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Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
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... Spotlight Find anything on your photos by faces, places, or events. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. GarageBand Help record iWeb...
... Spotlight Find anything on your photos by faces, places, or events. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. GarageBand Help record iWeb...
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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 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 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 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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If you are new to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your iMac into a power outlet. Answers to Mac computers, read this iMac. Important: ...
If you are new to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your iMac into a power outlet. Answers to Mac computers, read this iMac. Important: ...
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Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord.
Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord.
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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 Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.
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... Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable...
... Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable...
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Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the right side of the mouse. See the manual that came with the mouse in the dialogue box ...
You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the right side of the mouse. See the manual that came with the mouse in the dialogue box ...
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... information when you first start up, you can do it from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your desktop look the way you turn...
... information when you first start up, you can do it from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your desktop look the way you turn...
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... back of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for 3 seconds. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of your iMac. When your iMac wakes..., Go 15 Putting Your iMac to sleep. You can put it down. 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 it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you will be away from...
... back of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for 3 seconds. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of your iMac. When your iMac wakes..., Go 15 Putting Your iMac to sleep. You can put it down. 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 it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you will be away from...
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To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Camera ... application, or capture video with iMovie. Chapter 2 Life with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21
Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Camera ... application, or capture video with iMovie. Chapter 2 Life with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21
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Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys - Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys - Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. Exposé key (F3) Open Expos...
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. Exposé key (F3) Open Expos...