Mac mini User’s Guide

Mac mini User’s Guide Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer

Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer

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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 Locating Your Product Serial Number

67 Appendix A: Specifications

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
75 Cleaning Your Mac mini
76 Moving Your Mac mini
77 Avoiding Hearing Damage
78 Learning About Apple and the Environment
79 Understanding Ergonomics
80 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet
81 Gathering the Information You Need
83 Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect
84 Troubleshooting Your Connection
867 Communications Regulation Information
91 Index
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