Chapter 1
Getting Started
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The first time you turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps
you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your
Mac mini. If you already have a Mac, 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
Setup Assistant makes it easy to copy your saved settings, files, and folders from your
old Mac. It shows you exactly how to connect your old Mac to your new Mac to
migrate your network settings, user accounts, documents, photos, applications, and
more. Setup Assistant uses FireWire to transfer your files to your new Mac quickly and
easily—just follow the onscreen instructions.
You need the following to transfer information:
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A standard FireWire cable
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Your old Mac must have Mac OS X version 10.1 or later installed
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Your old Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode
Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information and
doesn’t affect the information on your other Mac. Setup Assistant can transfer:
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User accounts, including preferences and email
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Network settings
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Applications folder
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Files and folders on your main hard disk and other hard disks
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