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www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard 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/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. Built-in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard 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/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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... designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer into a power outlet. Important: Read all of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure ... on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you set it right away. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
... designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer into a power outlet. Important: Read all of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure ... on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you set it right away. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
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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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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. 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
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.... 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. 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...
.... 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. 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...
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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 d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.
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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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If you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your new iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you want using Migration Assistant. If you don't use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Go to transfer information when you first start up...
If you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your new iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you want using Migration Assistant. If you don't use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Go to transfer information when you first start up...
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... less than a few days, put it to sleep. When your Apple Remote for 3 seconds. When your iMac wakes from your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down. To turn your iMac on the Apple Remote. To wake your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button... on again, press the power (®) button. Shut Down Your iMac If you can put your iMac and bypass the startup process. WARNING: Shut ...
... less than a few days, put it to sleep. When your Apple Remote for 3 seconds. When your iMac wakes from your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down. To turn your iMac on the Apple Remote. To wake your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button... on again, press the power (®) button. Shut Down Your iMac If you can put your iMac and bypass the startup process. WARNING: Shut ...
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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. 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
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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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... a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. 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,... 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and...
... a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. 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,... 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and...
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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 Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls -
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... on your iPod or digital camera. on the weather, stocks, and more. Dashboard Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to sync your iMac. Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song... increase the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to your iMac display. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your...
... on your iPod or digital camera. on the weather, stocks, and more. Dashboard Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to sync your iMac. Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song... increase the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to your iMac display. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your...
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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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... as digital video camera or external storage. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, printer, disk drive, digital... camera, joystick, modem, and more. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 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. Each...
... as digital video camera or external storage. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, printer, disk drive, digital... camera, joystick, modem, and more. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 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. Each...