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Congratulations, you and your Mac mini were made for each other.
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Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 7 WorkingwithMacOSXServer 8 What’sintheBox 9 SettingUpYourMacmini 16 SettingUpDVDorCDSharing 17 GettingAdditionalInformationontoYourMacmini 20 ShuttingDownYourMacmini
Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini 24 What’sontheFrontofYourMacmini 26 What’sontheBackofYourMacmini 28 UsingSDCards 28 GettingAnswers
Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 34 InstallingMemory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 ProblemsThatPreventYoufromUsingYourMacmini 46 ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX
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49 OtherProblems 50 UsingAppleServerDiagnostics 50 ProblemswithYourInternetConnection 53 ProblemswithAirPortExtremeWirelessCommunication 54 KeepingYourSoftwareUptoDate 54 LearningMore,Service,andSupport 58 LocatingYourProductSerialNumber
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 61 ImportantSafetyInformation 63 ImportantHandlingInformation 65 UnderstandingErgonomics 67 AppleandtheEnvironment 69 RegulatoryComplianceInformation
Looking for Something? 74 Index
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Mac Help Server Assistant
www.apple.com/macmini
Ready, Set Up, Go
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YourMacminiisdesignedsothatyoucaneasilysetitupandstartusingitrightaway.Ifyou’veneverusedaMacminiorarenewtoMaccomputers,readthissectionforinstructionsaboutgettingstarted.
Important: BeforeyouplugyourMacminiintoapoweroutlet,readalltheinstallationinstructionsandthesafetyinformationstartingonpage61.
Ifyou’reanexperienceduser,youmayalreadyknowenoughtogetstarted.BesuretolookovertheinformationinChapter2,“LifewithYourMacmini,”tofindoutaboutthefeaturesofyourMacmini.
AnswerstomanyquestionscanbefoundonyourMacminiinMacHelp.ForinformationaboutMacHelp,see”GettingAnswers”onpage28.
Working with Mac OS X ServerAssoonasyousetupyourMacmini,it’sreadytohostalloftheservicesprovidedbyMacOSXServer.ForinformationaboutconfiguringandusingMacOSXServer,seeMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichcamewithyourMacmini(it’salsoontheAdmin Toolsdisc).
TolearnmoreaboutMacOSXsoftware,seethecompletesetofdocumentationontheAppleServerResourceswebsiteatwww.apple.com/server/macosx/resources.
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What’s in the BoxYourMacminicomeswiththefollowingcomponents:
Power cord HDMI to DVI Adapter
FollowthestepsonthenextseveralpagestosetupyourMacmini.
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Setting Up Your Mac miniPlaceyourMacminirightsideuponafirmsurface.UseonlythepowercordthatcamewithyourMacmini;otherpowercordsmaynotwork.
Important: CoolingairentersyourMacminithroughthegaparoundthebottomcoverandexitsthroughtheventontheback.Don’tplaceyourMacminionasoftsurface(suchasablanketorcarpet)thatinterfereswithairflowaroundthebottomcover,anddon’tblockthebackvent.
Step 1: Plug the power cord into the back of your Mac mini, and then plug the other end into a power outlet.
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HDMI
Exhaust ventCool air inlet(around foot)
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Mac mini and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network.
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HDMI
YourMacminicomeswithAirPortExtremetechnologyforwirelessnetworking.Forinformationaboutsettingupawirelessconnection,chooseHelp>MacHelp,andsearchfor“AirPort.”
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Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse.
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HDMI
YoucanconnectalmostanyUSBkeyboardandmouse.IfyourkeyboardhasaUSB(d)port,plugyourmouseintotheUSBportonthekeyboard.Ifitdoesn’t,plugthemouseintoaUSB(d)portonthebackofyourMacmini.
Note: YourMacminidoesn’tcomewithakeyboardoramouse,andtheyarenotrequired.TosetupMacOSXServerremotelyfromanothercomputer,seeChapter4ofMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichcamewithyourMacmini.
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YoucanuseKeyboardpreferencestochangethebehavioroftheCapsLock,Control,Option,andCommand(x)modifierkeys.ToopenKeyboardpreferences,chooseApple()>SystemPreferences,clickKeyboard,thenclickModifierKeysandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.
IfyouuseaUSBkeyboardthatisn’tspecificallydesignedfortheMacOS,itmaynothaveaCommand(x)orOptionmodifierkey,whicharestandardonApplekeyboards.Ifyouhaveakeyboardfromanothermanufacturer:
 TheWindowskey(theicononthekeylookslikeaWindowslogo)isequivalenttotheCommand(x)modifierkeyonanApplekeyboard.
 TheAltkeyisequivalenttotheOptionmodifierkeyonanApplekeyboard.UsingaUSBmouseorkeyboardfromanothermanufacturermayrequiresoftwaredrivers.Checkthemanufacturer’swebsiteforthelatestsoftwaredrivers.
Using a Wireless Keyboard or MouseIfyoupurchasedanAppleWirelessKeyboardorMagicMousewithyourMacmini,followtheinstructionsthatcamewiththekeyboardandmousetosetthemupwithyourMacmini.
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Step 4: Connect a display cable to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort.YourMacminidoesn’tcomewithadisplay,but,ifdesired,youcanconnectadisplayortelevisionthathas:
 A Mini DisplayPort connector.ConnectdirectlytotheMiniDisplayPort.
 An HDMI connector.ConnectdirectlytotheHDMIport.
 A DVI connector.UsetheHDMItoDVIAdapterthatcamewithyourMacminitoconnecttotheHDMIport.
 A VGA connector.UseaMiniDisplayPorttoVGAAdaptertoconnecttotheMiniDisplayPort.Adaptersareavailableatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore.
HDMIport
MiniDisplayPort
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HDMI
HDMI
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Step 5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini.
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HDMI
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Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Mac OS X Server Assistant.ThefirsttimeyouturnonyourMacmini,MacOSXServerAssistantasksforsomebasicinformationthatMacOSXServerneedsinordertostartupandconnecttothenetwork.BereadytoprovidethefollowinginformationthefirsttimeyouturnonyourMacmini:
 Aserveradministratoraccountnameandpassword YourMacOSXServersoftwareserialnumber Detailednetworksettings,includingIPaddress,subnetmask,andDNSservers
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 Whetheryou’llcreateuserandgroupaccountsonyourMacmini,oruseaccountsfromanexistingdirectoryservice
ForhelpsettingupMacOSXServerremotelyonaMacminiwithoutakeyboard,mouse,ordisplay,seeChapter4ofMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichcamewithyourMacmini.
ForalistofinformationyouneedinordertofullyconfigureyourMacminiusingServerAssistant,seeMac OS X Server: Installation and Setup WorksheetontheMac OS X Server Install discorontheAppleServerResourceswebsiteatwww.apple.com/server/macosx/resources.
IfyoualreadyhaveaMacwithMacOSXServerversion10.4,10.5,or10.6,ServerAssistantcanhelpyouautomaticallytransfersystemsettings,servicesettings,useraccounts,files,applications,andotherinformationfromyourpreviousMactoyourMacmini.UseanEthernet,FireWire,orawirelessconnectiontotransferinformation.
ForinformationaboutworkingwiththeservicesinMacOSXServer,seeMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichwasincludedwithyourMacmini.FordetailedinformationaboutMacOSXServer,gotowww.apple.com/server/macosx/resources.
Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your preferences.YoucaneasilymakeyourdesktoplookthewayyouwantusingSystemPreferences,yourcommandcenterformostsettingsonyourMacmini.ChooseApple()>SystemPreferencesfromthemenubar,orclicktheSystemPreferencesiconintheDock.Formoreinformation,openMacHelpandsearchfor“SystemPreferences”orforthespecificpreferenceyouwanttochange.
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Setting Up DVD or CD SharingYoucanuseDVDorCDSharingtogiveyourMacminiaccesstotheopticaldriveinanotherMacorWindowscomputeronthesamenetwork.YourMacminicanusetheopticaldriveintheothercomputerto:
 ViewthecontentsofDVDsorCDsorinstallapplications(see“SharingDiscswithDVDorCDSharing”onpage17)
 ReinstallMacOSXServer(see“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46)
 RunDiskUtilitytocheckorreformatvolumes(see“UsingDiskUtility”onpage48)ThecomputerwiththeopticaldrivecanbeaMacwithMacOSXv10.4.11orlater,oraWindowsXPorWindowsVistacomputer.IftheMachasMacOSXv10.5.5orlater,DVDorCDSharingisalreadyinstalled.Youcanpartnerwithmorethanoneothercomputer.
IftheothercomputerisaWindowscomputer,oraMacwithaMacOSXversionearlierthan10.5.5,inserttheMac OS X Server Install DVD thatcamewithyourMacmini,andtheninstalltheDVDorCDSharingSetup,whichincludessoftwareforDVDorCDSharing,MigrationAssistant,andRemoteInstallMacOSX:
 IftheothercomputerisaWindowscomputer,choose“DVDorCDSharing”fromtheInstallAssistantthatstartsautomatically.
 IftheothercomputerisaMac,double-clicktheDVDorCDSharingSetuppackageontheMac OS X Server Install DVD.
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Important: AfteryouinstalltheDVDorCDSharingSetuppackageontheotherMac,makesureyouhavethelatestsoftwarebychoosingApple()>SoftwareUpdate.InstallanyavailableMacOSXupdates.
Using an External Optical DriveFordirectaccesstoCDsandDVDs,youcanattachanAppleMacBookAirSuperDrivetoaUSBportonyourMacmini.
Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac miniIfyouwanttoinstallthird-partyapplicationsfromaDVDorCD,youcaninstallapplicationsontoyourMacminiorshareinformationusingtheopticaldiscdriveonanotherMacorWindowscomputer(ifDVDorCDSharingissetupandenabled).Readthenextsectionformoreinformation.
Sharing Discs with DVD or CD SharingYoucanenableDVDorCDSharingonaMacorWindowscomputertousetheRemoteDiscfeatureofyourMacmini.RemoteDiscletsyousharethediscsyouinsertintotheopticaldiscdriveoftheothercomputer.Somediscs,suchasDVDmoviesandgamediscs,maybecopy-protectedandthereforeunusablethroughDVDorCDSharing.
MakesureDVDorCDSharingisenabledonanyMacorWindowscomputeryouwanttopartnerwith.Forinformation,seepage16.
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To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Mac:1 MakesureyourMacminiandtheotherMacareonthesamewirelessnetwork.ClicktheAirPort(Z)statusiconinthemenubartoseewhatnetworkyou’reconnectedto.
2 OntheotherMac,chooseApple()>SystemPreferencesandthenopenSharing.
3 IntheSharingpanel,select“DVDorCDSharing”intheServicelist.IfyouwantotheruserstorequestpermissiontoshareaDVDorCD,select“AskmebeforeallowingotherstousemyDVDdrive.”
To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer:1 MakesureyourMacminiandtheWindowscomputerareonthesamewirelessnetwork.
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2 OntheWindowscomputer,opentheDVDorCDSharingcontrolpanel.
3 Select“EnableDVDorCDSharing.”IfyouwantotheruserstorequestpermissiontoshareaDVDorCD,select“AskmebeforeallowingotherstousemyDVDdrive.”
To use a shared DVD or CD:1 Ontheothercomputer,insertaDVDorCDintotheopticaldiscdrive.
2 OnyourMacmini,selectRemoteDiscwhenitappearsunderDevicesintheFindersidebar.Ifyouseethe“Asktouse”button,clickit.
3 Ontheothercomputer,whenprompted,clickAccepttoallowyourMacminitousetheDVDorCD.
4 OnyourMacmini,usethediscasyounormallywould,onceitbecomesavailable.IfyoutrytoshutdowntheothercomputerorejectthesharedDVDorCDwhileyourMacminiisusingit,you’llseeamessagetellingyouthatthediscisinuse.Toproceed,clickContinue.
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Shutting Down Your Mac miniTo shut down your Mac mini:Â ChooseApple()>ShutDown.Toturnitonagain,pressthepower(®)button.
NOTICE: ShutdownyourMacminibeforemovingit.MovingyourMacminiwhiletheharddiskisspinningcandamagetheharddisk,causinglossofdataoraninabilitytostartupfromtheharddisk.
Putting Your Mac mini to SleepMacOSXServerisnormallysettopreventyourMacminifromsleepingbecauseuserscan’tconnecttoserviceswhilethecomputersleeps.However,ifitsuitstheservicesyourMacminiisproviding,youcanputittosleepondemandoraccordingtoaschedule.
To put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of the following:Â ChooseApple()>Sleepfromthemenubar.
 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences,clickEnergySaver,andsetasleeptimerorsetupasleep/wakeschedule.
To wake your Mac mini:Â Pressanykeyonthekeyboard.WhenyourMacminiwakesfromsleep,yourapplications,documents,andcomputersettingsareexactlyasyouleftthem.
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Mac Help server
www.apple.com/server/macosx
Life with Your Mac mini
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ReadonforanoverviewofthefeaturesandportsofyourMacmini.
TheApplewebsiteatwww.apple.comhaslinkstothelatestApplenews,freedownloads,andonlinecatalogsofsoftwareandhardwareforyourMacmini.
YoucanalsofindthemanualsformanyAppleproducts,andtechnicalsupportforallAppleproducts,ontheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support.
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What’s on the Front of Your Mac mini
Memoryaccess cover
Powerindicator light
Built-in infrared(IR) receiver
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Built-in infrared (IR) receiverUseanAppleRemote(availableseparately)withtheIRreceivertocontrolFrontRow,playmusicfromyouriTuneslibrary,watchphotoslideshowsandmovietrailers,orplayaDVDonyourMacmini—allfromupto30feet(9.1meters)away.
Power indicator lightAsteadywhitelightindicatesyourMacminiison;apulsinglightindicatesit’sinsleep.
Memory access cover (on bottom)Theremovablefootprovideseasyaccesstothememorymoduleslots.
Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside)Connecttoawirelessnetworkusingbuilt-inAirPortExtremetechnology.
◊ Bluetooth wireless technology (inside)Connectwirelessdevices,suchasBluetooth®mobilephones,PDAs,printers,ortheAppleWirelessKeyboardandMagicMouse(youcanpurchasetheAppleWirelessKeyboardandMagicMouseatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore).
Note: DisplayadaptersandotheraccessoriesforyourMacminiaresoldseparatelyatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore.
