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 32 33 35 36 39 40 41 43 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Other Problems Using Apple Hardware Test Problems with Your Internet C
Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 47 49 50 51 52 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Mac mini Using Connectors and Ports Using the Power Adapter Laser Information High-Risk Activities Warning 52 53 53 56 56 57 Cleaning Your Mac mini Avoid Hearing Damage Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Carrying Your Mac mini Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 65 Index 4 Contents
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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.
What’s in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the following components: DVI to VGA Adapter AC cord U EN M 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. , 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.
Step 3: Connect the USB cable from 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. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, plug your mouse into the USB port on the keyboard. If it doesn’t, plug the mouse into a USB (d) port on the back of your Mac mini.
If you use a USB keyboard that is not specifically designed for the Mac OS, it may not have a Command (x) or Option key, both of which are standard on Apple keyboards. The Command (x) 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.
Step 4: Connect the DVI cable from your display to the video port. Connect a DVI display to the video out (£) port on the back of your Mac mini. To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer. Note: Your Mac mini does not come with a display. , Important: Don’t place anything on top of your Mac mini. Objects placed on top may interfere with the optical drive or the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal.
Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini. ® , Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your Mac mini. The first time you turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new Mac mini.
If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you’ve purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you’ve purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the Help menu in iTunes.
Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your Mac mini, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Put Your Mac mini to Sleep If you will be away from your Mac mini for less than a few days, put it to sleep. When your Mac mini is in sleep, its screen is dark. You can quickly wake your Mac mini and bypass the startup process. To put your Mac mini to sleep quickly, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar.
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your Mac mini. The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac mini. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
What’s on the Front of Your Mac mini AirPort antenna Slot-loading optical drive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Power indicator light
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with your Apple Remote for wireless control in Front Row. Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini is on; a pulsing light indicates it’s in sleep. Slot-loading optical drive Your Mac mini has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive or a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. Each drive can read CD-ROM discs, standard audio discs, and other kinds of media.
What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini H FireWire 400 Security slot port ® Power button f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port , ¯ Power port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) 22 £ Video out port Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini d USB 2.
Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft (available at www.apple.com/store). f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect your Mac mini to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Four USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse, keyboard, printer, iPod, external USB modem, and more. £ Video out port Connect displays that use a DVI connector.
Getting Answers Much more information about using your Mac is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support. To open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.
To learn about See Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. Or open AirPort Help by clicking and holding the Home button at the top of a Mac Help page, and then selecting AirPort Help from the list. Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help.
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Occasionally you may have problems while working with your Mac mini. Read on to find some solutions to try when you have a problem. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on the Mac mini Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/macmini. If you experience a problem working with your Mac mini, there is usually a simple and quick solution. If you encounter a problem, try to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred.
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini If your computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move  Make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Unplug and then plug in the connectors, making sure they are secure.  If the problem persists, try to force problem applications to quit. On an Apple keyboard, hold down the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. On other keyboards, hold down the Windows and Alt keys and then press the Esc key.
If your Mac mini freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark  Wait a few seconds. If your Mac mini doesn’t start up after a delay, shut down your Mac mini by pressing and holding the power (®) button for about 5 seconds, until it shuts down. Then hold down the Option key and press the power (®) button again to start up your computer. Keep holding down the Option key until your Mac mini starts up, then click the arrow under the icon of the hard disk you want to use as your startup disk.
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer. Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1.
Installing Applications Your Mac mini must have Mac OS X already installed before you can install the applications that came with your computer. To install the applications that came with your computer: 1 Back up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 3 Double-click Install Bundled Software Only. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions.
 Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with your Mac mini and do not open. If you have a problem with an application For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide updates to their software on their websites. You can set your Mac mini to check for and install the latest Apple software automatically using the Software Update pane of System Preferences.
If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly  You may need to have the internal backup battery replaced. See “Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 41 for information about contacting Apple for service. Using Apple Hardware Test Use Apple Hardware Test to determine if there is a problem with your Mac mini. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your Mac mini, except the keyboard and mouse. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it.
Problems with Your Internet Connection Your Mac mini has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you through setting up an Internet connection. Open System Preferences and click Network. Click the “Assist me” button to open Network Setup Assistant. If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section for your type of connection or you can use Network Diagnostics. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences.
Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users might have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not have. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your ISP using PPPoE, make sure you have entered the correct information in Network preferences. To check your Network preference settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your Mac mini and into the network. Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers. If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know whether your ISP provides only one IP address or multiple IP addresses, one for each computer.
