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Contents

Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 10 WhatsintheBox

11 SettingUpYourMacmini

18 PuttingYourMacminitoSleeporShuttingItDown

Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini 22 WhatsontheFrontofYourMacmini

24 WhatsontheBackofYourMacmini

26 UsingtheAppleRemote

28 UsingSDCards

28 GettingAnswers

Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 34 InstallingMemory

Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 ProblemsThatPreventYoufromUsingYourMacmini

46 ReinstallingtheSoftwareThatCamewithYourMacmini

47 ResettingYourPassword

48 UsingDiskUtility

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48 OtherProblems

50 UsingAppleHardwareTest

50 ProblemswithYourInternetConnection

53 ProblemswithAirPortExtremeWirelessCommunication

54 KeepingYourSoftwareUptoDate

54 LearningMore,Service,andSupport

56 LocatingYourProductSerialNumber

Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 59 ImportantSafetyInformation

61 ImportantHandlingInformation

63 UnderstandingErgonomics

65 AppleandtheEnvironment

67 RegulatoryComplianceInformation

Looking for Something? 72 Index

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Ready, Set Up, Go

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9Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go

YourMacminiisdesignedsothatyoucaneasilysetitupandstartusingitrightaway.IfyouveneverusedaMacminiorarenewtoMaccomputers,readthissectionforinstructionsaboutgettingstarted.

Important: BeforeyouplugyourMacminiintoapoweroutlet,readalltheinstallationinstructionsandthesafetyinformationstartingonpage59.

Ifyoureanexperienceduser,youmayalreadyknowenoughtogetstarted.BesuretolookovertheinformationinChapter2,LifewithYourMacmini,tofindoutaboutthefeaturesofyourMacmini.

AnswerstomanyquestionscanbefoundonyourMacminiinMacHelp.ForinformationaboutMacHelp,seeGettingAnswersonpage28.

10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go

Whats in the BoxYourMacminicomeswiththefollowingcomponents:

HDMI to DVI AdapterPower cord

FollowthestepsonthenextseveralpagestosetupyourMacmini.


Setting Up Your Mac miniPlaceyourMacminirightsideuponafirmsurface.UseonlythepowercordthatcamewithyourMacmini;otherpowercordsmaynotwork.

Important: CoolingairentersyourMacminithroughthegaparoundthebottomcoverandexitsthroughtheventontheback.DontplaceyourMacminionasoftsurface(suchasablanketordeepcarpet)thatinterfereswithairflowaroundthebottomcover,anddontblockthebackvent.

Step 1: Plug the power cord into the back of your Mac mini, and then plug the other end into a power outlet.

HDMI

Exhaust ventCool air inlet(around foot)


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.

HDMI

YourMacminicomeswithAirPortExtremetechnologyforwirelessnetworking.Forinformationaboutsettingupawirelessconnection,chooseHelp>MacHelp,andsearchforAirPort.


Step 3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse.

HDMI

YourMacminidoesntcomewithakeyboardoramouse,butyoucanusealmostanyUSBkeyboardandmouse.IfyourkeyboardhasaUSB(d)port,plugyourmouseintotheUSBportonthekeyboard.Ifitdoesnt,plugthemouseintoaUSB(d)portonthebackofyourMacmini.


YoucanuseKeyboardpreferencestochangethebehavioroftheCapsLock,Control,Option,andCommand(x)modifierkeys.ToopenKeyboardpreferences,chooseApple()>SystemPreferences,clickKeyboard,thenclickModifierKeysandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.

IfyouuseaUSBkeyboardthatisntspecificallydesignedfortheMacOS,itmaynothaveaCommand(x)orOptionmodifierkey,whicharestandardonApplekeyboards.Ifyouhaveakeyboardfromanothermanufacturer:

TheWindowskey(theicononthekeylookslikeaWindowslogo)isequivalenttotheCommand(x)modifierkeyonanApplekeyboard.

TheAltkeyisequivalenttotheOptionmodifierkeyonanApplekeyboard.

UsingaUSBmouseorkeyboardfromanothermanufacturermayrequiresoftwaredrivers.Checkthemanufacturerswebsiteforthelatestsoftwaredrivers.

Using a Wireless Keyboard or MouseIfyoupurchasedanAppleWirelessKeyboardorMagicMousewithyourMacmini,followtheinstructionsthatcamewiththekeyboardandmousetosetthemupwithyourMacmini.


Step 4: Connect a display cable to the HDMI port or Mini DisplayPort.YourMacminidoesntcomewithadisplay,butyoucanconnectadisplaythathas:

A Mini DisplayPort connector.ConnectdirectlytotheMiniDisplayPort. An HDMI connector.ConnectdirectlytotheHDMIport. A DVI connector.UsetheHDMItoDVIAdapterthatcamewithyourMacminitoconnecttotheHDMIport.

A VGA connector.UseaMiniDisplayPorttoVGAAdaptertoconnecttotheMiniDisplayPort.Adaptersareavailableatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore.

HDMIport

MiniDisplayPort

HDMI

HDMI


Step 5: Press the power () button on the back to turn on your Mac mini.

HDMI

Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Setup Assistant.ThefirsttimeyouturnonyourMacmini,SetupAssistantstarts.SetupAssistanthelpsyouenteryourInternetandemailinformationandsetupauseraccountonyourMacmini.IfyoualreadyhaveaMac,SetupAssistantcanhelpyouautomaticallytransferuseraccounts,files,applications,andotherinformationfromyourpreviousMacusinganEthernet,FireWire,orawirelessconnection.


IfyoudontintendtokeeporuseyourotherMac,itsbesttodeauthorizeitfromplayingmusic,videos,oraudiobooksthatyouvepurchasedfromtheiTunesStore.Deauthorizingacomputerpreventsanysongs,videos,oraudiobooksyouvepurchasedfrombeingplayedbysomeoneelse,andfreesupanotherauthorizationforuse.Forinformationaboutdeauthorizing,chooseiTunesHelpfromtheHelpmenuiniTunes.

IfyoudontuseSetupAssistanttotransferinformationwhenyoufirststartup,youcandoitlaterusingMigrationAssistant.GototheApplicationsfolder,openUtilities,anddouble-clickMigrationAssistant.

Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your preferences.YoucaneasilymakeyourdesktoplookthewayyouwantusingSystemPreferences,yourcommandcenterformostsettingsonyourMacmini.ChooseApple()>SystemPreferencesfromthemenubar,orclicktheSystemPreferencesiconintheDock.Formoreinformation,openMacHelpandsearchforSystemPreferencesorforthespecificpreferenceyouwanttochange.


Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It DownWhenyoufinishworkingwithyourMacmini,youcanputittosleeporshutitdown.

Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep IfyoullbeawayfromyourMacminiforlessthanafewdays,putittosleepinsteadofshuttingitdown.WhenyourMacminiisinsleep,thedisplayisdarkandthediskdrivestopsspinning.YoucanquicklywakeyourMacminiandbypassthestartupprocess.

To put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of the following: ChooseApple()>Sleepfromthemenubar. Pressthepower()buttononthebackofyourMacmini. ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences,clickEnergySaver,andsetasleeptimer. PressandholdthePlay/Pause()buttonontheoptionalAppleRemotefor3seconds.

TowakeyourMacmini,pressanykeyonthekeyboardoranybuttonontheoptionalAppleRemote.WhenyourMacminiwakesfromsleep,yourapplications,documents,andcomputersettingsareexactlyasyouleftthem.

Shutting Down Your Mac miniIfyouwontbeusingyourMacminiformorethanafewdays,shutitdown.ChooseApple()>ShutDown.ToturnyourMacminionagain,pressthepower()button.

NOTICE: ShutdownyourMacminibeforemovingit.MovingyourMacminiwhiletheharddiskisspinningcandamagetheharddisk,causinglossofdataoraninabilitytostartupfromtheharddisk.

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21Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini

ReadonforanoverviewofthefeaturesandportsofyourMacmini.

TheApplewebsiteatwww.apple.comhaslinkstothelatestApplenews,freedownloads,andonlinecatalogsofsoftwareandhardwareforyourMacmini.

YoucanalsofindthemanualsformanyAppleproducts,andtechnicalsupportforallAppleproducts,ontheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support.

22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini

Whats on the Front of Your Mac mini

Slot-loadingoptical disc drive

Memoryaccess cover

Powerindicator light

Built-in infrared(IR) receiver


Built-in infrared (IR) receiverUseanoptionalAppleRemote(availableseparately)withtheIRreceivertocontrolFrontRow,playmusicfromyouriTuneslibrary,watchphotoslideshowsandmovietrailers,orplayaDVDonyourMacminiallfromupto30feet(9.1meters)away.

Power indicator lightAsteadywhitelightindicatesyourMacminiison;apulsinglightindicatesitsinsleep.

Slot-loading SuperDrive (optional)Thisslot-loadingopticaldiscdrivereadsandwritesstandard-sizeCDsandDVDs,includingDVDR,DVDRW,andDVDRDoubleLayer(DL)discs.

Memory access cover (on bottom)Theremovablefootprovideseasyaccesstothememorymoduleslots.

Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside)Connecttoawirelessnetworkusingbuilt-inAirPortExtremetechnology.

Bluetooth wireless technology (inside)Connectwirelessdevices,suchasBluetoothmobilephones,PDAs,printers,ortheAppleWirelessKeyboardandMagicMouse(youcanpurchasetheAppleWirelessKeyboardandMagicMouseatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore).

Note: DisplayadaptersandotheraccessoriesforyourMacminiaresoldseparatelyatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore.


Whats on the Back of Your Mac mini

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)


~ 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)cardfromadigitalcameraorotherdevice.Formoreinformation,seeUsingSDCardsonpage28.

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.TheEthernetportautomaticallydetectsEthernetdevicesanddoesntrequireanEthernetcrossovercable.

Power buttonPresstoturnyourMacminionoroff,orputittosleep.


Using the Apple RemoteWiththeoptionalAppleRemote,youcanplaymusicfromyouriTuneslibrary,watchphotoslideshowsandmovietrailers,playaDVD,controlFrontRowandKeynote,andmoreallfromacrosstheroom.

The Apple Remote can: NavigateiniTunes,iPhoto,andDVDPlayer. PutyourMacminitosleeporwakeitup.

To use the Apple Remote: PressthePlay/Pause()buttontoplayorpauseasong,slideshow,ormovie. PressRightorLefttoskiptothenextorprevioussonginyouriTuneslibraryorthenextorpreviouschapterinaDVDmovie.

HolddownRightorLefttofast-forwardorrewindwithinasongoramovie. PressUporDowntoadjustthevolume.

Up

Down

Play/PauseMenu

Left Right

Select


Pairing Your Apple RemoteTomakesurethatyourMacminicanbecontrolledbyonlyyourAppleRemote,youcanpairthem.ThisishelpfulifyouuseyourMacminiwherethereareotherMaccomputers,televisions,audioequipment,orotherdevicesthatuseaninfraredremote.

To pair the Apple Remote and your Mac mini: 1 PointtheremoteattheIRreceiveronthefrontofyourMacminifromadistanceof

3to4inches(8to10cm).

2 PressandholdtheRightandMenu()buttonssimultaneouslyfor5seconds.

Afterpairing,achainlink( )symbolappearsonscreen.

To unpair the Apple Remote and your Mac mini:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferencesfromthemenubar.

2 ClickSecurity,andthenclickUnpair.

Replacing the BatteryTheAppleRemotecomeswithareplaceableCR2032battery.

To replace the battery:1 Useacointoremovethebatterycoverfromthebackoftheremote.

Batterycompartment

2 InsertafreshCR2032battery,withthepositive(+)sideup.

3 Replacethecoveranduseacointolockitinplace.


Turning Off IR ReceptionIfyouwanttopreventyourMacminifrombeingcontrolledbyanyremote,youcanuseSecuritypreferencestoturnoffIRreception.

To turn off IR reception:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferencesfromthemenubarandclickSecurity.

2 SelecttheDisableremotecontrolinfraredreceivercheckbox.

Using SD CardsTheSDcardslotonthebackofyourMacminiacceptsmoststandardSD(SecureDigital),SDHC(SDHigh-Capacity),andSDXC(SDExtendedCapacity)cardsfromdigitalcamerasandotherdevices.YoucanalsouseMiniSD,MicroSD,andothersmallercardsinapassiveadapter.Formoreinformationaboutcardsizes,speeds,andcapacities,searchforSDontheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support.

To insert an SD card:m Holdthecardwiththemetalcontactsfacingdownandtowardthecomputer,andslidethecardintotheslot.

WARNING: DonttrytoinsertanycardthatexceedsstandardSDcarddimensions,anddontforceanySDcardintotheslot.DoingsocoulddamageyourMacmini.

Getting AnswersMoreinformationaboutusingyourMacminiisavailableinMacHelponyourcomputer,andontheInternetatwww.apple.com/support.


To open Mac Help:1 ClicktheFindericonintheDock(thebaroficonsalongtheedgeofthescreen).

2 ClicktheHelpmenuinthemenubar,andthendooneofthefollowing:

TypeaquestionortermintheSearchfield,andthenselectatopicfromthelistofresultsorselectShowAllResultstoseealltopics.

ChooseMacHelptoopentheMacHelpwindow,whereyoucanbrowsetopicsortypeasearchquestion.

More Information FormoreinformationaboutusingyourMacmini,seethefollowing:

To learn about See

TroubleshootingyourMacminiifyouhaveaproblem

Chapter4,Problem,MeetSolutiononpage41.

FindingserviceandsupportforyourMacmini

LearningMore,Service,andSupportonpage54,orgototheMacminiSupportsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macmini.

UsingMacOSX TheMacOSXsiteatwww.apple.com/macosx.OrsearchforMacOSXinMacHelp.

MovingfromaPCtoaMac WhyyoullloveaMacatwww.apple.com/getamac/whymac.

UsingiLifeapplications TheiLifewebsiteatwww.apple.com/ilife.OropenaniLifeapplication,openHelpfortheapplication,andthentypeaquestioninthesearchfield.

ChangingSystemPreferences SystemPreferencesbychoosingApple(K)>SystemPreferences.OrsearchforsystempreferencesinMacHelp.


To learn about See

UsingSDcards TheApplesupportpageatwww.apple.com/supportandsearchforsd.

UsingAirPortExtremewirelesstechnology

TheAirPortSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/airport.OropenMacHelpandsearchforAirPort.

UsingBluetoothwirelesstechnology

TheBluetoothSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/bluetooth.OropenMacHelpandsearchforBluetooth.

Connectingaprinter MacHelpandsearchforprinting.

FireWireandUSBconnections MacHelpandsearchforFireWireorUSB.

ConnectingtotheInternet MacHelpandsearchforInternet.

Usingadisplay MacHelpandsearchfordisplay.

ConnectingaTV TheMacminisiteatwww.apple.com/support/macmini.

AppleRemote MacHelpandsearchforremote.

FrontRow MacHelpandsearchforFrontRow.

BurningaCDorDVD MacHelpandsearchforburndisc.

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

Boost Your Memory

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33Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory

YourMacminicamewithatleast2gigabytes(GB)ofmemoryonapairof1GBmemorymodules.Youcanreplacethesewithapairof2GBor4GBmemorymodules,foramaximumof8GBofmemory.

ThefollowingpagesshowyouhowtoinstallmemorymodulesinyourMacmini.

WARNING: ApplerecommendsthatyouhaveanApple-certifiedtechnicianinstallmemory.Toarrangeforinstallation,contactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideroranAppleRetailStore.DamageyoucausetoyourequipmentwhileinstallingmemoryisntcoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyourMacmini.

34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory

Installing MemoryYourMacminihastwomemoryslotsinwhichyoucaninstallapairof1GB,2GB,or4GBmemorymodules,foramaximumof8GBofmemory.Forbestperformance,dontmixmodulesofdifferentsizes;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.


Step 3: Remove the bottom cover.LayyourMacminiupsidedownonasoftclothortowel,andthenrotatethebottomcovercounterclockwisetotheunlockedposition.

Unlocked

Pressonthecovertopopuptheoppositeside,andthenremovethecover.

Press here

Lift here


Step 4: Remove the original memory modules.Gentlyspreadtheclipsattheendsofthetopmemorymodulejustenoughtoletthefreeedgepopup.

Retainerclips

Pullthemoduleoutoftheslot.

Repeattoremovethesecond,bottommodule.


Step 5: Install the new modules.Carefullypressthenotchededgeofthenewmemorymoduleintothebottomslotwhilekeepingtheoppositeedgeslightlyraised.

Notch

Pressdownontheraisededgeuntiltheclipssnapintoplace.

Repeattoinstallthetopmemorymodule.


Step 6: Replace the bottom cover.Replacethebottomcover,usingthealignmentdotstoplaceitintheunlockedposition.

Alignthe dots

Rotatethecoverclockwisetolockitinplace.

Locked

WARNING: DontconnectthepowercordorturnonyourMacminiuntilyoureplacethebottomcover.NeveroperateyourMacminiwithoutthecoverinplace.


Step 7: Reconnect the cables.Reconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesyoudisconnected.

Step 8: Check the new memory.PressthepowerbuttontoturnonyourMacmini.

WhenyouseetheMacOSdesktop,chooseApple()>AboutThisMacandcheckthatthereportedamountofmemoryiscorrect.

Ifthereportedmemorysizeisntcorrect,orifyourMacminirepeatedlysoundsthreetones,itshavingtroublerecognizingamemorymodule.Ifthishappens,shutdownyourMacmini,verifythemodulespecificationsagainsttherequirementslistedonpage34,andthenrepeatthememoryinstallationinstructionstomakesurethemodulesareinstalledcorrectly.Ifyoustillhaveproblems,removethememoryandconsultthesupportinformationthatcamewiththememory,orcontactthevendorwhoprovidedthememory.

