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www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. Built-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/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. Built-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/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
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www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a Web Gallery with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. Publish to a virtual stage. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your video in minutes. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a Web Gallery with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. Publish to a virtual stage. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your video in minutes. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
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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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... your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . If you may already know enough to... Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you are an experienced user, you have never used an iMac or are new to get started . Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting ...
... your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . If you may already know enough to... Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you are an experienced user, you have never used an iMac or are new to get started . Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting ...
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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 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.
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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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... 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 Apple Authorized Reseller. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 For information about setting...
... 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 Apple Authorized Reseller. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 For information about setting...
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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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...you can quickly make your desktop look the way you get to configure your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up... a user account on your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. ...
...you can quickly make your desktop look the way you get to configure your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up... a user account on your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. ...
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... power (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. WARNING: Shut down your applications, documents, and computer settings... are exactly as you left them. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your iMac wakes from your Apple Remote for 3 seconds. Shut Down Your iMac If you won't be away from sleep, your iMac before you unplug or move it to sleep. To turn your...
... power (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. WARNING: Shut down your applications, documents, and computer settings... are exactly as you left them. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your iMac wakes from your Apple Remote for 3 seconds. Shut Down Your iMac If you won't be away from sleep, your iMac before you unplug or move it to sleep. To turn 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. 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 software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. 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 software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of 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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... videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband...
... videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband...
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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 widgets and get information on your iMac display. Dashboard Open Dashboard to your Apple Remote for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or ...your open windows. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver...
d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to sync your widgets and get information on your iMac display. Dashboard Open Dashboard to your Apple Remote for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or ...your open windows. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver...
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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