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Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works, © 1992­1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents 7 8 14 16 17 18 20 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 30 Chapter 1: Getting Started Setting Up Your Mac mini What's Next? Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini Basic Features of Your Mac mini Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Using the Internet Connecting to a Network Getting Answers Using Mac Help Keeping Your Software Up to Date Using Applications Connecting to a Printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device Transferring Files to Another Computer 3 33 34 35 37 40 43 47 49 50 54 55 56 58 60 63 64 66 Chapter 3: Using Your Mac mini Connecting a Display or Video Device Using USB Connecting With FireWire Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Connecting Audio Devices Using Your Optical Drive Securing Your Mac mini Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Other Problems Using Apple Hardware Test Learning More, Service, and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number 67 Appendix A: Specifications 69 Appendix B: Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your Mac mini 69 Moving Your Mac mini 4 Contents 70 71 71 72 73 75 77 80 83 83 87 94 98 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Connectors and Ports Using the Power Adapter Avoiding Hearing Damage Understanding Ergonomics Learning About Apple and the Environment Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet Using the Setup Assistant Worksheet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Using a Dial-Up Connection Using DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections Configuring an AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection 101 Communications Regulation Information 109 Index Contents 5 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. Your Mac mini comes with the following components: DVI to VGA Adapter AC cord Power adapter 7 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 adapter, remove it before setting up your Mac mini. 1 Plug the AC cord firmly in to the power adapter. Plug the cord from the power adapter in to the computer. Plug the power adapter in to a grounded power outlet. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. If you would like to use a modem with your Mac mini, you can have one installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Store retail location. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 3 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse. Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use almost any USB keyboard or mouse with your computer. If your keyboard has a USB port, you can plug your mouse in to the USB port on the keyboard. If it doesn't, you can plug the mouse in to a USB port on the back of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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. You can use the Keyboard & Mouse preferences to change the keyboard equivalents. To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, click Modifier Keys, and follow the onscreen instructions. Using a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer may require software drivers. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest software drivers. To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your Mac mini, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 4 Connect the DVI cable from your display to the video port. 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." Important: Don't place anything on top of your Mac mini. Objects placed on top may interfere with the optical drive or with the AirPort or Bluetooth® wireless signal, if you have the optional AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth technology installed. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Press the power button (®) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 What's Next? You've done everything you need to get your Mac mini up and running. The first time you turn on your computer, Setup Assistant starts and helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your computer. 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 You can use Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another Mac to your new Mac mini. To transfer information, make sure of the following:  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and must support FireWire Target Disk Mode.  Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed.  You must have a FireWire cable to connect the two computers. Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information--just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your Mac mini does not affect the information on your other Mac. Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new computer is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac  Your Applications folder, so the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new Mac mini (you may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders stored on the hard disk. This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started You may want to deauthorize your old Mac to prevent your iTunes Music Store songs or spoken word purchases from being played or to change which computers are authorized to play your purchases. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > "iTunes and Music Store Help," and search for "deauthorize." 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. Go to 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. Setting Up Your Mac mini for the Internet If you didn't transfer your network settings, Setup Assistant can take you through the process of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 77 for information you'll need to enter. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your Mac mini, you can put your computer to sleep or shut it down. Put Your Mac mini to Sleep to Save Energy If you will be away from your Mac mini for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, its screen is dark. You can quickly wake the computer and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:  Choose Apple () > Sleep.  Press the power button (®) on the back of the computer.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. To wake the computer, press any key on the keyboard. When the computer wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Shut Down Your Mac mini If you will not use your Mac mini for more than a few days, shut it down. To shut down, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down your Mac mini before moving it. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 computer and Mac OS X, and summary information about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, connecting a digital camera, using the Internet, getting answers when you need help, and more. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. 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 of Apple's products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. 17 Basic Features of Your Mac mini Slot-loading optical drive Power indicator light ® Power button Power port Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Modem port (optional) Video out port FireWire port USB ports (2) Security slot Headphone port Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Slot-loading optical disc drive Your Mac mini has a Combo drive or a SuperDrive. Each drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, and standard audio discs. The Combo drive can read DVD discs and movies and write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs. In addition to those files, the SuperDrive can also read and write to DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. Power indicator light A white light indicates yo ...