Mac mini 2.6GHz - Desktop computer APPLE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Desktop Computer
Brand	Apple
Model	Mac mini 2.6GHz
Processor	2.6 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz)
Memory (RAM)	4 GB (2 x 2 GB) DDR3-1600 MHz; expandable up to 16 GB
Storage	500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 512 MB shared memory
Dimensions (W x D x H)	7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches (19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6 cm)
Weight	2.7 pounds (1.22 kg)
Power Supply	85W power adapter
Connectivity	Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, HDMI, FireWire 800, SDXC card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Operating System	Pre-installed macOS Mountain Lion (10.8)
Cooling System	Internal fan with vented aluminum enclosure
Cleaning Instructions	Unplug device, use soft lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water; avoid moisture openings
Safety Precautions	Place on flat stable surface; keep vents unobstructed; avoid liquid exposure
Spare Parts & Repairability	RAM and hard drive user-upgradeable; power supply internal; other components serviceable by Apple authorized technicians
Supported Display	Up to 2560x1600 via Thunderbolt; up to 1920x1080 via HDMI
Audio	Combined optical/analog audio output, internal speaker, microphone
Environmental Operating Temperature	50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Relative Humidity	5% to 90% non-condensing
Maximum Altitude	10,000 feet (3048 meters)

Frequently Asked Questions - Mac mini 2.6GHz APPLE

How do I set up my Mac mini for the first time?

Connect the power cord, display, keyboard, mouse, and ethernet (or Wi-Fi). Press the power button on the back and follow the on-screen setup assistant to configure language, Wi-Fi, and Apple ID.

Can I upgrade the RAM in my Mac mini?

Yes. The Mac mini 2.6GHz features user-accessible RAM slots. Power off, remove the bottom cover using a putty knife, and replace the existing SO-DIMMs with compatible DDR3-1600 modules up to 16 GB total.

How do I connect a second display?

Use the Thunderbolt port for a second display (up to 2560x1600) via an adapter or directly for Mini DisplayPort-compatible monitors. The HDMI port supports up to 1920x1080.

What should I do if my Mac mini does not turn on?

Check that the power cord is firmly connected to both the Mac mini and a working outlet. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to reset. If still not on, try an SMC reset: unplug power cord, wait 15 sec, reconnect, and turn on.

Can I use my Mac mini as a media server?

Yes. Install media server software like Plex or Emby. Connect external storage via USB or Thunderbolt. Enable file sharing and you can stream media over your network.

How do I clean the Mac mini?

Shut down and unplug all cables. Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water (not wet). Wipe the aluminum enclosure gently. Do not spray liquid directly or use abrasive cleaners.

Is the Mac mini compatible with Windows?

Yes. Use Boot Camp Assistant to create a partition and install Windows 7/8 (64-bit). Alternatively, use virtualization software like Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion to run Windows alongside macOS.

How do I replace the hard drive?

Power off and disconnect all cables. Use a putty knife to pry off the bottom cover. The hard drive is held by two screws; remove them, slide out the drive, and install a new 2.5-inch SATA drive (up to 9.5 mm height). Reassemble in reverse.

Why is my Mac mini running hot or loud?

Ensure the vents on the back are not blocked. Place it on a hard, flat surface. Check Activity Monitor for high CPU usage. Reset SMC to restore fan control if necessary.

Can I recover files from a failing hard drive?

Stop using the Mac immediately. Connect an external drive and boot from Recovery HD (restart while holding Command+R). Use Disk Utility to attempt repair or copy data. If unsuccessful, consider professional data recovery services.

USER MANUAL Mac mini 2.6GHz APPLE

Welcome to your new Mac mini.

Let us show you around.

This guide shows you what's on your Mac, helps you set it up, and gets you up and running with tips for the apps you'll use every day.

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To learn more about ports and connectors, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT2494.

Let's get started

Press the power button to start up your Mac mini, and Setup Assistant guides you through a few simple steps to get you up and running quickly. It walks you through connecting to your Wi-Fi network and creating a user account for your Mac. And it can even transfer your documents, email, photos, music, and movies to your new Mac from another Mac or PC.

You can sign in with your Apple ID in Setup Assistant. This automatically sets up your account in the Mac App Store and the iTunes Store, and in apps like Messages and FaceTime, so they're ready the first time you open them. It also sets up iCloud, so apps such as Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and Safari have all your latest information waiting for you. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one in Setup Assistant.

To learn more about transferring files to your new Mac, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT4889.

Get to know your desktop

The desktop is where you can find everything and do anything on your Mac. The Dock at the bottom of the screen is a handy place to keep the apps you use most. It's also where you can open System Preferences, which lets you customize your desktop and other settings on your Mac. Click the Finder icon to quickly get to all your files and folders.

The menu bar at the top has lots of useful information about your Mac. To check the status of your wireless Internet connection, click the Wi-Fi icon. Your Mac automatically connects to the network you chose during setup. You can also find anything on your Mac using Spotlight Search.

Keep your devices working together with iCloud

iCloud lets you access your music, photos, calendars, contacts, documents, and more from your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and even your PC. And it keeps everything up to date automatically. Buy a song on one device, and it's instantly available on all your other devices. Create a new Pages document on your Mac, and you can make edits with your iPad on the go. Take a photo with your iPhone, and it automatically appears in iPhoto on your Mac. iCloud can even help you locate and protect your Mac if you ever misplace it. To choose the iCloud features you want to enable, select System Preferences in the Dock and click iCloud.

