Apple Mac Mini 19 - Manual

Apple Mac Mini 19

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Page 4 – Chapter 3: Using Your Mac mini
  • Page 5 – Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet
  • Page 7 – Getting Started; Your Mac mini comes with the following components:
  • Page 8 – Setting Up Your Mac mini
  • Page 9 – To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord.
  • Page 10 – Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 11 – ) or Option key, both of which are standard on Apple keyboards.
  • Page 12 – interfere with the optical drive or with the AirPort or Bluetooth
  • Page 13 – Press the power button (
  • Page 14 – Transferring Information to Your Mac mini
  • Page 15 – open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon.; Setting Up Your Mac mini for the Internet; page 77 for information you’ll need to enter.
  • Page 16 – Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down; sleep or shut it down.; Put Your Mac mini to Sleep to Save Energy; computer and bypass the startup process.; To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:; Shut Down Your Mac mini; inability to start up from the hard disk.
  • Page 17 – For the Latest Information
  • Page 18 – Basic Features of Your Mac mini; Not all Mac mini models include a modem.
  • Page 20 – Learning About Mac OS X
  • Page 21 – applications that came with your computer, see the
  • Page 22 – Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences; Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following:
  • Page 23 – Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus,; Using the Internet; and search for “Ethernet” or “AirPort” for further help.
  • Page 24 – Getting Answers Using Mac Help; Mac OS X in Mac Help.
  • Page 25 – Keeping Your Software Up to Date; software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple.; To check for updated software:; software is available, it appears in a list.
  • Page 26 – Using Applications; organizing music and digital photos, making movies, and much more.; When an Application Does Not Respond; To force an application to quit:
  • Page 27 – The application quits, leaving all other applications open.; Connecting to a Printer
  • Page 28 – Select the printer you want to add, and then click Add.
  • Page 29 – Monitoring Printing; You can see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them.; More Information; Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones; headphones with a mini-jack to the headphone port (
  • Page 30 – Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device; FireWire, see “Connecting With FireWire” on page 37.; Transferring Files to Another Computer; Information to Your Mac mini” on page 14.
  • Page 31 – Extreme Wireless Networking” on page 40.
  • Page 33 – Using Your Mac mini
  • Page 34 – Connecting a Display or Video Device; can connect a video device.; DVI to VGA Adapter; with a VGA connector.
  • Page 35 – DVI to Video Adapter; that came with the display or contact the display’s manufacturer.; Using USB
  • Page 36 – Using USB Devices; higher transfer rate.; Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time; power adapter and should be plugged in to an outlet.
  • Page 37 – For More Information About USB; Connecting With FireWire; These are some of the things you can do with FireWire:
  • Page 38 – Preferences, and click the FireWire disk. Restart your computer.; Using FireWire Devices; manufacturer’s website for the latest software.
  • Page 39 – FireWire Target Disk Mode
  • Page 40 – Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking
  • Page 41 – How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access; With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a
  • Page 42 – AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base Station
  • Page 43 – Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Page 44 – Setting Up a Bluetooth Device; device until you delete the pairing.; To set up a Bluetooth device:; Choose “Set up a Bluetooth Device” from the Bluetooth status menu (; To delete a pairing with a device:; Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth.
  • Page 45 – Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange; To accept or refuse files sent to your computer; To set up Bluetooth File Exchange:
  • Page 46 – Sending a File to a Bluetooth Device; you should not have to authenticate with it again.; To send a file to a Bluetooth device:; Choose Bluetooth status menu (; For More Information About Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Page 48 – For More Information About Using Ethernet; information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “FireWire network.”
  • Page 49 – Connecting Audio Devices; Your Mac mini comes with a headphone port (; For More Information About Using Audio
  • Page 50 – Using Your Optical Drive
  • Page 51 – Inserting a CD or DVD Disc; To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps:; Place the disc into the optical drive with the label side up.; Ejecting a Disc; computer while holding down the mouse button.
  • Page 52 – Playing DVD Discs; Click the iTunes icon in the Dock.; To record files and folders on CD-R and CD-RW discs using the Finder:; Insert a blank disc in the optical drive.
  • Page 53 – Recording Information on a DVD; To record data to a DVD-R disc using the Finder:; Insert a blank DVD±R or DVD±RW disc in the drive.; For More Information; iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help.
  • Page 54 – Securing Your Mac mini; security slot to attach your Mac mini to a stationary object.
  • Page 55 – Troubleshooting; with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer.
