Apple Mac mini (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 48)

48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Using Disk Utility
You can use Disk Utility to repair, verify, or erase the Mac mini hard disk.
To use Disk Utility:
1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your computer.
2 Double-click Install Mac OS X.
3 After selecting your language, choose Utilities > Open Disk Utility and then follow the
instructions in the First Aid pane to see if Disk Utility can repair the disk.
4 Quit Mac OS X Installer.
If using Disk Utility doesn’t help, try reinstalling the Mac mini system software. See
“Installing Mac OS X” on page 46.
Other Problems
If you have a problem with an application
For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the
manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide updates to their software on
their websites.
You can set your Mac mini to check for and install the latest Apple software
automatically using the Software Update pane of System Preferences. For more
information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “software update.”