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Quickly find the app you want

Your Mac comes with great apps you can use to make the most of your photos, create documents, browse the web, manage your schedule, and more. Launchpad is where you can easily find all the apps on your Mac. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock to see a full-screen display of all your apps. Arrange apps any way you want, group them in folders, or delete them from your Mac. When you download an app from the Mac App Store, it automatically appears in Launchpad.

An important note

Please read this document and the safety information in the Important Product Information Guide carefully before you first use your computer.

Learn more

You can find more information, watch demos, and learn even more about Mac mini features at www.apple.com/mac-mini.

Help

You can often find answers to your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Help Center. Click the Finder icon, click Help in the menu bar, and choose Help Center. You can also use Safari to get online help.

OS X Utilities

If you have a problem with your Mac, OS X Utilities can help you restore your software and data from a Time Machine backup or reinstall OS X and Apple applications. If your Mac detects a problem, it opens OS X Utilities automatically. Or you can open it manually by restarting your computer while holding down the Command and R keys.

Support

Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Visit www.apple.com/support/macmini for Mac mini technical support. Or call 1-800-275-2273. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3394.

Safari

Safari is the best way to surf the web on your Mac. Start by typing a search term or web address in the Smart Search field—it knows the difference and will send you to the right place. You can save pages to your Reading List to read later, and

check out Shared Links for pages posted by people you follow on Twitter and LinkedIn. And Safari works with iCloud to keep your bookmarks, Reading List, and website passwords up to date across all your devices.

Top Sites

Click to see previews of the websites you visit most often.

Share

Easily send webpages or share them with your social networks.

Sidebar

Your bookmarks, Reading List, and Shared Links appear in the Sidebar.

Mail

Mail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single, ad-free inbox, even when you're not connected to the Internet. It works with popular email services like Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL

Mail. You can also use Mail for the free iCloud.com email account you get with iCloud. The first time you open Mail, Setup Assistant helps you get started.

Calendar

Keep track of your busy schedule with Calendar. You can create separate calendars—one for home, another for school, and a third for work. See all your calendars in a single window, or choose to see just the ones you want. Create and send invitations, then see who has responded. Add a location to an event, and Calendar will include a map, calculate travel time, and even display the weather forecast. Use iCloud to automatically update calendars on all your devices or share calendars with other iCloud users.

Add an event

Double-click in a calendar to create a new event.

Event inspector

Calendar shows an event's location on a map and calculates travel time.

Calendar view

Select the view you prefer—day, week, month, or year.

Maps

Explore new destinations and get directions on your Mac with Maps. View locations using standard or satellite imagery, or use Flyover to soar through select cities in photorealistic 3D. You can look up information for local points of interest like restaurants and hotels,

and Maps shows you phone numbers, photos, and even Yelp reviews. Once you find your destination, Maps provides point-to-point directions that you can send to your iPhone for turn-by-turn voice navigation.

Directions

Maps provides detailed directions, including traffic information.

Send to iPhone

Send directions to your iPhone for voice navigation on the way there.

Bookmarks

Bookmarks are pushed to all your devices.

iBooks

iBooks is a novel way to download and read books. It includes the iBooks Store, where you can download the latest best-selling books or your favorite classics. Click a book to open it. Flip through pages with a swipe or a click. It's easy to add notes and bookmarks, and even highlight passages. Books purchased from the iBooks Store are available on your Mac and iOS devices.

iBooks Store

Books downloaded from the iBooks Store are stored in iCloud.

Notes Panel

View and edit all your notes and highlights in one place.

Search

Quickly search through an entire book for a word or phrase.

iTunes

iTunes for Mac makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, and more. iTunes includes the iTunes Store,

where you can find new favorites and download them with a click. In addition, iTunes includes iTunes Radio, a new way to discover music.

Your library

View your music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and more.

iTunes Radio

Choose from hundreds of stations or start a new one from your favorite artist or song.

iTunes Store

Discover and buy new music, movies, and more.

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iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand

iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand give you amazing ways to create and share your photos, movies, and music. iPhoto helps you organize your library by Faces, Places, and Events, and create gorgeous photo books, cards, and calendars. iMovie lets you turn your home videos into epic movie trailers. And GarageBand has everything you need to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song.

Events

Simply move your cursor to quickly skim through the photos in any Event.

Projects

Easily create and order personalized books, cards, and calendars.

Share

Post your favorites to Facebook or share them with iCloud or Messages.

iPhoto

Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

Create stunning documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your Mac. Beautiful templates give you a great head start—simply add your own words and photos. And customizing everything is a snap

with the new context-sensitive Format Panel. You can even open and edit Microsoft Office files. And you can quickly and easily share a link to your work via Mail or Messages, right from your toolbar.

Add graphics and more

Create media-rich documents with images, movies, charts, and more.

Share

Easily share a link to your work with Mail or Messages.

Format Panel

Your tools are just a click away with the intelligent Format Panel.

Mac App Store

The Mac App Store is the best way to find and download apps for your Mac, from games and social networking to productivity apps and more. In one step, new apps install and appear in Launchpad. You can install apps on every Mac authorized for your personal use and even download them again. The Mac App Store lets you know when app and OS X updates are available, and can even update your apps automatically. Open the Mac App Store by clicking its icon in the Dock.

Discover new apps

Browse thousands of apps and download them straight to Launchpad.

Always up to date

Updates to your purchased apps and OS X appear automatically.