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www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow.
www.apple.com/macmini Finder Browse your files like you browse your Mac mini. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Say hello to your music with Cover Flow.
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...with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your Mac. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore... your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your masterpiece. iWeb Help website...
...with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your Mac. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore... your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your masterpiece. iWeb Help website...
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... CD Sharing 18 Migrating Information to Your Mac mini 21 Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac mini 24 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini 28 What's on the Front of Your Mac mini 30 What's on the Back of Your Mac mini 32 Using the Apple Remote 33 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet...
... CD Sharing 18 Migrating Information to Your Mac mini 21 Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac mini 24 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini 28 What's on the Front of Your Mac mini 30 What's on the Back of Your Mac mini 32 Using the Apple Remote 33 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet...
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48 Problems with Your Internet Connection 51 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 57 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 62 Understanding Ergonomics 64 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
48 Problems with Your Internet Connection 51 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 57 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 62 Understanding Ergonomics 64 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
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...you may already know enough to get started . If you're an experienced user, you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to find out about the features of your Mac mini into a power outlet. For information about getting started . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 Important: Read... all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to Mac computers, read this section for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 33. Answers to look over the information in...
...you may already know enough to get started . If you're an experienced user, you 've never used a Mac mini or are new to find out about the features of your Mac mini into a power outlet. For information about getting started . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 Important: Read... all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on your Mac mini in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to Mac computers, read this section for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 33. Answers to look over the information in...
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Important: Don't place anything on top of your Mac mini. What's in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the optical drive or the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Objects placed on the next several pages to DVI Adapter AC cord Power adapter Before you set up your Mac mini, remove the protective film from the outside of your computer and power adapter. Follow the steps on top may interfere with the following components: Mini-DVI to set up .
Important: Don't place anything on top of your Mac mini. What's in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the optical drive or the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Objects placed on the next several pages to DVI Adapter AC cord Power adapter Before you set up your Mac mini, remove the protective film from the outside of your computer and power adapter. Follow the steps on top may interfere with the following components: Mini-DVI to set up .
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Use the power adapter that it's right side up or on its side, but not upside down. other power adapters may not work. Step 1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini so that came with your Mac mini, and then plug the power adapter into your Mac mini;
Use the power adapter that it's right side up or on its side, but not upside down. other power adapters may not work. Step 1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini so that came with your Mac mini, and then plug the power adapter into your Mac mini;
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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. ® Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking.
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. ® Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking.
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your Mac mini. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your mouse into a USB (d) port on the keyboard.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If it doesn't, plug the mouse into the USB port on the back of your keyboard and mouse. ® Your Mac mini doesn't come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse. Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your Mac mini. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your mouse into a USB (d) port on the keyboard.
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... the instructions that isn't specifically designed for the latest software drivers. If you use Keyboard preferences to the Option modifier key on Apple keyboards. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an... is equivalent to change the behavior of the Caps Lock, Control, Option, and Command (x) modifier keys. If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. You can use a USB keyboard that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with ...
... the instructions that isn't specifically designed for the latest software drivers. If you use Keyboard preferences to the Option modifier key on Apple keyboards. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you have a Command (x) or Option modifier key, which are standard on an... is equivalent to change the behavior of the Caps Lock, Control, Option, and Command (x) modifier keys. If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the onscreen instructions. You can use a USB keyboard that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with ...
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... cable to the Mini DisplayPort. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your local Apple Store. Use the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to the Mini-DVI port or the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to the...
... cable to the Mini DisplayPort. Your Mac mini doesn't come with your local Apple Store. Use the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to the Mini-DVI port or the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store or your Mac mini to connect to the...
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Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Setup Assistant. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini.
Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Mac mini. ® ® Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Setup Assistant. Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac using an Ethernet, FireWire, or a wireless connection. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other information from your Mac mini.
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...and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use your other computer is on the same wired or wireless network. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your command center for use. For ... You can do it from the iTunes Store. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to your Mac mini, if the other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can easily make your desktop look the ...
