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Mac mini Early 2006 User's Guide

1. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corp in the U S and other countries PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation used under license therefrom ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products The product described in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 10 What s in the Box 11 Setting up Your Mac mini 17 Next Steps 19 Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down 21 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 22 What s on the Front of Your Mac
2. You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your Mac mini to another computer s Ethernet lt gt port For more information open Mac Help and search for connecting two computers You can connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable Your Mac mini appears as a disk drive on the other computer or vice versa and you can transfer files For information about using FireWire to transfer files open Mac Help and search for transferring files with FireWire You can connect to an AirPort wireless network For more information see Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking on page 45 For more information about transferring files and documents open Mac Help and search for transferring files or for the type of connection you need Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Using Applications Your Mac mini comes with iLife and other applications for sending email surfing the Internet chatting online organizing music and photos making movies and more For information open an application and then open Mac Help for the application When an Application Doesn t Respond On rare occasions an application may freeze on the screen Mac OS X provides a way to quit an application that s not responding without restarting your Mac mini Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications To force an application to quit
3. e To find user account information open the User Accounts control panel Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 3 If you are using an external modem plug the modem into a USB port on your computer and plug a phone cord into the port on the modem and into a phone wall jack If you are using a DSL modem or cable modem follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect it to your computer 4 Turn on your computer and enter information in Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection If you didn t use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet settings when you first started up your Mac mini see Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect on page 83 Gathering the Information You Need You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider ISP your network administrator or your other computer on these pages and then enter it in Network Setup Assistant To set up a phone dial up connection gather the following information e Service provider name e User or account name e Password e ISP phone number e Alternate phone number e Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 82 To set up a DSL modem cable modem LAN or AirPort Extreme wireless connection First choose your connection method ask your system administrator or your ISP if you don t know e Manually e Using DHCP with a manual address e Using DHCP e Usin
4. Mac mini Apple Computer Inc 2006 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 www apple com Apple the Apple logo AirPort Final Cut FireWire iCal iDVD iLife iMovie iPhoto iPod iTunes Mac the Mac logo Mac OS Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries AirPort Express Expos Finder the FireWire logo iSight Safari Spotlight SuperDrive and Tiger are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc AppleCare Apple Store and iTunes Music Store are service marks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Apple Computer Inc is under license
5. 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 relaxed Forearms and hands ina straight line 2 Forearms level Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare or tilted slightly Lower a Clearance under supporte A work surface Thighs tilted Feet flat on the floor slightly or on a footrest Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly You may have to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the work surface or raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet You can also lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information Mouse Place the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach Keyboard When you use the keyboard your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm sho
6. For More Information About Using Ethernet Additional information including how to set up an Ethernet network and transfer files using Ethernet is available in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for Ethernet or network For information about networking products you can use with your Mac mini check the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 49 50 Note You can also connect to another Macintosh using IP over FireWire instead of Ethernet FireWire 400 can be up to four times faster than 100Base T Ethernet For more information choose Help gt Mac Help and search for FireWire network Connecting Audio Devices Your Mac mini comes with an headphone out optical digital audio out f port and an audio in optical digital audio in 4 port Headphone Out Optical Digital Audio Out Port You can connect external powered speakers headphones 5 1 surround systems and other sound output devices to the headphone out optical digital audio out M port The headphone port is also a S PDIF stereo 3 5 mini phono jack When you plug a pair of headphones or another device into the mini phono jack sound comes through the device instead of the Mac mini speaker You can also stream music to your home stereo with iTunes and an AirPort Express E Headphone out optical digital audio out port Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Audio In Optical Digit
7. ergonomics 75 chair 77 display 75 keyboard 77 mouse 77 Ethernet cable 49 connecting 49 networking 49 port 25 Expos 26 external microphones 51 external USB modem 12 25 35 41 63 89 Index F features 22 24 FireWire connecting devices 43 port 25 target disk mode 44 using FireWire devices 44 floppy disk drives 41 Force Quit 33 Front Row application 37 using Apple Remote with 37 frozen application 33 G game pads 41 general safety 69 H headphone port 25 50 l iDVD 55 infrared receiver 23 37 turning off reception 39 inserting a CD or DVD 53 installing applications 60 61 Mac OS X 60 software updates 30 nternet connecting to 18 79 connection problems 63 84 nternet service provider 80 R See infrared SP 80 J joysticks 41 K keyboard Apple Wireless Keyboard 47 equivalents 14 37 ergonomics 77 Keyboard amp Mouse preferences 14 USB ports 13 14 41 L LAN connection 82 M Mac Help 27 Mac mini features 22 24 Mac OS X installing 60 learning about 26 Migration Assistant 18 mini phono jack 50 modem cable 25 49 79 DSL 25 49 79 monitor See display mouse Apple Wireless Mouse 47 connecting 13 ergonomics 77 USB 14 wireless 14 moving your computer 75 N network connections 86 Network Diagnostics 84 Network Setup Assistant 79 0 onscreen help 27 operating system 26 optical digital audio in 25 51 optical digital audio out 25 50 optical disc
8. 1 Choose Apple gt Force Quit or press Command Option Esc on an Apple keyboard The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected e00 Force Quit Applications If an application doesn t respond for a while select its name and click Force Quit amp Finder You can open this window by pressing Command Option Escape 2 Click Force Quit The application quits leaving all other applications open Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 33 Using Your Mac mini Your Mac mini has many built in features you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs Here are some of your computer s features and capabilities High speed USB 2 0 ports to connect an iPod printer scanner keyboard digital camera disk drive external USB modem and more See Using USB on page 41 FireWire port to connect high speed equipment such as a digital video camera or external hard disk See Connecting with FireWire on page 43 Bluetooth technology to connect wirelessly to devices such as an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse See Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology on page 47 Communications technologies such as 10 100 1000Base T Ethernet lt gt and AirPort Extreme A wireless networking See the information beginning on page 45 Headphone out optical digital audio out f port to connect headphones powered speakers or
9. 4 Troubleshooting 6 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds follow the onscreen instructions 7 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem it displays an error code Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options If Apple Hardware Test doesn t detect a hardware failure the problem may be software related For more information about Apple Hardware Test see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 Locating Your Product Serial Number You can find the serial number on the bottom of your Mac mini You can also use System Profiler to find the serial number Choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Click the Hardware disclosure triangle to view the serial number Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 Specifications Appendix You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your Mac mini such as the amount of built in memory hard disk size devices connected and the product serial number To access the information in System Profiler choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Click the disclosure triangles in the window to show and hide information in the different categories e088 System Profile System Profile 1 2 06 10 52 AM Contents Hardware Overview ATA Machine Name Mac mini Machine Model Mac mini Audio Bulit in CPU Ty
