Apple Mac Mini Late2014 Essentials Manual

							Mac mini
Essentials
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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 Included apps
28 Safari
29 Mail
30 Notes
31 Messages
32 Calendar
33 Photos
34 iTunes
35 FaceTime
36 Maps
37 iBooks
38 Pages
39 Numbers
40 Keynote
41 iMovie
42 GarageBand
43 App Store
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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
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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 trackpad, press the power 
button on the back of your Mac mini and you’re ready to get started. For details, see Connect 
accessories , Set up, and Migrate your data.
Stay in sync. Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all your 
devices with iCloud. And use your Mac mini with your iOS devices to make and receive phone 
calls (requires an external microphone) and texts, copy and paste across devices, or create an 
Instant Hotspot. Learn more in Access your content anywhere with iCloud and Continuity .
Unleash your creativity. Plan events and share info and photos with Notes; organize and listen to 
music, books, movies, and more with iTunes; create presentations with Keynote; and check out all 
the apps available on the App Store , to express yourself in as many ways as you have ideas.
Dig deeper. 
Explore your Mac mini and get your questions answered. Go to Mac Help .
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Take a tour
Your Mac mini is packed with advanced technologies.
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 •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 modem to use the Internet, or connect to another 
computer to transfer files without using Wi-Fi.
 •HDMI port: Use an HDMI to DVI Adapter or HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect your 
Mac mini to a TV or external display.
 •Thunderbolt 2 ports: Transfer data at lightning-fast speeds, and connect a display (such as 
the Apple Thunderbolt Display), docking stations, and RAID arrays. Thunderbolt 2 supports 
adapters (sold separately) for technologies like FireWire or HDMI, for increased connectivity.
 •USB 3 ports: Connect an iPad, iPhone, iPod, digital camera, camcorder, external storage device, 
or printer quickly and easily. The Mac mini USB 3 ports support USB 3 and USB 2 devices. 
 •SDXC card slot: Transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your Mac mini.
 •Audio in port: Connect digital audio equipment to record sound or music, or a line-level 
microphone to use Siri, FaceTime, Messages, and to answer iPhone calls.
 •3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or a digital 5.1 surround-sound speaker 
system and experience high-quality sound while watching movies or listening to your favorite 
music. Or plug in an iPhone headset with microphone to use with apps and for iPhone calls.
Infrared receiver
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 •Infrared receiver: Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately) with the infrared receiver 
to control system volume, play music from your iTunes library, watch photo slideshows, and 
control Keynote presentations on your Mac mini—all from up to 30 feet (9 meters) away.
 •Power indicator light: A steady white light indicates your Mac mini is on; a pulsing light 
indicates it’s in sleep mode.
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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 
connect and pair the device with your Mac mini.
Accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
Connect a display
The Thunderbolt 2 and HDMI ports on your Mac mini support video output. You can use a 
display, a projector, or an HDTV with your Mac mini.
To connectDo this
Apple Thunderbolt Display
Plug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderbolt 2 port  on your 
Mac mini.
DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort 
displayPlug the display’s Mini DisplayPort cable directly into the Thunderbolt 2 
port  on your Mac mini.
VGA display or projector Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter and a VGA cable to connect the 
display to the Thunderbolt 2 port  on your Mac mini.
DVI display or projectorUse a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter to connect the display to the 
Thunderbolt 2 port  on your Mac mini.
Use a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter for dual-link DVI output 
using the Thunderbolt 2 port  on your Mac mini.
Use an HDMI to DVI adapter to connect the display to the HDMI port.
HDMI display or HDTV Connect an HDMI cable from your HDMI display or HDTV to the HDMI 
port on your Mac mini.
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store. 
Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you choose the 
right adapter.
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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 how:
Connect to Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose a Wi-Fi network 
and enter the password, if necessary.
Turn Wi-Fi on or off. Click the Wi-Fi status icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose Turn Wi-Fi On or 
Turn Wi-Fi Off.
Turn Bluetooth on or off. Click the Bluetooth icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose Turn 
Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth Off.
 Tip: If you don’t see the Wi-Fi status icon  or Bluetooth icon  in the menu bar, you can add 
them. For Wi-Fi, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Network. Click Wi-Fi in the 
list on the left, then select “Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.” For Bluetooth, choose Apple menu > 
System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.”
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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 Apple ID, you can create one (it’s free). Go to appleid.apple.com.
Important:  If you forget your Apple ID password, you don’t need to create a new Apple ID. Just 
click the Forgot link in the login window to retrieve your password.
Set up iCloud on your Mac mini. With iCloud, you can store all of your content—documents, 
movies, music, photos, and more—in the cloud, and access it anywhere you go. 
To set up iCloud, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud. In the window that 
appears, enter your Apple ID and password. Then select the features you want to use. To find out 
more, see Access your content anywhere with iCloud .
Important:  Be sure to use the same Apple ID for iCloud on all your devices.
For information about setting up and using Siri on your Mac mini, see Siri.
Find your way around
The desktop
The first thing you see on your Mac mini is the desktop, where you can quickly open apps, search 
for anything on your Mac mini and the web, organize your files, and more.
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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.
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Open an app or file. Click its icon in the Dock.
Add an item to the Dock. Drag the item and drop it where you want it. Place apps to the left of 
the line in the Dock, and files or folders to the right.
Remove an item from the Dock. Drag it out of the Dock. The item isn’t removed from your 
Mac mini—just from the Dock.
 Tip: You can make the Dock larger or smaller, add or remove items, move it to the left or right 
side of your screen, or even set it to hide when you’re not using it. To change how the Dock 
looks, click the System Preferences icon 
 in the Dock, then click Dock.
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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 screen to open new windows, connect to a Wi-Fi 
network, check your Wi-Fi status 
, change the volume , query Siri, and more. The menu 
items change, depending on which app you’re using.
For more information about using Siri, see Siri.
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Spotlight
Spotlight  is an easy way to find anything on your Mac mini, such as documents, contacts, 
calendar events, and email messages. Spotlight Suggestions offer info from Wikipedia articles, 
Bing search results, news, sports, weather, stocks, movies, and other sources. 
When you search with Spotlight, the preview area on the right provides search results you can 
interact with—make a call, send an email message, play a song, get directions, even convert 
currencies. Spotlight can provide answers to math questions or define words, all on your desktop.
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