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www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard 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. Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard 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. Built-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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... find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. If you ...are new to get started . Before you set it right away. 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 the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page...
... find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. If you ...are new to get started . Before you set it right away. 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 the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page...
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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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...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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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... center for the specific preference you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you don't use . You can quickly make your desktop look the way you can...
... center for the specific preference you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you don't use . You can quickly make your desktop look the way you can...
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...the Play/Pause (') button on your iMac for less than a few days, shut it down . Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. When your iMac, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your Apple Remote for more than a few days... sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. Put Your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac on the Apple Remote. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button ...
...the Play/Pause (') button on your iMac for less than a few days, shut it down . Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. When your iMac, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your Apple Remote for more than a few days... sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. Put Your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac on the Apple Remote. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button ...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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 your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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 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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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. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included ... to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your...
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. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included ... to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your...
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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 Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls -
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... a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. on the weather, stocks, and more. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your open windows. Dashboard Open Dashboard to your widgets and get information on your... iMac display. Brightness controls Dim or increase the brightness of sound coming from the...
... a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. on the weather, stocks, and more. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your open windows. Dashboard Open Dashboard to your widgets and get information on your... iMac display. Brightness controls Dim or increase the brightness of sound coming from the...
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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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... an external powered microphone 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. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. Chapter 2 ...Life with Your iMac 25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support to connect to a TV...
... an external powered microphone 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. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. Chapter 2 ...Life with Your iMac 25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support to connect to a TV...