Apple MA607LL Mac mini User Guide - Page 13

Chapter 1

Getting Started

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What’s Next?

You’ve done everything you need to get your Mac mini up and running. The first time

you turn on your computer, the Setup Assistant starts and helps you enter your

Internet and email information and set up a user on your computer. If you already have

a Mac, the Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and

other information from your previous Mac to your new Mac mini.

Transferring Information to Your Mac mini

You can use the Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another

Mac to your new Mac mini. To transfer information, make sure of the following:

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Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode.

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Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed.

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You must have a FireWire cable to connect the two computers.

The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information—

just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your Mac mini does

not affect the information on your other Mac. Using the Setup Assistant, you can

transfer:

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User accounts, including preferences and email

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Network settings, so your new computer is automatically set up to work with the

same network settings as your other Mac

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Applications folder so that the applications you used on your other Mac are now on

your new Mac mini (you may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)

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Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. This gives you easy access to the

files and folders you used on your old Mac.

Section	Page
User’s Guide	1
Contents	3
Getting Started	7
Setting Up Your Mac mini	8
What’s Next?	13
What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your Mac mini	15
Getting to Know Your Mac mini	17
Basic Features of Your Mac mini	18
Learning About Mac OS X	20
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences	22
Connecting to a Printer	23
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones	25
Keeping Your Software Up to Date	25
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device	26
Connecting to a Network	26
Using the Internet	27
Transferring Files to Another Computer	27
When an Application Freezes	28
Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help	29
Using Applications	30
Using Your Computer	31
Connecting a Display or Video Device	32
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	33
FireWire	35
AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking	37
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	39
Ethernet (10/100Base-T)	43
Audio Support	44
Using Your Optical Drive	45
Securing Your Computer	48
Troubleshooting	49
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer	50
Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer	51
Other Problems	53
Using Apple Hardware Test	56
Learning More, Service, And Support	56
Locating Your Product Serial Number	58
Specifications	59
Care, Use, and Safety Information	61
Cleaning Your Mac mini	61
Moving Your Mac mini	61
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer	62
Connectors and Ports	63
Power Adapter	63
Avoid Hearing Damage	64
Ergonomics	65
Apple and the Environment	67
Connecting to the Internet	69
Setup Assistant Worksheet	72
Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually	75
Dial-Up Connection	75
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections	79
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection	87
Troubleshooting Your Connection	91
Communications Regulation Information	95
Index	103
A	103
B	103
C	103
D	103
E	103
F	104
G	104
H	104
I	104
J	104
K	104
L	104
M	104
N	104
O	104
P	104
R	105
S	105
T	105
U	105
V	105

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