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Problem, Meet Solution

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43Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution

Occasionally,youmayhaveproblemswhileworkingwithyourMacmini.Readonfortroubleshootingtipstotrywhenyouhaveaproblem.YoucanalsofindmoretroubleshootinginformationinMacHelp,orontheMacminiService&Supportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macmini.

IfyouexperienceaproblemworkingwithyourMacmini,theresusuallyasimpleandquicksolution.Ifyouencounteraproblem,trytomakeanoteofwhatyoudidbeforetheproblemoccurred.Thiscanhelpyounarrowdownthepossiblecausesoftheproblemandthenfindtheanswersyouneed.Thingstonoteinclude:

Theapplicationsyouwereusingwhentheproblemoccurred.ProblemsthatoccuronlywithaspecificapplicationmayindicatethattheapplicationisincompatiblewiththeversionofMacOSinstalledonyourcomputer.

Anysoftwarethatyourecentlyinstalled. Anynewhardware(suchasaperipheral)thatyouconnected.

WARNING: DonotattempttoopenyourMacmini,excepttoinstallmemory.IfyourMacminineedsservice,seeLearningMore,Service,andSupportonpage54forinformationabouthowtocontactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorAppleforservice.YourMacminidoesnthaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptthememory.

44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution

Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac miniIf your computer wont respond or the pointer wont move Makesurethemouseandkeyboardareconnected.Unplugandthenplugintheconnectors,makingsuretheyresecure.

Iftheproblempersists,trytoforceproblemapplicationstoquit.OnanApplekeyboard,holddowntheOptionandCommand(x)keysandthenpresstheEsckey.Onotherkeyboards,holddowntheWindowsandAltkeysandthenpresstheEsckey.Ifadialogappears,selectthefrozenapplicationandclickForceQuit.ThensaveyourworkinanyopenapplicationsandrestartyourMacminitobesuretheproblemisentirelyclearedup.

Pressandholdthepower()buttononthebackofyourMacminiforfivesecondstoshutitdown.

UnplugthepowercordfromyourMacmini.Thenplugthepowercordbackinandpressthepower()buttontoturnyourMacminion.

Iftheproblemreoccurswhenyouuseaparticularapplication,checkwiththeapplicationsmanufacturertoseeiftheapplicationiscompatiblewiththeversionofMacOSXinstalledonyourMacmini.

Forsupportandcontactinformationaboutthesoftwarethatcamewithyourcomputer,gotowww.apple.com/guideortothemanufacturerswebsite.

Iftheproblemoccursfrequently,tryreinstallingyoursystemsoftware(seeReinstallingtheSoftwareThatCamewithYourMacminionpage46).


If your Mac mini freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Waitafewseconds.IfyourMacminidoesntstartupafteradelay,shutitdownbypressingandholdingthepower()buttonforabout5seconds.ThenholddowntheOptionkeyandpressthepower()buttonagaintostartupyourMacmini.KeepholdingdowntheOptionkeyuntilyourMacministartsup,thenclickthearrowundertheiconoftheharddiskyouwanttouseasyourstartupdisk.

AfteryourMacministartsup,openSystemPreferencesandclickStartupDisk.SelectalocalMacOSXSystemfolder.

Iftheproblemoccursfrequently,youmayneedtoreinstallyoursystemsoftware(seeReinstallingtheSoftwareThatCamewithYourMacminionpage46).

If your Mac mini doesnt turn on or start up MakesurethepowercordispluggedintoyourMacminiandintoafunctioningpoweroutlet.

Pressthepower()buttonandimmediatelyholddowntheCommand(x),Option,P,andRkeysonanApplekeyboarduntilyouhearthestartupsoundasecondtime.ThisresetstheparameterRAM(PRAM).Onotherkeyboards,pressthepower()buttonandimmediatelyholddowntheWindows,Alt,P,andRkeys.

Unplugthepowercordandwaitatleast30seconds.Plugthepowercordbackinandpressthepower()buttonagaintostartupyourMacmini.

IfyoustillcantstartupyourMacmini,seeLearningMore,Service,andSupportonpage54forinformationaboutcontactingAppleforservice.


Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac miniUsethesoftwareinstallationdiscsthatcamewithyourMacminitoreinstallMacOSXandanyapplicationsthatcamewithyourcomputer.YoucaninstallMacOSXwithouterasingthetargetvolume,whichsavesyourexistingfilesandsettings,oryoucanerasethevolumefirst,whicherasesallyourdataandleavesthecomputerreadyforyoutoreinstallMacOSXandapplications.

Important: Applerecommendsthatyoubackupthedataonyourharddiskbeforerestoringsoftware.Appleisnotresponsibleforanylostdata.

Installing Mac OS XTo install Mac OS X:

1 Backupyourimportantfiles.

2 InserttheMac OS X Install DVDthatcamewithyourcomputer.

3 Double-clickInstallMacOSX.

4 Followtheonscreeninstructions.

Note: TorestoreMacOSXonyourMacminitotheoriginalfactorysettings,youmustfirsterasethevolumeyouwanttoinstallon.YoucandothisduringinstallationusingDiskUtility.Forinstructions,seetheKnowledgeBasearticleatsupport.apple.com/kb/ht3910.

5 Whentheinstallationiscomplete,clickRestarttorestartyourcomputer.

6 FollowthepromptsintheSetupAssistanttosetupyouruseraccount.

Ifyoueraseyourharddiskduringinstallation,youneedtoreinstallyourapplications;seethefollowingsection.


Reinstalling ApplicationsIfyouerasedyourharddiskaspartofreinstallingMacOSX,youmustreinstalltheapplicationsthatcamewithyourMacmini,suchastheiLifeapplications.

To install the applications that came with your Mac mini:1 Backupyourimportantfiles.

2 InserttheApplications Install DVDthatcamewithyourMacmini.

3 Double-clickInstallBundledSoftware.


5 Whentheinstallationiscomplete,clickClose.

Resetting Your PasswordIfyouforgetyouradministratorpassword,youcanresetit.

To reset your password:1 InserttheMac OS X Install DVDthatcamewithyourcomputer.


3 Afterselectingyourlanguage,chooseUtilities>ResetPasswordfromthemenubarandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.