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What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini
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HDMI
FireWire 800port
USB 2.0ports (4)
SD cardslot
Gigabit Ethernetport (10/100/1000Base-T)
Powerbutton
Audio outport
Audio inport
HDMIport
Powerport
MiniDisplayPort
HDMI
Exhaust vent
Cool air inlet(around foot)
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~ Power portConnectthepowercordthatcamewithyourMacmini.
HDMI HDMI port ConnectaTVorotherdevicethatusesanHDMIconnector.
£ Mini DisplayPortConnectadisplaythatusesaMiniDisplayPortconnector.
d Four high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 portsConnectaniPod,iPhone,iPad,mouse,keyboard,printer,diskdrive,digitalcamera,joystick,externalUSBmodem,andmore.YoucanalsoconnectUSB1.1devices.
SD card slotInsertastandardSecureDigital(SD)card.Formoreinformation,see“UsingSDCards”onpage28.
f Headphone out/optical digital audio out portConnectheadphones,externalpoweredspeakers,ordigitalaudioequipment.
, Audio in/optical digital audio in portConnectaline-levelmicrophoneordigitalaudioequipment.
H One FireWire 800 portConnecthigh-speedexternaldevices,suchasdigitalvideocamerasandstoragedevices.
G Ethernet portConnecttoahigh-speed10/100/1000Base-TEthernetnetwork,aDSLorcablemodem,oranothercomputer.TheEthernetportautomaticallydetectsEthernetdevicesanddoesn’trequireanEthernetcrossovercable.
® Power buttonTurnyourMacminionoroff,orputittosleep.
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Using SD CardsTheSDcardslotonthebackofyourMacminiacceptsmoststandardSD(SecureDigital),SDHC(SDHigh-Capacity),andSDXC(SDExtendedCapacity)cardsfromdigitalcamerasandotherdevices.YoucanalsouseMiniSD,MicroSD,andothersmallercardsinapassiveadapter.Formoreinformationaboutcardsizes,speeds,andcapacities,searchfor“SD”ontheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support.
To insert an SD card:m Holdthecardwiththemetalcontactsfacingdownandtowardthecomputer,andslidethecardintotheslot.
WARNING: Don’ttrytoinsertanycardthatexceedsstandardSDcarddimensions,anddon’tforceanySDcardintotheslot.DoingsocoulddamageyourMacmini.
Getting AnswersMoreinformationaboutusingyourMacminiisavailableinMacHelponyourcomputer,andontheInternetatwww.apple.com/support.
To open Mac Help:1 ClicktheFindericonintheDock(thebaroficonsalongtheedgeofthescreen).
2 ClicktheHelpmenuinthemenubar,andthendooneofthefollowing:
 TypeaquestionortermintheSearchfield,andthenselectatopicfromthelistofresultsorselectShowAllResultstoseealltopics.
 ChooseMacHelptoopentheMacHelpwindow,whereyoucanbrowsetopicsortypeasearchquestion.
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More Information FormoreinformationaboutusingyourMacmini,seethefollowing:
To learn about See
TroubleshootingMacminiifyouhaveaproblem
Chapter4,“Problem,MeetSolution”onpage41.
FindingserviceandsupportforyourMacmini
“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54,orgototheMacminiSupportsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macmini.
UsingMacOSXServer TheMacOSXServersiteatwww.apple.com/server/macosx.Orsearchfor“MacOSXServer”inMacHelp.
MovingfromaPCtoaMac “Whyyou’llloveaMac”atwww.apple.com/getamac/whymac.
ChangingSystemPreferences SystemPreferencesbychoosingApple(K)>SystemPreferences.Orsearchfor“systempreferences”inMacHelp.
UsingSDcards TheApplesupportpageatwww.apple.com/supportandsearchfor“sd.”
UsingAirPortExtremewirelesstechnology
TheAirPortSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/airport.OropenMacHelpandsearchfor“AirPort.”
UsingBluetoothwirelesstechnology
MacHelpandsearchfor“Bluetooth.”OrgototheBluetoothSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/bluetooth.
Connectingaprinter MacHelpandsearchfor“printing.”
FireWireandUSBconnections MacHelpandsearchfor“FireWire”or“USB.”
ConnectingtotheInternet MacHelpandsearchfor“Internet.”
Usingadisplay MacHelpandsearchfor“display.”
AppleRemote MacHelpandsearchfor“remote.”
FrontRow MacHelpandsearchfor“FrontRow.”
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To learn about See
Specifications TheSpecificationspageatwww.apple.com/support/specs.OropenSystemProfiler,bychoosingApple(K)>AboutThisMacfromthemenubarandthenclickingMoreInfo.
Applenews,freedownloads,andonlinecatalogsofsoftwareandhardware
TheApplesiteatwww.apple.com.
Instructions,technicalsupport,andmanualsforAppleproducts
TheAppleSupportsiteatwww.apple.com/support.
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Mac Help RAM
www.apple.com/store
Boost Your Memory
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YourMacminicamewithatleast2gigabytes(GB)ofmemoryonapairof1GBmemorymodules.Youcanreplacethesewithapairof2GBor4GBmemorymodules,foramaximumof8GBofmemory.
ThefollowingpagesshowyouhowtoinstallmemorymodulesinyourMacmini.
WARNING: ApplerecommendsthatyouhaveanApple-certifiedtechnicianinstallmemory.Toarrangeforinstallation,contactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideroranAppleStoreretaillocation.Damageyoucausetoyourequipmentwhileinstallingmemoryisn’tcoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyourMacmini.
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Installing MemoryYourMacminihastwomemoryslotsinwhichyoucaninstallapairof1GB,2GB,or4GBmemorymodules,foramaximumof8GBofmemory.Forbestperformance,don’tmixsizes;alwaysinstalltwoidenticalmemorymodules.
MemorymodulesforyourMacminimustmeetthefollowingspecifications:
 SmallOutlineDualInlineMemoryModule(SO-DIMM)format 1066MHz,PC3-8500,DDR3compliant(alsocalledDDR31066) Unbufferedandunregistered
YoucanpurchaseApplememoryfromanAppleAuthorizedReseller,theonlineAppleStoreatwww.apple.com/store,oryourlocalAppleRetailStore.
WARNING: AlwaysshutdownyourMacminiandremovethepowercordbeforeinstallingmemory.DonotinstallmemorywhileyourMacminiispluggedin.
Step 1: Turn off your Mac mini.ChooseApple()>ShutDown.
Step 2: Disconnect all cables.DisconnectthepowercordandallothercablesfromyourMacmini.
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Step 3: Remove the bottom cover.LayyourMacminiupsidedownonasoftclothortowel,andthenrotatethebottomcovercounterclockwisetotheunlockedposition.
Unlocked
Pressonthecovertopopuptheoppositeside,andthenremovethecover.
Press here
Lift here
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Step 4: Remove the original memory modules.Gentlyspreadtheclipsattheendsofthetopmemorymodulejustenoughtoletthefreeedgepopup.
Retainerclips
Pullthemoduleoutoftheslot.
Repeattoremovethesecond,bottommodule.
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Step 5: Install the new modules.Carefullypressthenotchededgeofthenewmemorymoduleintothebottomslotwhilekeepingtheoppositeedgeslightlyraised.
Notch
Pressdownontheraisededgeuntiltheclipssnapintoplace.
Repeattoinstallthetopmemorymodule.
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Step 6: Replace the bottom cover.Replacethebottomcoverusingthealignmentdotstoplaceitintheunlockedposition.
Alignthe dots
Rotatethecoverclockwisetolockitinplace.
Locked
WARNING: Don’tconnectthepowercordorturnonyourMacminiuntilyoureplacethebottomcover.NeveroperateyourMacminiwithoutthecoverinplace.
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Step 7: Reconnect the cables.Reconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesyoudisconnected.
Step 8: Check the new memory.PressthepowerbuttontoturnonyourMacmini.
WhenyouseetheMacOSdesktop,chooseApple()>AboutThisMacandcheckthatthereportedamountofmemoryiscorrect.
Ifthereportedmemorysizeisn’tcorrect,orifyourMacminirepeatedlysoundsthreetones,it’shavingtroublerecognizingamemorymodules.Ifthishappens,shutdownyourMacmini,verifythemodulespecificationsagainsttherequirementslistedonpage34,andthenrepeatthememoryinstallationinstructionstomakesurethemodulesareinstalledcorrectly.Ifyoustillhaveproblems,removethememoryandconsultthesupportinformationthatcamewiththememory,orcontactthevendorwhoprovidedthememory.
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Mac Help help
www.apple.com/support
Problem, Meet Solution
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Occasionally,youmayhaveproblemswhileworkingwithyourMacmini.Readonfortroubleshootingtipstotrywhenyouhaveaproblem.YoucanalsofindmoretroubleshootinginformationinMacHelp,orontheMacminiService&Supportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macmini.
IfyouexperienceaproblemworkingwithyourMacmini,there’susuallyasimpleandquicksolution.Ifyouencounteraproblem,trytomakeanoteofwhatyoudidbeforetheproblemoccurred.Thiscanhelpyounarrowdownthepossiblecausesoftheproblemandthenfindtheanswersyouneed.Thingstonoteinclude:
 Theapplicationsyouwereusingwhentheproblemoccurred.ProblemsthatoccuronlywithaspecificapplicationmayindicatethattheapplicationisincompatiblewiththeversionofMacOSXServerinstalledonyourcomputer.
 Anysoftwarethatyourecentlyinstalled. Anynewhardware(suchasaperipheral)thatyouconnected.
WARNING: DonotattempttoopenyourMacmini,excepttoinstallmemory.IfyourMacminineedsservice,see“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54forinformationabouthowtocontactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorAppleforservice.YourMacminidoesn’thaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptthememory.
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Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac miniIf your computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Makesurethemouseandkeyboardareconnected.Unplugandthenplugintheconnectors,makingsurethey’resecure.
 Iftheproblempersists,trytoforceproblemapplicationstoquit.OnanApplekeyboard,holddowntheOptionandCommand(x)keysandthenpresstheEsckey.Onotherkeyboards,holddowntheWindowsandAltkeysandthenpresstheEsckey.Ifadialogappears,selectthefrozenapplicationandclickForceQuit.ThensaveyourworkinanyopenapplicationsandrestartyourMacminitobesuretheproblemisentirelyclearedup.
 Pressandholdthepower(®)buttononthebackofyourMacminiforfivesecondstoshutitdown.
 UnplugthepowercordfromyourMacmini.Thenplugthepowercordbackinandpressthepower(®)buttontoturnyourMacminion.
Iftheproblemreoccurswhenyouuseaparticularapplication,checkwiththeapplication’smanufacturertoseeiftheapplicationiscompatiblewiththeversionofMacOSXServerinstalledonyourMacmini.
Forsupportandcontactinformationaboutthesoftwarethatcamewithyourcomputer,gotowww.apple.com/guideortothemanufacturer’swebsite.
Iftheproblemoccursfrequently,tryreinstallingyoursystemsoftware(see“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46).
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If your Mac mini freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Waitafewseconds.IfyourMacminidoesn’tstartupafteradelay,shutitdownbypressingandholdingthepower(®)buttonforabout5seconds.ThenholddowntheOptionkeyandpressthepower(®)buttonagaintostartupyourMacmini.KeepholdingdowntheOptionkeyuntilyourMacministartsup,thenclickthearrowundertheiconoftheharddiskyouwanttouseasyourstartupdisk.
 AfteryourMacministartsup,openSystemPreferencesandclickStartupDisk.SelectalocalMacOSXServerSystemfolder.
 Iftheproblemoccursfrequently,youmayneedtoreinstallyoursystemsoftware(see“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46).
If your Mac mini doesn’t turn on or start up MakesurethepowercordispluggedintoyourMacminiandintoafunctioningpoweroutlet.
 Pressthepower(®)buttonandimmediatelyholddowntheCommand(x),Option,P,andRkeysonanApplekeyboarduntilyouhearthestartupsoundasecondtime.ThisresetstheparameterRAM(PRAM).Onotherkeyboards,pressthepower(®)buttonandimmediatelyholddowntheWindows,Alt,P,andRkeys.
 Unplugthepowercordandwaitatleast30seconds.Plugthepowercordbackinandpressthepower(®)buttonagaintostartupyourMacmini.
 Ifyoustillcan’tstartupyourMacmini,see“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54forinformationaboutcontactingAppleforservice.
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Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X IfyousetupDVDorCDSharing(seepage16),youcanuseRemoteInstallMacOSXonacomputerwithanopticaldiscdrivetodoanyofthefollowingtasksonyourMacmini:
 ReinstallMacOSXServerandothersoftwarethatcamewithyourMacmini Resetyourpassword UseDiskUtilitytocheckorrepairtheMacminiharddisk
To use Remote Install Mac OS X:1 InserttheMac OS X Server Install DVD intotheopticaldiscdriveoftheothercomputer.
2 IftheothercomputerisaMac,open/Applications/Utilities/RemoteInstallMacOSX.(UnlesstheotherMacalreadyhasMacOSXv10.5.5,youmightneedtoinstallthisapplication.)OnWindows,choose“RemoteInstallMacOSX”fromtheInstallAssistant.
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3 ReadtheintroductionandclickContinue.
4 Selecttheinstallationdiscyouwanttouse,andclickContinue.
5 Selectanetworkconnection:AirPort,ifyou‘reusinganAirPortnetwork,orEthernet,ifyou’reusinganEthernetnetwork.ClickContinue.
6 RestartyourMacminiandholddowntheOptionkeyasitstartsup,untilyouseealistofavailablestartupdisks.
7 Chooseastartupdisk.
8 ClickContinueinRemoteInstallMacOSX.
9 IfyouchoseAirPortasyournetworkinstep5,onyourMacmini,chooseyourAirPortnetworkfromthepop-uplist.
Ifthenetworkissecure,you’repromptedforapassword.Youcanenteraprivatenetworknamebychoosingtheellipsis(...)andtypingthename.
10 IfyouchoseAirPortasyournetworkinstep5,whenyouseetheAirPortstatusiconindicatingsignalstrength,clickContinueinRemoteInstallMacOSX.
11 OnyourMacmini,clickthearrowbuttonbeneaththeinstallericon.WhenyourMacminirestarts,youcandoanyofthefollowing:
 InstallMacOSXServer.Followtheonscreeninstructions. Resetyourpassword.Ifyouforgotyourpasswordandneedtoresetit,see“ResettingYourPassword”onpage48.
