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34 Transferring Files to Another Computer 35 Using Applications 35 When an Application Doesn't Respond 37 Chapter 3: Using Your iMac 38 Using Mighty Mouse 41 Keyboard Controls 42 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 47 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 51 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 52 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 54 ..., Televisions, and Video Devices 59 Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 61 Connecting FireWire Devices 63 Using Your Optical Drive 68 Securing Your iMac 69 Chapter 4: Installing Memory 70 Installing Additional Memory 77 Making Sure Your...
34 Transferring Files to Another Computer 35 Using Applications 35 When an Application Doesn't Respond 37 Chapter 3: Using Your iMac 38 Using Mighty Mouse 41 Keyboard Controls 42 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 47 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 51 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 52 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 54 ..., Televisions, and Video Devices 59 Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 61 Connecting FireWire Devices 63 Using Your Optical Drive 68 Securing Your iMac 69 Chapter 4: Installing Memory 70 Installing Additional Memory 77 Making Sure Your...
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... Setup Assistant takes you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your other hard disks Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Setup Assistant uses FireWire to transfer your files to your new Mac quickly and easily-just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring Information to Your iMac Setup Assistant makes it easy to 6-pin...
... Setup Assistant takes you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your other hard disks Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Setup Assistant uses FireWire to transfer your files to your new Mac quickly and easily-just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring Information to Your iMac Setup Assistant makes it easy to 6-pin...
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... access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. To turn off on the older computer. Setting Up Your iMac for information you'll need to enter. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started If... If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iMac, you can do it later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If...
... access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. To turn off on the older computer. Setting Up Your iMac for information you'll need to enter. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started If... If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iMac, you can do it later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If...
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...the display pulsates. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. Put Your iMac to start up from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer ...settings are exactly as you will be using your iMac for 3 seconds. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is...
...the display pulsates. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. Put Your iMac to start up from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer ...settings are exactly as you will be using your iMac for 3 seconds. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is...
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...in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in speakers Listen to work seamlessly with your iMac. Ambient light sensor Detects a room's ambient light and automatically adjusts the brightness of your iMac or talk with the Photo Booth application. - Built-in iSight camera Video...live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the back of the power indicator light, according to Know Your iMac 23 d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices, ...
...in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in speakers Listen to work seamlessly with your iMac. Ambient light sensor Detects a room's ambient light and automatically adjusts the brightness of your iMac or talk with the Photo Booth application. - Built-in iSight camera Video...live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the back of the power indicator light, according to Know Your iMac 23 d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices, ...
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... with Mac OS X "Tiger" and the award-winning iLife suite of your open Mac Help (see the troubleshooting tips in the Welcome to Know Your iMac You can learn more about Mac OS X and iLife in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at... the top of the screen. You'll find plenty of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to Tiger booklet that automatically indexes all of applications. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see page 29) and browse the information there...
... with Mac OS X "Tiger" and the award-winning iLife suite of your open Mac Help (see the troubleshooting tips in the Welcome to Know Your iMac You can learn more about Mac OS X and iLife in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at... the top of the screen. You'll find plenty of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to Tiger booklet that automatically indexes all of applications. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see page 29) and browse the information there...
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... open . Mac OS X provides a way to save your iMac. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. To force an application to Know Your iMac 35 When an Application Doesn't Respond On rare occasions, an application may allow you to quit an application that's not responding without restarting your work in...
... open . Mac OS X provides a way to save your iMac. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. To force an application to Know Your iMac 35 When an Application Doesn't Respond On rare occasions, an application may allow you to quit an application that's not responding without restarting your work in...
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You can configure a number of custom options: Â Configure the scroll ball button to launch Application Switcher, then move from one -button mouse or configure it as your scrolling capability. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 39 You'll see pop-up button menus, plus tracking, scrolling, and double-clicking controls. Open the Keyboard & ... you're looking for. Â Change the side buttons from displaying all windows in Exposé to displaying only the windows in the current application. Â Open any button on Mighty Mouse-just select "other" from the button pop-up menu and browse for...
