Mac mini User's Guide

Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer

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Contents

7 Chapter 1: Getting Started

8 Setting Up Your Mac mini

13 What's Next?

15 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your Mac mini

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 Connecting to a Printer

25 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones

25 Keeping Your Software Up to Date

26 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device

26 Connecting to a Network

27 Using the Internet

27 Transferring Files to Another Computer

28 When an Application Freezes

29 Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help

30 Using Applications

31 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer
32 Connecting a Display or Video Device
33 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
35 FireWire
37 AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking
39 Bluetooth Wireless Technology
43 Ethernet (10/100Base-T)
44 Audio Support
45 Using Your Optical Drive
48 Securing Your Computer
49 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
50 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
51 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer
53 Other Problems
56 Using Apple Hardware Test
56 Learning More, Service, And Support
58 Locating Your Product Serial Number

59 Appendix A: Specifications

61 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information

61 Cleaning Your Mac mini

61 Moving Your Mac mini

62 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer

63 Connectors and Ports

63 Power Adapter

64 Avoid Hearing Damage

65 Ergonomics

67 Apple and the Environment

69 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet

72 Setup Assistant Worksheet

75 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually

79 DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections

75 Dial-Up Connection

87 AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection

91 Troubleshooting Your Connection

95 Communications Regulation Information

103 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 Mac mini or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on 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.

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DVI to VGA

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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 around the computer or power