10. AirPort Extreme Base Station or another wireless network e Local area network LAN Your computer is plugged into a LAN using an Ethernet cable This type of connection is usually used in the workplace 80 Dial up connection An external modem is plugged into a USB port on your computer and a phone cable connects the modem to a phone wall jack Before you can connect to the Internet you need to Set up an account with an ISP You can find an ISP in the yellow pages of your phone book Look under Internet access Internet service or online Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator See the next section Gathering the Information You Need on page 81 to find out what information you need for each type of connection You can write the information directly on the next few pages for reference and then enter it in Setup Assistant If another computer in the same location is already connected to the Internet you may be able to use its settings To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer Open the Network pane of System Preferences e Choose your connection method from the Show pop up menu Copy the information for your configuration To find the settings on a Windows PC The connection information on a Windows computer resides in two places To find the IP address and subnet mask open the Network and Internet Connections control panel
11. The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Bluetooth Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This wireless device complies with the specifications EN 300 328 EN 301 489 and EN 60950 following the provisions of the R amp TTE Directive European Community Complies with European Directives 72 23 EEC 89 336 EEC and 99 5 EC See www apple com euro compliance Europe EU Declaration of Conformity The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz to 300 GHz This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 EN301 893 EN301 489 17 EN60950 Hereby Apple Computer Inc declares that this 802 11a b g Mini PCle card is in compliance with the essential requirements and other re
12. button to cycle through the applications in Front Row Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to move through a menu or adjust the volume Press the Select Play Pause button to select a menu item or to play or pause a song slideshow video or DVD Press the Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind m4 button to skip forward or backward through your media content Press and hold to fast forward or rewind Volume Menu Up button hR window Previous Rewind butoi T z Net Fasttorward button Volume Menu Down button Select Play Pause button Menu button L Battery compartment Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Pairing Your Apple Remote If you have multiple computers or other devices with built in IR receivers in a room for example more than one Mac mini in a home office or lab you can pair your Apple Remote with a specific computer or device Pairing sets up the receiving computer or device so it s controlled by only one remote To pair your Apple Remote with your Mac mini Move very close to your Mac mini within 3 to 4 inches Point the Apple Remote at the front of your Mac mini 3 Press the Next Fast forward gt and Menu menu buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds N When you ve successfully paired your Apple Remote with your Mac mini a chainlink gt symbol appears onscreen To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your Mac mini Choose Apple gt Sy
13. drive 52 P pairing Bluetooth device 48 remote 39 ports audio in 50 audio out 25 Ethernet 25 FireWire 400 25 43 headphone 25 50 Index optical digital audio in 50 optical digital audio out 50 power 25 safety 71 USB 13 25 35 41 42 video 15 25 power adapter 72 power button 16 25 power indicator light 23 power socket 25 PPPoE connections 83 preferences See System Prefer ences Print amp Fax preferences 29 printing setup 29 problems See troubleshooting Q QuickTime 37 R recording discs 55 recycling information 89 reinstalling software 60 remote buttons 38 delete pairing 39 keyboard equivalents 37 overview 37 pairing 39 replacing the battery 40 turning off IR reception 39 using 37 repairs 69 71 S S PDIF stereo 50 51 safety 69 scanners 41 43 security slot 25 56 serial number 65 service and support 21 setting up aprinter 29 Bluetooth device 48 cable modem 82 display 15 DSL modem 82 Ethernet 12 LAN connection 82 power adapter 11 your computer 11 shutting down your computer 19 signal AirPort Extreme 15 Bluetooth wireless 15 sleep 19 software installation discs 60 Software Update preferences 30 software updating 30 speakers 25 50 specifications 67 93 Spotlight 26 stopping an application 33 streaming music 50 SuperDrive 23 System Preferences Bluetooth preferences 48 customizing 28 Energy Saver preferences 19 Keyboard amp Mouse preferences 14 Print a
14. hold the power button on the back of your computer for five seconds to shut down your computer If that doesn t work unplug the power cord from your computer Then plug the power cord back in and press the power button on your computer to turn it on If the problem reoccurs when you use a particular application check with the application s manufacturer to see if the application is compatible with your computer For support and contact information about the software that came with your computer go to www apple com guide If the problem occurs frequently try reinstalling your system software see Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer on page 60 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If your computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark e Wait a few seconds If your computer doesn t start up after a delay shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for about 5 seconds until your computer shuts down Then hold down the Option key and press the power button again to start up your computer Keep holding down the Option key until your computer starts up then click the arrow under the hard disk icon you want to use as your startup disk e After your computer starts up open System Preferences and click Startup Disk Select a local Mac OS X System folder If the problem occurs frequently you may need to reinstall your system software see Reinst
15. than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information 73 74 Because of the optical disc drive in your computer your computer is a Class 1 laser product The Class 1 label located in a user accessible area indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements A service warning label is located in a service accessible area The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here Class 1 label Service warning label High Risk Activities Warning This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communications systems or air traffic control machines or for any other uses where the failure of your computer system could lead to death personal injury or severe environmental damage Cleaning Your Mac mini Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components e Shut down your Mac mini and disconnect all cables e Use a damp soft lint free cloth to clean your computer s exterio
16. the menu bar open System Preferences and click Bluetooth Click Settings and then select Show Bluetooth status in menu bar To delete a pairing with a device Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth 2 Click Devices and select the device in the list 3 Click Delete Pairing More Information About Bluetooth Wireless Technology To get help using Bluetooth technology open the Bluetooth File Exchange utility located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder and choose Help gt Bluetooth Help You can also visit the Apple website at www apple com bluetooth Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your Mac mini comes with built in 10 100 1000 megabit per second Mbps Base T twisted pair Ethernet networking capability which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable modem or DSL modem Ethernet port 10 100 1000Base T Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers on the network You may be able to store and retrieve information use network printers modems and email or connect to the Internet You can also share files between two computers or set up a small network Use a 2 pair shielded category 5 shielded Cat 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a 10Base T 100Base T or 1000Base T Ethernet network The Ethernet lt gt port on your Mac mini automatically detects connected Ethernet devices
17. Energy Saver and set a sleep timer e Press and hold the Play Pause button on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds To wake your Mac mini press any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote When your Mac mini wakes from sleep your applications documents and computer settings are exactly as you left them Shut Down Your Mac mini If you won t be using your Mac mini for more than a few days shut it down Choose Apple gt Shut Down Warning Shut down your Mac mini before moving it Moving your Mac mini while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Getting to Know Your Mac mini This chapter gives you some basic information you ll need to know about your Mac mini Read on for an overview of the different parts of your Mac mini and the features of Mac OS X including information about common tasks such as getting answers when you need help customizing the way your desktop looks connecting a printer using the Internet and more For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen The Apple website at www apple com links you to the latest Apple news free downloads and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac mini You can