4 QuittheMacOSXInstaller.


Using Disk UtilityYoucanuseDiskUtilitytorepair,verify,orerasetheMacminiharddisk.

To use Disk Utility:1 InserttheMac OS X Install DVDthatcamewithyourcomputer.


3 Afterselectingyourlanguage,chooseUtilities>OpenDiskUtilityandthenfollowtheinstructionsintheFirstAidpanetoseeifDiskUtilitycanrepairthedisk.

4 QuitMacOSXInstaller.

IfusingDiskUtilitydoesnthelp,tryreinstallingtheMacminisystemsoftware.SeeInstallingMacOSXonpage46.

Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an applicationForproblemswithsoftwarefromamanufacturerotherthanApple,contactthemanufacturer.Softwaremanufacturersoftenprovideupdatestotheirsoftwareontheirwebsites.

YoucansetyourMacminitocheckforandinstallthelatestApplesoftwareautomaticallyusingtheSoftwareUpdatepaneofSystemPreferences.Formoreinformation,chooseHelp>MacHelpandsearchforsoftwareupdate.


If you have trouble ejecting a disc MakesurenothingisplacedontopofyourMacmini.Objectsplacedontopofyourcomputermaykeepadiscfromejecting.

Quitanyapplicationsthatmaybeusingthedisc,andthenpresstheMediaEject(C)keyonyourApplekeyboard.Onotherkeyboards,youmaybeabletousetheF12keytoejectadisc.Checkthedocumentationthatcamewithyourkeyboard.

OpenaFinderwindowandclicktheEject(C)buttonnexttothedisciconinthesidebar,ordragthedisciconfromthedesktoptotheTrash.

Ifthatdoesntwork,restartyourcomputerwhileholdingdownthemousebutton.

If you have a problem using your Mac mini or working with Mac OS X Iftheanswerstoyourquestionsarentinthisguide,lookinMacHelpforinstructionsandtroubleshootinginformation.ChooseHelp>MacHelp.

ChecktheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/supportforthelatesttroubleshootinginformationandsoftwareupdates.

If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Youmayneedtohavetheinternalbackupbatteryreplaced.ForinformationaboutcontactingAppleforservice,seeLearningMore,Service,andSupportonpage54.


Using Apple Hardware TestIfyoususpectahardwareproblem,usetheAppleHardwareTestapplicationtohelpdetermineiftheresaproblemwithoneoftheMacminicomponents.

To use Apple Hardware Test:1 DisconnectallexternaldevicesfromyourMacmini,exceptthekeyboardandmouse.

IfyouhaveanEthernetcableconnected,disconnectit.

2 RestartyourMacminiwhileholdingdowntheDkey.

3 WhentheAppleHardwareTestchooserscreenappears,selectthelanguageyouwanttouse.

4 PresstheReturnkeyorclicktherightarrowbutton.

5 WhentheAppleHardwareTestmainscreenappears(afterabout45seconds),followtheonscreeninstructions.

6 IfAppleHardwareTestdetectsaproblem,itdisplaysanerrorcode.Makeanoteoftheerrorcodebeforepursuingsupportoptions.IfAppleHardwareTestdoesntdetectahardwarefailure,theproblemmaybesoftware-related.

Ifthisproceduredoesntwork,youcaninserttheApplications Install DVD thatcamewithyourMacminianduseAppleHardwareTest.Formoreinformation,seetheAppleHardwareTestReadMefileontheApplications Install DVD.

Problems with Your Internet ConnectionYourMacminihastheSetupAssistantapplicationtowalkyouthroughsettingupanInternetconnection.OpenSystemPreferencesandclickNetwork.ClicktheAssistmebuttontoopenNetworkSetupAssistant.


IfyouhavetroublewithyourInternetconnection,youcantrythestepsinthissectionforyourtypeofconnection,oryoucanuseNetworkDiagnostics.

To use Network Diagnostics:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.

2 ClickNetworkandthenclickAssistme.

3 ClickDiagnosticstoopenNetworkDiagnostics.


IfNetworkDiagnosticscantresolvetheproblem,theremaybeaproblemwiththeInternetserviceprovider(ISP)youretryingtoconnectto,withanexternaldeviceyoureusingtoconnecttoyourISP,orwiththeserveryouretryingtoaccess.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.SomeISPsrecommendthatyouunplugthemodemspowercord.Ifyourmodemhasaresetbutton,youcanpressiteitherbeforeorafteryouturnthepoweroffandon.

Important: InstructionsthatrefertomodemsdonotapplytoLANusers.LANusersmighthavehubs,switches,routers,orconnectionpodsthatcableandDSLmodemusersdonthave.LANusersshouldcontacttheirnetworkadministrator,ratherthananISP.


PPPoE Connections IfyoureunabletoconnecttoyourISPusingPPPoE(PointtoPointProtocoloverEthernet),makesureyouhaveenteredthecorrectinformationinNetworkpreferences.

To enter PPPoE settings:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.

2 ClickNetwork.

3 ClickAdd(+)atthebottomofthenetworkconnectionserviceslist,andchoosePPPoEfromtheInterfacepop-upmenu.

4 ChooseaninterfaceforthePPPoEservicefromtheEthernetpop-upmenu.

ChooseEthernetifyoureconnectingtoawirednetwork,orAirPortifyoureconnectingtoawirelessnetwork.

5 Entertheinformationyoureceivedfromyourserviceprovider,suchastheaccountname,password,andPPPoEservicename(ifyourserviceproviderrequiresit).

6 ClickApplytomakethesettingsactive.

Network ConnectionsMakesuretheEthernetcableispluggedintoyourMacminiandintothenetwork.CheckthecablesandpowersuppliestoyourEthernethubsandrouters.

IfyouhavetwoormorecomputerssharinganInternetconnection,besurethatyournetworkissetupproperly.YouneedtoknowwhetheryourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddress,oradifferentIPaddressforeachcomputer.


IfyourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddress,thenyoumusthavearoutercapableofsharingtheconnection,alsoknownasnetworkaddresstranslation(NAT)orIPmasquerading.Forsetupinformation,seethedocumentationprovidedwithyourrouteroraskthepersonwhosetupyournetwork.YoucanuseanAirPortbasestationtoshareoneIPaddressamongmultiplecomputers.ForinformationaboutusinganAirPortbasestation,checkMacHelporvisittheAirPortExtremewebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/airport.

Ifyoucantresolvetheissueusingthesesteps,contactyourISPornetworkadministrator.

Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationIfyouhavetroubleusingAirPortExtremewirelesscommunication:

Makesurethecomputerornetworkyouretryingtoconnecttoisrunningandhasawirelessaccesspoint.

Makesureyouveproperlyconfiguredthesoftwareaccordingtotheinstructionsthatcamewithyourbasestationoraccesspoint.

Makesureyourewithinantennarangeoftheothercomputerorthenetworksaccesspoint.Nearbyelectronicdevicesormetalstructurescaninterferewithwirelesscommunicationandreducethisrange.Repositioningorrotatingthecomputermightimprovereception.

ChecktheAirPort(Z)statusmenuinthemenubar.Uptofourbarsappear,indicatingsignalstrength.Ifthesignalstrengthisweak,trychangingyourlocation.

SeeAirPortHelp(chooseHelp>MacHelp,andthenchooseLibrary>AirPortHelpfromthemenubar).Alsoseetheinstructionsthatcamewiththewirelessdevice.


Keeping Your Software Up to DateYoucanconnecttotheInternetandautomaticallydownloadandinstallthelatestversionsoffreesoftware,drivers,andotherenhancementsfromApple.

WhenyoureconnectedtotheInternet,SoftwareUpdatecheckstoseeifanyupdatesareavailableforyourcomputer.YoucansetyourMacminitocheckforupdatesperiodically,andthenyoucandownloadandinstallupdatedsoftware.

To check for updated software:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.

2 ClicktheSoftwareUpdateiconandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.

Formoreinformation,searchforSoftwareUpdateinMacHelp. ForthelatestinformationaboutMacOSX,gotowww.apple.com/macosx.

Learning More, Service, and SupportYourMacminidoesnthaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptthememory.Ifyouneedservice,takeyourMacminitoanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorcontactAppleforservice.YoucanfindmoreinformationaboutyourMacminithroughonlineresources,onscreenhelp,SystemProfiler,orAppleHardwareTest.

Ifyouwantacertifiedtechniciantoinstalladditionalmemory,contactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideroranAppleRetailStore.

Online ResourcesForonlineserviceandsupportinformation,gotowww.apple.com/support.Chooseyourcountryfromthepop-upmenu.YoucansearchtheAppleCareKnowledgeBase,checkforsoftwareupdates,orgethelpfromApplesdiscussionforums.


Onscreen HelpYoucanfindanswerstomanyofyourquestions,aswellasinstructionsandtroubleshootinginformation,inMacHelp.ChooseHelp>MacHelp.

System ProfilerTogetinformationaboutyourMacmini,useSystemProfiler.SystemProfilershowsyouwhathardwareandsoftwareisinstalled,theserialnumberandoperatingsystemversion,howmuchmemoryisinstalled,andmore.ToopenSystemProfiler,chooseApple()>AboutThisMacfromthemenubarandthenclickMoreInfo.

AppleCare Service and SupportYourMacminicomeswith90daysoftechnicalsupportandoneyearofhardwarerepairwarrantycoverageatanAppleRetailStoreoranApple-authorizedrepaircenter,suchasanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider(AASP).YoucanextendyourcoveragebypurchasingtheAppleCareProtectionPlan.Forinformation,visitwww.apple.com/support/productsorvisitthewebsiteaddressforyourcountrylistedinthetable.

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

Locating Your Product Serial NumberUseanyofthesemethodstofindyourMacminiserialnumber:

ChooseApple()fromthemenubar,andchooseAboutThisMac.ClicktheversionnumberbeneaththewordsMacOSXtocyclethroughtheMacOSXversionnumber,thebuildversion,andtheserialnumber.

OpenSystemProfiler(in/Applications/Utilities/)andclickHardware. LookonthebottomofyourMacmini.

www.apple.com/environment

Mac Help ergonomics

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Foryoursafetyandthatofyourequipment,followtheserulesforhandlingandcleaningyourMacminiandforworkingmorecomfortably.Keeptheseinstructionshandyforreferencebyyouandothers.

NOTICE: Incorrectstorageoruseofyourcomputermayvoidthemanufacturerswarranty.

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.

Hearing damagePermanenthearinglossmayoccurifearbudsorheadphonesareusedathighvolume.Youcanadaptovertimetoahighervolumeofsoundthatmaysoundnormalbutcanbedamagingtoyourhearing.Ifyouexperienceringinginyourearsormuffledspeech,stoplisteningandhaveyourhearingchecked.Thelouderthevolume,thelesstimeisrequiredbeforeyourhearingcouldbeaffected.Hearingexpertssuggestthattoprotectyourhearing:

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Limittheamountoftimeyouuseearbudsorheadphonesathighvolume. Avoidturningupthevolumetoblockoutnoisysurroundings. Turnthevolumedownifyoucanthearpeoplespeakingnearyou.

High-risk activitiesThiscomputersystemisnotintendedforuseintheoperationofnuclearfacilities,aircraftnavigationorcommunicationssystems,airtrafficcontrolsystems,orforanyotheruseswherethefailureofthecomputersystemcouldleadtodeath,personalinjury,orsevereenvironmentaldamage.

Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives

WARNING: Makingadjustmentsorperformingproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedinyourequipmentsmanualmayresultinhazardousradiationexposure.

TheopticaldiscdriveinyourMacminicontainsalaserthatissafeinnormalusebutthatmaybeharmfultoyoureyesifdisassembled.Foryoursafety,havethisequipmentservicedonlybyanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider.

Important: Electricalequipmentmaybehazardousifmisused.Operationofthisproduct,orsimilarproducts,mustalwaysbesupervisedbyanadult.Donotallowchildrenaccesstotheinteriorofanyelectricalproductanddonotpermitthemtohandleanycables.

