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iMac User's Guide Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac computer
iMac User's Guide Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac computer
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...and any use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMac, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod..., iTunes, Mac, the Mac logo, Mac OS, and Macintosh are owned by Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple logo is accurate. The Bluetooth ...
...and any use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMac, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod..., iTunes, Mac, the Mac logo, Mac OS, and Macintosh are owned by Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple logo is accurate. The Bluetooth ...
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Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of U.S. All rights reserved. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and ...
Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of U.S. All rights reserved. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and ...
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Contents 9 Chapter 1: Getting Started 10 What's in the Box 11 Setting up Your iMac 15 Next Steps 18 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down 19 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your iMac 20 Front View A 22 Front View B 24 Back View A 26 Back View B 28 Learning About Mac OS X 29 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 30 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 31 Connecting a Printer 32 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 33 Connecting to a Network 33 Using the Internet 5
Contents 9 Chapter 1: Getting Started 10 What's in the Box 11 Setting up Your iMac 15 Next Steps 18 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down 19 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your iMac 20 Front View A 22 Front View B 24 Back View A 26 Back View B 28 Learning About Mac OS X 29 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 30 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 31 Connecting a Printer 32 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 33 Connecting to a Network 33 Using the Internet 5
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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... Displays, 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... Displays, 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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79 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 80 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 82 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 83 Other Problems 86 Locating Your Product Serial Number 87 Using Apple Hardware Test 89 Appendix A: Specifications 91 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 91 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 93 Connectors and Ports 94 Laser Information 94 High-Risk Activities Warning 95 Avoid Hearing Damage 95 Understanding Ergonomics 98 Cleaning Your iMac 98 Carrying Your iMac 98 Apple and the Environment Contents 7
79 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 80 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 82 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 83 Other Problems 86 Locating Your Product Serial Number 87 Using Apple Hardware Test 89 Appendix A: Specifications 91 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 91 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 93 Connectors and Ports 94 Laser Information 94 High-Risk Activities Warning 95 Avoid Hearing Damage 95 Understanding Ergonomics 98 Cleaning Your iMac 98 Carrying Your iMac 98 Apple and the Environment Contents 7
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99 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 101 Gathering the Information You Need 103 Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect 104 Troubleshooting Your Connection 107 Communications Regulation Information 111 Index 8 Contents
99 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 101 Gathering the Information You Need 103 Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect 104 Troubleshooting Your Connection 107 Communications Regulation Information 111 Index 8 Contents
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... into a wall socket. Important: Read all of the installation instructions and safety information (see page 91) before you can set up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this section for setting up quickly and start using it right away. If you may already ...know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . This chapter contains instructions for instructions on purchasing your computer...
... into a wall socket. Important: Read all of the installation instructions and safety information (see page 91) before you can set up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this section for setting up quickly and start using it right away. If you may already ...know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . This chapter contains instructions for instructions on purchasing your computer...
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What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord. Keyboard AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mighty Mouse MENU Apple Remote
What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord. Keyboard AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mighty Mouse MENU Apple Remote
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Setting up Your iMac Follow the steps on the back of pages to set up your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power port on the next couple of your iMac.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Setting up Your iMac Follow the steps on the back of pages to set up your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power port on the next couple of your iMac.
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G If you are joining or setting up a wireless network, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the iMac and the other end to the Internet," on page 99. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
G If you are joining or setting up a wireless network, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the iMac and the other end to the Internet," on page 99. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your iMac, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up and use them with your computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your iMac, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up and use them with your computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13
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Step 4: Press the power (®) button to turn on your iMac. ® 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Step 4: Press the power (®) button to turn on your iMac. ® 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... your new Mac to your old Mac. It shows you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new iMac. Transferring Information to Your iMac Setup Assistant makes it easy to copy your saved settings, files, and folders from your previous Mac to migrate your... iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You need the following to transfer information: Â A standard FireWire cable (6-pin to your iMac. If you already have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode Setup...
... your new Mac to your old Mac. It shows you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new iMac. Transferring Information to Your iMac Setup Assistant makes it easy to copy your saved settings, files, and folders from your previous Mac to migrate your... iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You need the following to transfer information: Â A standard FireWire cable (6-pin to your iMac. If you already have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode Setup...
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... on the older computer. Note: If you transfer information later using Migration Assistant. Setting Up Your iMac for information you'll need to enter. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started To turn off on page 99... for the Internet If you didn't transfer your iMac to connect to the Internet. Fees may apply. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and .... If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iMac, you can also take you through the process of setting up your network settings, Setup Assistant...
... on the older computer. Note: If you transfer information later using Migration Assistant. Setting Up Your iMac for information you'll need to enter. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started To turn off on page 99... for the Internet If you didn't transfer your iMac to connect to the Internet. Fees may apply. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and .... If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iMac, you can also take you through the process of setting up your network settings, Setup Assistant...
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... some common tasks Chapter 2, "Getting to Sleep or Shutting It Down" on page 18. Troubleshooting your iMac or putting it to sleep "Putting Your iMac to Know Your iMac," on page 19. See... More Information If you have a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 79...Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Using a specific feature of your Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac," on page 37. iMac or connecting a digital device Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on page 29. Shutting down your iMac if you would like more information, see the following: To learn about...
... some common tasks Chapter 2, "Getting to Sleep or Shutting It Down" on page 18. Troubleshooting your iMac or putting it to sleep "Putting Your iMac to Know Your iMac," on page 19. See... More Information If you have a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 79...Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Using a specific feature of your Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac," on page 37. iMac or connecting a digital device Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on page 29. Shutting down your iMac if you would like more information, see the following: To learn about...
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... than a few days, put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold... the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. To wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To put your iMac to sleep. Warning: Shut down . Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark and a small white light below the...
... than a few days, put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold... the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. To wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To put your iMac to sleep. Warning: Shut down . Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark and a small white light below the...
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... catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the different parts of your iMac and the features of Apple's products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com, links you see on your screen.... The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 19 Read on for all of Mac OS X, including ...
... catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the different parts of your iMac and the features of Apple's products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com, links you see on your screen.... The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 19 Read on for all of Mac OS X, including ...
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Volume controls C Media Eject key Mighty Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Front View A Apple Remote Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in speakers Power indicator light Remote rest -
Volume controls C Media Eject key Mighty Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Front View A Apple Remote Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in speakers Power indicator light Remote rest -
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...Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse 6-button remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your iMac under the optical disk drive there's an internal magnet so you can stow the Apple Remote when you're not using keyboard controls. Power indicator light A white light indicates ...your iMac is on, this light is in speakers Listen to Know Your iMac 21 When your iMac is off. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac has a SuperDrive, which ...
...Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse 6-button remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your iMac under the optical disk drive there's an internal magnet so you can stow the Apple Remote when you're not using keyboard controls. Power indicator light A white light indicates ...your iMac is on, this light is in speakers Listen to Know Your iMac 21 When your iMac is off. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac has a SuperDrive, which ...