Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011) - Manual (Page 33)

33 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac mini
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Power port
Connect the power cord that came with your Mac mini.
HDMI HDMI port
Connect a TV or other device that uses an HDMI connector.
Thunderbolt port (high-speed data, video, and audio)
Connect Thunderbolt-compatible devices for high-speed data transfer, or connect
an external display that uses Mini DisplayPort. You can purchase adapters to connect
displays that use DVI or VGA.
d Four high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera,
joystick, external USB modem, and more. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.
SD card slot
Insert a standard Secure Digital (SD) card from a digital camera or other device.
For more information, see “Using SD Cards” on page 36.
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Audio out port
Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. This port
also supports input and mics on devices such as headsets with microphones.
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Audio in port
Connect a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.
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FireWire 800 port
Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices.
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Ethernet port
Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem,
or another computer. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and
doesn’t require an Ethernet crossover cable.
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Power button
Press to turn your Mac mini on or off, or put it to sleep.