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System Profiler

To get information about your computer, use System Profiler. System Profiler shows you which hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.

AppleCare Service and Support Information

Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple-authorized repair center such as Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or an Apple Store retail location. You can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. For more information, visit www.apple.com/support/complimentary or visit the website address for your country listed below.

If you need further assistance, AppleCare telephone support 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.

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Contents Mac mini User’s GuidePage Page Page Contents Using Your Mac mini TroubleshootingAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Appendix C Connecting to the InternetIndex Page Getting Started What’s in the Box Setting up Your Mac mini To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse Getting Started Connect the DVI cable from your display to the video port Getting Started Next Steps Transferring Information to Your Mac miniSetting Up Your Mac mini for the Internet Putting Your Mac mini to Sleep or Shutting It Down Put Your Mac mini to SleepShut Down Your Mac mini Page Getting to Know Your Mac mini For the Latest InformationSlot-loading Power Optical drive What’s on the Front of Your Mac miniBuilt-in infrared IR receiver What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini USB Audio PortsSecurity slot Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Learning About Mac OS Getting Answers Using Mac Help To open Mac HelpCustomizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting a Printer To set up a printerMonitoring Printing To check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateConnecting to a Network Using the InternetTransferring Files to Another Computer Using Applications When an Application Doesn’t RespondTo force an application to quit Page Using Your Mac mini Here are some of your computer’s features and capabilitiesConnecting a Display or Video Device DVI to VGA AdapterDVI to Video Adapter Using the Apple Remote and Front Row Your Apple Remote canVolume/Menu Up button IR window Previous/Rewind button To pair your Apple Remote with your Mac mini Pairing Your Apple RemoteTurning Off IR Reception To turn off IR receptionReplacing the Apple Remote Battery To replace the batteryMore Information About the Apple Remote Using USB Using USB DevicesUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information About USBConnecting with FireWire These are some of the things you can do with FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk ModeUnderstanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking For More Information About FireWireHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology More Information About AirPortTo set up a Bluetooth device Setting Up a Bluetooth DeviceMore Information About Bluetooth Wireless Technology To delete a pairing with a deviceConnecting to an Ethernet Network For More Information About Using EthernetConnecting Audio Devices Headphone Out/Optical Digital Audio Out PortFor More Information About Using Audio Audio In/Optical Digital Audio In PortUsing Your Optical Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs To burn music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using iTunes Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsTo record data to a DVD-R disc using the Finder Recording Information on a DVDFor More Information Securing Your Mac mini Troubleshooting4 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer If your computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveIf your computer won’t turn on or start up Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Installing Mac OSTo install Mac OS To install the applications that came with your computer Other ProblemsInstalling Applications If you have trouble opening an applicationIf you have a problem with an application If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication If you have problems with your Internet connection If you have trouble ejecting a discUsing Apple Hardware Test If your date and time settings get lost repeatedlyTo use Apple Hardware Test Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpAppleCare Service and Support Information System ProfilerLocating Your Product Serial Number Country Phone WebsitePage Specifications AppendixPage Safety, Use, and Care Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerAppendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Using Connectors and Ports Do Not Make Repairs YourselfUsing the Power Adapter Laser Information Cleaning Your Mac mini High-Risk Activities WarningMoving Your Mac mini DisplayChair Mouse KeyboardFor More Information Page Connecting to the Internet There are four ways to connect to the InternetTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Windows PCBefore you can connect to the Internet, you need to Gathering the Information You Need PPP Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect To use Network Setup AssistantTo use Network Diagnostics Troubleshooting Your ConnectionNetwork Diagnostics Turn the modem on and off and reset the modem hardwareCheck System Preferences settings PPPoE ConnectionsNetwork Connections Communications Regulation Information Industry Canada Statement Taiwan Wireless Statements Taiwan Index NumericsDVD Index VGA

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