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication  Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point.  Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station or access point.  Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point.
Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac mini to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences.
Learning More, Service, and Support Your Mac mini does not have any user-serviceable parts. If you need service, take your Mac mini to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or contact Apple for service. You can find more information about your Mac mini through online resources, onscreen help, System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test.
AppleCare Service and Support Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). You can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your country listed in the table.
Telephone numbers are subject to change, and local and national telephone rates may apply. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to find your Mac mini serial number: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Click the version number beneath the words “Mac OS X” to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number.
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For the safety of you and your equipment, follow these rules for cleaning and handling your Mac mini, and for working more comfortably. Apple products are designed and evaluated to the latest information technology and audio and video equipment safety standards. However, you need to follow the safety instructions on the product and in the documentation.
Important: The only way to turn off power completely is to disconnect the power cord and all USB and FireWire devices, and remove the Ethernet cable. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug your computer when you need to. WARNING: Your AC cord came equipped with a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that has a third grounding pin). This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet.
Important: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables. WARNING: Never push objects of any kind into this product through the ventilation openings in the case. Doing so may be dangerous and damage your computer. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your Mac mini doesn’t have any user-serviceable parts.
Using the Power Adapter Follow these guidelines for using the power adapter: Â Make sure you push the power plugs snugly into the power adapter, your computer, and the power outlet. Â Always leave space around the power adapter and use your computer in a location where airflow around the power adapter is not obstructed. Â Use the power adapter that came with your computer. Your Mac mini uses a 110 watt power adapter. Â The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord.
Important: The power adapter for your computer is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when it’s unplugged. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any power cables. If the power adapter needs service, see the service and support information in “Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 41. WARNING: Use only the power adapter that came with your computer and the AC cord that came with your power adapter.
High-Risk Activities Warning This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communications systems, or air traffic control machines, or for any other uses where the failure of your computer system could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage. Cleaning Your Mac mini Follow these guidelines when cleaning the outside of your Mac mini and its components: Â Shut down your Mac mini and disconnect all cables.
Avoid Hearing Damage WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, then stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time required before your hearing can be affected.
You may have to raise the chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the regular work surface. Â Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard.
 Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows. If possible, use a tiltable display stand. The stand lets you set the display at the best angle for viewing, helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can’t move. Shoulders relaxed 45–70 cm (18–28 in.
Carrying Your Mac mini Before you lift or reposition your Mac mini, shut it down and disconnect all cables and cords connected to it. Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and products. More information is available on the web: www.apple.
Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Inc. Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 Bluetooth Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity Wireless Radio Use Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’intérieur.
Taiwan Wireless Statements Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Taiwan Class B Statement VCCI Class B Statement External USB Modem Information When connecting your Mac mini to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR® program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficient products. Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources. This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity.
Taiwan: European Union—Disposal Information The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free.
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Index A button, power 14 DVI to Video Adapter 23 adapters DVI to VGA Adapter 13, 23 DVI to Video Adapter 23 AirPort Extreme antenna 21 overview 21 problems 39 using 25 AppleCare 42 Apple Remote 25 applications Front Row 25 iLife 24 installing 33 troubleshooting 34 assistants Migration Assistant 15 Setup Assistant 14 audio in port 23 audio out port 23 C E carrying your Mac mini 56 changing the desktop 15 System Preferences 15 cleaning your Mac mini 52 Combo drive 21 computer, turning on 14 connecting a
IP address, sharing 38 IP masquerading 38 K keyboard equivalents 12 Keyboard & Mouse preferences 12 USB ports 11, 12 M Mac mini features 20, 22 Mac OS X installing 32 website 24 Migration Assistant 15 modem cable 23 DSL 23 mouse connecting 11 USB 12 N network address translation (NAT) 38 network connections 38 Network Diagnostics 36 Network Setup Assistant 36 number, serial 43 66 Looking for Something? O S online resources 41 optical digital audio in 23 optical digital audio out 23 safety 47 securi
Software Update 40 Software Update preferences 34 Startup Disk preferences 31 T troubleshooting AirPort 39 AppleCare 42 computer freezes during startup 31 computer won’t respond 30 computer won’t turn on 31 date and time settings lost 35 ejecting a disc 34 Internet connection 36 problem with an application 34 reinstalling Mac OS X 32 service and support 41 using Mac Help 41 turning on your Mac mini 14 V VGA adapter 23 display 13 video camera 23 port 13, 23 W wireless AirPort Extreme 21 Bluetooth technolo
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