Mac mini User Guide
Congratulations, you and your Mac mini were made for each other.
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 Down
Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini
20 What's on the Front of Your Mac mini
22 What's on the Back of Your Mac mini
24 Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution
30 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini
32 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer
33 Other Problems
35 Using Apple Hardware Test
36 Problems with Your Internet Connection
39 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication
40 Keeping Your Software Up to Date
41 Learning More, Service, and Support
43 Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least
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 Power Adapter
51 Laser Information
52 High-Risk Activities Warning
52 Cleaning Your Mac mini
53 Avoid Hearing Damage
53 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information
56 Carrying Your Mac mini
56 Apple and the Environment
57 Regulatory Compliance Information
Looking for Something?
65 Index
Ready, Set Up, Go
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.
Important: Read all of the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 45 before you plug your Mac mini into a power outlet.
If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini.
What's in the Box
Your Mac mini comes with the following components:
DVI to VGA Adapter Power adapter Apple Remote
Before you set up your Mac mini, remove the protective film from the outside of your computer and power adapter. Follow the steps on the next several pages to set up.
Setting Up Your Mac mini
Position your Mac mini so that it's right side up or on its side, but not upside down. Use the power adapter that came with your Mac mini; other power adapters don't work.
Step 1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into your Mac mini, and then plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.
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.
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Note: Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. For information about setting up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 24. To use a dial-up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.
Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse.
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If you use a USB keyboard that is not specifically designed for the Mac OS, it may not have a Command (⌘) or Option key, both of which are standard on Apple keyboards. The Command (⌘) key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Windows key (the icon on the key looks like a Windows logo) on a keyboard from another manufacturer. The Option key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Alt key on a keyboard from another manufacturer.
You can use Keyboard & Mouse preferences to change the keyboard equivalents. To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences, choose Apple (🍊) > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, click Modifier Keys, and follow the onscreen
