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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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...another authorization for use. Step 6: Customize your new iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you 've purchased from your iMac. If you turn on your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...and frees up a user account on your preferences. The first time you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you get to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific...
...another authorization for use. Step 6: Customize your new iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you 've purchased from your iMac. If you turn on your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...and frees up a user account on your preferences. The first time you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you get to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific...
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... working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > ... sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep. You can put it to sleep...
... working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > ... sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep. You can put it to sleep...
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...fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Slot-loading optical disc ...drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application...
...fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Slot-loading optical disc ...drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application...
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... following: To learn about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/getamac/movetomac. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Chapter 4,... "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 51. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons...
... following: To learn about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/getamac/movetomac. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Chapter 4,... "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 51. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons...
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technology Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 To learn about See Using the iSight camera Search for "iSight" in Mac Help. Using your..."mouse" or "keyboard." Front Row Search for "Front Row" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting to the Internet Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting ...
technology Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 To learn about See Using the iSight camera Search for "iSight" in Mac Help. Using your..."mouse" or "keyboard." Front Row Search for "Front Row" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting to the Internet Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting ...
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... did before the problem occurred. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to note include: Â The applications you need. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Occasionally you may indicate that you have a problem...
... did before the problem occurred. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to note include: Â The applications you need. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Occasionally you may indicate that you have a problem...
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...;) button on the back of your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with the application's manufacturer to turn it on page 48. If you use a particular application, check with your iMac to see if the application is entirely cleared up. Â If you may need to www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution...
...;) button on the back of your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with the application's manufacturer to turn it on page 48. If you use a particular application, check with your iMac to see if the application is entirely cleared up. Â If you may need to www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution...
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... to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your iMac. To force an application to quit an application that you should back up your important files before reinstalling software. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your destination...
... to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your iMac. To force an application to quit an application that you should back up your important files before reinstalling software. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your destination...
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... have Mac OS X already installed. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for...the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. Note: ...
... have Mac OS X already installed. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for...the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. Note: ...
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... more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates manually. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If you have trouble inserting a disc  Using a continuous motion, push the disc...Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your iMac.  Use only a standard-size disc. Your iMac is set it to the Trash.  Log out from the desktop to check daily or monthly. You can set to check automatically once a week but you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications...
... more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates manually. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If you have trouble inserting a disc  Using a continuous motion, push the disc...Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your iMac.  Use only a standard-size disc. Your iMac is set it to the Trash.  Log out from the desktop to check daily or monthly. You can set to check automatically once a week but you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications...
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... the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. You can help you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as...
... the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. You can help you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as...
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...apple.com/support www.apple.com/au/support www.apple.com/ca/support www.apple.com/ca/fr/support www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple... () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/...apply. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the bottom of the iMac stand. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to cycle through the...
...apple.com/support www.apple.com/au/support www.apple.com/ca/support www.apple.com/ca/fr/support www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple... () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/...apply. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the bottom of the iMac stand. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to cycle through the...
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...ports 25 flashing question mark 42 Force Quit 48 Front Row 21, 29 frozen application 48 G general safety instructions 56 H headphone out/optical digital audio out port 25 I iChat application 21 installing 49 iLife applications 28 iMac back view 26 cleaning 62 features 20, 22 front view 20, 22 other components... 26 ports 24 putting to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down 16 turning on 13 infrared receiver 23 installing applications 50 Mac OS X 48...
...ports 25 flashing question mark 42 Force Quit 48 Front Row 21, 29 frozen application 48 G general safety instructions 56 H headphone out/optical digital audio out port 25 I iChat application 21 installing 49 iLife applications 28 iMac back view 26 cleaning 62 features 20, 22 front view 20, 22 other components... 26 ports 24 putting to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down 16 turning on 13 infrared receiver 23 installing applications 50 Mac OS X 48...
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...53 service and support 52 setting up your iMac 10 Setup Assistant 14 shutting down before installing memory 33 the computer 16 sleep 15 Software Update 47 speakers 23 specifications 29 stopping an application 48 support 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, ...42 date and time settings lost 51 ejecting a disc 50 Internet connection 44 service and support 51 using Mac Help 52 turning on your iMac 13 U updating software 47 USB 12 connections 29 ports 25 72 Looking for Something? See Mighty Mouse N network connections 45 diagnostics 44 troubleshooting...
...53 service and support 52 setting up your iMac 10 Setup Assistant 14 shutting down before installing memory 33 the computer 16 sleep 15 Software Update 47 speakers 23 specifications 29 stopping an application 48 support 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, ...42 date and time settings lost 51 ejecting a disc 50 Internet connection 44 service and support 51 using Mac Help 52 turning on your iMac 13 U updating software 47 USB 12 connections 29 ports 25 72 Looking for Something? See Mighty Mouse N network connections 45 diagnostics 44 troubleshooting...