WARNING: Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughtheventilationopeningsinthecase.Doingsomaybedangerousanddamageyourcomputer.


Do Not Make Repairs YourselfYourMacminidoesnthaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptformemory.Toinstallmemory,followtheinstructionsinChapter3.Exceptformemory,donotattempttoreplaceorrepairanycomponentsinsideyourMacmini.IfyourMacminineedsservice,consultanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorApple.SeeLearningMore,Service,andSupportonpage54.

Ifyouinstallitemsotherthanmemory,youriskdamagingyourequipment,andsuchdamageisntcoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyourMacmini.

Important Handling Information

NOTICE: FailuretofollowthesehandlinginstructionscouldresultindamagetoyourMacminiorotherproperty.

Operating environmentOperatingyourMacminioutsidetheserangesmayaffectperformance:

Operating temperature:50to95F(10to35C) Storage temperature:-40to116F(-40to47C) Relative humidity:5%to95%(noncondensing) Maximum operating altitude:10,000feet(3048meters)


Turning on your Mac miniNeverturnonyourMacminiunlessallofitsinternalandexternalpartsareinplace.OperatingyourMacminiwhenpartsaremissingmaybedangerousandmaydamageyourMacmini.

Carrying your Mac miniBeforeyouliftorrepositionyourMacmini,shutitdownanddisconnectallcablesandcordsconnectedtoit.IfyoucarryyourMacminiinabagorbriefcase,makesurethattherearenolooseitems(suchaspaperclipsorcoins)thatcouldaccidentallygetinsidethecomputerthroughventopeningsortheopticaldiscdriveslot,orgetstuckinsideaport.

Using connectors and portsNeverforceaconnectorintoaport.Whenconnectingadevice,makesuretheportisfreeofdebris,thattheconnectormatchestheport,andthatyouhavepositionedtheconnectorcorrectlyinrelationtotheport.

Using the optical disc driveTheSuperDriveinyourMacminisupportsstandard12cm(4.7inch)discs.Irregularlyshapeddiscsordiscssmallerthan12cm(4.7inches)arenotsupported.

Storing your Mac miniIfyouaregoingtostoreyourMacminiforanextendedperiodoftime,keepitinacoollocation(ideally,71For22C).

Cleaning your Mac miniWhencleaningtheoutsideofyourMacmini,firstshutdownyourMacminiandunplugthepowercord.Thenuseadamp,soft,lint-freeclothtocleanthecomputersexterior.Avoidgettingmoistureinanyopenings.Donotsprayliquiddirectlyonthecomputer.Donotuseaerosolsprays,solvents,orabrasivesthatmightdamagethefinish.


Understanding ErgonomicsHerearesometipsforsettingupahealthyworkenvironment.

Keyboard Whenyouusethekeyboard,yourshouldersshouldberelaxed.Yourupperarmandforearmshouldformanapproximaterightangle,withyourwristandhandinroughlyastraightline.

Changehandpositionsoftentoavoidfatigue.Somecomputerusersmightdevelopdiscomfortintheirhands,wrists,orarmsafterintensiveworkwithoutbreaks.Ifyoubegintodevelopchronicpainordiscomfortinyourhands,wrists,orarms,consultaqualifiedhealthspecialist.

Mouse Positionthemouseatthesameheightasthekeyboardandwithinacomfortablereach.

ChairAnadjustablechairthatprovidesfirm,comfortablesupportisbest.Adjusttheheightofthechairsoyourthighsarehorizontalandyourfeetareflatonthefloor.Thebackofthechairshouldsupportyourlowerback(lumbarregion).Followthemanufacturersinstructionsforadjustingthebackresttofityourbodyproperly.

Youmighthavetoraiseyourchairsothatyourforearmsandhandsareattheproperangletothekeyboard.Ifthismakesitimpossibletorestyourfeetflatonthefloor,useafootrestwithadjustableheightandtilttomakeupforanygapbetweenthefloorandyourfeet.Oryoucanlowerthedesktoptoeliminatetheneedforafootrest.Anotheroptionistouseadeskwithakeyboardtraythatslowerthantheregularworksurface.


DisplayArrangethedisplaysothatthetopofthescreenisslightlybeloweyelevelwhenyouresittingatthekeyboard.Thebestdistancefromyoureyestothescreenisuptoyou,althoughmostpeopleseemtoprefer18to28inches(45to70cm).

Positionthedisplaytominimizeglareandreflectionsonthescreenfromoverheadlightsandnearbywindows.Ifpossible,useatiltabledisplaystand.Thestandletsyousetthedisplayatthebestangleforviewing,helpingtoreduceoreliminateglarefromlightingsourcesyoucantmove.

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

1828 in. (4570 cm)

Moreinformationaboutergonomicsisavailableontheweb:

www.apple.com/about/ergonomics


Apple and the EnvironmentAppleInc.recognizesitsresponsibilitytominimizetheenvironmentalimpactofitsoperationsandproducts.

Moreinformationisavailableontheweb:

www.apple.com/environment

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Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance StatementThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Seeinstructionsifinterferencetoradioortelevisionreceptionissuspected.

Lutilisationdecedispositifestautoriseseulementauxconditionssuivantes:(1)ilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillageet(2)lutilisateurdudispositifdoittreprtacceptertoutbrouillageradiolectriquereu,mmesicebrouillageestsusceptibledecompromettrelefonctionnementdudispositif.

Radio and Television InterferenceThiscomputerequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio-frequencyenergy.Ifitisnotinstalledandusedproperlythatis,instrictaccordancewithApplesinstructionsitmaycauseinterferencewithradioandtelevisionreception.

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.

Cetappareildoittreutilislintrieur.

Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTheradiatedoutputpowerofthisdeviceiswellbelowtheFCCandEUradiofrequencyexposurelimits.However,thisdeviceshouldbeoperatedwithaminimumdistanceofatleast20cmbetweenitsantennasandapersonsbody,andtheantennasusedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.

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FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceTheantennausedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.

Bluetooth Industry Canada StatementThisClassBdevicemeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadianinterference-causingequipmentregulations.CetappareilnumriquedelaClassBrespectetouteslesexigencesduRglementsurlematrielbrouilleurduCanada.

