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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. 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/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. 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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Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. 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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... designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Make sure you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you are new to find out about the ... features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you plug your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Important: Read all of the setup instructions...
... designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Make sure you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you are new to find out about the ... features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you plug your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Important: Read all of the setup instructions...
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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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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 For information about setting up connection, you need .... To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need .... To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. 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 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. 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
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
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... For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your new iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it ...command center for most settings on your other information from being played by someone else and frees up , you don't use your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to...
... For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your new iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it ...command center for most settings on your other information from being played by someone else and frees up , you don't use your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to...
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... or shut it down. WARNING: Shut down . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. When your iMac wakes from the hard disk. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on the... Apple Remote. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you left them. When your iMac for less than a few days, put it to start up from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be ...
... or shut it down. WARNING: Shut down . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. When your iMac wakes from the hard disk. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on the... Apple Remote. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you left them. When your iMac for less than a few days, put it to start up from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be ...
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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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...-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. To insert a disc, ...use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Slot-loading optical disc drive...
...-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. To insert a disc, ...use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Slot-loading optical disc drive...
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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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... your iPod or digital camera. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. Dashboard Open Dashboard to sync your widgets and get information on your iMac display. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games,... and multimedia. on the weather, stocks, and more. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') ...
... your iPod or digital camera. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. Dashboard Open Dashboard to sync your widgets and get information on your iMac display. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games,... and multimedia. on the weather, stocks, and more. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') ...
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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