Mac mini User’s Guide Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer
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Contents 9 10 11 17 19 Chapter 1: Getting Started What’s in the Box Setting up Your Mac mini Next Steps Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down 21 22 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini What’s on the Front of Your Mac mini What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini Learning About Mac OS X Getting Answers Using Mac Help Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting a Printer Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting to a Network Using the Intern
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 45 47 49 50 52 56 Connecting with FireWire Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Connecting to an Ethernet Network Connecting Audio Devices Using Your Optical Drive Securing Your Mac mini 57 58 60 61 64 65 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer Reinstal
69 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 69 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 Using Connectors and Ports 72 Using the Power Adapter 73 Laser Information 74 High-Risk Activities Warning 74 75 75 75 75 Cleaning Your Mac mini Moving Your Mac mini Avoiding Hearing Damage Learning About Apple and the Environment Understanding Ergonomics 79 81 83 84 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect Troubleshoot
1 Getting Started 1 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.
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.
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 with this Mac mini. Follow the steps on the next several pages to set up. Step 1: Plug the AC cord firmly into the power adapter, and then plug the cord from the power adapter into your computer. Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.
Step 2: To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable. , You can also use an external USB modem to access the Internet. Apple External USB Modems are available from an Apple Store retail location or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store/. If you are joining or setting up a wireless network, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 79.
Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse. , Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard or a mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse with your computer. If your keyboard has a USB (d) port, you can plug your mouse into the USB port on the keyboard. If it doesn’t, you can plug the mouse into a USB (d) port on the back of your computer.
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. For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your Mac mini.” Note: Your Mac mini does not come with a display. , Important: Don’t place anything on top of your Mac mini.
Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on.
Next Steps 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. Transferring Information to Your Mac mini Setup Assistant makes it easy to copy your saved settings, files, and folders from your old Mac.
If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your Mac mini, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. Note: If you transfer information later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off on the older computer. To turn off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished 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.
2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your Mac mini. Read on for an overview of the different parts of your Mac mini and the features of Mac OS X, including information about common tasks such as getting answers when you need help, customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting a printer, using the Internet, and more.
What’s on the Front of Your Mac mini AirPort antenna Slot-loading optical drive 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Power indicator light
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to work seamlessly with your Mac mini. 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) 24 £ Video out port Chapter 2 Getting to Know 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.
Learning About Mac OS X Your Mac mini comes with Mac OS X Tiger and the iLife suite of applications. Learn more about Mac OS X and iLife in the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came with your Mac mini. You can also open Mac Help (see page 27) and browse the information there. You’ll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to the Mac.
Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the information about using your Mac is available in Mac Help. To open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the group 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.
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac mini. As you get to know your Mac mini, explore the various system preferences. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “System Preferences” or for the name of a specific preference.
Connecting a Printer You can connect most printers using a USB cable; others may require a network connection, such as Ethernet. If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to your computer) and print wirelessly. Follow the instructions that came with your printer to install any required software and connect the printer. The drivers for most printers are built into Mac OS X.
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. Your Mac mini is set to automatically check once a week but you can set it to check daily or monthly. You can also check for updates yourself, at any time.
 For more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help.  For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx/. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your Mac mini to an Ethernet network, a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a wireless network, see “Connecting to an Ethernet Network” on page 49 and “Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking” on page 45 for information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection.
Transferring Files to Another Computer You have several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your Mac mini. Â You can easily transfer files using Setup Assistant. For more information, see “Transferring Information to Your Mac mini” on page 17. Â You can transfer files via the Internet using .Mac or another Internet account. Go to www.mac.com for more information. Â If your Mac mini is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another computer on the network.
Using Applications Your Mac mini comes with iLife and other applications for sending email, surfing the Internet, chatting online, organizing music and photos, making movies, and more. For information, open an application and then open Mac Help for the application. When an Application Doesn’t Respond On rare occasions, an application may “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit an application that’s not responding, without restarting your Mac mini.
3 Using Your Mac mini 3 Your Mac mini has many built-in features you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs. Here are some of your computer’s features and capabilities: Â High-speed USB 2.0 (d) ports to connect an iPod, printer, scanner, keyboard, digital camera, disk drive, external USB modem, and more. See “Using USB” on page 41. Â FireWire (H) port to connect high-speed equipment, such as a digital video camera or external hard disk. See “Connecting with FireWire” on page 43.
Connecting a Display or Video Device You can connect a display with a DVI connector directly to the video out (£) port on your Mac mini. Using one of the adapters described below, you can connect a video device or a display with a VGA connector. DVI to VGA Adapter Use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer to connect a display with a VGA connector.
Using the Apple Remote and Front Row The Apple Remote that came with your Mac mini works with the Front Row application and the built-in infrared (IR) receiver. The IR receiver is located on the front of your Mac mini to the right of the optical drive. The Apple Remote opens Front Row so you can play music from your iTunes music library, watch photo slideshows and QuickTime movie trailers, play a DVD with DVD Player, and more—all from across the room. Your Apple Remote can: Â Open Front Row.
To use your Apple Remote, point it at the front of the Mac mini and: Â Press the Menu (») button to open or close Front Row, or to return to the previous menu when you’re navigating through Front Row. Â Press the Next/Fast-forward (‘) or Previous/Rewind (]) button to cycle through the applications in Front Row. Â Press the Volume Up (∂) and Volume Down (D) buttons to move through a menu or adjust the volume.
Pairing Your Apple Remote If you have multiple computers or other devices with built-in IR receivers in a room (for example, more than one Mac mini in a home office or lab), you can pair your Apple Remote with a specific computer or device. Pairing sets up the receiving computer or device so it’s controlled by only one remote. To pair your Apple Remote with your Mac mini: 1 Move very close to your Mac mini (within 3 to 4 inches). 2 Point the Apple Remote at the front of your Mac mini.
Replacing the Apple Remote Battery The Apple Remote includes a CR 2032 battery, which you can replace when needed. Press this button with a small blunt object to partially eject the battery compartment. M EN U Positive (+) side faces up. Pull the battery compartment free. To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object, as described in the illustration above. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery.
Using USB Your Mac mini comes with four USB 2.0 (d) ports, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including an iPod digital music player, keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, external USB modem, digital camera, game pad, joystick, or floppy disk drive. USB makes it easy to connect peripherals. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while your computer is running. As soon as you connect the device, it is ready to use. , USB 2.
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an unused USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Most USB hubs also have a power adapter that should be plugged into an outlet. Note: If you’re using a chain of USB devices and hubs, some USB devices may not work when connected through a combination of USB 2.0 high-speed hubs and USB 1.
Connecting with FireWire Your computer has a FireWire 400 (H) port, which lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as an iSight camera, digital video camera, printer, scanner, or hard disk—without restarting your computer. H , FireWire 400 port These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: Â Connect an Apple iSight camera and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with friends and family over a high-speed Internet connection.
Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer, simply connect the device to your computer. Apple has included software to work with many FireWire devices. When you connect a FireWire device, if your Mac mini cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer’s website for the latest software. Note: The FireWire (H) port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to a total of 8 watts).
4 When you are finished transferring files, drag the Mac mini hard disk icon and the CD or DVD disc icon to the Trash. 5 Press the power (®) button on your Mac mini to shut it down, and then disconnect the FireWire cable. For More Information About FireWire Additional information about FireWire is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “FireWire.” You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire/.
AirPort Express AC outlet DSL or cable modem Connection to the Internet How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme technology, your Mac mini makes a wireless connection to an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, which is connected to the Internet via a phone line, DSL modem, or cable modem. Note: You need an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers aren’t compatible with AirPort.
More Information About AirPort To purchase an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store/. More information about AirPort is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport/.
Setting Up a Bluetooth Device Before you can share files with other devices or use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, you need to set up the device to work with your Mac mini. Once you’ve set up the device, it is paired with your Mac mini and you can see the device in the Devices pane of Bluetooth preferences. You need to pair your Mac mini with the device only once, and the two devices remain paired until you delete the pairing.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your Mac mini comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (twisted-pair) Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable modem or DSL modem. , Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers on the network. You may be able to store and retrieve information, use network printers, modems, and email, or connect to the Internet.
Note: You can also connect to another Macintosh using IP over FireWire instead of Ethernet. FireWire 400 can be up to four times faster than 100Base-T Ethernet. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “FireWire network.” Connecting Audio Devices Your Mac mini comes with an headphone out/optical digital audio out (f ) port and an audio in/optical digital audio in (,) port. Headphone Out/Optical Digital Audio Out Port You can connect external powered speakers, headphones, 5.
Audio In/Optical Digital Audio In Port You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the audio in/ optical digital audio in (,) port. The audio in port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 miniphono jack. The audio in port does not provide power to a connected device, so you must use selfpowered devices. You can use a Toslink cable and a Toslink jack-to-miniplug adapter to connect a Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck or digital instruments to input and mix your own music.
Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs and DVDs using your optical drive. You can play music from audio CDs and play DVD movies. You can also burn music CDs that can play in most CD players, and you can save documents and other files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. If your Mac mini has a SuperDrive, you can burn your home movies to make video DVDs that can be played in most home DVD players.
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 Place the disc into the optical drive with the label side up. 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided, and some may not have a label on either side. Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, drag the disc icon to the Trash. You can also press the Media Eject (C) key on an Apple keyboard or the F12 key on other keyboards.
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs You can record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs, right from your iTunes library. To burn music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using iTunes: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock. 2 Select the playlist or songs you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. (For greatest compatibility with CD players, use a CD-R disc.) 4 At the top of the iTunes window, click Burn CD. To burn files and folders to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using the Finder: 1 Insert a blank disc in the optical drive.
Recording Information on a DVD If your Mac mini has a SuperDrive, you can record your own home movies on a blank DVD±R, DVD±RW, or DVD+R DL disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files). To record data to a DVD-R disc using the Finder: 1 Insert a blank DVD±R, DVD±RW, or DVD+R DL disc in the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select a format.
Securing Your Mac mini You can use a locking cable (available at www.apple.com/store/) and the built-in security slot to attach your Mac mini to a stationary object. , Security slot Information about the software security features of your Mac mini, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “security” or “multiple users.
4 Troubleshooting 4 If you have any difficulties while working with your Mac mini, try the solutions in this chapter. This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your Mac mini, such as a system freeze or a computer that doesn’t start up. You can find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/. If you have a problem with your computer, there is usually a simple and quick solution.
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer If your computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move  First, 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 computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark  Wait a few seconds. If your computer doesn’t start up after a delay, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power (®) button for about 5 seconds, until your computer 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 computer starts up, then click the arrow under the hard disk icon 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 that came with your computer.
Installing Applications Your computer 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 that came with your computer. 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 computer 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.
 You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless phone, or other source of interference is used near your base station. To minimize interference, move the base station away from the device.  For more information about using and troubleshooting AirPort, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Make sure nothing is placed on top of your computer. Objects placed on top of your computer may keep a disc from ejecting.
 See “Troubleshooting Your Connection” on page 84 for more information if you have problems with your Internet connection. If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS  If the answers to your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. Choose Help > Mac Help.  Check the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/ for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates.
6 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 7 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn’t detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1.
Specifications A Appendix A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your Mac mini, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.
Click the disclosure triangles in the window to show and hide information in the different categories. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com and www.apple.com/support/.
Safety, Use, and Care Information B Appendix B For your safety and the safety of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling your computer, as well as the guidelines for working more comfortably. Apple products are designed and evaluated to the latest information technology and audio video equipment safety standards. However, it’s important to follow the safety instructions on the product and in the documentation.
 You want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described on page 74). 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).
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 cables. If the power adapter needs service, see the service and support information that came with your Mac mini for more information. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with your computer and the AC cord that came with your power adapter.
Because of the optical disc drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class 1 label, located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is located in a service-accessible area. The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here.
Moving Your Mac mini Before you lift or reposition your computer, turn it off and disconnect all cables and cords connected to it. Avoiding 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, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your Mac mini volume to a safe level before that happens.
Shoulders relaxed 45–70 cm (18–28 in.) Forearms and hands in a straight line Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface.) Forearms level or tilted slightly Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Lower back supported Thighs tilted slightly Clearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best.
Mouse Place the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach. Keyboard When you use the keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Use a light touch when typing and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms. Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue.
Connecting to the Internet C Appendix C You can use your Mac mini to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and conference in real time over the Internet. Use the information that follows to connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information.
 Dial-up connection—An external modem is plugged into a USB (d) port on your computer, and a phone cable connects the modem to a phone wall jack. Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to: 1 Set up an account with an ISP. You can find an ISP in the yellow pages of your phone book. Look under “Internet access,” “Internet service,” or “online.” 2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator.
3 If you are using an external modem, plug the modem into a USB (d) port on your computer, and plug a phone cord into the port on the modem and into a phone wall jack. If you are using a DSL modem or cable modem, follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect it to your computer. 4 Turn on your computer and enter information in Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection.
To set up a DSL modem, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP if you don’t know):  Manually  Using DHCP with a manual address  Using DHCP  Using BootP  PPP If you’re unsure which method to use, “Using DHCP” may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically.
If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:  Service provider  Account name  Password  PPPoE service name The information below may be optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it.
Troubleshooting Your Connection If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section. Network Diagnostics If you can’t connect to the Internet, use Network Diagnostics to investigate your network settings. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click “Assist me.” 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, make sure you have the correct information entered in Network preferences. Check System Preferences settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list. 5 Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click PPPoE. 7 Select “Connect using PPPoE.
Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your computer 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 if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer.
Communications Regulation 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 Computer, Inc. Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 Industry Canada Statement Wireless Radio Use Bluetooth Europe–EU Declaration of Conformity This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to cochannel Mobile Satellite systems. Cet appareil doit etre utilise a l’interieur.
Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Wireless Statements External USB Modem Information If you connect your Mac mini to a 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.
Battery Disposal Your Mac mini has an internal backup battery that preserves settings, such as the date and time, when the computer is off. Do not attempt to change the battery. Only an Apple-certified technician can change the battery. Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.
Index Index Numerics 802.11b/g. See AirPort Extreme A adapters DVI to VGA Adapter 15, 25 DVI to Video Adapter 36 Toslink jack-to-miniplug 51 video 36 AirPort Express 50 AirPort Extreme antenna 23 overview 23 problems using 62 setting up a connection 82 signal 62 using 45 analog audio 51 Apple Remote.
connecting 36 setting up 15 Dock 27 double layer DVD 52 downloading software 30 DSL modem 82 DVD burning (recording) 55 ejecting 53 inserting 53 playing 53 DVI to VGA Adapter 15, 36 DVI to Video Adapter 36 E ejecting a disc 63 ergonomics 75 chair 77 display 75 keyboard 77 mouse 77 Ethernet cable 49 connecting 49 networking 49 port 25 Exposé 26 external microphones 51 external USB modem 12, 25, 35, 41, 63, 89 92 Index F features 22, 24 FireWire connecting devices 43 port 25 target disk mode 44 using Fire
DSL 25, 49, 79 monitor.
Spotlight 26 stopping, an application 33 streaming music 50 SuperDrive 23 System Preferences Bluetooth preferences 48 customizing 28 Energy Saver preferences 19 Keyboard & Mouse preferences 14 Print & Fax preferences 29 setting preferences 28 Software Update preferences 30, 62 Startup Disk preferences 59 turning off FileVault 18 turning off IR reception 39 System Profiler 67 T telephone dial-up connection 81 Tiger.
