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Say hello to your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in the world.
Say hello to your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in the world.
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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 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 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 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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... Up, Go If you are new to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for... instructions about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your iMac into a power outlet. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 56 before you may ...
... Up, Go If you are new to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for... instructions about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your iMac into a power outlet. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 56 before you may ...
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What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord 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 a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.
Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.
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... network. For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." To use a phone ... (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking.
... network. For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." To use a phone ... (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking.
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
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You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. See the manual that came with the mouse in the dialogue box that appears. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Slide down the switch on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard... for a few seconds. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on the right side of the mouse. b Click OK with your iMac.
You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. See the manual that came with the mouse in the dialogue box that appears. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Slide down the switch on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard... for a few seconds. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on the right side of the mouse. b Click OK with your iMac.
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... prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees 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 do it later using... System Preferences. If you don't intend to your new iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your iMac...
... prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees 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 do it later using... System Preferences. If you don't intend to your new iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your iMac...
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... computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back 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 ...following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your...
... computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back 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 ...following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your...
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Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go NOTICE: Shut down . To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button.
Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go NOTICE: Shut down . To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) 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. 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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. 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... live over broadband using the included iChat application. Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer ..., squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera...
... live over broadband using the included iChat application. Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer ..., squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera...
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Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys -
Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys -
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... the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at once. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease... ( ) the brightness of sound coming from up to the Trash. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to 30 feet (9 meters) ...
... the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at once. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease... ( ) the brightness of sound coming from up to the Trash. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to 30 feet (9 meters) ...
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Ports on Your iMac £ Mini DisplayPort G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac £ Mini DisplayPort G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac