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Mac mini
User’s Guide
Includes setup and
troubleshooting information
for your Mac mini computer
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LL3734M40.book Page 2 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM K Apple Computer, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Final Cut, FireWire, iCal, © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, the Mac logo, Mac OS, Macintosh, and QuickTime are trademarks Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent countries. of Apple. AirP
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LL3734M40.book Page 3 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM PowerPC™ and the PowerPC logo™ are trademarks of The product described in this manual incorporates International Business Machines Corporation, used copyright protection technology that is protected by under license therefrom. method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision ® ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark. Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this Other company
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LL3734M40.book Page 5 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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 Connecti
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LL3734M40.book Page 6 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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 mi
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LL3734M40.book Page 7 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 71 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 71 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 73 Using Connectors and Ports 74 Using the Power Adapter 75 Laser Information 76 High-Risk Activities Warning 76 Cleaning Your Mac mini 77 Moving Your Mac mini 77 Avoiding Hearing Damage 77 Learning About Apple and the Environment 77 Understanding Ergonomics 81 Appendix C: Connecting to the Inter
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LL3734M40.book Page 9 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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 fea
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MENU LL3734M40.book Page 10 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM What’s in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the following components: DVI to VGA Adapter AC cord Power adapter Apple Remote Before you set up your Mac mini, remove the protective film from the outside of your computer and power adapter. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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, LL3734M40.book Page 11 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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 groun
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, LL3734M40.book Page 12 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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 81. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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, LL3734M40.book Page 13 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13
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LL3734M40.book Page 14 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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 manufa
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, LL3734M40.book Page 15 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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 pl
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, LL3734M40.book Page 16 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ® 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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LL3734M40.book Page 17 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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
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LL3734M40.book Page 18 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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
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LL3734M40.book Page 19 Thursday, July 6, 2006 3:45 PM 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
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