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Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.
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... 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 computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your...
... 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 computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your...
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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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... designed so that you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you can ...set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this ...
... designed so that you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you can ...set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this ...
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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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To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." 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. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable...
To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." 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. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable...
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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 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.
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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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...System Preferences" or for most settings on your desktop look the way you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using System Preferences. You can quickly make your iMac. As you want using Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu..., it's best to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific preference you get to know your new iMac. If you don't use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you first start up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information ...
...System Preferences" or for most settings on your desktop look the way you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using System Preferences. You can quickly make your iMac. As you want using Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu..., it's best to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific preference you get to know your new iMac. If you don't use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you first start up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information ...
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... from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it ... hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. You can put it down. When your iMac and bypass the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
... from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it ... hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. You can put it down. When your iMac and bypass the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
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... Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn it . Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move it off your iMac, do one of data or the inability to start up from the... hard disk. To turn your iMac on the back of 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...
... Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn it . Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move it off your iMac, do one of data or the inability to start up from the... hard disk. To turn your iMac on the back of 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...
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2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
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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 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 software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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 software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports 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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...iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple... Remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with its innovative scroll ball to click, ...
...iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple... Remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with its innovative scroll ball to click, ...
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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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... the Media Eject (C) key to access your widgets. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple display. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the... stereo speakers Listen to all your open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23
... the Media Eject (C) key to access your widgets. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Apple display. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the... stereo speakers Listen to all your open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23
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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
