Apple MC936LL/A manual If your Mac mini doesn’t turn on or start up

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If the problem reoccurs when you use a particular application, check with the application’s manufacturer to see if the application is compatible with the version of Mac OS X installed on your Mac mini.

For support and contact information about the software that came with your Mac mini, go to www.apple.com/downloads or to the manufacturer’s website.

If the problem occurs frequently, try repairing your disk, restoring your software from a backup, or reinstalling your system software using the Mac OS X Utilities application (see “Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software” on page 52).

If your Mac mini freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark

ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. If your Mac mini doesn’t start up, shut it down by holding down the power button (®) for 8 to 10 seconds. Then hold down the Option key and press the power button (®) again to start up your Mac mini. Keep holding down the Option key until your Mac mini starts up, then click the arrow under the icon of the hard disk you want to use as your startup disk.

After your Mac mini starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X system folder.

ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see “Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software” on page 52).

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

ÂÂ Make sure the power cord is plugged into your Mac mini and into a functioning power outlet.

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Contents Page Welcome to your Mac mini OS X Lion Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box Setting Up Your Mac mini Ready, Set Up, Go Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse Using a Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad Connect a display cable to the Hdmi port or Thunderbolt port Press the power button on the back to turn on your Mac mini Setting Up with Setup Assistant To set up your Mac miniReady, Set Up, Go Setting Up with Server Assistant Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing Customize your desktop and set your preferencesMac or Windows computer Wireless base station To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Mac Migrating Information to Your Mac mini To use a shared DVD or CDPutting Your Mac mini to Sleep Getting Additional Information onto Your Mac miniPutting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down Shutting Down Your Mac mini To put your Mac mini to sleep, do one of the followingPage Life with Your Mac mini Page Life with Your Mac mini What’s on the Front of Your Mac mini Power indicator light What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini Hdmi Hdmi~ Power port To use the Apple Remote Using the Apple RemoteApple Remote can To pair an Apple Remote and your Mac mini Pairing Your Apple RemoteTurning Off IR Reception To unpair an Apple Remote and your Mac miniTo insert an SD card Using SD CardsGetting Answers To open Help CenterMore Information SeeTo learn about See Boost Your Memory Boost Your Memory Disconnect all cables Installing MemoryTurn off your Mac mini Remove the bottom cover Remove the original memory modules Install the new modules Replace the bottom cover Reconnect the cables Check the new memoryProblem, Meet Solution Problem, Meet Solution If your Mac mini won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac miniAn Ounce of Prevention If your Mac mini doesn’t turn on or start up If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software Use the Mac OS X Utilities application toTo connect via a Wi-Fi network To open the Mac OS X Utilities applicationRepairing a Disk with Disk Utility Restoring Information Using a Time Machine BackupReinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Restoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings Checking for a Hardware Problem To use Apple Hardware TestCable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections Problems with Your Internet ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics To enter PPPoE settings PPPoE ConnectionsProblems with Wireless Communication Network ConnectionsTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateSystem Information Learning More, Service, and SupportOnline Resources Onscreen Help AppleCare Service and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number Country Phone WebsiteLast, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not LeastDo Not Make Repairs Yourself Important Handling Information ÂÂ Maximum operating altitude 10,000 feet 3048 metersLast, but Not Least Mouse Understanding ErgonomicsKeyboard ChairDisplay Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Korea Warning Statements Japan Vcci Class B Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Chinese Battery Statement Page Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Page Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada