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

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Contents

Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 7 WorkingwithMacOSXServer 8 What’sintheBox 9 SettingUpYourMacmini 16 SettingUpDVDorCDSharing 17 GettingAdditionalInformationontoYourMacmini 20 ShuttingDownYourMacmini

Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac mini 24 What’sontheFrontofYourMacmini 26 What’sontheBackofYourMacmini 28 UsingSDCards 28 GettingAnswers

Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 34 InstallingMemory

Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 ProblemsThatPreventYoufromUsingYourMacmini 46 ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX

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49 OtherProblems 50 UsingAppleServerDiagnostics 50 ProblemswithYourInternetConnection 53 ProblemswithAirPortExtremeWirelessCommunication 54 KeepingYourSoftwareUptoDate 54 LearningMore,Service,andSupport 58 LocatingYourProductSerialNumber

Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 61 ImportantSafetyInformation 63 ImportantHandlingInformation 65 UnderstandingErgonomics 67 AppleandtheEnvironment 69 RegulatoryComplianceInformation

Looking for Something? 74 Index

Mac Help Server Assistant

www.apple.com/macmini

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YourMacminiisdesignedsothatyoucaneasilysetitupandstartusingitrightaway.Ifyou’veneverusedaMacminiorarenewtoMaccomputers,readthissectionforinstructionsaboutgettingstarted.

Important:  BeforeyouplugyourMacminiintoapoweroutlet,readalltheinstallationinstructionsandthesafetyinformationstartingonpage61.

Ifyou’reanexperienceduser,youmayalreadyknowenoughtogetstarted.BesuretolookovertheinformationinChapter2,“LifewithYourMacmini,”tofindoutaboutthefeaturesofyourMacmini.

AnswerstomanyquestionscanbefoundonyourMacminiinMacHelp.ForinformationaboutMacHelp,see”GettingAnswers”onpage28.

Working with Mac OS X ServerAssoonasyousetupyourMacmini,it’sreadytohostalloftheservicesprovidedbyMacOSXServer.ForinformationaboutconfiguringandusingMacOSXServer,seeMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichcamewithyourMacmini(it’salsoontheAdmin Toolsdisc).

TolearnmoreaboutMacOSXsoftware,seethecompletesetofdocumentationontheAppleServerResourceswebsiteatwww.apple.com/server/macosx/resources.

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What’s in the BoxYourMacminicomeswiththefollowingcomponents:

Power cord HDMI to DVI Adapter

FollowthestepsonthenextseveralpagestosetupyourMacmini.

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Setting Up Your Mac miniPlaceyourMacminirightsideuponafirmsurface.UseonlythepowercordthatcamewithyourMacmini;otherpowercordsmaynotwork.

Important:  CoolingairentersyourMacminithroughthegaparoundthebottomcoverandexitsthroughtheventontheback.Don’tplaceyourMacminionasoftsurface(suchasablanketorcarpet)thatinterfereswithairflowaroundthebottomcover,anddon’tblockthebackvent.

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

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Exhaust ventCool air inlet(around foot)

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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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YourMacminicomeswithAirPortExtremetechnologyforwirelessnetworking.Forinformationaboutsettingupawirelessconnection,chooseHelp>MacHelp,andsearchfor“AirPort.”

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

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YoucanconnectalmostanyUSBkeyboardandmouse.IfyourkeyboardhasaUSB(d)port,plugyourmouseintotheUSBportonthekeyboard.Ifitdoesn’t,plugthemouseintoaUSB(d)portonthebackofyourMacmini.

Note:  YourMacminidoesn’tcomewithakeyboardoramouse,andtheyarenotrequired.TosetupMacOSXServerremotelyfromanothercomputer,seeChapter4ofMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichcamewithyourMacmini.

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

IfyouuseaUSBkeyboardthatisn’tspecificallydesignedfortheMacOS,itmaynothaveaCommand(x)orOptionmodifierkey,whicharestandardonApplekeyboards.Ifyouhaveakeyboardfromanothermanufacturer:

 TheWindowskey(theicononthekeylookslikeaWindowslogo)isequivalenttotheCommand(x)modifierkeyonanApplekeyboard.

 TheAltkeyisequivalenttotheOptionmodifierkeyonanApplekeyboard.UsingaUSBmouseorkeyboardfromanothermanufacturermayrequiresoftwaredrivers.Checkthemanufacturer’swebsiteforthelatestsoftwaredrivers.

Using a Wireless Keyboard or MouseIfyoupurchasedanAppleWirelessKeyboardorMagicMousewithyourMacmini,followtheinstructionsthatcamewiththekeyboardandmousetosetthemupwithyourMacmini.

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Step 4: Connect a display cable to the Mini-DVI port or Mini DisplayPort.YourMacminidoesn’tcomewithadisplay,but,ifdesired,youcanconnectadisplayortelevisionthathas:

 A Mini DisplayPort connector.ConnectdirectlytotheMiniDisplayPort.

 An HDMI connector.ConnectdirectlytotheHDMIport.

 A DVI connector.UsetheHDMItoDVIAdapterthatcamewithyourMacminitoconnecttotheHDMIport.

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

HDMIport

MiniDisplayPort

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HDMI

HDMI

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

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Step 6: Configure your Mac mini with Mac OS X Server Assistant.ThefirsttimeyouturnonyourMacmini,MacOSXServerAssistantasksforsomebasicinformationthatMacOSXServerneedsinordertostartupandconnecttothenetwork.BereadytoprovidethefollowinginformationthefirsttimeyouturnonyourMacmini:

 Aserveradministratoraccountnameandpassword YourMacOSXServersoftwareserialnumber Detailednetworksettings,includingIPaddress,subnetmask,andDNSservers

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 Whetheryou’llcreateuserandgroupaccountsonyourMacmini,oruseaccountsfromanexistingdirectoryservice

ForhelpsettingupMacOSXServerremotelyonaMacminiwithoutakeyboard,mouse,ordisplay,seeChapter4ofMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichcamewithyourMacmini.

ForalistofinformationyouneedinordertofullyconfigureyourMacminiusingServerAssistant,seeMac OS X Server: Installation and Setup WorksheetontheMac OS X Server Install discorontheAppleServerResourceswebsiteatwww.apple.com/server/macosx/resources.

IfyoualreadyhaveaMacwithMacOSXServerversion10.4,10.5,or10.6,ServerAssistantcanhelpyouautomaticallytransfersystemsettings,servicesettings,useraccounts,files,applications,andotherinformationfromyourpreviousMactoyourMacmini.UseanEthernet,FireWire,orawirelessconnectiontotransferinformation.

