Apple MC936LL/A manual ~ Power port

~Power port

Connect the power cord that came with your Mac mini.

HDMI HDMI port

Connect a TV or other device that uses an HDMI connector.

Thunderbolt port (high-speed data, video, and audio)

Connect Thunderbolt-compatible devices for high-speed data transfer, or connect an external display that uses Mini DisplayPort. You can purchase adapters to connect displays that use DVI or VGA.

dFour high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports

Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.

SD card slot

Insert a standard Secure Digital (SD) card from a digital camera or other device. For more information, see “Using SD Cards” on page 36.

fAudio out port

Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. This port also supports input and mics on devices such as headsets with microphones.

,Audio in port

Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.

HFireWire 800 port

Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices.

GEthernet port

Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn’t require an Ethernet crossover cable.

®Power button

Press to turn your Mac mini on or off, or put it to sleep.

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