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    Mac mini User's Guide Includes setup and troubleshooting information for your Mac mini computer
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    logo, iSight, Mac mini, Panther, Rendezvous, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare, Apple Store, and iTune 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
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    Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your Mac mini 13 What's Next? 15 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your Mac mini 17 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac mini 18 Basic Features of Your Mac mini 20 Learning About Mac OS X 22 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
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    4: Troubleshooting 50 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 53 Other Problems 56 Using Apple Hardware Test 56 Learning More, Service, And Support 58 Locating Your Product Serial Number 59 Appendix A: Specifications 4 Contents
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    Mac mini 62 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 63 Connectors and Ports 63 Power Adapter 64 Avoid Hearing Damage 65 Ergonomics 67 Apple and the Environment 69 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 72 Setup Assistant Worksheet 75 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually
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    section for instructions on 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. DVI to VGA Adapter AC cord Power adapter 7
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    Your Mac mini Follow these steps to set up your Mac mini. If there is any protective film around the computer or power adapter, remove it before setting up your Mac mini. 1 Plug the AC cord firmly into the power adapter. Plug the cord from the power adapter into the computer. Plug the power adapter
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    2 To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9
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    3 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse. Your Mac mini does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use any USB keyboard or mouse with your computer. If your keyboard has a USB port,
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    DVI cable from your display to the video out port. 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." Important: Don't place anything on top of
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    5 Press the power button (®) on the back of your Mac mini to turn it on. ® 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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    Mac to your new Mac mini. To transfer information, make sure of the following: Â Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode. Â Your other Mac must have Mac instructions. Transferring information to your Mac mini does not affect the information on your other Mac.
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    start up your Mac mini, you can do it mini for the Internet If you didn't transfer your network settings, the Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service
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    your Mac mini for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, its screen is dark. You can quickly wake the computer and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button
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    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 also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support. 17
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    Basic Features of Your Mac mini Slot-loading optical drive Power indicator light ® Power button Power port Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Video out port FireWire port Modem port (optional) USB ports (2) Security slot Headphone port 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
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    light A white light indicates your Mac mini is on; a pulsing light indicates it's in sleep ® Power button Turn on your Mac mini or put it to sleep. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting. ¯ Power port Connect the power cord from the power adapter. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect
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    Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
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    any problems while using Mac OS X, see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website
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    Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the screen when the computer is left idle. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
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    specific preference you want to change. Connecting to a Printer The drivers for most printers are built into Mac OS X. To use a printer with your Mac mini, follow the instructions have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your Mac mini and you have an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express,
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    printer (USB or Rendezvous in most cases). To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your printer information and , or put printing temporarily on hold. 24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
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    -jack to the headphone port of your Mac mini to listen privately. You can also connect powered speakers to the headphone port to listen to music. If you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed and an AirPort Express, you can wirelessly stream music from your Mac mini to your home stereo system. To
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    or Other FireWire Device If you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you can connect it to your Mac mini. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see "FireWire" on
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    Using the Internet When you first set up your Mac mini, you were instructed on how to connect to the Internet. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information in
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    AirPort Extreme Card, you can connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see "AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking" on page 37. For more information about transferring files and documents, open Mac selected. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac mini
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    closes all Classic applications. You can also restart the Finder from this dialog. If you are experiencing other problems, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," on page 49. Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help You can find answers to most of your questions about using your computer and
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    4 Double-click an item in the list of Help topics. Using Applications Your Mac mini comes with software applications, including the iLife suite of applications, for doing things to Panther booklet located in the User Guides and Information folder on your hard disk. 30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your
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    optional AirPort Extreme wireless networking. Â Headphone port to connect headphones, powered speakers, or audio equipment. To learn about what you can do with your Mac mini, start with the information in this chapter. Additional information can be found in Mac OS Help (see page 29) and on the Apple
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    You can connect displays with a DVI connector to your Mac mini. Using one of the adapters described below, you can also connect displays with a VGA connector or you can connect a video device. DVI to VGA Adapter Use the Apple DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer to connect a display with
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    Mac mini comes with two USB ports on the back, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including a keyboard, a mouse, printers, scanners, digital cameras, game Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your Mac mini
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    USB hubs also have a power adapter and should be plugged into an outlet. For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac OS Help (see page 29). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "USB." You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/usb. For
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    high-speed devices-such as an iPod, an iSight camera, digital video cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks-without restarting your computer. FireWire also use an iPod as an external hard disk. Â Connect an Apple iSight camera and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with
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    adapters. Connecting more than two FireWire devices that get power from the computer may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, disconnect the FireWire devices, and restart your computer. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on FireWire is available in Mac
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    , transfer files, play multiplayer games, print wirelessly, and more. Note: If you didn't order an AirPort Extreme Card with your Mac mini, you can have one installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Store. Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card. You also
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    you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the Internet via
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    top of your Mac mini. Objects placed on top of the computer can cause interference. See the instructions that came with your AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express to learn about avoiding interference. For more information, go to Apple Support at www.apple.com/support. For More Information