ForinformationaboutworkingwiththeservicesinMacOSXServer,seeMac OS X Server: Getting Started,whichwasincludedwithyourMacmini.FordetailedinformationaboutMacOSXServer,gotowww.apple.com/server/macosx/resources.

Step 7: Customize your desktop and set your preferences.YoucaneasilymakeyourdesktoplookthewayyouwantusingSystemPreferences,yourcommandcenterformostsettingsonyourMacmini.ChooseApple()>SystemPreferencesfromthemenubar,orclicktheSystemPreferencesiconintheDock.Formoreinformation,openMacHelpandsearchfor“SystemPreferences”orforthespecificpreferenceyouwanttochange.

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Setting Up DVD or CD SharingYoucanuseDVDorCDSharingtogiveyourMacminiaccesstotheopticaldriveinanotherMacorWindowscomputeronthesamenetwork.YourMacminicanusetheopticaldriveintheothercomputerto:

 ViewthecontentsofDVDsorCDsorinstallapplications(see“SharingDiscswithDVDorCDSharing”onpage17)

 ReinstallMacOSXServer(see“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46)

 RunDiskUtilitytocheckorreformatvolumes(see“UsingDiskUtility”onpage48)ThecomputerwiththeopticaldrivecanbeaMacwithMacOSXv10.4.11orlater,oraWindowsXPorWindowsVistacomputer.IftheMachasMacOSXv10.5.5orlater,DVDorCDSharingisalreadyinstalled.Youcanpartnerwithmorethanoneothercomputer.

IftheothercomputerisaWindowscomputer,oraMacwithaMacOSXversionearlierthan10.5.5,inserttheMac OS X Server Install DVD thatcamewithyourMacmini,andtheninstalltheDVDorCDSharingSetup,whichincludessoftwareforDVDorCDSharing,MigrationAssistant,andRemoteInstallMacOSX:

 IftheothercomputerisaWindowscomputer,choose“DVDorCDSharing”fromtheInstallAssistantthatstartsautomatically.

 IftheothercomputerisaMac,double-clicktheDVDorCDSharingSetuppackageontheMac OS X Server Install DVD.

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Important:  AfteryouinstalltheDVDorCDSharingSetuppackageontheotherMac,makesureyouhavethelatestsoftwarebychoosingApple()>SoftwareUpdate.InstallanyavailableMacOSXupdates.

Using an External Optical DriveFordirectaccesstoCDsandDVDs,youcanattachanAppleMacBookAirSuperDrivetoaUSBportonyourMacmini.

Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac miniIfyouwanttoinstallthird-partyapplicationsfromaDVDorCD,youcaninstallapplicationsontoyourMacminiorshareinformationusingtheopticaldiscdriveonanotherMacorWindowscomputer(ifDVDorCDSharingissetupandenabled).Readthenextsectionformoreinformation.

Sharing Discs with DVD or CD SharingYoucanenableDVDorCDSharingonaMacorWindowscomputertousetheRemoteDiscfeatureofyourMacmini.RemoteDiscletsyousharethediscsyouinsertintotheopticaldiscdriveoftheothercomputer.Somediscs,suchasDVDmoviesandgamediscs,maybecopy-protectedandthereforeunusablethroughDVDorCDSharing.

MakesureDVDorCDSharingisenabledonanyMacorWindowscomputeryouwanttopartnerwith.Forinformation,seepage16.

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To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Mac:1 MakesureyourMacminiandtheotherMacareonthesamewirelessnetwork.ClicktheAirPort(Z)statusiconinthemenubartoseewhatnetworkyou’reconnectedto.

2 OntheotherMac,chooseApple()>SystemPreferencesandthenopenSharing.

3 IntheSharingpanel,select“DVDorCDSharing”intheServicelist.IfyouwantotheruserstorequestpermissiontoshareaDVDorCD,select“AskmebeforeallowingotherstousemyDVDdrive.”

To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer:1 MakesureyourMacminiandtheWindowscomputerareonthesamewirelessnetwork.

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2 OntheWindowscomputer,opentheDVDorCDSharingcontrolpanel.

3 Select“EnableDVDorCDSharing.”IfyouwantotheruserstorequestpermissiontoshareaDVDorCD,select“AskmebeforeallowingotherstousemyDVDdrive.”

To use a shared DVD or CD:1 Ontheothercomputer,insertaDVDorCDintotheopticaldiscdrive.

2 OnyourMacmini,selectRemoteDiscwhenitappearsunderDevicesintheFindersidebar.Ifyouseethe“Asktouse”button,clickit.

3 Ontheothercomputer,whenprompted,clickAccepttoallowyourMacminitousetheDVDorCD.

4 OnyourMacmini,usethediscasyounormallywould,onceitbecomesavailable.IfyoutrytoshutdowntheothercomputerorejectthesharedDVDorCDwhileyourMacminiisusingit,you’llseeamessagetellingyouthatthediscisinuse.Toproceed,clickContinue.

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Shutting Down Your Mac miniTo shut down your Mac mini:Â ChooseApple()>ShutDown.Toturnitonagain,pressthepower(®)button.

NOTICE:  ShutdownyourMacminibeforemovingit.MovingyourMacminiwhiletheharddiskisspinningcandamagetheharddisk,causinglossofdataoraninabilitytostartupfromtheharddisk.

Putting Your Mac mini to SleepMacOSXServerisnormallysettopreventyourMacminifromsleepingbecauseuserscan’tconnecttoserviceswhilethecomputersleeps.However,ifitsuitstheservicesyourMacminiisproviding,youcanputittosleepondemandoraccordingtoaschedule.

To put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of the following:Â ChooseApple()>Sleepfromthemenubar.

 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences,clickEnergySaver,andsetasleeptimerorsetupasleep/wakeschedule.

To wake your Mac mini:Â Pressanykeyonthekeyboard.WhenyourMacminiwakesfromsleep,yourapplications,documents,andcomputersettingsareexactlyasyouleftthem.

Mac Help server

www.apple.com/server/macosx

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23Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini

ReadonforanoverviewofthefeaturesandportsofyourMacmini.

TheApplewebsiteatwww.apple.comhaslinkstothelatestApplenews,freedownloads,andonlinecatalogsofsoftwareandhardwareforyourMacmini.

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

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What’s on the Front of Your Mac mini

Memoryaccess cover

Powerindicator light

Built-in infrared(IR) receiver

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Built-in infrared (IR) receiverUseanAppleRemote(availableseparately)withtheIRreceivertocontrolFrontRow,playmusicfromyouriTuneslibrary,watchphotoslideshowsandmovietrailers,orplayaDVDonyourMacmini—allfromupto30feet(9.1meters)away.

Power indicator lightAsteadywhitelightindicatesyourMacminiison;apulsinglightindicatesit’sinsleep.

Memory access cover (on bottom)Theremovablefootprovideseasyaccesstothememorymoduleslots.

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

◊ Bluetooth wireless technology (inside)Connectwirelessdevices,suchasBluetooth®mobilephones,PDAs,printers,ortheAppleWirelessKeyboardandMagicMouse(youcanpurchasetheAppleWirelessKeyboardandMagicMouseatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore).

Note:  DisplayadaptersandotheraccessoriesforyourMacminiaresoldseparatelyatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore.

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What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini

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HDMI

FireWire 800port

USB 2.0ports (4)

SD cardslot

Gigabit Ethernetport (10/100/1000Base-T)

Powerbutton

Audio outport

Audio inport

HDMIport

Powerport

MiniDisplayPort

HDMI

Exhaust vent

Cool air inlet(around foot)

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~ Power portConnectthepowercordthatcamewithyourMacmini.

HDMI HDMI port ConnectaTVorotherdevicethatusesanHDMIconnector.

£ Mini DisplayPortConnectadisplaythatusesaMiniDisplayPortconnector.

d Four high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 portsConnectaniPod,iPhone,iPad,mouse,keyboard,printer,diskdrive,digitalcamera,joystick,externalUSBmodem,andmore.YoucanalsoconnectUSB1.1devices.

SD card slotInsertastandardSecureDigital(SD)card.Formoreinformation,see“UsingSDCards”onpage28.

f Headphone out/optical digital audio out portConnectheadphones,externalpoweredspeakers,ordigitalaudioequipment.

, Audio in/optical digital audio in portConnectaline-levelmicrophoneordigitalaudioequipment.

H One FireWire 800 portConnecthigh-speedexternaldevices,suchasdigitalvideocamerasandstoragedevices.

G Ethernet portConnecttoahigh-speed10/100/1000Base-TEthernetnetwork,aDSLorcablemodem,oranothercomputer.TheEthernetportautomaticallydetectsEthernetdevicesanddoesn’trequireanEthernetcrossovercable.

® Power buttonTurnyourMacminionoroff,orputittosleep.

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

To insert an SD card:m Holdthecardwiththemetalcontactsfacingdownandtowardthecomputer,andslidethecardintotheslot.

WARNING:  Don’ttrytoinsertanycardthatexceedsstandardSDcarddimensions,anddon’tforceanySDcardintotheslot.DoingsocoulddamageyourMacmini.

Getting AnswersMoreinformationaboutusingyourMacminiisavailableinMacHelponyourcomputer,andontheInternetatwww.apple.com/support.

To open Mac Help:1 ClicktheFindericonintheDock(thebaroficonsalongtheedgeofthescreen).

2 ClicktheHelpmenuinthemenubar,andthendooneofthefollowing:

 TypeaquestionortermintheSearchfield,andthenselectatopicfromthelistofresultsorselectShowAllResultstoseealltopics.

 ChooseMacHelptoopentheMacHelpwindow,whereyoucanbrowsetopicsortypeasearchquestion.

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More Information FormoreinformationaboutusingyourMacmini,seethefollowing:

To learn about See

TroubleshootingMacminiifyouhaveaproblem

Chapter4,“Problem,MeetSolution”onpage41.

FindingserviceandsupportforyourMacmini

“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54,orgototheMacminiSupportsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macmini.

UsingMacOSXServer TheMacOSXServersiteatwww.apple.com/server/macosx.Orsearchfor“MacOSXServer”inMacHelp.

MovingfromaPCtoaMac “Whyyou’llloveaMac”atwww.apple.com/getamac/whymac.

ChangingSystemPreferences SystemPreferencesbychoosingApple(K)>SystemPreferences.Orsearchfor“systempreferences”inMacHelp.

UsingSDcards TheApplesupportpageatwww.apple.com/supportandsearchfor“sd.”

UsingAirPortExtremewirelesstechnology

TheAirPortSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/airport.OropenMacHelpandsearchfor“AirPort.”

UsingBluetoothwirelesstechnology

MacHelpandsearchfor“Bluetooth.”OrgototheBluetoothSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/bluetooth.

Connectingaprinter MacHelpandsearchfor“printing.”

FireWireandUSBconnections MacHelpandsearchfor“FireWire”or“USB.”

ConnectingtotheInternet MacHelpandsearchfor“Internet.”

Usingadisplay MacHelpandsearchfor“display.”

AppleRemote MacHelpandsearchfor“remote.”

FrontRow MacHelpandsearchfor“FrontRow.”

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To learn about See

Specifications TheSpecificationspageatwww.apple.com/support/specs.OropenSystemProfiler,bychoosingApple(K)>AboutThisMacfromthemenubarandthenclickingMoreInfo.

Applenews,freedownloads,andonlinecatalogsofsoftwareandhardware

TheApplesiteatwww.apple.com.

Instructions,technicalsupport,andmanualsforAppleproducts

TheAppleSupportsiteatwww.apple.com/support.

Mac Help RAM

www.apple.com/store

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YourMacminicamewithatleast2gigabytes(GB)ofmemoryonapairof1GBmemorymodules.Youcanreplacethesewithapairof2GBor4GBmemorymodules,foramaximumof8GBofmemory.

ThefollowingpagesshowyouhowtoinstallmemorymodulesinyourMacmini.

WARNING:  ApplerecommendsthatyouhaveanApple-certifiedtechnicianinstallmemory.Toarrangeforinstallation,contactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideroranAppleStoreretaillocation.Damageyoucausetoyourequipmentwhileinstallingmemoryisn’tcoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyourMacmini.

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Installing MemoryYourMacminihastwomemoryslotsinwhichyoucaninstallapairof1GB,2GB,or4GBmemorymodules,foramaximumof8GBofmemory.Forbestperformance,don’tmixsizes;alwaysinstalltwoidenticalmemorymodules.

MemorymodulesforyourMacminimustmeetthefollowingspecifications:

 SmallOutlineDualInlineMemoryModule(SO-DIMM)format 1066MHz,PC3-8500,DDR3compliant(alsocalledDDR31066) Unbufferedandunregistered

YoucanpurchaseApplememoryfromanAppleAuthorizedReseller,theonlineAppleStoreatwww.apple.com/store,oryourlocalAppleRetailStore.