...and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use your other computer is on the same wired or wireless network. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your command center for use. For ... You can do it from the iTunes Store. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to your Mac mini, if the other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can easily make your desktop look the ...
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...Mac has Mac OS X v10.5.5 or later, DVD or CD Sharing is on your Mac mini to your Mac mini. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Install any available Mac... another Mac computer. If the other computer is a Windows computer or a Mac with a Mac OS X version earlier than one other Mac, make...Mac mini: 1 Configure the other Mac (see "Using Disk Utility" on and that came with your other computer. You can partner with more than 10.5.5, insert the Mac... OS X Install DVD that it is already installed. Â Remotely install Mac OS X (see "Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS...
...Mac has Mac OS X v10.5.5 or later, DVD or CD Sharing is on your Mac mini to your Mac mini. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Install any available Mac... another Mac computer. If the other computer is a Windows computer or a Mac with a Mac OS X version earlier than one other Mac, make...Mac mini: 1 Configure the other Mac (see "Using Disk Utility" on and that came with your other computer. You can partner with more than 10.5.5, insert the Mac... OS X Install DVD that it is already installed. Â Remotely install Mac OS X (see "Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS...
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... then click Continue. 3 When you get to transfer. On the next screen, choose your Mac mini, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you see what wireless network you want to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" You will enter the passcode in the menu bar at the top of the information... you 're connected to see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other Mac. screen. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in Migration Assistant on the...
... then click Continue. 3 When you get to transfer. On the next screen, choose your Mac mini, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you see what wireless network you want to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" You will enter the passcode in the menu bar at the top of the information... you 're connected to see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other Mac. screen. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in Migration Assistant on the...
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...complete. Important: Don't use the other Mac for a migration method, select "To another Mac", and then click Continue. 6 On the other Mac, quit any other Mac. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 4 On the other Mac, open applications and then click Continue. 7 On the other Mac, enter the six-digit passcode displayed ... the migration is terminated during migration, you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your Mac mini and your Mac mini. You can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant on ) that you want to migrate to your...
...complete. Important: Don't use the other Mac for a migration method, select "To another Mac", and then click Continue. 6 On the other Mac, quit any other Mac. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 4 On the other Mac, open applications and then click Continue. 7 On the other Mac, enter the six-digit passcode displayed ... the migration is terminated during migration, you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your Mac mini and your Mac mini. You can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant on ) that you want to migrate to your...
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... discs, may be downloaded from a DVD or CD, you want to share the discs you insert into the optical disc drive of your Mac mini. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other applications can be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD Sharing. For information...enable DVD or CD Sharing on a Mac or Windows computer to . Make sure DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac: 1 Make sure the other computer. Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac mini Your Mac mini comes with DVD or CD Sharing You can install applications onto your Mac mini or share information using the optical ...
... discs, may be downloaded from a DVD or CD, you want to share the discs you insert into the optical disc drive of your Mac mini. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other applications can be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD Sharing. For information...enable DVD or CD Sharing on a Mac or Windows computer to . Make sure DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac: 1 Make sure the other computer. Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac mini Your Mac mini comes with DVD or CD Sharing You can install applications onto your Mac mini or share information using the optical ...
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2 On the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." If you want other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your Mac mini and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
2 On the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." If you want other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your Mac mini and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... it, you'll see a message telling you try to shut down the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your Mac mini, use the disc as you see the "Ask to use" button, click it. 3 On the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD... or CD Sharing control panel. 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD Sharing." If you that the disc is in use the DVD or CD. 4 On your Mac mini, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. If you want other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your...
... it, you'll see a message telling you try to shut down the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your Mac mini, use the disc as you see the "Ask to use" button, click it. 3 On the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD... or CD Sharing control panel. 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD Sharing." If you that the disc is in use the DVD or CD. 4 On your Mac mini, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. If you want other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your...