 RunDiskUtility.See“UsingDiskUtility”onpage48.
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Resetting Your PasswordIfyouforgetyouradministratorpassword,youcanresetit.
To reset your password, using a partner computer and Remote Install Mac OS X:1 FollowtheprocedureforusingRemoteInstallMacOSX,beginningonpage46.
2 ClickContinueinRemoteInstallMacOSX.
3 OnyourMacmini,selectyourlanguage,andthenchooseUtilities>ResetPasswordfromthemenubarandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.Whenyoufinish,quitMacOSXInstaller.
4 Ontheothercomputer,clickQuittoexitRemoteInstallMacOSX.
Using Disk UtilityWhenyouneedtorepair,verify,oreraseyourMacminiharddisk,useDiskUtilitybysharingtheopticaldiscdriveofanothercomputer.
To use Disk Utility from another computer:1 FollowtheprocedureforusingRemoteInstallMacOSX,beginningonpage46.
2 InRemoteInstallMacOSX,clickContinue.
3 OnyourMacmini,selectyourlanguage,andthenchooseUtilities>OpenDiskUtilityandfollowtheinstructionsintheFirstAidpanetoseeifDiskUtilitycanrepairthedisk.Whenyoufinish,quitMacOSXInstalleronyourMacmini.
4 Ontheothercomputer,clickQuittoexitRemoteInstallMacOSX.
IfusingDiskUtilitydoesn’thelp,tryreinstallingyourcomputer’ssystemsoftware.See“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46.
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Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an applicationForproblemswithsoftwarefromamanufacturerotherthanApple,contactthemanufacturer.Softwaremanufacturersoftenprovideupdatestotheirsoftwareontheirwebsites.
YoucansetyourMacminitocheckforandinstallthelatestApplesoftwareautomaticallyusingtheSoftwareUpdatepaneofSystemPreferences.Formoreinformation,chooseHelp>MacHelpandsearchfor“softwareupdate.”
If you have a problem using your Mac mini or working with Mac OS X Server Iftheanswerstoyourquestionsaren’tinthisguide,lookinMacHelpforinstructionsandtroubleshootinginformation.ChooseHelp>MacHelp.
 ChecktheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macosxserverforthelatesttroubleshootinginformationandsoftwareupdates.
If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Youmayneedtohavetheinternalbackupbatteryreplaced.ForinformationaboutcontactingAppleforservice,see“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54.
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Using Apple Server DiagnosticsIfyoususpectahardwareproblem,useAppleServerDiagnosticstodetermineifthere’saproblemwithoneoftheMacminicomponents.
To use Apple Server Diagnostics:1 DisconnectallexternaldevicesfromyourMacmini,exceptthekeyboardandmouse.IfyouhaveanEthernetcableconnected,disconnectit.
2 RestartyourMacminiwhileholdingdowntheDkey.
3 WhentheAppleServerDiagnosticschooserscreenappears,selectthelanguageyouwanttouse.
4 PresstheReturnkeyorclicktherightarrowbutton.
5 WhentheAppleServerDiagnosticsmainscreenappears(afterabout45seconds),followtheonscreeninstructions.
6 IfAppleServerDiagnosticsdetectsaproblem,itdisplaysanerrorcode.Makeanoteoftheerrorcodebeforepursuingsupportoptions.IfAppleServerDiagnosticsdoesn’tdetectahardwarefailure,theproblemmaybesoftware-related.
Formoreinformation,seetheAppleServerDiagnosticsdocumentationontheAdmin Toolsdisc.
Problems with Your Internet ConnectionYourMacminihastheSetupAssistantapplicationtowalkyouthroughsettingupanInternetconnection.OpenSystemPreferencesandclickNetwork.Clickthe“Assistme”buttontoopenNetworkSetupAssistant.
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IfyouhavetroublewithyourInternetconnection,youcantrythestepsinthissectionforyourtypeofconnection,oryoucanuseNetworkDiagnostics.
To use Network Diagnostics:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.
2 ClickNetworkandthenclick“Assistme.”
3 ClickDiagnosticstoopenNetworkDiagnostics.
4 Followtheonscreeninstructions.
IfNetworkDiagnosticscan’tresolvetheproblem,theremaybeaproblemwiththeInternetserviceprovider(ISP)you’retryingtoconnectto,withanexternaldeviceyou’reusingtoconnecttoyourISP,orwiththeserveryou’retryingtoaccess.Youcantrythestepsinthefollowingsections.
Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet ConnectionsMakesureallmodemcablesarefirmlypluggedin,includingthemodempowercord,thecablefromthemodemtothecomputer,andthecablefromthemodemtothewalljack.AlsocheckthecablesandpowersuppliestoanyEthernethubsorrouters.
Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardwareTurnoffyourDSLorcablemodemforafewminutes,andthenturnitbackon.SomeISPsrecommendthatyouunplugthemodem’spowercord.Ifyourmodemhasaresetbutton,youcanpressiteitherbeforeorafteryouturnthepoweroffandon.
Important: InstructionsthatrefertomodemsdonotapplytoLANusers.LANusersmighthavehubs,switches,routers,orconnectionpodsthatcableandDSLmodemusersdon’thave.LANusersshouldcontacttheirnetworkadministrator,ratherthananISP.
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PPPoE Connections Ifyou’reunabletoconnecttoyourISPusingPPPoE(PointtoPointProtocoloverEthernet),makesureyouhaveenteredthecorrectinformationinNetworkpreferences.
To enter PPPoE settings:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.
2 ClickNetwork.
3 ClickAdd(+)atthebottomofthenetworkconnectionserviceslist,andchoosePPPoEfromtheInterfacepop-upmenu.
4 ChooseaninterfaceforthePPPoEservicefromtheEthernetpop-upmenu.
5 ChooseEthernetifyou’reconnectingtoawirednetwork,orAirPortifyou’reconnectingtoawirelessnetwork.
6 Entertheinformationyoureceivedfromyourserviceprovider,suchastheaccountname,password,andPPPoEservicename(ifyourserviceproviderrequiresit).
7 ClickApplytomakethesettingsactive.
Network ConnectionsMakesuretheEthernetcableispluggedintoyourMacminiandintothenetwork.CheckthecablesandpowersuppliestoyourEthernethubsandrouters.
IfyouhavetwoormorecomputerssharinganInternetconnection,makesureyournetworkissetupproperly.YouneedtoknowwhetheryourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddressoradifferentIPaddressforeachcomputer.
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IfyourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddress,thenyoumusthavearoutercapableofsharingtheconnection,alsoknownasnetworkaddresstranslation(NAT)or“IPmasquerading.”Forsetupinformation,seethedocumentationprovidedwithyourrouteroraskthepersonwhosetupyournetwork.YoucanuseanAirPortbasestationtoshareoneIPaddressamongmultiplecomputers.ForinformationaboutusinganAirPortbasestation,checkMacHelporvisittheAirPortExtremewebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/airport.
Ifyoucan’tresolvetheissueusingthesesteps,contactyourISPornetworkadministrator.
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationIfyouhavetroubleusingAirPortExtremewirelesscommunication:
 Makesurethecomputerornetworkyou’retryingtoconnecttoisrunningandhasawirelessaccesspoint.