WARNING:  AlwaysshutdownyourMacminiandremovethepowercordbeforeinstallingmemory.DonotinstallmemorywhileyourMacminiispluggedin.

Step 1: Turn off your Mac mini.ChooseApple()>ShutDown.

Step 2: Disconnect all cables.DisconnectthepowercordandallothercablesfromyourMacmini.

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

Unlocked

Pressonthecovertopopuptheoppositeside,andthenremovethecover.

Press here

Lift here

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Step 4: Remove the original memory modules.Gentlyspreadtheclipsattheendsofthetopmemorymodulejustenoughtoletthefreeedgepopup.

Retainerclips

Pullthemoduleoutoftheslot.

Repeattoremovethesecond,bottommodule.

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Step 5: Install the new modules.Carefullypressthenotchededgeofthenewmemorymoduleintothebottomslotwhilekeepingtheoppositeedgeslightlyraised.

Notch

Pressdownontheraisededgeuntiltheclipssnapintoplace.

Repeattoinstallthetopmemorymodule.

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Step 6: Replace the bottom cover.Replacethebottomcoverusingthealignmentdotstoplaceitintheunlockedposition.

Alignthe dots

Rotatethecoverclockwisetolockitinplace.

Locked

WARNING:  Don’tconnectthepowercordorturnonyourMacminiuntilyoureplacethebottomcover.NeveroperateyourMacminiwithoutthecoverinplace.

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Step 7: Reconnect the cables.Reconnectthepowercordandanyothercablesyoudisconnected.

Step 8: Check the new memory.PressthepowerbuttontoturnonyourMacmini.

WhenyouseetheMacOSdesktop,chooseApple()>AboutThisMacandcheckthatthereportedamountofmemoryiscorrect.

Ifthereportedmemorysizeisn’tcorrect,orifyourMacminirepeatedlysoundsthreetones,it’shavingtroublerecognizingamemorymodules.Ifthishappens,shutdownyourMacmini,verifythemodulespecificationsagainsttherequirementslistedonpage34,andthenrepeatthememoryinstallationinstructionstomakesurethemodulesareinstalledcorrectly.Ifyoustillhaveproblems,removethememoryandconsultthesupportinformationthatcamewiththememory,orcontactthevendorwhoprovidedthememory.

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

IfyouexperienceaproblemworkingwithyourMacmini,there’susuallyasimpleandquicksolution.Ifyouencounteraproblem,trytomakeanoteofwhatyoudidbeforetheproblemoccurred.Thiscanhelpyounarrowdownthepossiblecausesoftheproblemandthenfindtheanswersyouneed.Thingstonoteinclude:

 Theapplicationsyouwereusingwhentheproblemoccurred.ProblemsthatoccuronlywithaspecificapplicationmayindicatethattheapplicationisincompatiblewiththeversionofMacOSXServerinstalledonyourcomputer.

 Anysoftwarethatyourecentlyinstalled. Anynewhardware(suchasaperipheral)thatyouconnected.

WARNING:  DonotattempttoopenyourMacmini,excepttoinstallmemory.IfyourMacminineedsservice,see“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54forinformationabouthowtocontactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorAppleforservice.YourMacminidoesn’thaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptthememory.

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Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac miniIf your computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Makesurethemouseandkeyboardareconnected.Unplugandthenplugintheconnectors,makingsurethey’resecure.

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

 Pressandholdthepower(®)buttononthebackofyourMacminiforfivesecondstoshutitdown.

 UnplugthepowercordfromyourMacmini.Thenplugthepowercordbackinandpressthepower(®)buttontoturnyourMacminion.

Iftheproblemreoccurswhenyouuseaparticularapplication,checkwiththeapplication’smanufacturertoseeiftheapplicationiscompatiblewiththeversionofMacOSXServerinstalledonyourMacmini.

Forsupportandcontactinformationaboutthesoftwarethatcamewithyourcomputer,gotowww.apple.com/guideortothemanufacturer’swebsite.

Iftheproblemoccursfrequently,tryreinstallingyoursystemsoftware(see“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46).

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

 AfteryourMacministartsup,openSystemPreferencesandclickStartupDisk.SelectalocalMacOSXServerSystemfolder.

 Iftheproblemoccursfrequently,youmayneedtoreinstallyoursystemsoftware(see“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46).

If your Mac mini doesn’t turn on or start up MakesurethepowercordispluggedintoyourMacminiandintoafunctioningpoweroutlet.

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

 Unplugthepowercordandwaitatleast30seconds.Plugthepowercordbackinandpressthepower(®)buttonagaintostartupyourMacmini.

 Ifyoustillcan’tstartupyourMacmini,see“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54forinformationaboutcontactingAppleforservice.

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Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X IfyousetupDVDorCDSharing(seepage16),youcanuseRemoteInstallMacOSXonacomputerwithanopticaldiscdrivetodoanyofthefollowingtasksonyourMacmini:

 ReinstallMacOSXServerandothersoftwarethatcamewithyourMacmini Resetyourpassword UseDiskUtilitytocheckorrepairtheMacminiharddisk

To use Remote Install Mac OS X:1 InserttheMac OS X Server Install DVD intotheopticaldiscdriveoftheothercomputer.

2 IftheothercomputerisaMac,open/Applications/Utilities/RemoteInstallMacOSX.(UnlesstheotherMacalreadyhasMacOSXv10.5.5,youmightneedtoinstallthisapplication.)OnWindows,choose“RemoteInstallMacOSX”fromtheInstallAssistant.

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3 ReadtheintroductionandclickContinue.

4 Selecttheinstallationdiscyouwanttouse,andclickContinue.

5 Selectanetworkconnection:AirPort,ifyou‘reusinganAirPortnetwork,orEthernet,ifyou’reusinganEthernetnetwork.ClickContinue.

6 RestartyourMacminiandholddowntheOptionkeyasitstartsup,untilyouseealistofavailablestartupdisks.

7 Chooseastartupdisk.

8 ClickContinueinRemoteInstallMacOSX.

9 IfyouchoseAirPortasyournetworkinstep5,onyourMacmini,chooseyourAirPortnetworkfromthepop-uplist.

Ifthenetworkissecure,you’repromptedforapassword.Youcanenteraprivatenetworknamebychoosingtheellipsis(...)andtypingthename.

