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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
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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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...the new features of this chapter for help getting 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 your computer into a power outlet. Make sure you... look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information...
...the new features of this chapter for help getting 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 your computer into a power outlet. Make sure you... look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information...
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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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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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... comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." For information about setting up connection...
... comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." For information about setting up connection...
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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. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d
d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d
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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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Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other ...
Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other ...
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.... Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac and bypass the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of the following: Â Press any... key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac wakes from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
.... Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac and bypass the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of the following: Â Press any... key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac wakes from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
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... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn off . Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on ...again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To turn it . Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or...
... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn off . Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on ...again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To turn it . Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. 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.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. 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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...size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with its innovative scroll ball to push it into the drive. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±...;RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Remote Control your iMac. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other files to work efficiently. Keep...
...size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with its innovative scroll ball to push it into the drive. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±...;RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Remote Control your iMac. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other files to work efficiently. Keep...
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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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... and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast...
... and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast...
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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