Apple Mac Mini 19 - Manuals

7 1 1 Getting Started 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 en...

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 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.

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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. ...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 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 look...

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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.” Import...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 5 Press the power button ( ® ) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ®

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 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 > “iTu...

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 co...

17 2 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 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, connect...

18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Basic Features of Your Mac mini Note: Not all Mac mini models include a modem. Powerbutton Securityslot Powerindicatorlight Slot-loadingoptical drive Powerport ® Headphoneport Ethernet port(10/100Base-T) Modem port(optional) Video outport USB ports (2) Fire...

20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 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-application...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 21 When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your computer, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came with your computer. You’ll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and thos...

22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (  ) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 23 Â Dock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of your Dock. Â Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options. As you get to know your comput...

24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Getting Answers Using Mac Help You can find answers to most of your questions about using your computer and Mac OS X in Mac Help. To use Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock. 2 Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar. 3 Type a question and pres...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 25 Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s ser...

26 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Using Applications Your Mac mini comes with software applications, including the iLife suite of applications, for doing things like sending email, surfing the Internet, chatting online, organizing music and digital photos, making movies, and much more. For ...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 27 2 Click Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all other applications open. If you need to, you can force the Classic environment to quit, which closes all Classic applications. You can also restart the Finder from this dialog. If you experience other p...

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini To set up a printer: 1 Choose Apple (  ) > System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click Printing and click the Add (+) button to add a printer. 3 Select the printer you want to add, and then click Add. 4 Use the Add (+) and Remove (–) ...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 29 Monitoring Printing After you send a printing job to a printer, you can monitor, stop, or put it temporarily on hold. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in the Dock to open the printer window. You can see the print jobs in the print queue and work ...

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device If you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, hard drive, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you can connect it to your Mac mini. Follow the installation instructions that came wi...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 31 Â If your computer has AirPort Extreme technology, you can connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see “Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking” on page 40. Â If you use devices that have Bluetooth wireless ...

33 3 3 Using Your Mac mini Your Mac mini has many built-in features you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs. Here are some of your computer’s features and capabilities: Â High-speed USB 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment, such as an iPod shuffle digital music player, prin...

34 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini To learn about what you can do with your Mac mini, start with the information in this chapter. You can find additional information in Mac Help and on the Apple Mac mini website at www.apple.com/support/macmini. Connecting a Display or Video Device You can connect dis...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 35 DVI to Video Adapter You can also connect a television, VCR, or other external video device to your computer with the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, which is available from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.ap...

36 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Using USB Devices To use a USB device, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically accesses the necessary software whenever you connect a new device. You can connect USB 1.1 devices and high-speed USB 2.0 devices to the USB 2.0 ports on the...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 37 For More Information About USB Additional information about USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “USB.” You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/usb. For information about USB devices available for your...

38 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini  Connect an Apple iSight camera and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with friends and family over a high-speed Internet connection.  Connect a digital video camera to capture, transfer, or edit high-quality video directly on your computer us...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 39 FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want to transfer files between your Mac mini and another FireWire-equipped computer, or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer. To connect ...

40 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Some Mac mini models include AirPort Extreme. If you ordered AirPort Extreme technology (also called WiFi or 802.11b/g) when you purchased your Mac mini, it is already installed. AirPort offers an easy and affordable ...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 41 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the comp...

42 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base Station Use an AirPort Express to play iTunes music over your wireless network to your home stereo or powered speakers. With an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, you can also share a broadband Internet connectio...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 43 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology If you ordered Bluetooth technology when you purchased your Mac mini, it’s already installed. With Bluetooth technology, your Mac mini can connect to other devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology, such as mobile phones, PDAs...

44 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Important: To ensure you have an adequate Bluetooth signal, don’t place anything on top of your Mac mini. Objects placed on top of the computer can cause interference. Setting Up a Bluetooth Device Before you can use a Bluetooth enabled device with your Mac mini, you...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 45 Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange You can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between Bluetooth devices. You can choose:  To accept or refuse files sent to your computer  Which folder to use for the files you accept from other devices  Whic...

46 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Sending a File to a Bluetooth Device Your computer can send files to other Bluetooth devices in range of your computer. If your computer is not paired with the device, you may have to authenticate with it before you can send the file. If you have already paired your ...

48 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini The Ethernet port on your Mac mini automatically detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need a crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices. Â Use 2-pair category 3 (Cat 3) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet network. Â Use 4-pair category 5 ...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 49 Connecting Audio Devices Your Mac mini comes with a headphone port ( f ) so that you can connect headphones and listen to music without disturbing anyone around you. You can also add powered speakers or stream music to your home stereo with iTunes and an AirPort Expr...

50 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs and DVDs using your optical drive. You can play music from audio CDs and play DVD movies. You can also burn music CDs that can play in most CD players, and you can save documents and other digital file...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 51 Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 Place the disc into the optical drive with the label side up. 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Note: Some DVD discs are tw...

52 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Playing DVD Discs To play a DVD, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc. Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs You can record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library. To burn music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using iT...

Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 53 Recording Information on a DVD If your Mac mini has a SuperDrive, you can record your own home movies on a blank DVD±R or DVD±RW disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files). To record data to a DVD-R disc using the ...

54 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Securing Your Mac mini You can use a locking cable (available at www.apple.com/store) and the built-in security slot to attach your Mac mini to a stationary object. Additional information about the software security features of your Mac mini, including multiple user ...

55 4 4 Troubleshooting If you have any difficulties while working with your Mac mini, try the solutions in this chapter. This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your computer, such as a system freeze or a computer that will not start up. You can find more troub...

