Mac mini (Early 2006): About the IR Sensor
Products Affected
Mac mini (Mid 2007), Mac mini (Late 2006), Mac mini (Early 2006), iMac (20-inch, Mid 2007), iMac (24-inch Mid 2007), iMac (Mid 2006 17-inch), iMac (Early 2006 20-inch), iMac (Early 2006 17-inch), iMac (24-inch, Late 2006), Mac mini, iMac (20-inch Late 2006), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006 CD), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006), iMac (24-inch, Early 2008), iMac (20-inch, Early 2008)
The Mac mini (Early 2006) can be used with the Apple Remote to activate features like Front Row.
The IR Sensor is located to the right of the slot-loading optical drive:
- Slot-loading optical drive
- Built-in infrared (IR) receiver
- Power indicator light
For best results when you use the Apple Remote with your Mac mini (Early 2006), make sure of the following:
- You have an unobstructed line-of-sight view to the front of the computer (as shown above).
- You are using the remote within 30 feet of the computer.
- You are pointing the lens end of the Apple Remote directly at the front of the computer.
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