 Makesureyou’veproperlyconfiguredthesoftwareaccordingtotheinstructionsthatcamewithyourbasestationoraccesspoint.
 Makesureyou’rewithinantennarangeoftheothercomputerorthenetwork’saccesspoint.Nearbyelectronicdevicesormetalstructurescaninterferewithwirelesscommunicationandreducethisrange.Repositioningorrotatingthecomputermightimprovereception.
 ChecktheAirPort(Z)statusmenuinthemenubar.Uptofourbarsappear,indicatingsignalstrength.Ifthesignalstrengthisweak,trychangingyourlocation.
 SeeAirPortHelp(chooseHelp>MacHelp,andthenchooseLibrary>AirPortHelpfromthemenubar).Alsoseetheinstructionsthatcamewiththewirelessdevice.
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Keeping Your Software Up to DateYoucanconnecttotheInternetandautomaticallydownloadandinstallthelatestfreeversionsofsoftware,drivers,andotherenhancementsfromApple.
Whenyou’reconnectedtotheInternet,SoftwareUpdatecheckstoseeifanyupdatesareavailableforyourcomputer.YoucansetyourMacminitocheckforupdatesperiodically,andthenyoucandownloadandinstallupdatedsoftware.
To check for updated software:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.
2 ClicktheSoftwareUpdateiconandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.
 Searchfor“SoftwareUpdate”inMacHelpformoreinformation. Gotowww.apple.com/server/macosxforthelatestinformationaboutMacOSXServer.
Learning More, Service, and SupportYourMacminidoesn’thaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptthememory.Ifyouneedservice,takeyourMacminitoanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorcontactAppleforservice.YoucanfindmoreinformationaboutyourMacminithroughonlineresources,onscreenhelp,SystemProfiler,orAppleHardwareTest.
Ifyouwantacertifiedtechniciantoinstalladditionalmemory,contactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideroranAppleRetailStore.
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Online ResourcesForonlineserviceandsupportinformation,gotowww.apple.com/support.Chooseyourcountryfromthepop-upmenu.YoucansearchtheAppleCareKnowledgeBase,checkforsoftwareupdates,orgethelpfromApple’sdiscussionforums.
Onscreen HelpYoucanfindanswerstomanyofyourquestions,aswellasinstructionsandtroubleshootinginformation,inMacHelp.ChooseHelp>MacHelp.
System ProfilerTogetinformationaboutyourMacmini,useSystemProfiler.SystemProfilershowsyouwhathardwareandsoftwareisinstalled,theserialnumberandoperatingsystemversion,howmuchmemoryisinstalled,andmore.ToopenSystemProfiler,chooseApple()>AboutThisMacfromthemenubarandthenclickMoreInfo.
AppleCare Service and SupportYourMacminicomeswith90daysoftechnicalsupportandoneyearofhardwarerepairwarrantycoverageatanAppleStoreretaillocationoranApple-authorizedrepaircenter,suchasanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider(AASP).YoucanextendyourcoveragebypurchasingtheAppleCareProtectionPlan.Forinformation,visitwww.apple.com/support/productsorvisitthewebsiteaddressforyourcountrylistedinthetable.
ApplealsooffersexpertsupportforMacOSXServer.Beyondthescopeofthecomplimentary90-daysupport,theseproductsofferassistancewithin-depthtechnicalissuesforonefullyear.
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Mac OS X Server Software Supportdeliversconsultativetelephone1andemail2supportfornetworkingandworkflowissuesinMacOSXServerenvironments,includingsupportforcommand-linetoolsandmixed-platformintegration.MacOSXServerSoftwareSupportalsoincludesallofthefeaturesofAppleCareHelpDeskSupport,describedbelow.Choosefromthreelevelsofsupport—Select,Preferred,orAlliance.3
AppleCare Help Desk Supportgivesyouayearofexpertiseforyourinternalhelpdesk.Thisproductprovidesprioritytelephone1andemail2supporttotwodesignatedcontactsinyourorganization.CoveredproductsincludeAppleRemoteDesktop,FinalCutStudio,FinalCutServer,Aperture,LogicStudio,MacOS,andthegraphicaluserinterfaceinMacOSXServer.YoualsoreceiveasubscriptiontoAppleCareHelpDeskTools,alibraryofMacOSinstallationandhardwarediagnosticdiscsthatareupdatedquarterly.
1.Telephonenumbersandhoursofoperationmayvaryandaresubjecttochange;localtelephonefeesmayapply.2.Accesstoweb-basedresourcesrequirestheuseofacompatibleInternetserviceprovider;feesmayapply.3.DetailsonsupportcoverageandeligibleAppletechnologiesaredescribedintheMacOSXServerSoftwareSupportandAppleCareHelpDeskSupportplansat:www.apple.com/support/products/macosxserver_sw_supt.htmlwww.apple.com/support/products/helpdesk.html
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Ifyouneedassistance,AppleCaretelephonesupportrepresentativescanhelpyouwithinstallingandopeningapplications,andbasictroubleshooting.Callthesupportcenternumbernearestyou(thefirst90daysarecomplimentary).HavethepurchasedateandyourMacminiserialnumberreadywhenyoucall.
Note: Your90daysofcomplimentarytelephonesupportbeginsonthedateofpurchaseandtelephonefeesmayapply.
Country Phone Website
UnitedStates 1-800-275-2273 www.apple.com/support
Australia (61)1-300-321-456 www.apple.com/au/support
Canada(English)(French)
1-800-263-3394 www.apple.com/ca/supportwww.apple.com/ca/fr/support
Ireland (353)1850946191 www.apple.com/ie/support
NewZealand 00800-7666-7666 www.apple.com/nz/support
UnitedKingdom (44)08442090611 www.apple.com/uk/support
Telephonenumbersaresubjecttochange,andlocalandnationaltelephoneratesmayapply.Acompletelistisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html
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Locating Your Product Serial Number UseanyofthesemethodstofindyourMacminiserialnumber:
 ChooseApple()fromthemenubar,andchooseAboutThisMac.Clicktheversionnumberbeneaththewords“MacOSXServer”tocyclethroughtheMacOSXServerversionnumber,thebuildversion,andtheserialnumber.
 OpenSystemProfiler(in/Applications/Utilities/)andclickHardware. LookonthebottomofyourMacmini.
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Mac Help ergonomics
www.apple.com/environment
Last, but Not Least
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Foryoursafetyandthatofyourequipment,followtheserulesforhandlingandcleaningyourMacminiandforworkingmorecomfortably.Keeptheseinstructionshandyforreferencebyyouandothers.
NOTICE: Incorrectstorageoruseofyourcomputermayvoidthemanufacturer’swarranty.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Failuretofollowthesesafetyinstructionscouldresultinfire,electricshock,orotherinjuryordamage.
Proper handlingSetupyourMacminionastableworksurfacethatallowsforadequateaircirculationunderandaroundthecomputer.DonotoperateyourMacminionapilloworothersoftmaterial,asthematerialcanblocktheairflowvents.Neverpushobjectsintotheventilationopenings.
Water and wet locationsKeepyourMacminiawayfromsourcesofliquid,suchasdrinks,washbasins,bathtubs,showerstalls,andsoon.ProtectyourMacminifromdampnessorwetweather,suchasrain,snow,andfog.
