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Next steps, Transferring information to your macmini – Apple Mac mini computer User Manual

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

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Next Steps

The first time you turn on your Mac mini, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps

you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your

Mac mini. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically

transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your

new Mac mini.

Transferring Information to Your Mac mini

Setup Assistant makes it easy to copy your saved settings, files, and folders from your

old Mac. It shows you exactly how to connect your old Mac to your new Mac to

migrate your network settings, user accounts, documents, photos, applications, and

more. Setup Assistant uses FireWire to transfer your files to your new Mac quickly and

easily—just follow the onscreen instructions.

You need the following to transfer information:
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A standard FireWire cable

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Your old Mac must have Mac OS X version 10.1 or later installed

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Your old Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode

Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information and

doesn’t affect the information on your other Mac. Setup Assistant can transfer:
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User accounts, including preferences and email

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Network settings

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Applications folder

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Files and folders on your main hard disk and other hard disks

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