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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. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly.
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. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly.
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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. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to a virtual stage. 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. Create and share movies in one library.
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. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to a virtual stage. 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. Create and share movies in one library.
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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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... instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure you may already know enough to get started . If... 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 right away. If you have never used an...
... instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure you may already know enough to get started . If... 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 right away. If you have never used an...
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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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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. 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
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... 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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 about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for...
... 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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 about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for...
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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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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. 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
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... and search for "System Preferences" or for use. If you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your other information from ...your previous Mac to your iMac. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when...
... and search for "System Preferences" or for use. If you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your other information from ...your previous Mac to your iMac. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when...
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... left them. To wake your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as 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 back of... the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your iMac for less than a few days, shut it down your iMac for 3 seconds. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. You can quickly wake your iMac is in sleep, its screen is spinning can put it to start up from ...
... left them. To wake your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as 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 back of... the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your iMac for less than a few days, shut it down your iMac for 3 seconds. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. You can quickly wake your iMac is in sleep, its screen is spinning can put it to start up from ...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. 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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...and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Apple Remote Control your iMac. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when ... with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its ...
...and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Apple Remote Control your iMac. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when ... with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its ...
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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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.... Chapter 2 Life with your open windows. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to your Apple Remote for quick access to sync your iMac. Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow...
.... Chapter 2 Life with your open windows. d USB ports Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to your Apple Remote for quick access to sync your iMac. Exposé All Windows key Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media controls Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow...
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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