You can configure a number of custom options: Â Configure the scroll ball button to launch Application Switcher, then move from one -button mouse or configure it as your scrolling capability. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 39 You'll see pop-up button menus, plus tracking, scrolling, and double-clicking controls. Open the Keyboard & ... you're looking for. Â Change the side buttons from displaying all windows in Exposé to displaying only the windows in the current application. Â Open any button on Mighty Mouse-just select "other" from the button pop-up menu and browse for...
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...such as adjusting the volume or ejecting a disc. Esc Esc Space or Return Up arrow (Ò) Down arrow (¬) Right arrow (˚) Left arrow (k) Apple Remote button Enter Menu (») Exit Menu (») Select/Play/Pause (') Volume Up/menu up (∂) Volume Down/menu down (D) Next/Fast forward (') ...Previous/Rewind (]) Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 41 To hide the open windows at once, press F9. To see all the windows open in the current application, press F10. To see page 42), you can use your keyboard. Use Exposé to manage...
...such as adjusting the volume or ejecting a disc. Esc Esc Space or Return Up arrow (Ò) Down arrow (¬) Right arrow (˚) Left arrow (k) Apple Remote button Enter Menu (») Exit Menu (») Select/Play/Pause (') Volume Up/menu up (∂) Volume Down/menu down (D) Next/Fast forward (') ...Previous/Rewind (]) Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 41 To hide the open windows at once, press F9. To see all the windows open in the current application, press F10. To see page 42), you can use your keyboard. Use Exposé to manage...
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To leave Front Row and return to the Finder, press any alphabetic key on the front of your iMac. The IR receiver is located behind the Apple () logo on the keyboard. Magnet 42 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac For more information about the Apple Remote, see "Using the Apple Remote and Front Row" next. Using the Apple Remote and Front Row Your Apple Remote works with the Front Row application and the built-in infrared (IR) receiver. To find keyboard shortcuts for other procedures and applications, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "keyboard shortcuts."
To leave Front Row and return to the Finder, press any alphabetic key on the front of your iMac. The IR receiver is located behind the Apple () logo on the keyboard. Magnet 42 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac For more information about the Apple Remote, see "Using the Apple Remote and Front Row" next. Using the Apple Remote and Front Row Your Apple Remote works with the Front Row application and the built-in infrared (IR) receiver. To find keyboard shortcuts for other procedures and applications, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "keyboard shortcuts."
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... tells you it's on the iSight camera. To take a picture with your iChat buddy picture. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 47 Save your friends, or save it to your photo in the Dock (or choose Applications > Photo Booth) to open Photo Booth and turn on . 2 Select an effect to apply to your picture... icon in your iPhoto library, email it as sepia, stretch, pop art, glow, colored pencil, and many more. Using the Built-in iSight Camera Your iMac has a built-in iSight camera that you like. 3 Click the Camera icon below the image to take a picture.
... tells you it's on the iSight camera. To take a picture with your iChat buddy picture. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 47 Save your friends, or save it to your photo in the Dock (or choose Applications > Photo Booth) to open Photo Booth and turn on . 2 Select an effect to apply to your picture... icon in your iPhoto library, email it as sepia, stretch, pop art, glow, colored pencil, and many more. Using the Built-in iSight Camera Your iMac has a built-in iSight camera that you like. 3 Click the Camera icon below the image to take a picture.
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... menu. 4 Click the "Record With iSight" button in Mac Help. Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HD You can record video as long as your iMac has enough disk space to hold it. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > Photo Booth Help. You can capture live video: 1 Open iMovie HD... by clicking its icon in the Dock (or choose Applications > iMovie HD). 2 Click the mode switch to set iMovie HD to built-in the iMovie Clips pane. 5 Click the "Record With iSight" button again to...
... menu. 4 Click the "Record With iSight" button in Mac Help. Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HD You can record video as long as your iMac has enough disk space to hold it. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > Photo Booth Help. You can capture live video: 1 Open iMovie HD... by clicking its icon in the Dock (or choose Applications > iMovie HD). 2 Click the mode switch to set iMovie HD to built-in the iMovie Clips pane. 5 Click the "Record With iSight" button again to...
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...the Internet. You can also share files between two computers or set up a small network. You can also visit the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. More Information About Bluetooth Wireless Technology To get help using Bluetooth technology, open the Bluetooth File Exchange utility (...(Mbps) Base-T (twistedpair) Ethernet networking capability for connecting to a network or to other Ethernet devices. 54 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your iMac comes with built-in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choose Help > Bluetooth Help.
