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www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. 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 View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. Built-in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. 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 View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. 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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If you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety ...to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started .
If you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety ...to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started .
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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 a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.
Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.
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...-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. 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. Step 2: To access the Internet over broadband or a network, connect one end of an...
...-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. 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. Step 2: To access the Internet over broadband or a network, connect one end of 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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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..., and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. If you don't intend to keep or use your new iMac. If you don't use . Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific ...Assistant. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 5:...
..., and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. If you don't intend to keep or use your new iMac. If you don't use . Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific ...Assistant. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 5:...
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...move it down . Shut Down Your iMac If you won't be away from your iMac for more than a few days, shut it to sleep. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac on the Apple Remote. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When... you finish working with your iMac, you can put it to sleep or shut it ....
...move it down . Shut Down Your iMac If you won't be away from your iMac for more than a few days, shut it to sleep. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac on the Apple Remote. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When... you finish working with your iMac, you can put it to sleep or shut it ....
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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 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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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...RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse... Apple Remote and Front Row. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, ...
...RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse... Apple Remote and Front Row. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, ...
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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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d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to sync your Apple Remote for quick access to access your iMac. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your open windows. Brightness controls Dim or increase the brightness of sound coming ... the weather, stocks, and more. Chapter 2 Life with your iPod or digital camera. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Dashboard Open Dashboard to your...
d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to sync your Apple Remote for quick access to access your iMac. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your open windows. Brightness controls Dim or increase the brightness of sound coming ... the weather, stocks, and more. Chapter 2 Life with your iPod or digital camera. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Dashboard Open Dashboard to 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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...display that has a VGA connector. 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. £ Mini-DVI ...video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to another computer and transfer files.
...display that has a VGA connector. 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. £ Mini-DVI ...video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to another computer and transfer files.