Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini 39
Pairing Your Apple Remote
If you have multiple computers or other devices with built-in IR receivers in a room
(for example, more than one Mac mini in a home office or lab), you can pair your Apple
Remote with a specific computer or device. Pairing sets up the receiving computer or
device so it’s controlled by only one remote.
To pair your Apple Remote with your Mac mini:
1Move very close to your Mac mini (within 3 to 4 inches).
2Point the Apple Remote at the front of your Mac mini.
3Press the Next/Fast-forward (‘) and Menu (») buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
When you’ve successfully paired your Apple Remote with your Mac mini,
a chainlink ( ) symbol appears onscreen.
To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your Mac mini:
1Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
2Click Security and then click Unpair.
Turning Off IR Reception
Use Security preferences to turn IR reception on or off.
To turn off IR reception:
ÂChoose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security.
ÂSelect the “Disable remote control infrared receiver” checkbox.
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