Apple MC936LL/A manual Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility

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Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility

If you have a problem with your computer, or if you start your computer and see the Mac OS X Utilities pane, you may need to repair your computer’s disk.

1Select Disk Utility in the Mac OS X Utilities pane and click Continue.

2Select the disk or partition in the list on the left, and then click the First Aid tab.

3 Click Repair Disk.

If Disk Utility can’t repair the disk, back up as much of your information as possible, and then follow the instructions in “Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications” on page 55.

For information about Disk Utility and its options, see Help Center, or open Disk Utility (in the Utilities folder in Lauchpad) and choose Help > Disk Utility Help.

Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup

If you previously created a Time Machine backup, use the Restore utility to restore everything on your computer to its previous state.

Use your Time Machine backup only to restore information to the computer that was the source of the backup. If you want to transfer information to a new computer, use Migration Assistant.

1If your backup is on a Time Capsule, make sure your Mac mini is connected to an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. (To connect to a Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions on page 53.)

2In the Mac OS X Utilities pane, select Restore From Time Machine Backup and click Continue.

3Select the disk that contains the Time Machine backup, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

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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 CDGetting Additional Information onto Your Mac mini Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It DownPutting Your Mac mini to Sleep 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 Using the Apple Remote Apple Remote canTo use the Apple Remote 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 Installing Memory Turn off your Mac miniDisconnect all cables 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 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Mac mini An Ounce of PreventionIf your Mac mini won’t respond or the pointer won’t move 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 TestProblems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsCable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections To enter PPPoE settings PPPoE ConnectionsProblems with Wireless Communication Network ConnectionsTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateLearning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpSystem Information 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