Mac mini User's Guide

Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer

Apple Computer, Inc.

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Contents

9 Chapter 1: Getting Started
10 What's in the Box
11 Setting up Your Mac mini
17 Next Steps
19 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down
21 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini
22 What's on the Front of Your Mac mini
24 What's on the Back of Your Mac mini
26 Learning About Mac OS X
27 Getting Answers Using Mac Help
28 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
29 Connecting a Printer
30 Keeping Your Software Up to Date
31 Connecting to a Network
32 Using the Internet
33 Transferring Files to Another Computer
33 Using Applications

33 When an Application Doesn't Respond

35 Chapter 3: Using Your Mac mini

36 Connecting a Display or Video Device

37 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row

41 Using USB

43 Connecting with FireWire

45 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking

47 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

49 Connecting to an Ethernet Network

50 Connecting Audio Devices

52 Using Your Optical Drive

56 Securing Your Mac mini

57 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

58 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer

60 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer

61 Other Problems

64 Using Apple Hardware Test

65 Learning More, Service, and Support

67 Locating Your Product Serial Number

69 Appendix A: Specifications

69 Appendix A: Specifications

71 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information

71 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer

73 Using Connectors and Ports

74 Using the Power Adapter

75 Laser Information

76 High-Risk Activities Warning

76 Cleaning Your Mac mini

77 Avoiding Hearing Damage

77 Moving Your Mac mini

77 Learning About Apple and the Environment

77 Understanding Ergonomics

81 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet

83 Gathering the Information You Need

85 Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect

86 Troubleshooting Your Connection

89 Communications Regulation Information

93 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 computer.

Important: Read all of the installation instructions and safety information (see page 71) before you plug your computer into a power outlet.

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