Apple Mac Mini Late2014 Essentials Manual
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Contents 4 Chapter 1: Mac mini at a glance 4 Say hello to Mac mini 5 Take a tour 6 Connect accessories 6 Connect a display 7 Chapter 2: Get started 7 Set up 8 Find your way around 14 Unlock your Mac mini with Apple Watch 15 Quickly open apps 16 Multitask on your desktop 17 Access your content anywhere with iCloud 18 Use your Mac mini and iOS devices together 21 Apple Pay 22 AirDrop 23 AirPrint 23 AirPlay 24 Migrate your data 25 Save space on your Mac mini 26 Back up and restore 27 Chapter 3: Apps 27...
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45 Chapter 4: Find answers 45 Mac Help 46 Common questions 47 Keyboard shortcuts 48 More resources, service, and support 49 Chapter 5: Safety, handling, and support 49 Important safety information 50 Important handling information 51 Understanding ergonomics 52 FCC regulatory compliance 53 Canadian regulatory compliance 53 EU compliance statement 54 ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 54 Apple and the environment 54 Regional disposal and recycling information 55 Software License Agreement Contents 3 74%...
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1 4 Mac mini at a glance Say hello to Mac mini This guide provides the essential information you need to get the most from your Mac mini. The sections described below cover the hardware features, the software setup process and highlights, what you can do with apps on your Mac, and how to find more information on any topic. Take a look around. Want a quick intro to the features of your Mac mini? Go to the next section, Take a tour. Get started. After you connect a display, keyboard, and mouse or...
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Chapter 1 Mac mini at a glance 5 Take a tour Your Mac mini is packed with advanced technologies. Gigabit Ethernet HDMIAudi\f inP\fwer p\frt \b.5 mm headph\fne jack USB \bThunderb\flt 2SDXCP\fwer butt\fn •Power button: Press and hold for three seconds to turn your Mac mini on or off, or press to put it to sleep. •Power port: Plug the power cord into the power port on the back of your Mac mini, then plug the other end of the cord into a power outlet. •Gigabit Ethernet port: Connect a router or...
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Chapter 1 Mac mini at a glance 6 Connect accessories Plug in a compatible keyboard, mouse, trackpad, or other optional device to start using Mac mini. You also need to connect a display (see Connect a display for details). You can also work wirelessly using Bluetooth® technology. Your Mac mini can connect to optional wireless devices such as Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2, peripheral devices, and wearable sport accessories. Use the Bluetooth menu at the top of the screen to...
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2 7 Get started Set up The first time you turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac mini. If you want to transfer your data from another computer, see Migrate your data for details. Be sure to connect to Wi-Fi, turn on Bluetooth wireless technology, get an Apple ID, then sign in to iCloud. You can also activate Siri if you want. You can do these steps quickly and easily with Setup Assistant—but if you want to do them later, here’s...
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Chapter 2 Get started 8 Get an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use for everything you do with Apple— including using the App Store, the iTunes Store, iCloud, iMessage, and more. Your Apple ID consists of an email address and a password. You need only one Apple ID to use any Apple service, on any device—whether it’s your computer, iOS device, or Apple Watch. It’s best to have your own Apple ID and not share it—create separate Apple IDs for each family member. If you don’t already have an...
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Chapter 2 Get started 9 Finder The Finder is an app that’s always open. Use the Finder to organize and locate your files. Open a Finder window. Click the Finder icon in the Dock at the bottom of the screen. The Dock The Dock, at the bottom of the screen, is a convenient place to keep the apps and documents you use frequently. Go to the Finder.Open System Pre\ferences. Apps go on the \be\ft side o\f the \bine; \fi\bes and \fo\bders go on the right. Open an app or file. Click its icon in the Dock....
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Chapter 2 Get started 10 System Preferences System Preferences is where you personalize your Mac mini settings. For example, use Energy Saver preferences to change sleep settings. Or use Desktop & Screen Saver preferences to add a desktop background or choose a screen saver. Customize your Mac mini. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, or choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Then click the type of preference you want to set. Menu bar Use the menus and icons along the top of the...