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View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard Built-in the world at the same time. 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.
View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard Built-in the world at the same time. 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.
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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 have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information ... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer into a power outlet...
If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information ... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer into a power outlet...
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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 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. 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
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... Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. 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 G Note: Your...
... Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. 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 G Note: Your...
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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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Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac.
Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac.
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...search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you turn on your new iMac. You can help you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you already have... a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. As you 've...
...search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you turn on your new iMac. You can help you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you already have... a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. As you 've...
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... on the back of data or the inability to Sleep If you will be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . You can damage the hard disk, causing loss of your 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. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. To wake your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on your...
... on the back of data or the inability to Sleep If you will be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . You can damage the hard disk, causing loss of your 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. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. To wake your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on your...
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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 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.
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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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..., documents, and other content. 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 standard-size CD-R, CD...±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, ... of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Apple Remote Control your...
..., documents, and other content. 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 standard-size CD-R, CD...±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, ... of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Apple Remote Control your...
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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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... speakers Listen to access your widgets and get information on your iMac. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to sync your Apple Remote for quick access to your iMac display. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect...
... speakers Listen to access your widgets and get information on your iMac. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to sync your Apple Remote for quick access to your iMac display. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect...
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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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... (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, ...or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 H Two FireWire ports (one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video camera or ...
... (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, ...or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 H Two FireWire ports (one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video camera or ...