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Mac mini
User’s Guide
Includes setup and
troubleshooting information
for your Mac mini computer
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K Apple Computer, Inc. AirPort Express, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Mac mini, Safari, SuperDrive, and Tiger are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent AppleCare, Apple Store, and iTunes Music Store are of Apple. service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Apple logo is a trademark of
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your Mac mini 14 What’s Next? 16 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini 18 Basic Features of Your Mac mini 20 Learning About Mac OS X 22 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 23 Using the Internet 23 Connecting to a Network 24 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 25 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 26 Using Applications 27 Connecting to a Printe
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33 Chapter 3: Using Your Mac mini 34 Connecting a Display or Video Device 35 Using USB 37 Connecting With FireWire 40 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 43 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 47 Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 49 Connecting Audio Devices 50 Using Your Optical Drive 54 Securing Your Mac mini 55 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 56 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came With
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70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 Using Connectors and Ports 71 Using the Power Adapter 72 Avoiding Hearing Damage 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Learning About Apple and the Environment 77 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 80 Using the Setup Assistant Worksheet 83 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually 83 Using a Dial-Up Connection 87 Using DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections 94 Configuring an AirPort Extreme Wi
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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 follo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Bluetoo
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5 Press the power button (®) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13
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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 au
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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 Applicati
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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: Â Choose Apple (
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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
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Basic Features of Your Mac mini Slot-loading Power optical drive indicator light Power ® Security button slot Power Headphone port port Ethernet port Video out FireWire (10/100Base-T) port port Modem port USB ports (2) (optional) Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
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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 your Mac mini is on; a pulsing light indicates it’s in sleep.
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Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all of your files; Dashboard, an interface for putting handy “widgets” or mini-applications at your fingertips; Exposé, which tiles and neatly displays all your open applications; and much more. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