18. Help click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help Mac Help 3 3 Click in the search field type a question and press Return on your keyboard eoo Mac Help a G CD What s New in Tiger Check out great new features Discovering Your Mac Work smart play hard Top Customer Issues Connecting to the Internet Remembering passwords Switching from Windows About your computer wv 24 Mac OS Help More topics Index www apple com Look up topics easily Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 27 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar 6000 System Preferences lt gt Show ai Personal amuz Q Appearance Dashboard amp Desktop amp Dock International Security Spotlight Expos Screen Saver Hardware OB bm a W l Y C Bluetooth CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard amp Print amp Fax Sound Saver Mouse Internet amp Network Q Mac Network QuickTime Sharing System A u 0O f a Accounts Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Universal Update Access System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac mini As you get to know your Mac mini explore the various system preferences For more information choose Help gt Mac Help and search for System Preferenc
19. al Audio In Port You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the audio in optical digital audio in f port The audio in port is also a S PDIF stereo 3 5 mini phono jack The audio in port does not provide power to a connected device so you must use self powered devices You can use a Toslink cable and a Toslink jack to miniplug adapter to connect a Digital Audio Tape DAT deck or digital instruments to input and mix your own music et Audio in optical digital audio in port For More Information About Using Audio More information about using audio is available in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for audio or music For information about audio and music products you can use with your Mac mini check the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 51 52 Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs and DVDs using your optical drive You can play music from audio CDs and play DVD movies You can also burn music CDs that can play in most CD players and you can save documents and other files on CD R and CD RW discs f your Mac mini has a SuperDrive you can burn your home movies to make video DVDs that can be played in most home DVD players You can burn music CDs that can play in most CD players and save documents and other files to blank CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD R Double Layer DL disc
20. al devices including an iPod digital music player keyboard mouse printer scanner external USB modem digital camera game pad joystick or floppy disk drive USB makes it easy to connect peripherals In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while your computer is running As soon as you connect the device it is ready to use USB 2 0 ports Using USB Devices To use a USB device simply connect the device to your computer Your computer automatically accesses the necessary software whenever you connect a device You can connect USB 1 1 devices and high speed USB 2 0 devices to the USB 2 0 ports but USB 1 1 devices won t take advantage of the USB 2 0 higher transfer rate Note Apple has included software to work with many USB devices When you connect a USB device if your Mac mini cannot find the correct software you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer s website for the latest software Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 41 42 Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more USB devices you can purchase a USB hub The USB hub connects to an unused USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports usually four or seven Most USB hubs also have a power adapter that should be plugged into an outlet Note If you re using a chain of USB devices and hu
21. alling the Software That Came with Your Computer on page 60 If your computer won t turn on or start up Make sure the power cord is plugged into your computer and into a functioning power outlet If your computer still doesn t start up press the power button and immediately hold down the Command 3 Option P and R keys on an Apple keyboard until you hear the startup sound a second time On other keyboards press the power button and immediately hold down the Windows Alt P and R keys If that doesn t work unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds Plug the power cord back in and press the power button again to start up your computer If you are still unable to start up your computer see the service and support information that came with your Mac mini about contacting Apple for service Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 59 60 wu AeA WU N Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer Important Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software Apple is not responsible for any lost data Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X Back up your important files if possible Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer Double click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software Fol
22. also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple s products on the Apple Service amp Support website at www apple com support What s on the Front of Your Mac mini AirPort antenna Built in infrared IR receiver Slot loading Power optical drive indicator light 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Built in infrared IR receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built in IR receiver to work seamlessly with your Mac mini Power indicator light A steady white light indicates your Mac mini is on a pulsing light indicates it s in sleep Slot loading optical drive Your Mac mini has a DVD ROM CD RW Combo drive or a DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW SuperDrive Each drive can read CD ROM discs standard audio discs and other kinds of media The Combo drive can also read DVD discs and movies and write music documents and digital files to CD R and CD RW discs In addition to those files the SuperDrive can read and write to DVD R DVD RW and DVD R Double Layer DL discs 3 AirPort Extreme wireless technology inside Connect to a wireless network using built in AirPort Extreme technology To avoid interference keep the area around the AirPort antenna free from obstruction we Bluetooth wireless technology inside Connect wireless devices such as Bluetooth mobile phones PDAs printers and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wir
23. applications are not compatible with your computer and do not open If you have a problem with an application For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer Software manufacturers often provide updates to their software on their websites You can set your Mac mini to check for and install the latest Apple software automatically using the Software Update pane of System Preferences For more information choose Help gt Mac Help and search for software update If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication e Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station Make sure your computer or the network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network s access point Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range Repositioning or rotating your computer may improve reception Check the AirPort signal level There are up to four bars in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar Make sure nothing is placed on top of your computer Objects on top of your computer may interfere with the AirPort signal Chapter 4 Troubleshooting e You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven cordle
24. as been otherwise damaged e You suspect that your computer needs service or repair 70 e You want to clean the case use only the recommended procedure described on page 74 Important The only way to turn off power completely is to disconnect the power cord and all USB and FireWire devices and remove the Ethernet cable Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug your computer when you need to Warning Your AC cord came equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet is not grounded contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Be sure that you always do the following e Keep your computer away from sources of liquid such as drinks washbasins bathtubs shower stalls and so on e Protect your computer from dampness or wet weather such as rain snow and so on e Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet e Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others Follow all instructions and warnings about your computer Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information Important Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or s
25. bs some USB devices may not work when connected through a combination of USB 2 0 high speed hubs and USB 1 1 full speed or low speed hubs For example you might not see an external USB hard drive on your desktop To avoid this problem do not connect together USB devices with different speeds Connect your high speed hub directly to your computer and connect high speed devices to it Connect a full speed or low speed hub directly to your computer and connect similar speed devices to it For More Information About USB More information about USB is available in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for USB You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www apple com usb For information about USB devices available for your computer check the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Connecting with FireWire Your computer has a FireWire 400 e port which lets you easily connect and disconnect external high speed devices such as an iSight camera digital video camera printer scanner or hard disk without restarting your computer FireWire 400 port These are some of the things you can do with FireWire Connect an Apple iSight camera and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with friends and family over a high speed Internet connection Connect a digital video camera to capture transfer or edit high quality video
26. cian for additional suggestions Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables including Ethernet network cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices 87 88 Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Computer Inc Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M S 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems Cet appareil doit etre utilise a l interieur Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Extreme Card in this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between the AirPort Extreme Card antennas and a person s body and must not be co located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
27. cordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio e Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television techni
28. d search for printing Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 29 Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions drivers and other enhancements from Apple When you are connected to the Internet Software Update checks Apple s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer Your Mac mini is set to automatically check once a week but you can set it to check daily or monthly You can also check for updates yourself at any time To check for updated software 1 Open System Preferences 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen leoo Software Update n lt 0 gt Show ai Q Update Software Installed Updates Software Update checks for new and updated versions of your software based on information about your computer and current software M check for updates Weekly i J Download important updates in the background You will be notified when the updates are ready to be installed Check Now Last check No new software updates were available 1 2 06 11 56 AM Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini e For more information search for Software Update in Mac Help e For the latest information about Mac OS X go to the Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your Mac mini to an Ethe
29. digital audio equipment See Connecting Audio Devices on page 50 Audio in optical digital audio in 4 port to connect digital audio equipment or a line level microphone See Connecting Audio Devices on page 50 To learn more about what you can do with your Mac mini start with the information in this chapter You can find additional information in Mac Help and on the Apple Mac mini website at www apple com support macmini 36 Connecting a Display or Video Device You can connect a display with a DVI connector directly to the video out IOI port on your Mac mini Using one of the adapters described below you can connect a video device or a display with a VGA connector DVI to VGA Adapter Use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer to connect a display with a VGA connector 12 Video out 12 Video out port 1 DVI to Video Adapter f DNI to VGA 89 Adapter VGA connector on display cable Composite video out and S video out ports DVI to Video Adapter You can connect a TV VCR or other external video device to your computer with the Apple DVI to Video Adapter which is available from an Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple Store retail location or the online Apple Store at www apple com store For information about compatibility with third party displays see the documentation that came with the display or contact the display s manufacturer Chapter 3 Usi
30. directly on your computer using video editing software such as iMovie or Final Cut Express Connect an external FireWire hard disk and use it to back up data or transfer files e Connect an external FireWire disk with Mac OS X installed on it and start up from it Open the Startup Disk preferences and click the FireWire disk Restart your computer Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 43 44 Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer simply connect the device to your computer Apple has included software to work with many FireWire devices When you connect a FireWire device if your Mac mini cannot find the correct software you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer s website for the latest software Note The FireWire e port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices up to a total of 8 watts You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the daisy chain of devices to the FireWire port on your computer In general no more than one or two devices should depend on power from your computer FireWire devices may fail to work if they need more power than your Mac mini can provide Either connect some of the devices to their AC power adapters or add a FireWire hub that has an AC power adapter and restart your computer FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want to transfer files between your Mac mini and another FireWire equipped comput
31. e disc and select a format Double click the DVD icon that appears on the desktop and drag files and folders to it Choose File gt Burn Disc or select the disc on the desktop and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock You can also use iDVD to create your own customized DVD For information about how to use iDVD open iDVD and choose Help gt iDVD Help For More Information For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD R disc open iTunes and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help For information about using DVD Player open DVD Player and choose Help gt DVD Player Help Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 55 56 Securing Your Mac mini You can use a locking cable available at www apple com store and the built in security slot to attach your Mac mini to a stationary object Security slot Information about the software security features of your Mac mini including multiple user passwords and file encryption is available in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for security or multiple users Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Troubleshooting If you have any difficulties while working with your Mac mini try the solutions in this chapter This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your Mac mini such as a system freeze or a computer that doesn t start up You can find more troubleshooting i
32. eless Mouse you can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse at www apple com store Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 23 What s on the Back of Your Mac mini S FireWire 400 port Power button K Headphone out optical power haa port P lt gt Ethernet port IOI Video Y USB 2 0 et Audio in 10 100 1000 out port ports 4 optical digital Base T audio in port 24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft available at www apple com store Headphone out optical digital audio out port Connect headphones external powered speakers or digital audio equipment Audio in optical digital audio in port Connect your Mac mini to a line level microphone or digital audio equipment Four USB 2 0 ports Connect a mouse keyboard printer iPod external USB modem and more Ol Video out port Connect displays that use a DVI connector Connect displays that use a VGA connector using the DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer You can also use a DVI to Video Adapter available at www apple com store to connect a TV VCR or other video device lt gt Ethernet port Connect to a 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet network or connect a DSL or cable modem Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter Q Power button Turn on your Mac mini or put it to sleep Press and hold t
33. er or if you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer To connect your Mac mini in FireWire Target Disk Mode follow these steps Make sure that your Mac mini is shut down 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your Mac mini to another FireWire equipped computer Start up your Mac mini and immediately hold down the T key Your Mac mini display shows the FireWire logo The other computer s display shows the Mac mini internal hard disk icon and the icon of any CD or DVD disc that s in the optical drive Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 4 When you are finished transferring files drag the Mac mini hard disk icon and the CD or DVD disc icon to the Trash 5 Press the power button on your Mac mini to shut it down and then disconnect the FireWire cable For More Information About FireWire Additional information about FireWire is available in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for FireWire You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www apple com firewire Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Your Mac mini has built in AirPort Extreme technology also called WiFi or 802 11b g AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access AirPort uses wireless local area network LAN technology for wireless communication between multiple computers You can access the Interne
34. es or for the name of a specific preference Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Ae WU N Connecting a Printer You can connect most printers using a USB cable others may require a network connection such as Ethernet If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station you can connect a USB printer to the base station instead of connecting it to your computer and print wirelessly Follow the instructions that came with your printer to install any required software and connect the printer The drivers for most printers are built into Mac OS X When you connect a printer your Mac mini usually detects it automatically and adds it to the list of available printers You may need to know the network name or address of a printer connected to a network before you can print to it To set up a printer Open System Preferences and click the Print amp Fax icon Click Printing and then click the Add button to add a printer Select the printer you want to use and then click Add Use the Add and Remove buttons to choose which printers appear in the printer list Monitoring Printing After you send a document to a printer you can monitor printing including halting your print job or putting it temporarily on hold To monitor printing click the printer icon in the Dock to open the printer window You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them For more information open Mac Help an
