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View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. Built-in the world at the same time.
View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. Built-in the world at the same time.
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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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...features of this chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and the safety ...information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you are new to get started . Important: Read all...
...features of this chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and the safety ...information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you are new to get started . Important: Read all...
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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 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
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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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Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. 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. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. For information about setting ... USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet over broadband or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your iMac and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11
Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. 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. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. For information about setting ... USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet over broadband or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your iMac and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11
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d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac, follow the instructions that came 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 cables. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d
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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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...ve purchased from your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. The...you first start up a user account on your command center for the specific preference you turn on your new iMac. You can help you want to keep or use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you get to deauthorize it later using ...
...ve purchased from your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. The...you first start up a user account on your command center for the specific preference you turn on your new iMac. You can help you want to keep or use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you get to deauthorize it later using ...
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...and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your Apple Remote for 3 seconds. To put your iMac to sleep or shut it down. Shut Down Your iMac If you won't be away from your iMac for less than a few days, put it to start up from the hard disk... the inability to sleep. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac on the Apple Remote. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark....
...and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your Apple Remote for 3 seconds. To put your iMac to sleep or shut it down. Shut Down Your iMac If you won't be away from your iMac for less than a few days, put it to start up from the hard disk... the inability to sleep. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac on the Apple Remote. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark....
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs 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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...ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Mighty Mouse ...multibutton mouse with iMovie. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, ...
...ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Mighty Mouse ...multibutton mouse with iMovie. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, ...
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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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...increase the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. on the weather, stocks, and more. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. d USB ports Use the... two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to your widgets and get information on your iMac display. Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for quick access to sync your Apple Remote for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') ...
...increase the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. on the weather, stocks, and more. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. d USB ports Use the... two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to your widgets and get information on your iMac display. Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for quick access to sync your Apple Remote for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') ...
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Ports on Your iMac £ Mini-DVI port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T ) d USB 2.0 ports (3) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac £ Mini-DVI port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T ) d USB 2.0 ports (3) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. The Apple Keyboard also has two USB 2.0 ports. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. This ... connector. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other video device. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices....
... Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. The Apple Keyboard also has two USB 2.0 ports. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. This ... connector. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other video device. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices....