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reinstalling Mac OS X, using Mac Help

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System Profiler 53 transferring information 16 T telephone support 54 transferring information 16 troubleshooting AirPort problems 51 AppleCare 53 application problems 46 computer freezes 41 computer won't respond 40 computer won't turn on 41 date and time settings 47 ejecting a disc 47 force quit an application 40 Internet connection 48 PPPoE connections 50 reinstalling Mac OS X 42 resetting PRAM 41 service and support 52 using Mac Help 53 turning on your Mac mini 16 typing position 62 V verifying a disk 46 VGA display 15 video port 31 W wireless AirPort Extreme 29 Bluetooth technology 10, 29 keyboard 14 mouse 14 networking 12 U updating software 52 USB connections 34 ports 31 user account setting up 16 Looking for Something? 73

Section	Page
Congratulations, you and your Macmini were made for each other.	1
Contents	5
1 Ready, Set Up, Go	7
What’s in the Box	10
Setting Up Your Macmini	11
Step1: Plug the AC cord into the power adapter, plug the cord from the power adapter into your...	11
Step2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Macm...	12
Step3: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse.	13
Step4: Connect a display cable to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort.	15
Step5: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Macmini.	16
Step6: Configure your Macmini with Setup Assistant.	16
Step7: Customize your desktop and set your preferences.	17
Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing	17
Migrating Information to Your Macmini	18
Getting Additional Information onto Your Macmini	21
Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing	21
Putting Your Macmini to Sleep or Shutting It Down	24
Putting Your Macmini to Sleep	24
Shutting Down Your Macmini	24
2 Life with Your Macmini	25
What’s on the Front of Your Macmini	28
What’s on the Back of Your Macmini	30
Using the Apple Remote	32
Pairing Your Apple Remote	32
Turning Off IR Reception	33
Getting Answers	33
More Information	34
3 Problem, Meet Solution	37
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Macmini	40
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Macmini	42
Installing MacOSX	42
Installing Applications	43
Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install MacOSX	43
Resetting Your Password	45
Using Disk Utility	46
Other Problems	46
Using Apple Hardware Test	47
Problems with Your Internet Connection	48
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication	51
Keeping Your Software Up to Date	52
Learning More, Service, and Support	52
AppleCare Service and Support	53
Locating Your Product Serial Number	54
4 Last, but Not Least	55
Important Safety Information	57
Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives	59
Do Not Make Repairs Yourself	60
Important Handling Information	60
Understanding Ergonomics	62
Keyboard	62
Mouse	62
Chair	62
Display	63
Apple and the Environment	64
Regulatory Compliance Information	65
Looking for Something?	69