35. et up Step 1 Plug the AC cord firmly into the power adapter and then plug the cord from the power adapter into your computer Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 2 To access the Internet connect an Ethernet cable You can also use an external USB modem to access the Internet Apple External USB Modems are available from an Apple Store retail location or the online Apple Store at www apple com store If you are joining or setting up a wireless network see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 79 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 3 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard or a mouse but you can use almost any USB keyboard and mouse with your computer If your keyboard has a USB port you can plug your mouse into the USB port on the keyboard If it doesn t you can plug the mouse into a USB port on the back of your computer Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 If you use a USB keyboard that is not specifically designed for the Mac OS it may not have a Command 3 or Option key both of which are standard on Apple keyboards The Command 8 key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Windows key the icon on the key looks like a Windows logo on a keyboard
36. from another manufacturer The Option key on an Apple keyboard is equivalent to the Alt key on a keyboard from another manufacturer You can use Keyboard amp Mouse preferences to change the keyboard equivalents To open Keyboard amp Mouse preferences choose Apple gt System Preferences click Keyboard amp Mouse click Modifier Keys and follow the onscreen instructions Using a USB mouse or keyboard from another manufacturer may require software drivers Check the manufacturer s website for the latest software drivers To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your Mac mini follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 4 Connect the DVI cable from your display to the video port Connect a DVI display to the video out IDI port on the back of your Mac mini To connect a VGA display use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer For more information about connecting a display see the guidelines in Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Note Your Mac mini does not come with a display Important Don t place anything on top of your Mac mini Objects placed on top may interfere with the optical drive or the AirPort or Bluetooth wireless signal Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Step 5 Press the power button on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on Cha
37. g BootP e PPP If you re unsure which method to use Using DHCP may be a good choice because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically If you selected Manually or Using DHCP with a manual address gather the following IP address e Subnet mask e Router address If you selected Using DHCP with a manual address you don t need a subnet mask or router address If you selected Using DHCP ask your ISP if you need the following information DHCP client ID e DNS servers Appendix C Connecting to the Internet BWN If you selected PPP for PPPoE connections gather the following e Service provider e Account name e Password e PPPoE service name The information below may be optional Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it e DNS servers e Domain name e Proxy server Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect If you didn t use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet settings when you first started up your Mac mini you can use Network Setup Assistant at any time to configure your Internet connection or to change your settings To use Network Setup Assistant Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network and then click Assist me Click Assistant to open Network Assistant Follow the onscreen instructions More information about setting up an Internet connection is available in Mac Help Choose Hel
38. imilar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Warning Never push objects of any kind into this product through the ventilation openings in the case Doing so may be dangerous and damage your computer Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your Mac mini doesn t have any user serviceable parts Do not attempt to open your Mac mini If your Mac mini needs service consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions about how to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service If you open your Mac mini or install items you risk damaging your equipment and such damage isn t covered by the limited warranty on your Mac mini Using Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port If the connector and port don t join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information 71 72 Using the Power Adapter Follow these guidelines for using the power adapter e Make sure you push the power plugs snugly into the power adapter your computer and the power outlet e Always leave space around the power adapter and use your computer in a location where airflow around the power adapter i
39. levant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Korea Wireless Statement So TASES SSS UEN 7go US Korea Class B Statement BS 717 78S 44544771 o JIVE 73822 AATARSSS amp 7172A FAASUME BE SEAS ASEH UGC Singapore Wireless Certification Complies with IDA Standards DB00063 Taiwan Wireless Statements H 24GHz BARE Z FARADT ERA MEN BEA ZR RS ARAM RLR ZTE FA 5 25GHz 2 5 35GHz BRA REZ RRR He EBB IYESAR 5 250 5 350GHz AIARRA AEM e Taiwan Class B Statement Class B RAH E E RA NIL VCCI Class B Statement PWLBRES SE RES A ERIT OWT TORE 4 HWUBRBSERESREM AS 2 VCCl DRES 752 B SRT Fo CORBARER CHAANS TC Ce AWE LTWESA CORBMIVAPFLEVaVeS AICHE LCRA NDAL VRB eS ST FTCEMBVET FUMES Ic Ht TIEL URE LTC ESV External USB Modem Information If you connect your Mac mini to a phone line using an external USB Modem refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficiency Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy Disposal and Recycling Information For i
40. low the onscreen instructions Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc Important Choosing the Erase and Install option erases the entire contents of your destination disk You should back up your important files before installing Mac OS X Chapter 4 Troubleshooting wu e U N Installing Applications Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed before you can install the applications that came with your computer To install the applications that came with your computer Back up your important files if possible Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer Double click Install Bundled Software Only Follow the onscreen instructions Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions To install iCal iChat AV iSync iTunes and Safari follow the Installing Mac OS X instructions Other Problems If you have trouble opening an application Determine the type of application you have by selecting the application s icon and choosing Get Info from the File menu Y General Kind Application Universal Size 23 4 MB on disk 19 245 172 bytes Where Applications e You can use Universal Intel or PowerPC applications with your computer Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61 62 e Classic or Mac OS 9
41. ment Understanding Ergonomics Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect Troubleshooting Your Connection Communications Regulation Information Index Contents Getting Started Your Mac mini has been designed so that you can easily set it up and start using it right away If you have never used a Mac mini or are new to Macintosh computers read this section for instructions about getting started If you are an experienced user you may already know enough to get started Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini to find out about the features of your Mac mini computer Important Read all of the installation instructions and safety information see page 69 before you plug your computer into a power outlet What s in the Box Your Mac mini comes with the following components L DVI to VGA C Q Adapter AC cord Power adapte Apple Remote Before you set up your Mac mini remove the protective film from the outside of your computer and power adapter Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up Your Mac mini Position your Mac mini so that it s right side up or on its side but not upside down Use the power adapter that came with your Mac mini Other power adapters don t work with this Mac mini Follow the steps on the next several pages to s
42. mini 24 What s on the Back of Your Mac mini 26 Learning About Mac OS X 27 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 28 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 29 Connecting a Printer 30 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 31 Connecting to a Network 31 Using the Internet 32 Transferring Files to Another Computer Using Applications 33 35 36 37 41 43 45 47 49 50 52 56 57 58 60 61 64 65 67 When an Application Doesn t Respond Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Connecting a Display or Video Device Using the Apple Remote and Front Row Using USB Connecting with FireWire Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Connecting to an Ethernet Network Connecting Audio Devices Using Your Optical Drive Securing Your Mac mini Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Other Problems Using Apple Hardware Test Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A Specifications Contents 69 69 71 72 73 74 74 75 75 75 75 79 81 83 84 87 91 Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Connectors and Ports Using the Power Adapter Laser Information High Risk Activities Warning Cleaning Your Mac mini Moving Your Mac mini Avoiding Hearing Damage Learning About Apple and the Environ
