Apple Mac Mini Late2014 Essentials Manual

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iMovie
iMovie lets you turn your home videos into beautiful movies and Hollywood-style trailers that 
you can share with a few quick clicks.
Import a video. Import video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, from a camera, or from 
media files already on your Mac. iMovie creates a new library and event for you.
Correct and adjust color in your clip.S\fare a movie, trailer, or clip.\biew your projects.
Create Hollywood-style trailers. Make clever trailers, complete with animated...

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GarageBand
GarageBand is an app for creating, recording, and sharing your music. It has everything you 
need in order to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song—your own home 
recording studio.
Create a new project. You can start with a song template, select a tempo, key, and other options, 
then click Record and start playing. Build your song—for example, with different tracks and 
loops. Click Quick Help 
 and hold the pointer over items to learn what they are...

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Record your voice. Connect a microphone (sold separately), choose Track > New Track, then 
select the microphone under Audio. Click the triangle next to Details to set options for input, 
output, and monitoring, then click Create. Click the Record button to start recording, or the Play 
button to stop recording. Don’t forget to sing!
Click to record your voice.
Hear yourself \fhile you record.
 Tip: Make your own ringtones, then sync them to your iPhone using iTunes. Choose File >...

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All you need is an Apple ID. To download apps, just sign in with your Apple ID—choose Store > 
Sign In, or click Sign In on the right side of the window. If you don’t have an Apple ID yet, choose 
Store > Create Account. If you can’t remember your password, click the Forgot link to recover it.
Get the latest updates. If you see a badge on the App Store icon in the Dock, there are updates 
available for your apps or macOS. Click the icon to open App Store, then click Updates in the...

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Find answers
Mac Help
Mac Help has a lot more information about how to use your Mac mini.
Get help. Click the Finder icon  in the Dock, then click the Help menu in the menu bar and 
choose Mac Help. Or type a question or term in the search field, then choose a topic from the 
results list.
Show the table 
of contents.
Learn about mac\fS.
Explore topics. To find a topic in Mac Help, you can browse or search. To browse, click “Show 
topics” to see the list of topics, then click a topic to read it....

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Find out what’s new. Click the Help menu, then choose “What’s New in macOS” to find out more 
about the latest features of macOS.
 Tip: If you can’t remember the location of a menu item in an app, search for it in Help. Place 
the pointer over the result, and an arrow shows you the command.
Common questions
Here are answers to some common questions about your Mac mini.
How do I get support for my Mac mini? Go to www.apple.com/support/macmini.
Where’s my serial number?...

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Keyboard shortcuts
You can press key combinations to do things on your Mac mini that you’d normally do with a 
trackpad, mouse, or other device. Here’s a list of commonly used keyboard shortcuts.
ShortcutDescription
Command-X Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.
Command-C Copy the selected item to the Clipboard.
Command-V Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app.
Command-Z Undo the previous command. Press Command-Z again to Redo....

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More resources, service, and support
You can find more information about your Mac mini in System Report, Apple Diagnostics, and 
through online resources.
System Report. 
To get information about your Mac mini, use System Report. It shows you what 
hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much 
memory is installed, and more. To open System Report, choose Apple menu > About This Mac, 
then click System Report.
Apple Diagnostics....

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Safety, handling, and support
Important safety information
WARNING:  Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other 
injuries, or damage to your Mac
 mini or other propert
 y. Read all safety information below 
before using your Mac
 mini.
Handling. Set up your Mac mini on a hard, stable work surface that allows for adequate air 
circulation under and around the computer. Never push objects into the ventilation openings. 
our Mac mini can be damaged if...

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Repairing. Your Mac mini doesn’t have any user-serviceable parts, so don’t attempt to replace or 
repair any components inside your Mac mini. If your Mac mini needs service, contact Apple or an 
Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you open your Mac mini or install items, you risk damaging 
your computer. Such damage isn’t covered by the limited warranty on your Mac mini.
Navigation. Maps, directions, and location-based apps depend on data services. These...