56 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move  First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure.  If that doesn’t work, try to force ...

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 57 If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark  Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn’t start up after a delay, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button ( ® ) for about 5 seconds, until the computer shuts down. The...

58 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, and to install Mac OS 9 (if you want to use Mac OS 9 applications with your co...

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 59 Installing Applications Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed before you can install the applications that came with your computer. To install the applications that came with your computer: 1 Back up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X I...

60 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Other Problems If you have a problem with an application For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide updates to their software on their websites. You can set your Mac mini to check for an...

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61  For more information about using and troubleshooting AirPort, choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may be using the disc and press the Media Eject ( C ) key on your Apple Keyb...

62 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS Â If the answers to your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. Choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Service & Support website a...

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63 Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer’s hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the display, keyboard, and mouse. If you have an Ether...

64 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Learning More, Service, and Support Your Mac mini does not have any user-accessible parts. If you need service, take your Mac mini to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or contact Apple for service. You can find more information about your Mac mini through online resou...

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 AppleCare Service and Support Information Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple-authorized repair center such as Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or an Apple Store retail location. You ...

66 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Locating Your Product Serial Number You can find the serial number on the bottom of your Mac mini. You can also use System Profiler to find the serial number. Choose Apple (  ) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Click the Hardware triangle t...

67 A p pendix A A Specifications You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your Mac mini, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (  ) > About This...

69 A p pendix B B Care, Use, and Safety Information For your safety and the safety of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling your computer, as well as the guidelines for working more comfortably. Cleaning Your Mac mini Follow these general rules when cleaning the...

70 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) and disconnect the phone cord if any of the ...

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 71 Â Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. Â Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Â Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system. Important: Electrica...

72 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information  The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. Make sure you pull the plug, not the cord. Important: The power adapter for your computer is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when it’s unp...

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumb...

74 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Mouse Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach. Keyboard When you use the keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right ang...

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 75 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a q...

77 A p pendix C C Connecting to the Internet You can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real time over the Internet. Use this detailed guide to connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, Setup Assistant helps you enter your I...

78 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet  Local area network (LAN): Your computer is plugged in to a LAN using an Ethernet cable. This type of connection is usually used in the workplace. Before you connect to the Internet: 1 Set up an account with an ISP. If you do not have an ISP account, you can...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 79 To find the settings on a Windows PC: The connection information on a Windows computer resides in two places. Â To find the IP address and subnet mask, open the “Network and Internet Connections” control panel. Â To find user account information, open the Use...

80 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Using the Setup Assistant Worksheet You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP), your network administrator, or your other computer on these pages, then enter it in Network Setup Assistant. Select how your computer connects...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection: 1 Choose your connection type. Ask your ISP for this information. 2 Enter information from your ISP: If you selected “Manually” or “Manually using DHCP Router,” 1 enter the following: If you selected “Using ...

82 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Note: DHCP Client ID is optional and may not be required. Ask your ISP. If you selected “PPP (for PPPoE connections),” enter the following: The information below is optional. Ask your ISP if you need to enter it. Service Provider (optional) PPPoE Service Name...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Once you have completed the steps on the previous pages using Setup Assistant, you are done setting up your Internet connection. If you don’t want to use Setup Assistant, or if you only want to make changes to spec...

84 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal Modem. 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. 5 Choose Internal Modem...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now. To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if it’s not already selected. 3 Enter your dial-up telephone...

86 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To connect automatically when you start an Internet application, such as a web browser or email: 1 Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network preferences). 2 Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox. 3 Click OK and Apply Now.

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 87 Using DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or Ethernet LAN, ask your ISP or network administrator how you should configure your Internet connection. Â Manually: With a manual configuration, yo...

88 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Select the On checkbox next to Built-in Ethernet. 5 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. Next, follow the instructions to configure your network manually, using DHCP, or u...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 89 To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if it’s not already selected. 3 Choose Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. 4 Type the other information in to the corresp...

90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet DHCP Configuration After you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your network information. To set up a DHCP configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if it’s no...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 91 4 Click Apply Now. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection. Note: Unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise, ignore the DHCP Client ID field and the Search Domains field. PPPoE Configuration Some DSL-based IS...

92 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 2 Click PPPoE and select “Connect using PPPoE.” 3 Type the information in to the corresponding fields. If you want all users of your computer to use the same connection method, select “Save password.” Note: To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP app...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 93 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your ISP. If you have a static IP address from your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field. 5 Type the domain name server (...

94 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you will need to open the Internet Connect application, choose the correct configuration, and then click Connect. For more information, choose Help > Internet Connect Help from the menu ...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 95 If you don’t see an AirPort network listed, you can use the AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your settings, or you can change them using the Network pane of System Preferences. Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Gather the following i...

96 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort. Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP, as instructed by your ISP or network administrator. If you’re setting up your network yourself, it may be easier to configure the ...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 97 1 Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if it’s not already selected. 3 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP. Â If you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields. Â If you ch...

98 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting or when your computer wakes from sleep. 5 Click Apply Now. As soon as you configure your AirPort settings, you are ready to connect. To test your AirPort Extreme connec...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 99 PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, first check the cables and power supplies, then turn the power off and on and reset the modem hardware. Check System Preferences settings: 1 Choose Apple (  ) > ...

100 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network Connections If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, make sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each ...

101 Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interf...

109 Inde x Index A adapters 35 DVI to VGA Adapter 12, 19DVI to Video Adapter 35video 34 AirPort AirPort Express 42connection 83problems using 60setting up 94wireless networking 40 analog audio 49applications force quit 26freezing 26installing 59quitting 26troubleshooting 60using 26 assistants Migrat...