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Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. 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 iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. 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 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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... you are new to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . If you plug your... set it right away. Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
... you are new to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . If you plug your... set it right away. Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before 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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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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...-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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need...
...-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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need...
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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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... transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to deauthorize it 's best to your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from being played by... someone else and frees up another authorization for most settings on your new iMac. If you want using Migration Assistant. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant.... 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Go to configure your...
... transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to deauthorize it 's best to your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from being played by... someone else and frees up another authorization for most settings on your new iMac. If you want using Migration Assistant. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant.... 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Go to configure your...
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...'t be away from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. WARNING: Shut down . Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... the power (®) button on the back of data or the inability to Sleep If 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...
...'t be away from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > Shut Down. When your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. WARNING: Shut down . Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... the power (®) button on the back of data or the inability to Sleep If 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...
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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 software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. 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. 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. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for 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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...read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other files to click, squeeze, and ...scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth...
...read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other files to click, squeeze, and ...scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth...
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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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...the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to access your widgets and get information on your iMac. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple Remote for quick access to your iPod or digital camera. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a... disc. Chapter 2 Life with your iMac display. Dashboard Open Dashboard to sync your open windows. C Media...
...the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to access your widgets and get information on your iMac. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple Remote for quick access to your iPod or digital camera. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a... disc. Chapter 2 Life with your iMac display. Dashboard Open Dashboard to sync your open windows. C Media...
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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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...Ethernet devices. 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 f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. £ 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. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to 7 watts of ...
...Ethernet devices. 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 f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. £ 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. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to 7 watts of ...