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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. 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 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/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. 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 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.
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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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If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you may already know enough to get started . Before you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup ... on page 55 before you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . If you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read ...
If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you may already know enough to get started . Before you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup ... on page 55 before you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . If you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read ...
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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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G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available 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 or a network.... To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac.
G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available 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 or a network.... To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac.
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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. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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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 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
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...command center for most settings on your other information from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac. You can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you 've ...Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for the specific preference you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. The first time you turn on your desktop...
...command center for most settings on your other information from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac. You can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you 've ...Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for the specific preference you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. The first time you turn on your desktop...
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... away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and ... the back of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To wake your iMac from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Putting Your...
... away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and ... the back of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To wake your iMac from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Putting Your...
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... a day or more, you unplug or move it off your iMac before you should turn it . To turn your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac, do one 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 Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the...
... a day or more, you unplug or move it off your iMac before you should turn it . To turn your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac, do one 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 Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the...
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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 software and hardware 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 all Apple products on 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 software and hardware 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 all Apple products on for 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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... music, documents, and other content. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.... Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio...
... music, documents, and other content. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.... Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio...
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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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... sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Apple display. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple Remote for quick access to access your open windows. Built...
... sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Apple display. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple Remote for quick access to access your open windows. Built...
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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