Resetting your password – Apple Mac mini (Late 2009) User Manual
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Chapter 3
Problem, Meet Solution
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If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, on your Mac mini choose your AirPort
network from the pop-up list.
If the network is secure, you are prompted for a password. You can enter a private
network name by choosing the ellipsis (...) and typing the name.
10
If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, when you see the AirPort status icon
indicating signal strength, click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.
11
On your Mac mini, click the arrow button beneath the installer icon and then do one of
the following:
 If you forgot your password and need to reset it, go to “Resetting Your Password”
below.
 If you want to run Disk Utility, go to “Using Disk Utility” on page 46.
Resetting Your Password
You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts.
To reset your password, using a partner computer and Remote Install Mac OS X:
1
Follow the procedure for using Remote Install Mac OS X beginning on page 44.
2
Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.
3
On your Mac mini, choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the
onscreen instructions. When you finish, quit Mac OS X Installer.
4
On the other computer, click Quit to exit Remote Install Mac OS X.