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www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your computer using Cover Flow. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your computer using Cover Flow. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
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www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a Web Gallery with a click. Enhance your video in minutes. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to sound like a pro.
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a Web Gallery with a click. Enhance your video in minutes. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to sound like a pro.
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 10 Setting Up Your iMac 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your iMac 20 Basic Features of Your iMac 22 Other Features of Your iMac 24 Ports on Your iMac 26 Other Components of Your iMac 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 38 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 41 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 43 Using Apple Hardware Test 44 Problems with Your Internet Connection Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 10 Setting Up Your iMac 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your iMac 20 Basic Features of Your iMac 22 Other Features of Your iMac 24 Ports on Your iMac 26 Other Components of Your iMac 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 38 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 41 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 43 Using Apple Hardware Test 44 Problems with Your Internet Connection Contents 5
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46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
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If you may already know enough to get started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information ...55 before you set it right away. Make sure you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
If you may already know enough to get started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information ...55 before you set it right away. Make sure you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
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Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.
Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.
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Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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...connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also... comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB...
...connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also... comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB...
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Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
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...information and set your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to transfer information when you first start up, you enter your new iMac. Setup Assistant helps you can quickly make your desktop look the way you turn on your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer...or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac,...
...information and set your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to transfer information when you first start up, you enter your new iMac. Setup Assistant helps you can quickly make your desktop look the way you turn on your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer...or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac,...
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... Sleep If you will be away from sleep, do one of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the... power (®) button on the back of your iMac. When your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears...
... Sleep If you will be away from sleep, do one of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the... power (®) button on the back of your iMac. When your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears...
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... using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move it off your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you... should turn it . Moving your iMac while the hard disk ...
... using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move it off your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you... should turn it . Moving your iMac while the hard disk ...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your... music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is...
... 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your... music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is...
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Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... multimedia. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple Remote for quick access to access your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your...
... multimedia. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple Remote for quick access to access your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your...