 Setting Up Your Mac mini

14 What's Next?

16 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down

17 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini

18 Basic Features of Your Mac mini

20 Learning About Mac OS X

22 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

23 Using the Internet

23 Connecting to a Network

24 Getting Answers Using Mac Help

25 Keeping Your Software Up to Date

26 Using Applications

27 Connecting to a Printer

29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones

30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device

30 Transferring Files to Another Computer

33 Chapter 3: Using Your Mac mini

34 Connecting a Display or Video Device

35 Using USB

37 Connecting With FireWire

40 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking

43 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

47 Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T)

49 Connecting Audio Devices

50 Using Your Optical Drive

54 Securing Your Mac mini

55 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

56 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer

58 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer

60 Other Problems

63 Using Apple Hardware Test

64 Learning More, Service, and Support

66 Locating Your Product Serial Number

67 Appendix A: Specifications

69 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information

69 Cleaning Your Mac mini

69 Moving Your Mac mini

70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer

71 Using Connectors and Ports

71 Using the Power Adapter

72 Avoiding Hearing Damage

73 Understanding Ergonomics

75 Learning About Apple and the Environment

77 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet

80 Using the Setup Assistant Worksheet

83 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually

83 Using a Dial-Up Connection

87 Using DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections

94 Configuring an AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection

98 Troubleshooting Your Connection

101 Communications Regulation Information

109 Index

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 mini or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions about getting started. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini.

.ents:

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DVI to VGA

Adapter

AC cord

AC cord

DVI to VGA Adapter Power adapter

Power adapter

Setting Up Your Mac mini

Follow these steps to set up your Mac mini. If there is any protective film