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Apple Mac mini (Early 2006) User Manual

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Chapter 3

Using Your Mac mini

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Pairing Your Apple Remote

If you have multiple computers or other devices with built-in IR receivers in a room
(for example, more than one Mac mini in a home office or lab), you can pair your Apple
Remote with a specific computer or device. Pairing sets up the receiving computer or
device so it’s controlled by only one remote.

To pair your Apple Remote with your Mac mini:

1

Move very close to your Mac mini (within 3 to 4 inches).

2

Point the Apple Remote at the front of your Mac mini.

3

Press the Next/Fast-forward (‘) and Menu (») buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
When you’ve successfully paired your Apple Remote with your Mac mini,
a chainlink (

) symbol appears onscreen.

To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your Mac mini:

1

Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.

2

Click Security and then click Unpair.

Turning Off IR Reception

Use Security preferences to turn IR reception on or off.
To turn off IR reception:
 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security.
 Select the “Disable remote control infrared receiver” checkbox.