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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. 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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To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac 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. For information... need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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.
To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac 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. For information... need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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.
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...Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you don't intend to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You can help you turn on your new iMac. Choose Apple... information when you first start up a user account on your other information from your previous Mac to keep or use your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your iMac. If you don't use . Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you ...
...Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you don't intend to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You can help you turn on your new iMac. Choose Apple... information when you first start up a user account on your other information from your previous Mac to keep or use your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your iMac. If you don't use . Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you ...
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...more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/macosx/overview. Or, see the following: To learn about using your iMac is available in the search field. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support. Or search... for the application and type a question in Mac Help and on your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from Windows" under...
...more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/macosx/overview. Or, see the following: To learn about using your iMac is available in the search field. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support. Or search... for the application and type a question in Mac Help and on your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from Windows" under...
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...See Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the list. Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. The ... Help from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Or search for "printing" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose ...
...See Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the list. Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. The ... Help from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Or search for "printing" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose ...
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... More Info. If the memory you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac and that came with your iMac. 2 When you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support...
... More Info. If the memory you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac and that came with your iMac. 2 When you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support...
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... that you were using when the problem occurred. Read on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. WARNING: Do not attempt to open your iMac except to try to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to make a note of what you encounter... a problem, try when you experience a problem with your iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Problems that the application isn't compatible with the version of the Mac OS...
... that you were using when the problem occurred. Read on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. WARNING: Do not attempt to open your iMac except to try to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to make a note of what you encounter... a problem, try when you experience a problem with your iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Problems that the application isn't compatible with the version of the Mac OS...
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... the power (®) button for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is correctly installed and that came with...Learning More, Service, and Support" on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that it down . Then hold down the Option key and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac to use Disk Utility (on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you ...
... the power (®) button for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is correctly installed and that came with...Learning More, Service, and Support" on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that it down . Then hold down the Option key and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac to use Disk Utility (on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you ...
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... Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your software. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be with your iMac hardware. Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all...
... Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your software. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be with your iMac hardware. Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all...
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... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If only one IP address among multiple computers. For setup information, check the documentation provided with your ISP...
... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If only one IP address among multiple computers. For setup information, check the documentation provided with your ISP...
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Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set to automatically check once a week, but you are available for "AirPort" in Mac Help. Your iMac is set it to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other source of interference is near... to check daily or monthly. You can also open System Preferences and click the Software Update icon. To check for updated software, choose Apple () > Software Update from such devices. Â For more information, search for updates manually. You can also check for "Software Update" in...
Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set to automatically check once a week, but you are available for "AirPort" in Mac Help. Your iMac is set it to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other source of interference is near... to check daily or monthly. You can also open System Preferences and click the Software Update icon. To check for updated software, choose Apple () > Software Update from such devices. Â For more information, search for updates manually. You can also check for "Software Update" in...
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... all other applications. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your iMac. Important: Apple recommends that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. Apple isn't responsible for any lost data. Mac OS X provides a way to...
... all other applications. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your iMac. Important: Apple recommends that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. Apple isn't responsible for any lost data. Mac OS X provides a way to...
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To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue ...Meet Solution 49 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your...
To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue ...Meet Solution 49 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your...
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...push the disc into the drive until your fingers touch the side of System Preferences. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the menu), and then press the Media ... but you can also check for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to the Trash. Â Log out from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media ...
...push the disc into the drive until your fingers touch the side of System Preferences. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the menu), and then press the Media ... but you can also check for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to the Trash. Â Log out from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media ...
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.../support for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location for instructions and troubleshooting information. The battery in Mac Help for more information about your iMac isn't user-replaceable. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for the latest...
.../support for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location for instructions and troubleshooting information. The battery in Mac Help for more information about your iMac isn't user-replaceable. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for the latest...
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... Profiler. Call the support center number nearest you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Have the purchase date and your iMac serial number ready when you (the first 90 days are complimentary). System Profiler To get information about your coverage by purchasing the...support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Onscreen ...
... Profiler. Call the support center number nearest you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Have the purchase date and your iMac serial number ready when you (the first 90 days are complimentary). System Profiler To get information about your coverage by purchasing the...support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Onscreen ...
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...Click Hardware in the Contents pane. Â Look on the date of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to... cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. Â ...
...Click Hardware in the Contents pane. Â Look on the date of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to... cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. Â ...
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... camera 21 microphone 21 speakers 23 button, power 13 C cable modem 11, 44 camera, iSight 21 camera indicator light 21 carrying your iMac 63 changing the desktop 14 System Preferences 14 Classic 50 cleaning display 63 mouse 63 your computer 67 Dock 28 downloading software 47 DSL modem... for Something? Index A adapters, video 25 AirPort Extreme technology 27 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Keyboard 21, 23 Apple Remote 21, 29 applications Classic 50 freezing 48 Front Row 29 iLife 28 installing 49 Mac OS 9 50 using Software Update 47 assistants Migration Assistant 14 Setup Assistant 14 audio 25 ...
... camera 21 microphone 21 speakers 23 button, power 13 C cable modem 11, 44 camera, iSight 21 camera indicator light 21 carrying your iMac 63 changing the desktop 14 System Preferences 14 Classic 50 cleaning display 63 mouse 63 your computer 67 Dock 28 downloading software 47 DSL modem... for Something? Index A adapters, video 25 AirPort Extreme technology 27 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Keyboard 21, 23 Apple Remote 21, 29 applications Classic 50 freezing 48 Front Row 29 iLife 28 installing 49 Mac OS 9 50 using Software Update 47 assistants Migration Assistant 14 Setup Assistant 14 audio 25 ...