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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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... of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting 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 new features of your computer into a power...
... of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting 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 new features of your computer into a power...
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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 To use a dial-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. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help...
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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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... and set up a user account on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you want using Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
... and set up a user account on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you want using Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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... to sleep or shut it down your iMac for less than a few days, put your iMac on the Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes from your iMac before you unplug or move it down. Moving your iMac and bypass the startup process. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you left them. When..., your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be using your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To wake your iMac for 3 seconds. WARNING: Shut down .
... to sleep or shut it down your iMac for less than a few days, put your iMac on the Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes from your iMac before you unplug or move it down. Moving your iMac and bypass the startup process. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you left them. When..., your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be using your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To wake your iMac for 3 seconds. WARNING: Shut down .
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...can write music, documents, and other files to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when ... work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to ...
...can write music, documents, and other files to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when ... work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to ...
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...infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Brightness controls Dim or increase the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to sync your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove... a disc. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple Remote for quick access to access your...
...infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Brightness controls Dim or increase the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to sync your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove... a disc. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple Remote for quick access to access your...
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...a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support to connect to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, printer...storage. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to a TV, VCR, or other video device. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to 7 watts of power. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. Each port provides up to an...
...a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support to connect to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, printer...storage. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to a TV, VCR, or other video device. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to 7 watts of power. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. Each port provides up to an...
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Chapter 2 Life with at least 1 GB of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Power port Connect the power cord to sleep. You can add more memory, up to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (...Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to your iMac during troubleshooting. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to restart your iMac. Press and hold to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 Z AirPort Extreme wireless ...
Chapter 2 Life with at least 1 GB of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Power port Connect the power cord to sleep. You can add more memory, up to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (...Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to your iMac during troubleshooting. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to restart your iMac. Press and hold to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 Z AirPort Extreme wireless ...
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More Information For more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx/overview. Or click "Switching from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on the Mac Help home page...
More Information For more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx/overview. Or click "Switching from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on the Mac Help home page...
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..." in Mac Help. Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Or open AirPort Help by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the list. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Search for "display port" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help ...in Mac Help. To learn about Changing System Preferences Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology Using Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications...
..." in Mac Help. Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Or open AirPort Help by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the list. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Search for "display port" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help ...in Mac Help. To learn about Changing System Preferences Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology Using Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications...
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Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to replace the memory access door after you install memory. WARNING: Remember to tighten the screw. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac to turn it on.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to replace the memory access door after you install memory. WARNING: Remember to tighten the screw. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac to turn it on.
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... not attempt to open your iMac except to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. This will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac doesn't have any user-serviceable... parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you encounter a problem, try to try when you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with your iMac needs service, see...
... not attempt to open your iMac except to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. This will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac doesn't have any user-serviceable... parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you encounter a problem, try to try when you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with your iMac needs service, see...
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...occurs frequently, you are secure. Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure the batteries are connected. Unplug the power cord from Using Your iMac If your iMac won't respond or the pointer won't move  Make sure the mouse and keyboard are fresh.  Try to force problem ... your work in and press the power (®) button on your iMac to turn it on. Problems That Prevent You from the iMac. Then plug the power cord back in any open applications and restart your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with your iMac, go to www.apple.com/guide.
...occurs frequently, you are secure. Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure the batteries are connected. Unplug the power cord from Using Your iMac If your iMac won't respond or the pointer won't move  Make sure the mouse and keyboard are fresh.  Try to force problem ... your work in and press the power (®) button on your iMac to turn it on. Problems That Prevent You from the iMac. Then plug the power cord back in any open applications and restart your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with your iMac, go to www.apple.com/guide.
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...the power cord back in and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to use Disk Utility (on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that it down by pressing and holding... reinstall your system software (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. Â If you installed allows your iMac to start up your iMac, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. ...
...the power cord back in and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to use Disk Utility (on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that it down by pressing and holding... reinstall your system software (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. Â If you installed allows your iMac to start up your iMac, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. ...
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Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions...
Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions...
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... may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using PPPoE, make sure you turn it either before or after you have trouble with your Internet connection, you unplug the modem's power cord...Network preferences. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Turn off your Internet service provider using to connect to reset the modem hardware. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to access. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me." ...
... may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using PPPoE, make sure you turn it either before or after you have trouble with your Internet connection, you unplug the modem's power cord...Network preferences. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Turn off your Internet service provider using to connect to reset the modem hardware. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to access. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me." ...