Power specifications: Â Frequency:50to60Hz
 Line Voltage:100to240VAC
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Hearing damagePermanenthearinglossmayoccurifearbudsorheadphonesareusedathighvolume.Youcanadaptovertimetoahighervolumeofsoundthatmaysoundnormalbutcanbedamagingtoyourhearing.Ifyouexperienceringinginyourearsormuffledspeech,stoplisteningandhaveyourhearingchecked.Thelouderthevolume,thelesstimeisrequiredbeforeyourhearingcouldbeaffected.Hearingexpertssuggestthattoprotectyourhearing:
 Limittheamountoftimeyouuseearbudsorheadphonesathighvolume. Avoidturningupthevolumetoblockoutnoisysurroundings. Turnthevolumedownifyoucan’thearpeoplespeakingnearyou.
High-risk activitiesThiscomputersystemisnotintendedforuseintheoperationofnuclearfacilities,aircraftnavigationorcommunicationssystems,airtrafficcontrolsystems,orforanyotheruseswherethefailureofthecomputersystemcouldleadtodeath,personalinjury,orsevereenvironmentaldamage.
Important: Electricalequipmentmaybehazardousifmisused.Operationofthisproduct,orsimilarproducts,mustalwaysbesupervisedbyanadult.Donotallowchildrenaccesstotheinteriorofanyelectricalproductanddonotpermitthemtohandleanycables.
WARNING: Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughtheventilationopeningsinthecase.Doingsomaybedangerousanddamageyourcomputer.
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Do Not Make Repairs YourselfYourMacminidoesn’thaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptformemory.Donotattempttoremoveorreplaceanycomponentsotherthanmemorymodules.IfyourMacminineedsservice,consulttheserviceandsupportinformationthatcamewithyourMacminiforinformationabouthowtocontactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorAppleforservice.
IfyoutrytoinstallorreplaceanycomponentinyourMacminiotherthanmemorymodules,youriskdamagingyourequipment,andsuchdamageisn’tcoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyourMacmini.
Important Handling Information
NOTICE: FailuretofollowthesehandlinginstructionscouldresultindamagetoyourMacminiorotherproperty.
Operating environmentOperatingyourMacminioutsidetheserangesmayaffectperformance:
 Operating temperature:50°to95°F(10°to35°C)
 Storage temperature:-40°to116°F(-40°to47°C)
 Relative humidity:5%to95%(noncondensing)
 Maximum operating altitude:10,000feet(3048meters)
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Turning on your Mac miniNeverturnonyourMacminiunlessallofitsinternalandexternalpartsareinplace.OperatingyourMacminiwhenpartsaremissingmaybedangerousandmaydamageyourMacmini.
Carrying your Mac miniBeforeyouliftorrepositionyourMacmini,shutitdownanddisconnectallcablesandcordsconnectedtoit.IfyoucarryyourMacminiinabagorbriefcase,makesurethattherearenolooseitems(suchaspaperclipsorcoins)thatcouldaccidentallygetinsidethecomputerthroughventopeningsorgetstuckinsideaport.
Using connectors and portsNeverforceaconnectorintoaport.Whenconnectingadevice,makesuretheportisfreeofdebris,thattheconnectormatchestheport,andthatyouhavepositionedtheconnectorcorrectlyinrelationtotheport.
Storing your Mac miniIfyouaregoingtostoreyourMacminiforanextendedperiodoftime,keepitinacoollocation(ideally,71°For22°C).
Cleaning your Mac miniWhencleaningtheoutsideofyourMacmini,firstshutdownandunplugit.Thenuseadamp,soft,lint-freeclothtocleanthecomputer’sexterior.Avoidgettingmoistureinanyopenings.Donotsprayliquiddirectlyonthecomputer.Donotuseaerosolsprays,solvents,orabrasivesthatmightdamagethefinish.
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Understanding ErgonomicsHerearesometipsforsettingupahealthyworkenvironment.
Keyboard Whenyouusethekeyboard,yourshouldersshouldberelaxed.Yourupperarmandforearmshouldformanapproximaterightangle,withyourwristandhandinroughlyastraightline.
Changehandpositionsoftentoavoidfatigue.Somecomputerusersmightdevelopdiscomfortintheirhands,wrists,orarmsafterintensiveworkwithoutbreaks.Ifyoubegintodevelopchronicpainordiscomfortinyourhands,wrists,orarms,consultaqualifiedhealthspecialist.
Mouse Positionthemouseatthesameheightasthekeyboardandwithinacomfortablereach.
ChairAnadjustablechairthatprovidesfirm,comfortablesupportisbest.Adjusttheheightofthechairsoyourthighsarehorizontalandyourfeetareflatonthefloor.Thebackofthechairshouldsupportyourlowerback(lumbarregion).Followthemanufacturer’sinstructionsforadjustingthebackresttofityourbodyproperly.
Youmighthavetoraiseyourchairsothatyourforearmsandhandsareattheproperangletothekeyboard.Ifthismakesitimpossibletorestyourfeetflatonthefloor,useafootrestwithadjustableheightandtilttomakeupforanygapbetweenthefloorandyourfeet.Oryoucanlowerthedesktoptoeliminatetheneedforafootrest.Anotheroptionistouseadeskwithakeyboardtraythat’slowerthantheregularworksurface.
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DisplayArrangethedisplaysothatthetopofthescreenisslightlybeloweyelevelwhenyou’resittingatthekeyboard.Thebestdistancefromyoureyestothescreenisuptoyou,althoughmostpeopleseemtoprefer18to28inches(45to70cm).
Positionthedisplaytominimizeglareandreflectionsonthescreenfromoverheadlightsandnearbywindows.Ifpossible,useatiltabledisplaystand.Thestandletsyousetthedisplayatthebestangleforviewing,helpingtoreduceoreliminateglarefromlightingsourcesyoucan’tmove.
Thighs tilted slightly
Shoulders relaxed
Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare
Forearms and hands in a straight line
Forearms level or tilted slightly
Lower back supported
Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest
Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface.)
Clearance under work surface
18–28 in. (45–70 cm)
Moreinformationaboutergonomicsisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/about/ergonomics
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Apple and the EnvironmentAppleInc.recognizesitsresponsibilitytominimizetheenvironmentalimpactofitsoperationsandproducts.
Moreinformationisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/environment
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FCC Compliance StatementThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Seeinstructionsifinterferencetoradioortelevisionreceptionissuspected.
L‘utilisationdecedispositifestautoriséeseulementauxconditionssuivantes:(1)ilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillageet(2)l’utilisateurdudispositifdoitétreprêtàacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquereçu,mêmesicebrouillageestsusceptibledecompromettrelefonctionnementdudispositif.
Radio and Television InterferenceThiscomputerequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio-frequencyenergy.Ifitisnotinstalledandusedproperly—thatis,instrictaccordancewithApple’sinstructions—itmaycauseinterferencewithradioandtelevisionreception.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldeviceinaccordancewiththespecificationsinPart15ofFCCrules.Thesespecificationsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstsuchinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.
Youcandeterminewhetheryourcomputersystemiscausinginterferencebyturningitoff.Iftheinterferencestops,itwasprobablycausedbythecomputeroroneoftheperipheraldevices.
Ifyourcomputersystemdoescauseinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,trytocorrecttheinterferencebyusingoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:• Turnthetelevisionorradioantennauntiltheinterferencestops.• Movethecomputertoonesideortheotherofthetelevisionorradio.
• Movethecomputerfartherawayfromthetelevisionorradio.• Plugthecomputerintoanoutletthatisonadifferentcircuitfromthetelevisionorradio.(Thatis,makecertainthecomputerandthetelevisionorradioareoncircuitscontrolledbydifferentcircuitbreakersorfuses.)
Ifnecessary,consultanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorApple.SeetheserviceandsupportinformationthatcamewithyourAppleproduct.Orconsultanexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforadditionalsuggestions.
Important: ChangesormodificationstothisproductnotauthorizedbyAppleInc.couldvoidtheEMCcomplianceandnegateyourauthoritytooperatetheproduct.
ThisproducthasdemonstratedEMCcomplianceunderconditionsthatincludedtheuseofcompliantperipheraldevicesandshieldedcables(includingEthernetnetworkcables)betweensystemcomponents.Itisimportantthatyouusecompliantperipheraldevicesandshieldedcablesbetweensystemcomponentstoreducethepossibilityofcausinginterferencetoradios,televisionsets,andotherelectronicdevices.
Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): AppleInc.CorporateCompliance1InfiniteLoop,MS26-ACupertino,CA95014
Location of EMC NumberToviewtheEMCnumberforthisdevice,removethebottomcoverandlooknexttothememoryinstallationillustrations.Forhelpremovingthecover,seeChapter3.
Wireless Radio UseThisdeviceisrestrictedtoindoorusewhenoperatinginthe5.15to5.25GHzfrequencyband.
Cetappareildoitêtreutiliséàl’intérieur.
Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTheradiatedoutputpowerofthisdeviceiswellbelowtheFCCandEUradiofrequencyexposurelimits.However,thisdeviceshouldbeoperatedwithaminimumdistanceofatleast20cmbetweenitsantennasandaperson’sbody,andtheantennasusedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.
Regulatory Compliance Information
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FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceTheantennausedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada StatementThisClassBdevicemeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadianinterference-causingequipmentregulations.CetappareilnumériquedelaClassBrespectetouteslesexigencesduRèglementsurlematérielbrouilleurduCanada.
Industry Canada StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecifications.CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanormeNMB-003duCanada.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210ofIndustryCanada.
Bluetooth Europe—EU Declaration of ConformityThiswirelessdevicecomplieswiththeR&TTEDirective.
Europe—EU Declaration of ConformitySeewww.apple.com/euro/compliance.
Russia
Korea Warning Statements
Singapore Wireless Certification
Taiwan Wireless Statements
Taiwan Class B Statement
警告本電池如果更換不正確會有爆炸的危險請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池
VCCI Class B Statement
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External USB Modem InformationWhenconnectingyourMacminitothephonelineusinganexternalUSBmodem,refertothetelecommunicationsagencyinformationinthedocumentationthatcamewithyourmodem.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
AsanENERGYSTAR®partner,ApplehasdeterminedthatstandardconfigurationsofthisproductmeettheENERGYSTAR®guidelinesforenergyefficiency.TheENERGYSTAR®programisapartnershipwithelectronicequipmentmanufacturerstopromoteenergy-efficientproducts.Reducingenergyconsumptionofproductssavesmoneyandhelpsconservevaluableresources.
Thiscomputerisshippedwithpowermanagementenabledwiththecomputersettosleepafter10minutesofuserinactivity.Towakeyourcomputer,clickthemouseortrackpadbuttonorpressanykeyonthekeyboard.
FormoreinformationaboutENERGYSTAR®,visit:www.energystar.gov
Türkiye
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Disposal and Recycling Information
Thissymbolindicatesthatyourproductmustbedisposedofproperlyaccordingtolocallawsandregulations.Whenyourproductreachesitsendoflife,contactAppleoryourlocalauthoritiestolearnaboutrecyclingoptions.
ForinformationaboutApple’srecyclingprogram,gotowww.apple.com/environment/recycling.
Brazil—Disposal Information:
Brasil: Informações sobre eliminação e reciclagemOsímboloindicaqueesteprodutoe/ousuabaterianãodevemserdescartadasnolixodoméstico.Quandodecidirdescartaresteprodutoe/ousuabateria,faça-odeacordocomasleisediretrizesambientaislocais.ParainformaçõessobreoprogramadereciclagemdaApple,pontosdecoletaetelefonedeinformações,visitewww.apple.com/br/environment.
European Union—Disposal Information
Thesymbolabovemeansthataccordingtolocallawsandregulationsyourproductshouldbedisposedofseparatelyfromhouseholdwaste.Whenthisproductreachesitsendoflife,takeittoacollectionpointdesignatedbylocalauthorities.Somecollectionpointsacceptproductsforfree.Theseparatecollectionandrecyclingofyourproductatthetimeofdisposalwillhelpconservenaturalresourcesandensurethatitisrecycledinamannerthatprotectshumanhealthandtheenvironment.
Battery Disposal InformationDisposeofbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalenvironmentallawsandguidelines.
California: ThecoincellbatteryintheoptionalAppleRemotecontainsperchlorates.Specialhandlinganddisposalmayapply.Referto:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Deutschland: DiesesGerätenthältBatterien.BittenichtindenHausmüllwerfen.EntsorgenSiediesesGerätesamEndeseinesLebenszyklusentsprechenddermaßgeblichengesetzlichenRegelungen.
Nederlands: Gebruiktebatterijenkunnenwordeningeleverdbijdechemokarofineenspecialebatterijcontainervoorkleinchemischafval(kca)wordengedeponeerd.
Taiwan:
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Index
AAirPortbasestation 53AirPortExtreme 25,29troubleshooting 53
AltkeyMacequivalent 12
AppleCare 55AppleRemote 25,29AppleServerDiagnostics 50AppleWirelessKeyboard 12,25audioinport 27audiooutport 27
Bbatteryinternalbackup 49
Bluetooth 25
Ccleaning 64
DDiskUtility 48displayadapters 13
Eenvironment 67ergonomics 65
Ethernetport 27exhaustvent 9
FFireWireport 27
HHDMIport 27headphoneport 27
Iinfraredreceiver 25
KkeyboardPCequivalentkeys 12
MMacHelp 28MacOSXServerreinstalling 46updates 54using 29
MagicMouse 25memorymaximum 34typetouse 34
MiniDisplayPort 27
Oopticaldigitalaudioinport 27opticaldigitalaudioout
port 27
PparameterRAM 45passwordresetting 48
powerbutton 27powerindicatorlight 25powerport 27PRAM 45
RresettingPRAM 45
SSDcards 28SDcardslot 27serialnumber 58serviceandsupport 55shutingdownyourcomputerforced 44
shuttingdownyourcomputercontrolled 20
specifications 30systempreferences 29
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TtroubleshootingAirportExtreme 53can’tstartup 45computerunresponsive 44dateandtimelost 49DiskUtility 48flashingquestionmark 45freezeduringstartup 45Internetconnection 50NetworkDiagnostics 51pointerwon’tmove 44reinstallingsoftware 46resettingPRAM 45
Uupdatingsoftware 54USBports 27
Vvideoadapters 13
WWindowskeyMacequivalent 12
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