43. mp Fax preferences 29 setting preferences 28 Software Update preferences 30 62 Startup Disk preferences 59 turning off FileVault 18 turning off IR reception 39 System Profiler 67 T telephone dial up connection 81 Tiger See Mac OS X Toslink cable 51 transferring files or documents 32 Index troubleshooting 57 AirPort Extreme connection 62 computer freezes during startup 59 computer won t respond 58 computer won t turn on 59 connecting to Internet 84 date and time settings lost 64 ejecting a disc 63 Internet connection 63 problem with an application 62 reinstalling Mac OS X 60 turning on your computer 16 U updating software 30 USB connecting devices 41 hubs 42 ports 25 using devices 41 using multiple devices 42 using DHCP option 82 V VGA adapter 25 36 connector 36 display 15 video adapter 36 camera 25 43 capturing and editing 43 device 36 port 15 25 w Welcome to Tiger booklet 26 widgets 26 WiFi See AirPort Extreme wireless AirPort Extreme 23 45 Apple Remote 37 Apple Wireless Keyboard 47 Apple Wireless Mouse 47 Bluetooth technology 23 47 networking and Internet access 45
44. nformation about Apple s recycling program go to www apple com environment summary html European Union X The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take it to a collection point designated by local authorities Some collection points accept products for free The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment 89 90 Battery Disposal Your Mac mini has an internal backup battery that preserves settings such as the date and time when the computer is off Do not attempt to change the battery Only an Apple certified technician can change the battery When this product has reached the end of its useful life please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines The Apple Remote has a user replaceable battery Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval kca worden gedeponeerd X Deutschland Dieses Ger t enth lt Batterien Bitte nicht in den Hausm ll werfen Entsorgen Sie dieses Ger tes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus ent
45. nformation for your Internet service provider if you used Setup Assistant to get your Internet account Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63 64 e See Troubleshooting Your Connection on page 84 for more information if you have problems with your Internet connection If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS If the answers to your questions are not in this manual look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information Choose Help gt Mac Help e Check the Apple Service amp Support website at www apple com support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly e You may need to have the internal backup battery replaced See the service and support information that came with your Mac mini for more information Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your Mac mini hardware To use Apple Hardware Test Disconnect all external devices from your Mac mini except the keyboard and mouse If you have an Ethernet cable connected disconnect it Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your Mac mini 3 Restart your Mac mini and hold down the D key as it starts up 4 When the Apple Hardware Test language chooser screen appears select the language appropriate for your location Press the Return key or click the right arrow button Chapter
46. nformation in Mac Help or on the Apple Service amp Support website at www apple com support If you have a problem with your computer there is usually a simple and quick solution When you encounter a problem try to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred This can help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you need Things to note include e The applications you were using when the problem occurred Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that the application is not compatible with the Mac OS version installed on your computer e Any software that you recently installed e Any new hardware that you connected 58 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer If your computer won t respond or the pointer won t move First make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected Unplug and then plug in the connectors making sure they are secure If the problem persists try to force problem applications to quit On an Apple keyboard hold down the Option and Command 3 keys and then press the Esc key On other keyboards hold down the Windows and Alt keys and then press the Esc key If a dialog appears select the frozen application and click Force Quit Then save your work in any open applications and restart your computer to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up If you are unable to force the application to quit press and
47. ng Your Mac mini Using the Apple Remote and Front Row The Apple Remote that came with your Mac mini works with the Front Row application and the built in infrared IR receiver The IR receiver is located on the front of your Mac mini to the right of the optical drive The Apple Remote opens Front Row so you can play music from your iTunes music library watch photo slideshows and QuickTime movie trailers play a DVD with DVD Player and more all from across the room Your Apple Remote can Open Front Row e Navigate through the Music Photos Videos and DVD menus in Front Row e Navigate in iTunes iPhoto and DVD Player e Sleep or wake your Mac mini You can also use your keyboard to control Front Row The following keys correspond to the buttons on the Apple Remote To leave Front Row press any alphabetic key Keyboard equivalent Apple Remote button Command 3 Esc Enter Menu menu Esc Exit Menu menu Space or Return Select Play Pause gt Up arrow 1 Volume Menu Up Down arrow Volume Menu Down Right arrow gt Next Fast forward Left arrow lt Previous Rewind m4 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 37 38 To use your Apple Remote point it at the front of the Mac mini and Press the Menu menu button to open or close Front Row or to return to the previous menu when you re navigating through Front Row Press the Next Fast forward or Previous Rewind m4
48. o reset during troubleshooting o FireWire 400 port nO Connect high speed devices such as an iSight video camera or a hard drive Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 25 Learning About Mac OS X Your Mac mini comes with Mac OS X Tiger and the iLife suite of applications Learn more about Mac OS X and iLife in the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came with your Mac mini You can also open Mac Help see page 27 and browse the information there You ll find plenty of information for new users experienced users and people switching to the Mac If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen Mac OS X includes e Spotlight a powerful search engine that automatically indexes all of your files e Dashboard an interface for putting handy widgets or mini applications at your fingertips e Expos which tiles and neatly displays all your open applications For information about software applications you can use with Mac OS X or to read more about Mac OS X check the Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx 26 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the information about using your Mac is available in Mac Help To open Mac Help 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock the group of icons along the edge of the screen 2 Choose Help gt Mac
49. of your computer Placing objects on top of your Mac mini may keep a disc from ejecting Playing DVD Discs To play a DVD insert the DVD disc DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 53 54 Recording CD R and CD RW Discs You can record music on CD R or CD RW discs right from your iTunes library To burn music to a CD R or CD RW disc using iTunes Click the iTunes icon in the Dock 2 Select the playlist or songs you want to record 3 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc For greatest compatibility with CD players use a CD R disc At the top of the iTunes window click Burn CD To burn files and folders to a CD R or CD RW disc using the Finder Insert a blank disc in the optical drive In the dialog that appears enter a name for the disc An icon for the CD appears on the desktop Drag files and folders to the disc icon 4 Choose File gt Burn Disc or select the disc on the desktop and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Recording Information on a DVD f your Mac mini has a SuperDrive you can record your own home movies on a blank DVD R DVD RW or DVD R DL disc You can also record other kinds of digital data for example you can back up your files To record data to a DVD R disc using the Finder nsert a blank DVD R DVD RW or DVD R DL disc in the drive n the dialog that appears enter a name for th
