Apple Mac Mini Mid2011 User Guide

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Built-in infrared (IR) receiver
Use	an 	optional 	Apple 	Remote 	(available 	separately) 	with 	the 	IR 	receiver 	to 	control 	system	
volume, 	play 	music 	from 	your 	iTunes 	library, 	watch 	photo 	slideshows 	in 	iPhoto, 	and	
control 	Keynote 	presentations 	on 	your 	Mac 	mini—all 	from 	up 	to 	30 	feet 	(9.1 	meters) 	away.
Power indicator light
A	steady	white	light	indicates	your	Mac	mini	is	on; 	a	pulsing	light	indicates	it’s	in	sleep.
Memory access...

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What’s on the Back of Your Mac mini
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~Power port
Connect	the	power	cord	that	came	with	your	Mac	mini.
HDMIHDMI 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,...

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Using the Apple Remote
With	the	optional	Apple	Remote, 	you	can	control	system	volume,	play	music	from	your	
iTunes	library, 	watch	photo	slideshows	in	iPhoto, 	and	control	Keynote	presentations	on	
your	Mac	mini—all	from	up	to	30	feet	(9.1	meters)	away.
The Apple Remote can:
	
ÂNavigate	in	iTunes, 	iPhoto,	and	DVD	player.
	
ÂPut	your	Mac	mini	to	sleep	or	wake	it	up.
To use the Apple Remote:
	
ÂPress	the	Play/Pause	button	(’)	to	play	or	pause	a	song, 	slideshow,...

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Pairing Your Apple Remote
To	make	sure	that	your	Mac	mini	can	be	controlled	by	only	your	Apple	Remote, 	you	
can	 “pair” 	them. 	This	is	helpful	if	you	use	your	Mac	mini	where	there	are	other	Mac	
computers, 	televisions, 	audio	equipment, 	or	other	devices	that	use	an	infrared	remote.
To pair an Apple Remote and your Mac mini: 
1  Point	the	remote	at	the	IR	receiver	on	the	front	of	your	Mac	mini	from	a	distance	of	
3	to	4	inches	(8	to	10	cm).
2  Hold	down	the...

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Using SD Cards
The	SD	card	slot	on	the	back	of	your	Mac	mini	accepts	most	standard	SD	(Secure	
Digital),	SDHC	(SD	High-Capacity), 	and	SDXC	(SD	Extended	Capacity)	cards	from	digital	
cameras	and	other	devices. 	You	can	also	use	MiniSD, 	MicroSD,	and	other	smaller	cards	
in	a	passive	adapter. 	For	more	information	about	card	sizes, 	speeds,	and	capacities, 	
search	for	 “SD”	on	the	Apple	Support	website	at	www.apple.com/support.
To insert an SD card:
	
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More Information 
For	more	information	about	using	your	Mac	mini, 	see	the	following:
To learn aboutSee
Troubleshooting	your		
Mac	mini	if	you	have	a	
problem Chapter	4,
	“Problem, 	Meet	Solution” 	on	page	47.
Finding	service	and	support	
for	your	Mac	mini “Learning	More,
	Service,	and	Support” 	on	page	62,	or	go	to	the	
Mac	mini	Support	site	at	www.apple.com/support/macmini.
Using	Mac	OS	X	Lion	or
Mac	OS	X	Lion	Server The	Mac	OS	X	Lion	site	at...

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To learn about See
FireWire	and	USB	connections Help	Center	and	search	for	“FireWire”	or	“USB.”
Connecting	to	the	Internet Help	Center	and	search	for	“Internet.”
Using	a	display Help	Center	and	search	for	“display.”
Using	the	 Thunderbolt	port Help	Center	and	search	for	 “Thunderbolt.”
Connecting	a	 TV The	Mac	mini	site	at	www.apple.com/support/macmini.
Apple	Remote Help	Center	and	search	for	“remote.”
Specifications The	Specifications	page	at...

www.apple.com/store
Help Center       RAM 
Boost Your Memory
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40Chapter 3      Boost Your Memory
Your	Mac	mini	came	with	at	least	2	gigabytes	(GB)	of	memory	on	a	pair	of	1	GB	
memory	modules. 	You	can	replace	these	with	a	pair	of	2	GB	or	4	GB	memory	modules, 	
for	a	maximum	of	8	GB	of	memory.
The	following	pages	show	you	how	to	install	memory	modules	in	your	Mac	mini.
WARNING:  Apple	recommends	that	you	have	an	Apple-certified	technician	install	
memory. 	To	arrange	for	installation, 	contact	an	Apple	Authorized	Service	Provider	
or	an	Apple	Retail	Store. 	Damage...