Mac mini User Guide

Congratulations, you and your Mac mini were made for each other.

Contents

Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go
7 Working with Mac OS X Server
8 What's in the Box
9 Setting Up Your Mac mini
16 Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing
17 Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac mini
20 Shutting Down Your Mac mini
Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini
24 What's on the Front of Your Mac mini
26 What's on the Back of Your Mac mini
28 Using SD Cards
28 Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory
34 Installing Memory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini
46 Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X

49 Other Problems

50 Using Apple Server Diagnostics

50 Problems with Your Internet Connection

53 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication

54 Keeping Your Software Up to Date

54 Learning More, Service, and Support

58 Locating Your Product Serial Number

Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least

61 Important Safety Information

63 Important Handling Information

65 Understanding Ergonomics

67 Apple and the Environment

69 Regulatory Compliance Information

Looking for Something?

74 Index

Ready, Set Up, Go

Your Mac mini is designed so that you can easily set it up and start using it right away. If you've never used a Mac mini or are new to Mac computers, read this section for instructions about getting started.

Important: Before you plug your Mac mini into a power outlet, read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 61.

If you're an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac mini," to find out about the features of your Mac mini.

Answers to many questions can be found on your Mac mini in Mac Help. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 28.

Working with Mac OS X Server

As soon as you set up your Mac mini, it's ready to host all of the services provided by Mac OS X Server. For information about configuring and using Mac OS X Server, see Mac OS X Server: Getting Started, which came with your Mac mini (it's also on the Admin Tools disc).

To learn more about Mac OS X software, see the complete set of documentation on the Apple Server Resources website at www.apple.com/server/macosx/resources.

What's in the Box

Your Mac mini comes with the following components:

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Power cord

Power cord

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HDMI to DVI Adapter

Follow the steps on the next several pages to set up your Mac mini.

Setting Up Your Mac mini

Place your Mac mini right side up on a firm surface. Use only the power cord that came with your Mac mini; other power cords may not work.

Important: Cooling air enters your Mac mini through the gap around the bottom cover and exits through the vent on the back. Don't place your Mac mini on a soft surface (such as a blanket or carpet) that interferes with airflow around the bottom cover, and don't block the back vent.

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

~ Cool air inlet (around foot) Exhaust vent

Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Mac mini and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network.

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Your Mac mini comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort."

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