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    utility. Apple still recommends the use of AirPort Extreme wireless networking, however, for anything but the smallest files. Â Use a Bluetooth wireless keyboard or mouse. Important: To ensure you have an adequate Bluetooth signal, don't place anything on top of your Mac mini. Objects placed
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    Up New Device. 4 Choose the type of device you want to set up and follow the onscreen instructions. Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device Your computer can wirelessly send files to other Bluetooth devices in range of your computer. If your computer is not paired with the device, you may have
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    can get help using Bluetooth wireless technology by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. You can also find information on the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. 42 Chapter 3 Using
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    connect to the Internet. You can also share files between two computers or set up a small network. The Ethernet port on your Mac mini automatically detects other Ethernet devices. You don't need a crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices. Â Use 2-pair category 3 (Cat 3) Ethernet cables
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    Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Audio Support Your Mac mini comes with a headphone port (f ) so you can connect headphones and listen to music without disturbing anyone around you. You can also add powered speakers or stream music to your home stereo with iTunes and an AirPort Express
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    Help and search for "audio" or "music." For information on audio and music products you can use with your Mac mini, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs and DVDs using your optical drive. You can play music from
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    Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 Place the disc into the optical drive with the label side up. 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided and don't have a label on
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    Â For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD-R disc, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. Â For instructions on using DVD Player, open DVD Player and choose Help > DVD Player Help. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 47
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    Your Computer 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 Additional information on the software security features of your Mac mini, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is
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    system freeze or a computer that will not start up. You can find more troubleshooting information in Mac OS Help (see page 29) or on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. When you experience a problem with your computer, there is usually a simple and quick solution. When you encounter
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    . For support and contact information about the software that came with your computer, go to www.apple.com/guide. If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on page 51). 50 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
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    a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently power cord back in and press the power button (®) again to start up your computer. Â If you are still unable to start up your computer, see the service and support information on page 56 for information on contacting Apple for service
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    Install Bundled Software Only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions. 52 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
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    "Install Mac OS 9 System Support." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Other Problems If you have a problem with an application  For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple
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    top of the computer may interfere with the AirPort signal. Â You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless phone, or information on using and troubleshooting AirPort, choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Â
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    . If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS Â If the answers to your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac OS Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. Choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest
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    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. Learning More, Service, And Support Your Mac mini does not have any user-accessible parts. If you need service, take your Mac mini to an Apple
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    If you didn't order a Bluetooth module or AirPort Extreme Card with your Mac mini or if you want additional memory installed, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to www.apple.com/support/. Choose your country
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    representatives can help you with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Call the support center number nearest you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Have the date of purchase and your Mac mini serial number ready when you call. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary
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    Appendix Specifications A A 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 () > About This Mac
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    Click the triangles in the window to show and hide information in the different categories. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com and www.apple.com/support. 60 Appendix A Specifications
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    exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Â Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives. Moving Your Mac mini Before you lift or reposition your computer, you may need to turn it off and disconnect all cables and cords connected to it. 61
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    has been otherwise damaged  You suspect that your computer needs service or repair  You want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described earlier) Important: The only way to turn off power completely is to disconnect the power cord and phone cords. Make sure at least one end of
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    Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Â Follow all instructions and warnings dealing Power Adapter Follow these guidelines for using the power adapter: Â Make sure you push the AC and DC power plugs snugly into the power adapter. Â Always leave space around the power adapter
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    not permit them to handle any cables. If the power adapter needs service, see "Learning More, Service, And Support" on page 56. 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
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    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 raise your chair so your forearms and hands
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    may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface.) Forearms level or tilted slightly Lower back supported Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Clearance under work surface Thighs tilted slightly Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Keyboard When
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    or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist. For More Information Go to www.apple.com/about/ergonomics. Apple and the Environment Apple Computer, Inc., recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. For more
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    guide to connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information and sign up for an Internet service the information in this appendix to set up your connection manually. There are four kinds of Internet connections: Â Dial
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    AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort service," or "online." Note: If you want to use America Online as your ISP, skip the Internet setup part of the Setup Assistant. Instead, open the AOL Installer application and follow the onscreen instructions find the settings on a Mac OS X computer: Â Open the
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    the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer: Â jack. If you are using a DSL or cable modem, follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect it to your computer. 2 Turn the Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Network. Then click
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    Setup Assistant Worksheet You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP), your network administrator, or your other computer on these pages, then enter it in Network Setup Assistant. Select how your computer connects to
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    DHCP Router,"1 enter the following: IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address If you selected "Using DHCP," enter the following: DHCP Client ID 1. If you selected "Manually using DHCP Router," you don't need to enter a subnet mask or router address Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 73
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    ID is optional and may not be required. Ask your ISP. If you selected "PPP (for PPPoE connections)," enter the following: Service Provider (optional) PPPoE Service Name (optional) Account Name Password The information below is optional. Ask your ISP if you need to enter it. DNS Hosts (optional
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    specific parts of your Internet setup configuration, you can use the instructions below to set up your connection manually. To enter your information manually  Manual (see page 81)  DHCP (see page 82)  PPPoE (see page 84)  AirPort Extreme Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar
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    3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal Modem. 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP.