50. p gt Mac Help and search for connecting to the Internet Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 84 A W N Troubleshooting Your Connection If you have trouble with your Internet connection you can try the steps in this section Network Diagnostics If you can t connect to the Internet use Network Diagnostics to investigate your network settings To use Network Diagnostics Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network and then click Assist me Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics Follow the onscreen instructions If Network Diagnostics can t resolve the problem there may be a problem with the Internet service provider ISP you are trying to connect to with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP or with the server you are trying to access You can also try the following steps Cable Modem DSL and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in including the modem power cord the cable from the modem to your computer and the cable from the modem to the telephone jack Check the cables and power supplies to Ethernet hubs and routers Turn the modem on and off and reset the modem hardware Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes and then turn it back on Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem s power cord If your modem has a reset button you can press it either before or after you turn the power off and on Ap
51. pe Intel Core Duo Bluetooth Number Of Cores 2 Diagnostics CPU Speed 1 66 GHz Disc Burning L2 Cache hares 2 MB Fibre Channel Bus Speed 667 MHz FireWire Boot ROM Version IM4 1002D D00 Graphics Displays Serial Number wa528027TZC Memory SMC Version 1 1b3 PC Cards 5 PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers Serial ATA use gt Network P Software Additional information is available on the Internet at www apple com and www apple com support Appendix A Specifications Safety Use and Care Information Appendix For your safety and the safety of your equipment follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling your computer as well as the guidelines for working more comfortably Apple products are designed and evaluated to the latest information technology and audio video equipment safety standards However it s important to follow the safety instructions on the product and in the documentation Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exist e The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged e You spill something in the case e Your computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture e Your computer has been dropped or the case h
52. pendix C Connecting to the Internet o N DU A U N 9 PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE make sure you have the correct information entered in Network preferences Check System Preferences settings Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Click PPPoE Select Connect using PPPoE Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP Retype your password if you chose to save your password to be sure it is correct 10 Click TCP IP Make sure you ve entered the correct information from your ISP 11 in this pane Click Apply Now Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 86 Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your computer and into the network Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection be sure that your network is set up properly You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses one for each computer If only one IP address is used then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network address
53. pter 1 Getting Started Next Steps The first time you turn on your Mac mini Setup Assistant starts Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac mini If you already have a Mac Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files applications and other information from your previous Mac to your new Mac mini Transferring Information to Your Mac mini Setup Assistant makes it easy to copy your saved settings files and folders from your old Mac It shows you exactly how to connect your old Mac to your new Mac to migrate your network settings user accounts documents photos applications and more Setup Assistant uses FireWire to transfer your files to your new Mac quickly and easily just follow the onscreen instructions You need the following to transfer information A standard FireWire cable e Your old Mac must have Mac OS X version 10 1 or later installed e Your old Mac must have built in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information and doesn t affect the information on your other Mac Setup Assistant can transfer e User accounts including preferences and email e Network settings Applications folder Files and folders on your main hard disk and other hard disks Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 If you don t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you fir
54. r Avoid getting moisture in any openings Do not spray liquid directly on your computer Don t use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information Moving Your Mac mini Before you lift or reposition your computer turn it off and disconnect all cables and cords connected to it Avoiding Hearing Damage Warning Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing Set your Mac mini volume to a safe level before that happens If you experience ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use of earbuds or headphones with your Mac mini Learning About Apple and the Environment Apple Computer Inc recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products For more information go to www apple com environment summary html Understanding Ergonomics Display Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you re sitting at the keyboard The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches 45 to 70 cm Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information 75 76 Shoulders 45 70 cm 18 28 in
55. rnet network a cable modem a DSL modem or a wireless network see Connecting to an Ethernet Network on page 49 and Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking on page 45 for information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection You can also open Mac Help and search for Ethernet or AirPort Using the Internet When you first set up your Mac mini Setup Assistant helped you connect to the Internet If you need to change to a different type of connection such as a DSL modem cable modem Ethernet local area network LAN or an AirPort Extreme or other wireless network you can find more information in Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 79 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini 31 32 Transferring Files to Another Computer You have several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your Mac mini e You can easily transfer files using Setup Assistant For more information see Transferring Information to Your Mac mini on page 17 You can transfer files via the Internet using Mac or another Internet account Go to www mac com for more information If your Mac mini is connected to an Ethernet network you can transfer files to another computer on the network To access another computer or server open a Finder window and click Network Or if you know the name or network address of the computer choose Go gt Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar
56. s not obstructed e Use the power adapter that came with your computer Your Mac mini uses a 110 watt power adapter e The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord Make sure you pull the plug not the cord Warning It is normal for the power adapter to get warm during use Always allow adequate ventilation and avoid prolonged contact Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information Important The power adapter for your computer is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason even when it s unplugged Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables If the power adapter needs service see the service and support information that came with your Mac mini for more information Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your computer and the AC cord that came with your power adapter Adapters and cords for other electronic devices may look similar but using them may affect your computer s performance or damage your computer The AC power cord has a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin that will fit only a grounded AC outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet is not grounded contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Laser Information Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other
57. s using the Finder You can store nearly twice as much data up to 8 54 GB on a DVD R DL disc Warning The optical drive in your Mac mini supports standard circular 12 cm discs rregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported Noncircular or small discs may become lodged in the drive If a disc becomes lodged in the drive see the troubleshooting information on page 63 Note If you have data on floppy disks use an external USB floppy disk drive to transfer the data to your Mac mini You can purchase an external USB floppy disk drive from an Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple Store retail location or the online Apple Store at www apple com store Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc follow these steps Place the disc into the optical drive with the label side up When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop the disc is ready to use Note Some DVD discs are two sided and some may not have a label on either side Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc drag the disc icon to the Trash You can also press the Media Eject key on an Apple keyboard or the F12 key on other keyboards If you can t eject the disc quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again If that doesn t work restart your computer while holding down the mouse button Important Don t place anything on top