  • Page 56 – Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer; If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move; the connectors and make sure they are secure.
  • Page 57 – If the computer won’t turn on or start up
  • Page 58 – Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer; Installing Mac OS X
  • Page 59 – Installing Applications; To install the applications that came with your computer:; Installing Mac OS 9; To install Mac OS 9:
  • Page 60 – Other Problems; If you have a problem with an application; that came with your AirPort Extreme Card or base station.
  • Page 61 – If you have trouble ejecting a disc; computer may keep a disc from ejecting.; If you have problems with your Internet connection; plugged in to the modem port (
  • Page 62 – If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS; troubleshooting information and software updates.; If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly; support information on page 64 for more information.
  • Page 63 – Using Apple Hardware Test; To use Apple Hardware Test:
  • Page 64 – an Apple Store retail location.; Online Resources; ) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.
  • Page 65 – AppleCare Service and Support Information; purchase and telephone fees may apply.
  • Page 66 – Locating Your Product Serial Number; System Profiler to find the serial number. Choose Apple (
  • Page 67 – pendix; Specifications; To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (
  • Page 69 – Cleaning Your Mac mini; Shut down your Mac mini and disconnect all cables.; Moving Your Mac mini; all cables and cords connected to it.
  • Page 70 – Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
  • Page 71 – Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.; Using Connectors and Ports; Follow these guidelines for using the power adapter:
  • Page 72 – Avoiding Hearing Damage; or discontinue use of earbuds or headphones with your Mac mini.
  • Page 73 – Understanding Ergonomics; Chair
  • Page 74 – Mouse; and hand in roughly a straight line.
  • Page 75 – qualified health specialist.; Learning About Apple and the Environment
  • Page 77 – Connecting to the Internet; set up your connection manually.; There are four kinds of Internet connections:; Your computer is plugged in to a telephone wall jack using a; High-speed DSL or cable modem connection:; Your computer is plugged in to a; AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express wireless connection:; Your computer is
  • Page 78 – Before you connect to the Internet:
  • Page 79 – To find the settings on a Windows PC:; Connections” control panel.
  • Page 80 – Using the Setup Assistant Worksheet; Network Setup Assistant.; Select how your computer connects to the Internet.
  • Page 81 – To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection:; Choose your connection type. Ask your ISP for this information.; If you selected “Manually” or “Manually using DHCP Router,”
  • Page 82 – DHCP Client ID is optional and may not be required. Ask your ISP.
  • Page 83 – Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually; Cable modem, DSL, or LAN connection using these configurations:; Using a Dial-Up Connection; To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port:
  • Page 84 – checkbox next to Internal Modem.
  • Page 85 – Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now.; To test your Internet configuration:; Click the Internal Modem icon, if it’s not already selected.
  • Page 86 – Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox.
  • Page 87 – Using DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections; With a DHCP configuration,; To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port:; Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.
  • Page 88 – Select the On checkbox next to Built-in Ethernet.; Manual Configuration
  • Page 89 – To set up a manual configuration:; Choose Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu.
  • Page 90 – DHCP Configuration; To set up a DHCP configuration:; Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu.
  • Page 91 – and the Search Domains field.; PPPoE Configuration; with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE.; To set up a PPPoE connection:
  • Page 92 – Click PPPoE and select “Connect using PPPoE.”
  • Page 93 – Manually and type the address in the IP Address field.
  • Page 94 – bar at the top of the display.; Configuring an AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection; To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network:
  • Page 95 – Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually; To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection:
  • Page 96 – Select the On checkbox next to AirPort.
  • Page 97 – Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu.
  • Page 98 – or when your computer wakes from sleep.; To test your AirPort Extreme connection:; Any AirPort Extreme network in range should appear in the menu.; Troubleshooting Your Connection; Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections; Check the cables and power supplies
  • Page 99 – PPPoE Connections; Check System Preferences settings:
  • Page 100 – Network Connections; If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP.
  • Page 101 – Communications Regulation Information
  • Page 109 – Inde; Index
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Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started

3 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 ...

Page 4 - Chapter 3: Using Your Mac mini

4 Contents 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 Y...

Page 5 - Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet

Contents 5 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 ...

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