Industry Canada StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecifications.CetappareilnumriquedelaclasseBestconformelanormeNMB-003duCanada.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210ofIndustryCanada.

Bluetooth EuropeEU Declaration of ConformityThiswirelessdevicecomplieswiththeR&TTEDirective.

EuropeEU Declaration of ConformitySeewww.apple.com/euro/compliance.

Korea Warning Statements

Singapore Wireless Certification

Taiwan Wireless Statements

Taiwan Class B Statement

VCCI Class B Statement

Russia

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External USB Modem InformationWhenconnectingyourMacminitothephonelineusinganexternalUSBmodem,refertothetelecommunicationsagencyinformationinthedocumentationthatcamewithyourmodem.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

AsanENERGYSTARpartner,ApplehasdeterminedthatstandardconfigurationsofthisproductmeettheENERGYSTARguidelinesforenergyefficiency.TheENERGYSTARprogramisapartnershipwithelectronicequipmentmanufacturerstopromoteenergy-efficientproducts.Reducingenergyconsumptionofproductssavesmoneyandhelpsconservevaluableresources.Thiscomputerisshippedwithpowermanagementenabledwiththecomputersettosleepafter10minutesofuserinactivity.Towakeyourcomputer,clickthemouseortrackpadbuttonorpressanykeyonthekeyboard.

FormoreinformationaboutENERGYSTAR,visit:www.energystar.gov

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Disposal and Recycling Information

Thissymbolindicatesthatyourproductmustbedisposedofproperlyaccordingtolocallawsandregulations.Whenyourproductreachesitsendoflife,contactAppleoryourlocalauthoritiestolearnaboutrecyclingoptions.

ForinformationaboutApplesrecyclingprogram,gotowww.apple.com/environment/recycling.

BrazilDisposalInformation

Brasil:InformaessobreeliminaoereciclagemOsmboloindicaqueesteprodutoe/ousuabaterianodevemserdescartadasnolixodomstico.Quandodecidirdescartaresteprodutoe/ousuabateria,faa-odeacordocomasleisediretrizesambientaislocais.ParainformaessobreoprogramadereciclagemdaApple,pontosdecoletaetelefonedeinformaes,visitewww.apple.com/br/environment.

EuropeanUnionDisposalInformation

Thesymbolabovemeansthataccordingtolocallawsandregulationsyourproductshouldbedisposedofseparatelyfromhouseholdwaste.Whenthisproductreachesitsendoflife,takeittoacollectionpointdesignatedbylocalauthorities.Somecollectionpointsacceptproductsforfree.Theseparatecollectionandrecyclingofyourproductatthetimeofdisposalwillhelpconservenaturalresourcesandensurethatitisrecycledinamannerthatprotectshumanhealthandtheenvironment.

Battery Disposal InformationDisposeofbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalenvironmentallawsandguidelines.

California:ThecoincellbatteryintheoptionalAppleRemotecontainsperchlorates.Specialhandlinganddisposalmayapply.Referto:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Deutschland:DiesesGertenthltBatterien.BittenichtindenHausmllwerfen.EntsorgenSiediesesGertesamEndeseinesLebenszyklusentsprechenddermageblichengesetzlichenRegelungen.

Nederlands:Gebruiktebatterijenkunnenwordeningeleverdbijdechemokarofineenspecialebatterijcontainervoorkleinchemischafval(kca)wordengedeponeerd.

Taiwan:

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AAirPortbasestation 53AirPortExtreme 30troubleshooting 53

AltkeyMacequivalent 14

AppleCare 55AppleHardwareTest 50AppleRemotebattery 27pairing 27using 26

AppleWirelessKeyboard 14applicationsforcingquit 44iLife 29,47reinstalling 47

audioinport 25audiooutport 25

BbatteryAppleRemote 27disposal 70internalbackup 49

Bluetooth 30

Ccleaning 62

DDiskUtility 48

Eejectingadisc 49environment 65ergonomics 63Ethernetport 25exhaustvent 11

FFireWireport 25FrontRow 30

HHDMIport 25headphoneport 25

IiLifeapplications 29reinstalling 47

infraredreceiverdisabling 28location 23

iTunesStore 17

KkeyboardPCequivalentkeys 14

MMacHelp 28MacOSXreinstalling 46updates 54using 29

MagicMouse 14memorymaximum 33typetouse 34

MiniDisplayPort 25

Oopticaldigitalaudioinport 25opticaldigitalaudioout

port 25opticaldiscdrive 23,60

Ppowerbutton 25powerindicatorlight 23powerport 25

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SSDcards 28,30SDcardslot 25serialnumber 56serviceandsupport 54shuttingdownyourcomputercontrolled 18forced 44

sleep 18slot-loadingopticaldisc

drive 23Specifications 30SuperDrive.Seeopticaldisc

driveSystemPreferences 29

TtroubleshootingAirportExtreme 53AppleHardwareTest 50cantstartup 45computerunresponsive 44dateandtimelost 49DiskUtility 48ejectingadisc 49flashingquestionmark 45freezeduringstartup 45Internetconnection 51NetworkDiagnostics 51pointerwontmove 44reinstallingsoftware 46

Uupdatingsoftware 54USBports 25

Vvideoadapters 15

Wwakingyourcomputer 18WindowskeyMacequivalent 14

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CongratulationsReady, Set Up, GoWhats in the BoxSetting Up Your Mac miniPutting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down

Life with Your Mac miniWhats on the Front of Your Mac miniWhats on the Back of Your Mac miniUsing the Apple RemoteUsing SD CardsGetting Answers

Boost Your MemoryInstalling Memory

Problem, Meet SolutionProblems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac miniReinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac miniResetting Your PasswordUsing Disk UtilityOther ProblemsUsing Apple Hardware TestProblems with Your Internet ConnectionProblems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationKeeping Your Software Up to DateLearning More, Service, and SupportLocating Your Product Serial Number

Last, but Not LeastImportant Safety InformationImportant Handling InformationUnderstanding ErgonomicsApple and the EnvironmentRegulatory Compliance Information

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