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    6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now. To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your dial-up telephone number, account name, and password, if necessary. 4
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    To connect automatically when you start an Internet application, such as a web browser or email: 1 Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network preferences). 2 Select the "Connect automatically when needed" checkbox. 3 Click OK and Apply Now. 78 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
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    administrator how you should configure your Internet connection: Â Manually: With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides a static To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3
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    -in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. Next, follow the instructions to configure your network manually, using DHCP, or using PPPoE, as instructed by your ISP or network administrator. 80 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
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    address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 72). To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 Choose Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81
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    4 Type the other information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection. DHCP Configuration After you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server
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    3 Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83
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    4 Click Apply Now. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection. Note: Unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise, ignore the DHCP Client ID field and the Search Domains field. PPPoE Configuration Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point
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    2 Click PPPoE and select "Connect using PPPoE." 3 Type the information into the corresponding fields. If you want all users of your computer to use the same connection method, select "Save password." Note: To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP application, such as a web browser or email,
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    4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your ISP. If you have a static IP address from your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field. 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field
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    AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection If your Mac mini has an AirPort Extreme Card installed, you can configure your AirPort network and Internet connection using the AirPort or AirPort AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express. For more information about your base station, see the setup guide
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    Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Gather the following information from your system administrator if you'll be setting up a manual connection. If Network preferences. To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2
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    4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort. Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP, as instructed by your ISP or network administrator. If you're setting up your network yourself, it may be easier to configure the network using DHCP, because
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    Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP. Â If you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields. Â If you chose Using DHCP, you don't need to enter any further information unless your system administrator has instructed you to do so. 90 Appendix
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    AirPort On. Any AirPort Extreme network in range should appear in the menu. Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections If you can't connect to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local area network (LAN), see the following steps. Important: Instructions
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    If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, first check the cables and power supplies, then turn the power off and on and reset the modem hardware. Check System Preferences settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port
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    can be used to share one IP address among multiple computers. For information on using the AirPort Extreme Base Station, check the onscreen help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport. If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP. Appendix C Connecting to
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    used properly-that is, in strict accordance 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
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    FCC Grant. Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique your equipment's manual may result in apple.com/euro/compliance/. Class 1 label Service warning label Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the optional AirPort
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    For information about Apple's recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment/summary.html. Battery Disposal Your Mac mini has a lithium- lines. Information You Need in the United States The internal modem complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is a label
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    people. If disconnecting the modem eliminates the problem, the modem itself may need service. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product for instructions on how to contact Apple or an Appleauthorized service provider for assistance. If you do not disconnect
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    Apple at: 7495 Birchmount Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5G2, 800-263-3394 Warning: Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power es ci-dessus n'empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. De fait, les enterprises de télé
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    Service à la clientèle d'Apple Canada: 800-263-3394 Avertissement : Pour sa propre protection, l' L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à une service d'inspection des installations électriques ou à un électricien, selon le cas. Â Numéro de
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    with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 101
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    Index Index A adapter 32 AirPort Express 39 AirPort Extreme 37 connection 75 problems using 53 setting up 87 analog audio 45 application freeze 28 applications 30 audio 44 B basic features 18 Bluetooth wireless technology 39 burning a disc 47 C cable modem 79 cameras digital 33 DV 35 CD burning (
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    resources 57 optical disc drive 45 P Point-to-Point Protocol 75, 79, 84 power adapter 63 power button 12, 19 power socket 19 PPPoE 75 configuration 84 Print & Fax preferences 23 printing 23 setup 23 problems AirPort Extreme 53 computer freezes during startup 51 computer won't respond 50 computer won
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    down 15 sleep 15 Software Update 25 specifications 59 static IP address 81 stopping an application 28 System Preferences 22 System Profiler 59 T testing your Internet configuration 77 transferring files or documents 27 information to your Mac mini 13 troubleshooting 49 turn on your computer 12
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Mac mini
User’s Guide
Includes setup and
troubleshooting information
for your Mac mini computer