58. sprechend der ma geblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen Taiwan m B59 ATE Index Numerics troubleshooting 62 DV 43 802 11b g See AirPort Extreme using 33 cD assistants burning recording 54 A Migration Assistant 18 ejecting 53 adapters Network Setup Assistant 79 inserting 53 DVI to VGA Adapter 15 25 Setup Assistant 17 31 cleaning your Mac mini 74 DVI to Video Adapter 36 audio devices connecting 50 Combo drive 23 Toslink jack to miniplug 51 audio in port 25 51 computer disposal 89 video 36 connecting AirPort Express 50 B adisplay 15 AirPort Extreme Bluetooth technology a keyboard 13 antenna 23 overview 23 amouse 13 overview 23 pairing 48 an Ethernet cable 12 problems using 62 setting up a device 48 the power cord 11 setting up aconnection 82 using 47 to anetwork 49 signal 62 Bluetooth wireless using 45 signal 15 D analog audio 51 burning Dashboard 26 Apple Remote See remote acD 54 date and time settings 64 Apple Wireless Keyboard 47 aDVD 55 desktop customizing 28 DHCP router 82 Apple Wireless Mouse 47 Cc applications dial up connection using 80 frozen 33 cable modem 82 digital video camera 43 installing 61 cameras display digital 41 adapters 36 92 connecting 36 setting up 15 Dock 27 double layer DVD 52 downloading software 30 DSL modem 82 DVD burning recording 55 ejecting 53 inserting 53 playing 53 DVI to VGA Adapter 15 36 DVI to Video Adapter 36 E ejecting a disc 63
59. ss phone or other source of interference is used near your base station To minimize interference move the base station away from the device e For more information about using and troubleshooting AirPort choose Help gt Mac Help and then choose Library gt AirPort Help If you have trouble ejecting a disc e Make sure nothing is placed on top of your computer Objects placed on top of your computer may keep a disc from ejecting Quit any applications that may be using the disc and then press the Media Eject key on your Apple keyboard On other keyboards you may be able to use the F12 key to eject discs Check the documentation that came with your keyboard If that doesn t work open a Finder window and click the Eject button next to the disc icon in the sidebar or drag the disc s icon from the desktop to the Trash If that doesn t work restart your computer while holding down the mouse button If you have problems with your Internet connection e Make sure your phone line or network cable is connected and functioning properly If you are using an external USB modem and a dial up Internet connection make sure that your phone cord is plugged into the port on the external modem and not the Ethernet lt gt port e See Connecting to the Internet on page 79 for information about setting up your computer to connect to the Internet There you will find how to locate your Internet settings and the contact i
60. st start up your Mac mini you can do it later using Migration Assistant Open the Applications folder open Utilities and double click the Migration Assistant icon Note If you transfer information later using Migration Assistant make sure FileVault is turned off on the older computer To turn off FileVault choose Apple gt System Preferences click Security and follow the onscreen instructions Setting Up Your Mac mini for the Internet If you didn t transfer your network settings Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of setting up your Mac mini to connect to the Internet For home users Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider ISP Fees may apply If you have an Internet account see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 79 for information you ll need to enter Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your Mac mini you can put it to sleep or shut it down Put Your Mac mini to Sleep If you will be away from your Mac mini for less than a few days put it to sleep When your Mac mini is in sleep its screen is dark You can quickly wake your Mac mini and bypass the startup process To put your Mac mini to sleep quickly do one of the following e Choose Apple gt Sleep Press the power button on the back of the Mac mini e Choose Apple gt System Preferences click
61. stem Preferences from the menu bar Click Security and then click Unpair Turning Off IR Reception Use Security preferences to turn IR reception on or off To turn off IR reception e Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security e Select the Disable remote control infrared receiver checkbox Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 39 40 Replacing the Apple Remote Battery The Apple Remote includes a CR 2032 battery which you can replace when needed Press this button with a small blunt object to partially eject the battery compartment e amp Positive side faces up Pull the battery compartment free To replace the battery 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object as described in the illustration above 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive side facing up Use the same type of battery as the original 4 Close the battery compartment 5 Dispose of the used battery according to your local environmental laws and guidelines See page 89 for more information More Information About the Apple Remote More information about your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for remote Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini Using USB Your Mac mini comes with four USB 2 0 ports which you can use to connect many types of extern
62. t transfer files play games and more Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 45 46 AirPort Express AC outlet DSL or cable modem Connection to the Internet How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme technology your Mac mini makes a wireless connection to an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station which is connected to the Internet via a phone line DSL modem or cable modem Note You need an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station and Internet access fees may apply Some Internet service providers aren t compatible with AirPort Range may vary with site conditions Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini More Information About AirPort To purchase an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station visit an Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple Store retail location or the online Apple Store at www apple com store More information about AirPort is available in AirPort Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and then choose Library gt AirPort Help You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www apple com airport Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Your Mac mini comes with built in Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth lets you make short range wireless connections between computers personal digital assistants PDAs mobile phones camera phones printers digital cameras and wireless input devices such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mo
63. translation NAT or IP masquerading For setup information check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network You can use an AirPort Extreme Base Station to share one IP address among multiple computers For information about using the AirPort Extreme Base Station check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www apple com airportextreme If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps you should contact your ISP or network administrator Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Communications Regulation Information Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict ac
64. uld form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line Use a light touch when typing and keep your hands and fingers relaxed Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands wrists or arms after intensive work without breaks If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands wrists or arms consult a qualified health specialist For More Information Go to www apple com about ergonomics Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information 77 Connecting to the Internet Appendix You can use your Mac mini to browse the World Wide Web send email to friends and family and conference in real time over the Internet Use the information that follows to connect to the Internet When you first start up Mac OS X Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information If you don t use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection you can use Network Setup Assistant later see Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect on page 83 There are four ways to connect to the Internet e High speed DSL or cable modem connection Your computer is connected using an Ethernet cable and a special modem you get from an ISP e AirPort Extreme wireless connection Your computer is connected wirelessly to the Internet using an AirPort Express or
65. use available for purchase at www apple com store Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for many cables that traditionally connect devices together Bluetooth enabled devices can connect to each other wirelessly at a distance of up to 10 meters 33 feet With Bluetooth wireless technology you can do the following e Exchange files between Bluetooth enabled computers and devices even Mac to PC e Synchronize data between your Mac mini and a Bluetooth enabled PDA or mobile phone Using iSync you can perform a hot sync operation without cables or send your business card or calendar events directly to a colleague s PDA or mobile phone e Use a Bluetooth wireless printer keyboard mouse or headset Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 47 48 Setting Up a Bluetooth Device Before you can share files with other devices or use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse you need to set up the device to work with your Mac mini Once you ve set up the device it is paired with your Mac mini and you can see the device in the Devices pane of Bluetooth preferences You need to pair your Mac mini with the device only once and the two devices remain paired until you delete the pairing To set up a Bluetooth device Choose Set up Bluetooth Device from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar Follow the onscreen instructions for the type of device you want to set up Important If the Bluetooth status menu isn t in

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