10 IfyouchoseAirPortasyournetworkinstep5,whenyouseetheAirPortstatusiconindicatingsignalstrength,clickContinueinRemoteInstallMacOSX.

11 OnyourMacmini,clickthearrowbuttonbeneaththeinstallericon.WhenyourMacminirestarts,youcandoanyofthefollowing:

 InstallMacOSXServer.Followtheonscreeninstructions. Resetyourpassword.Ifyouforgotyourpasswordandneedtoresetit,see“ResettingYourPassword”onpage48.

 RunDiskUtility.See“UsingDiskUtility”onpage48.

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Resetting Your PasswordIfyouforgetyouradministratorpassword,youcanresetit.

To reset your password, using a partner computer and Remote Install Mac OS X:1 FollowtheprocedureforusingRemoteInstallMacOSX,beginningonpage46.

2 ClickContinueinRemoteInstallMacOSX.

3 OnyourMacmini,selectyourlanguage,andthenchooseUtilities>ResetPasswordfromthemenubarandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.Whenyoufinish,quitMacOSXInstaller.

4 Ontheothercomputer,clickQuittoexitRemoteInstallMacOSX.

Using Disk UtilityWhenyouneedtorepair,verify,oreraseyourMacminiharddisk,useDiskUtilitybysharingtheopticaldiscdriveofanothercomputer.

To use Disk Utility from another computer:1 FollowtheprocedureforusingRemoteInstallMacOSX,beginningonpage46.

2 InRemoteInstallMacOSX,clickContinue.

3 OnyourMacmini,selectyourlanguage,andthenchooseUtilities>OpenDiskUtilityandfollowtheinstructionsintheFirstAidpanetoseeifDiskUtilitycanrepairthedisk.Whenyoufinish,quitMacOSXInstalleronyourMacmini.

4 Ontheothercomputer,clickQuittoexitRemoteInstallMacOSX.

IfusingDiskUtilitydoesn’thelp,tryreinstallingyourcomputer’ssystemsoftware.See“ReinstallingSoftwareUsingRemoteInstallMacOSX”onpage46.

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

YoucansetyourMacminitocheckforandinstallthelatestApplesoftwareautomaticallyusingtheSoftwareUpdatepaneofSystemPreferences.Formoreinformation,chooseHelp>MacHelpandsearchfor“softwareupdate.”

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

 ChecktheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macosxserverforthelatesttroubleshootinginformationandsoftwareupdates.

If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Youmayneedtohavetheinternalbackupbatteryreplaced.ForinformationaboutcontactingAppleforservice,see“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage54.

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Using Apple Server DiagnosticsIfyoususpectahardwareproblem,useAppleServerDiagnosticstodetermineifthere’saproblemwithoneoftheMacminicomponents.

To use Apple Server Diagnostics:1 DisconnectallexternaldevicesfromyourMacmini,exceptthekeyboardandmouse.IfyouhaveanEthernetcableconnected,disconnectit.

2 RestartyourMacminiwhileholdingdowntheDkey.

3 WhentheAppleServerDiagnosticschooserscreenappears,selectthelanguageyouwanttouse.

4 PresstheReturnkeyorclicktherightarrowbutton.

5 WhentheAppleServerDiagnosticsmainscreenappears(afterabout45seconds),followtheonscreeninstructions.

6 IfAppleServerDiagnosticsdetectsaproblem,itdisplaysanerrorcode.Makeanoteoftheerrorcodebeforepursuingsupportoptions.IfAppleServerDiagnosticsdoesn’tdetectahardwarefailure,theproblemmaybesoftware-related.

Formoreinformation,seetheAppleServerDiagnosticsdocumentationontheAdmin Toolsdisc.

Problems with Your Internet ConnectionYourMacminihastheSetupAssistantapplicationtowalkyouthroughsettingupanInternetconnection.OpenSystemPreferencesandclickNetwork.Clickthe“Assistme”buttontoopenNetworkSetupAssistant.

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IfyouhavetroublewithyourInternetconnection,youcantrythestepsinthissectionforyourtypeofconnection,oryoucanuseNetworkDiagnostics.

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

2 ClickNetworkandthenclick“Assistme.”

3 ClickDiagnosticstoopenNetworkDiagnostics.

4 Followtheonscreeninstructions.

IfNetworkDiagnosticscan’tresolvetheproblem,theremaybeaproblemwiththeInternetserviceprovider(ISP)you’retryingtoconnectto,withanexternaldeviceyou’reusingtoconnecttoyourISP,orwiththeserveryou’retryingtoaccess.Youcantrythestepsinthefollowingsections.

Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet ConnectionsMakesureallmodemcablesarefirmlypluggedin,includingthemodempowercord,thecablefromthemodemtothecomputer,andthecablefromthemodemtothewalljack.AlsocheckthecablesandpowersuppliestoanyEthernethubsorrouters.

Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardwareTurnoffyourDSLorcablemodemforafewminutes,andthenturnitbackon.SomeISPsrecommendthatyouunplugthemodem’spowercord.Ifyourmodemhasaresetbutton,youcanpressiteitherbeforeorafteryouturnthepoweroffandon.

Important:  InstructionsthatrefertomodemsdonotapplytoLANusers.LANusersmighthavehubs,switches,routers,orconnectionpodsthatcableandDSLmodemusersdon’thave.LANusersshouldcontacttheirnetworkadministrator,ratherthananISP.

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PPPoE Connections Ifyou’reunabletoconnecttoyourISPusingPPPoE(PointtoPointProtocoloverEthernet),makesureyouhaveenteredthecorrectinformationinNetworkpreferences.

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

2 ClickNetwork.

3 ClickAdd(+)atthebottomofthenetworkconnectionserviceslist,andchoosePPPoEfromtheInterfacepop-upmenu.

4 ChooseaninterfaceforthePPPoEservicefromtheEthernetpop-upmenu.

5 ChooseEthernetifyou’reconnectingtoawirednetwork,orAirPortifyou’reconnectingtoawirelessnetwork.

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

7 ClickApplytomakethesettingsactive.

Network ConnectionsMakesuretheEthernetcableispluggedintoyourMacminiandintothenetwork.CheckthecablesandpowersuppliestoyourEthernethubsandrouters.

IfyouhavetwoormorecomputerssharinganInternetconnection,makesureyournetworkissetupproperly.YouneedtoknowwhetheryourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddressoradifferentIPaddressforeachcomputer.

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IfyourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddress,thenyoumusthavearoutercapableofsharingtheconnection,alsoknownasnetworkaddresstranslation(NAT)or“IPmasquerading.”Forsetupinformation,seethedocumentationprovidedwithyourrouteroraskthepersonwhosetupyournetwork.YoucanuseanAirPortbasestationtoshareoneIPaddressamongmultiplecomputers.ForinformationaboutusinganAirPortbasestation,checkMacHelporvisittheAirPortExtremewebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/airport.

Ifyoucan’tresolvetheissueusingthesesteps,contactyourISPornetworkadministrator.

Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationIfyouhavetroubleusingAirPortExtremewirelesscommunication:

 Makesurethecomputerornetworkyou’retryingtoconnecttoisrunningandhasawirelessaccesspoint.

 Makesureyou’veproperlyconfiguredthesoftwareaccordingtotheinstructionsthatcamewithyourbasestationoraccesspoint.

 Makesureyou’rewithinantennarangeoftheothercomputerorthenetwork’saccesspoint.Nearbyelectronicdevicesormetalstructurescaninterferewithwirelesscommunicationandreducethisrange.Repositioningorrotatingthecomputermightimprovereception.

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

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

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Keeping Your Software Up to DateYoucanconnecttotheInternetandautomaticallydownloadandinstallthelatestfreeversionsofsoftware,drivers,andotherenhancementsfromApple.

Whenyou’reconnectedtotheInternet,SoftwareUpdatecheckstoseeifanyupdatesareavailableforyourcomputer.YoucansetyourMacminitocheckforupdatesperiodically,andthenyoucandownloadandinstallupdatedsoftware.

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

2 ClicktheSoftwareUpdateiconandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.

 Searchfor“SoftwareUpdate”inMacHelpformoreinformation. Gotowww.apple.com/server/macosxforthelatestinformationaboutMacOSXServer.

Learning More, Service, and SupportYourMacminidoesn’thaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptthememory.Ifyouneedservice,takeyourMacminitoanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorcontactAppleforservice.YoucanfindmoreinformationaboutyourMacminithroughonlineresources,onscreenhelp,SystemProfiler,orAppleHardwareTest.

Ifyouwantacertifiedtechniciantoinstalladditionalmemory,contactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideroranAppleRetailStore.

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Online ResourcesForonlineserviceandsupportinformation,gotowww.apple.com/support.Chooseyourcountryfromthepop-upmenu.YoucansearchtheAppleCareKnowledgeBase,checkforsoftwareupdates,orgethelpfromApple’sdiscussionforums.

Onscreen HelpYoucanfindanswerstomanyofyourquestions,aswellasinstructionsandtroubleshootinginformation,inMacHelp.ChooseHelp>MacHelp.

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

AppleCare Service and SupportYourMacminicomeswith90daysoftechnicalsupportandoneyearofhardwarerepairwarrantycoverageatanAppleStoreretaillocationoranApple-authorizedrepaircenter,suchasanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider(AASP).YoucanextendyourcoveragebypurchasingtheAppleCareProtectionPlan.Forinformation,visitwww.apple.com/support/productsorvisitthewebsiteaddressforyourcountrylistedinthetable.

ApplealsooffersexpertsupportforMacOSXServer.Beyondthescopeofthecomplimentary90-daysupport,theseproductsofferassistancewithin-depthtechnicalissuesforonefullyear.

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Mac OS X Server Software Supportdeliversconsultativetelephone1andemail2supportfornetworkingandworkflowissuesinMacOSXServerenvironments,includingsupportforcommand-linetoolsandmixed-platformintegration.MacOSXServerSoftwareSupportalsoincludesallofthefeaturesofAppleCareHelpDeskSupport,describedbelow.Choosefromthreelevelsofsupport—Select,Preferred,orAlliance.3

AppleCare Help Desk Supportgivesyouayearofexpertiseforyourinternalhelpdesk.Thisproductprovidesprioritytelephone1andemail2supporttotwodesignatedcontactsinyourorganization.CoveredproductsincludeAppleRemoteDesktop,FinalCutStudio,FinalCutServer,Aperture,LogicStudio,MacOS,andthegraphicaluserinterfaceinMacOSXServer.YoualsoreceiveasubscriptiontoAppleCareHelpDeskTools,alibraryofMacOSinstallationandhardwarediagnosticdiscsthatareupdatedquarterly.

1.Telephonenumbersandhoursofoperationmayvaryandaresubjecttochange;localtelephonefeesmayapply.2.Accesstoweb-basedresourcesrequirestheuseofacompatibleInternetserviceprovider;feesmayapply.3.DetailsonsupportcoverageandeligibleAppletechnologiesaredescribedintheMacOSXServerSoftwareSupportandAppleCareHelpDeskSupportplansat:www.apple.com/support/products/macosxserver_sw_supt.htmlwww.apple.com/support/products/helpdesk.html

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Ifyouneedassistance,AppleCaretelephonesupportrepresentativescanhelpyouwithinstallingandopeningapplications,andbasictroubleshooting.Callthesupportcenternumbernearestyou(thefirst90daysarecomplimentary).HavethepurchasedateandyourMacminiserialnumberreadywhenyoucall.

Note:  Your90daysofcomplimentarytelephonesupportbeginsonthedateofpurchaseandtelephonefeesmayapply.

Country Phone Website

UnitedStates 1-800-275-2273 www.apple.com/support

Australia (61)1-300-321-456 www.apple.com/au/support

Canada(English)(French)

1-800-263-3394 www.apple.com/ca/supportwww.apple.com/ca/fr/support

Ireland (353)1850946191 www.apple.com/ie/support

NewZealand 00800-7666-7666 www.apple.com/nz/support

UnitedKingdom (44)08442090611 www.apple.com/uk/support

Telephonenumbersaresubjecttochange,andlocalandnationaltelephoneratesmayapply.Acompletelistisavailableontheweb:

www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html

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Locating Your Product Serial Number UseanyofthesemethodstofindyourMacminiserialnumber:

 ChooseApple()fromthemenubar,andchooseAboutThisMac.Clicktheversionnumberbeneaththewords“MacOSXServer”tocyclethroughtheMacOSXServerversionnumber,thebuildversion,andtheserialnumber.

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

Mac Help ergonomics

www.apple.com/environment

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Foryoursafetyandthatofyourequipment,followtheserulesforhandlingandcleaningyourMacminiandforworkingmorecomfortably.Keeptheseinstructionshandyforreferencebyyouandothers.

NOTICE:  Incorrectstorageoruseofyourcomputermayvoidthemanufacturer’swarranty.

Important Safety Information

WARNING:  Failuretofollowthesesafetyinstructionscouldresultinfire,electricshock,orotherinjuryordamage.

Proper handlingSetupyourMacminionastableworksurfacethatallowsforadequateaircirculationunderandaroundthecomputer.DonotoperateyourMacminionapilloworothersoftmaterial,asthematerialcanblocktheairflowvents.Neverpushobjectsintotheventilationopenings.

Water and wet locationsKeepyourMacminiawayfromsourcesofliquid,suchasdrinks,washbasins,bathtubs,showerstalls,andsoon.ProtectyourMacminifromdampnessorwetweather,suchasrain,snow,andfog.

Power specifications: Â Frequency:50to60Hz

 Line Voltage:100to240VAC

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

 Limittheamountoftimeyouuseearbudsorheadphonesathighvolume. Avoidturningupthevolumetoblockoutnoisysurroundings. Turnthevolumedownifyoucan’thearpeoplespeakingnearyou.

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

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

WARNING:  Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughtheventilationopeningsinthecase.Doingsomaybedangerousanddamageyourcomputer.

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Do Not Make Repairs YourselfYourMacminidoesn’thaveanyuser-serviceableparts,exceptformemory.Donotattempttoremoveorreplaceanycomponentsotherthanmemorymodules.IfyourMacminineedsservice,consulttheserviceandsupportinformationthatcamewithyourMacminiforinformationabouthowtocontactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorAppleforservice.

IfyoutrytoinstallorreplaceanycomponentinyourMacminiotherthanmemorymodules,youriskdamagingyourequipment,andsuchdamageisn’tcoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyourMacmini.

Important Handling Information

NOTICE:  FailuretofollowthesehandlinginstructionscouldresultindamagetoyourMacminiorotherproperty.

Operating environmentOperatingyourMacminioutsidetheserangesmayaffectperformance:

 Operating temperature:50°to95°F(10°to35°C)

 Storage temperature:-40°to116°F(-40°to47°C)

 Relative humidity:5%to95%(noncondensing)

 Maximum operating altitude:10,000feet(3048meters)

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Turning on your Mac miniNeverturnonyourMacminiunlessallofitsinternalandexternalpartsareinplace.OperatingyourMacminiwhenpartsaremissingmaybedangerousandmaydamageyourMacmini.

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

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

Storing your Mac miniIfyouaregoingtostoreyourMacminiforanextendedperiodoftime,keepitinacoollocation(ideally,71°For22°C).

Cleaning your Mac miniWhencleaningtheoutsideofyourMacmini,firstshutdownandunplugit.Thenuseadamp,soft,lint-freeclothtocleanthecomputer’sexterior.Avoidgettingmoistureinanyopenings.Donotsprayliquiddirectlyonthecomputer.Donotuseaerosolsprays,solvents,orabrasivesthatmightdamagethefinish.

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Understanding ErgonomicsHerearesometipsforsettingupahealthyworkenvironment.

Keyboard Whenyouusethekeyboard,yourshouldersshouldberelaxed.Yourupperarmandforearmshouldformanapproximaterightangle,withyourwristandhandinroughlyastraightline.

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

Mouse Positionthemouseatthesameheightasthekeyboardandwithinacomfortablereach.

ChairAnadjustablechairthatprovidesfirm,comfortablesupportisbest.Adjusttheheightofthechairsoyourthighsarehorizontalandyourfeetareflatonthefloor.Thebackofthechairshouldsupportyourlowerback(lumbarregion).Followthemanufacturer’sinstructionsforadjustingthebackresttofityourbodyproperly.

Youmighthavetoraiseyourchairsothatyourforearmsandhandsareattheproperangletothekeyboard.Ifthismakesitimpossibletorestyourfeetflatonthefloor,useafootrestwithadjustableheightandtilttomakeupforanygapbetweenthefloorandyourfeet.Oryoucanlowerthedesktoptoeliminatetheneedforafootrest.Anotheroptionistouseadeskwithakeyboardtraythat’slowerthantheregularworksurface.

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DisplayArrangethedisplaysothatthetopofthescreenisslightlybeloweyelevelwhenyou’resittingatthekeyboard.Thebestdistancefromyoureyestothescreenisuptoyou,althoughmostpeopleseemtoprefer18to28inches(45to70cm).

Positionthedisplaytominimizeglareandreflectionsonthescreenfromoverheadlightsandnearbywindows.Ifpossible,useatiltabledisplaystand.Thestandletsyousetthedisplayatthebestangleforviewing,helpingtoreduceoreliminateglarefromlightingsourcesyoucan’tmove.

Thighs tilted slightly

Shoulders relaxed

Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare

Forearms and hands in a straight line

Forearms level or tilted slightly

Lower back supported

Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest

Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface.)

Clearance under work surface

18–28 in. (45–70 cm)

Moreinformationaboutergonomicsisavailableontheweb:

www.apple.com/about/ergonomics

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Apple and the EnvironmentAppleInc.recognizesitsresponsibilitytominimizetheenvironmentalimpactofitsoperationsandproducts.

Moreinformationisavailableontheweb:

www.apple.com/environment

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

L‘utilisationdecedispositifestautoriséeseulementauxconditionssuivantes:(1)ilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillageet(2)l’utilisateurdudispositifdoitétreprêtàacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquereçu,mêmesicebrouillageestsusceptibledecompromettrelefonctionnementdudispositif.

Radio and Television InterferenceThiscomputerequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio-frequencyenergy.Ifitisnotinstalledandusedproperly—thatis,instrictaccordancewithApple’sinstructions—itmaycauseinterferencewithradioandtelevisionreception.

ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldeviceinaccordancewiththespecificationsinPart15ofFCCrules.Thesespecificationsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstsuchinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.

Youcandeterminewhetheryourcomputersystemiscausinginterferencebyturningitoff.Iftheinterferencestops,itwasprobablycausedbythecomputeroroneoftheperipheraldevices.

Ifyourcomputersystemdoescauseinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,trytocorrecttheinterferencebyusingoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:• Turnthetelevisionorradioantennauntiltheinterferencestops.• Movethecomputertoonesideortheotherofthetelevisionorradio.

• Movethecomputerfartherawayfromthetelevisionorradio.• Plugthecomputerintoanoutletthatisonadifferentcircuitfromthetelevisionorradio.(Thatis,makecertainthecomputerandthetelevisionorradioareoncircuitscontrolledbydifferentcircuitbreakersorfuses.)

Ifnecessary,consultanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorApple.SeetheserviceandsupportinformationthatcamewithyourAppleproduct.Orconsultanexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforadditionalsuggestions.

Important:  ChangesormodificationstothisproductnotauthorizedbyAppleInc.couldvoidtheEMCcomplianceandnegateyourauthoritytooperatetheproduct.

ThisproducthasdemonstratedEMCcomplianceunderconditionsthatincludedtheuseofcompliantperipheraldevicesandshieldedcables(includingEthernetnetworkcables)betweensystemcomponents.Itisimportantthatyouusecompliantperipheraldevicesandshieldedcablesbetweensystemcomponentstoreducethepossibilityofcausinginterferencetoradios,televisionsets,andotherelectronicdevices.

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): AppleInc.CorporateCompliance1InfiniteLoop,MS26-ACupertino,CA95014

Location of EMC NumberToviewtheEMCnumberforthisdevice,removethebottomcoverandlooknexttothememoryinstallationillustrations.Forhelpremovingthecover,seeChapter3.

Wireless Radio UseThisdeviceisrestrictedtoindoorusewhenoperatinginthe5.15to5.25GHzfrequencyband.

Cetappareildoitêtreutiliséàl’intérieur.

Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTheradiatedoutputpowerofthisdeviceiswellbelowtheFCCandEUradiofrequencyexposurelimits.However,thisdeviceshouldbeoperatedwithaminimumdistanceofatleast20cmbetweenitsantennasandaperson’sbody,andtheantennasusedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.

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FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceTheantennausedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.

Bluetooth Industry Canada StatementThisClassBdevicemeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadianinterference-causingequipmentregulations.CetappareilnumériquedelaClassBrespectetouteslesexigencesduRèglementsurlematérielbrouilleurduCanada.

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

Bluetooth Europe—EU Declaration of ConformityThiswirelessdevicecomplieswiththeR&TTEDirective.

Europe—EU Declaration of ConformitySeewww.apple.com/euro/compliance.

Russia

Korea Warning Statements

Singapore Wireless Certification

Taiwan Wireless Statements

Taiwan Class B Statement

警告本電池如果更換不正確會有爆炸的危險請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池

VCCI Class B Statement

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External USB Modem InformationWhenconnectingyourMacminitothephonelineusinganexternalUSBmodem,refertothetelecommunicationsagencyinformationinthedocumentationthatcamewithyourmodem.

ENERGY STAR® Compliance

AsanENERGYSTAR®partner,ApplehasdeterminedthatstandardconfigurationsofthisproductmeettheENERGYSTAR®guidelinesforenergyefficiency.TheENERGYSTAR®programisapartnershipwithelectronicequipmentmanufacturerstopromoteenergy-efficientproducts.Reducingenergyconsumptionofproductssavesmoneyandhelpsconservevaluableresources.

Thiscomputerisshippedwithpowermanagementenabledwiththecomputersettosleepafter10minutesofuserinactivity.Towakeyourcomputer,clickthemouseortrackpadbuttonorpressanykeyonthekeyboard.

FormoreinformationaboutENERGYSTAR®,visit:www.energystar.gov

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Disposal and Recycling Information

Thissymbolindicatesthatyourproductmustbedisposedofproperlyaccordingtolocallawsandregulations.Whenyourproductreachesitsendoflife,contactAppleoryourlocalauthoritiestolearnaboutrecyclingoptions.

ForinformationaboutApple’srecyclingprogram,gotowww.apple.com/environment/recycling.

Brazil—Disposal Information:

Brasil:  Informações sobre eliminação e reciclagemOsímboloindicaqueesteprodutoe/ousuabaterianãodevemserdescartadasnolixodoméstico.Quandodecidirdescartaresteprodutoe/ousuabateria,faça-odeacordocomasleisediretrizesambientaislocais.ParainformaçõessobreoprogramadereciclagemdaApple,pontosdecoletaetelefonedeinformações,visitewww.apple.com/br/environment.

European Union—Disposal Information

Thesymbolabovemeansthataccordingtolocallawsandregulationsyourproductshouldbedisposedofseparatelyfromhouseholdwaste.Whenthisproductreachesitsendoflife,takeittoacollectionpointdesignatedbylocalauthorities.Somecollectionpointsacceptproductsforfree.Theseparatecollectionandrecyclingofyourproductatthetimeofdisposalwillhelpconservenaturalresourcesandensurethatitisrecycledinamannerthatprotectshumanhealthandtheenvironment.

Battery Disposal InformationDisposeofbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalenvironmentallawsandguidelines.

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

Deutschland: DiesesGerätenthältBatterien.BittenichtindenHausmüllwerfen.EntsorgenSiediesesGerätesamEndeseinesLebenszyklusentsprechenddermaßgeblichengesetzlichenRegelungen.

Nederlands: Gebruiktebatterijenkunnenwordeningeleverdbijdechemokarofineenspecialebatterijcontainervoorkleinchemischafval(kca)wordengedeponeerd.

Taiwan:

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Index

AAirPortbasestation 53AirPortExtreme 25,29troubleshooting 53

AltkeyMacequivalent 12

AppleCare 55AppleRemote 25,29AppleServerDiagnostics 50AppleWirelessKeyboard 12,25audioinport 27audiooutport 27

Bbatteryinternalbackup 49

Bluetooth 25

Ccleaning 64

DDiskUtility 48displayadapters 13

Eenvironment 67ergonomics 65

Ethernetport 27exhaustvent 9

FFireWireport 27

HHDMIport 27headphoneport 27

Iinfraredreceiver 25

KkeyboardPCequivalentkeys 12

MMacHelp 28MacOSXServerreinstalling 46updates 54using 29

MagicMouse 25memorymaximum 34typetouse 34

MiniDisplayPort 27

Oopticaldigitalaudioinport 27opticaldigitalaudioout

port 27

PparameterRAM 45passwordresetting 48

powerbutton 27powerindicatorlight 25powerport 27PRAM 45

RresettingPRAM 45

SSDcards 28SDcardslot 27serialnumber 58serviceandsupport 55shutingdownyourcomputerforced 44

shuttingdownyourcomputercontrolled 20

specifications 30systempreferences 29

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TtroubleshootingAirportExtreme 53can’tstartup 45computerunresponsive 44dateandtimelost 49DiskUtility 48flashingquestionmark 45freezeduringstartup 45Internetconnection 50NetworkDiagnostics 51pointerwon’tmove 44reinstallingsoftware 46resettingPRAM 45

Uupdatingsoftware 54USBports 27

Vvideoadapters 13

WWindowskeyMacequivalent 12

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