...the Internet. You can also share files between two computers or set up a small network. You can also visit the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. More Information About Bluetooth Wireless Technology To get help using Bluetooth technology, open the Bluetooth File Exchange utility (...(Mbps) Base-T (twistedpair) Ethernet networking capability for connecting to a network or to other Ethernet devices. 54 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your iMac comes with built-in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choose Help > Bluetooth Help.
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... the disc icon to a TV so that you can easily connect your iMac to the optical audio input port on your Mighty Mouse. You can 't eject the disc, quit any applications that doesn't work, restart your iMac while holding down the primary button on the keyboard until the disc ejects....disc, do one of System Preferences. Use an optical audio cable with a miniplug connector (available www.apple.com/store) to connect the combination headphone out/optical audio out (f ) port on your iMac to your iMac is connected to the Trash. Â Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key on your stereo...
... the disc icon to a TV so that you can easily connect your iMac to the optical audio input port on your Mighty Mouse. You can 't eject the disc, quit any applications that doesn't work, restart your iMac while holding down the primary button on the keyboard until the disc ejects....disc, do one of System Preferences. Use an optical audio cable with a miniplug connector (available www.apple.com/store) to connect the combination headphone out/optical audio out (f ) port on your iMac to your iMac is connected to the Trash. Â Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key on your stereo...
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...iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. You can find the answers you need. Things to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. Troubleshooting 5 5 Occasionally you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on the Apple... Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support. This chapter gives you some solutions to try to note include...
...iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. You can find the answers you need. Things to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. Troubleshooting 5 5 Occasionally you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on the Apple... Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support. This chapter gives you some solutions to try to note include...
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... iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that came with the application's manufacturer to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If you are secure. Then save your work in any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. If a dialog appears, select the application ...down the Option and Command (x) keys and press the Esc key. Problems That Prevent You from the iMac. Warning: Do not attempt to open applications and restart your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with your computer for a few seconds to install memory. ...
... iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that came with the application's manufacturer to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If you are secure. Then save your work in any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. If a dialog appears, select the application ...down the Option and Command (x) keys and press the Esc key. Problems That Prevent You from the iMac. Warning: Do not attempt to open applications and restart your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with your computer for a few seconds to install memory. ...
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... files before restoring software. Important: Apple recommends that came with your iMac for information about contacting Apple for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Apple isn't responsible for any lost data. Important: The "Erase and Install" option erases the iMac hard disk so you to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that doesn't work, unplug the...
... files before restoring software. Important: Apple recommends that came with your iMac for information about contacting Apple for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Apple isn't responsible for any lost data. Important: The "Erase and Install" option erases the iMac hard disk so you to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that doesn't work, unplug the...
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.... Note: To install iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the steps below. Installing Applications To install only the applications that came with our computer. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 83
.... Note: To install iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the steps below. Installing Applications To install only the applications that came with our computer. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 83
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....  Check the AirPort signal level. There are up to the instructions that came with wireless communication and reduce this range. Your iMac is running and has a wireless access point.  Make sure you can check for "software update." Nearby electronic devices or metal ... your computer and do not open. To minimize interference, move the base station away from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If you have a problem with an application  For a problem with your AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express.  Make sure the computer...
....  Check the AirPort signal level. There are up to the instructions that came with wireless communication and reduce this range. Your iMac is running and has a wireless access point.  Make sure you can check for "software update." Nearby electronic devices or metal ... your computer and do not open. To minimize interference, move the base station away from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If you have a problem with an application  For a problem with your AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express.  Make sure the computer...
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... Internet" on page 99 for information on your keyboard.  If that doesn't work, restart the iMac while holding down the mouse button.  For more information if you are using and troubleshooting AirPort, ...will find how to locate your Internet connection. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may be using the disc, and then and press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard....to the Trash.  If that doesn't work, log out of your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the menu), and then press the...
... Internet" on page 99 for information on your keyboard.  If that doesn't work, restart the iMac while holding down the mouse button.  For more information if you are using and troubleshooting AirPort, ...will find how to locate your Internet connection. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may be using the disc, and then and press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard....to the Trash.  If that doesn't work, log out of your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the menu), and then press the...