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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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Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
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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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...all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you set it up your iMac into a power outlet. Answers to many questions can easily set... up and start using it right away. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . For information about Mac Help...
...all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you set it up your iMac into a power outlet. Answers to many questions can easily set... up and start using it right away. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you plug your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . For information about Mac Help...
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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 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, 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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...end of an Ethernet cable to a phone jack. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to the Ethernet port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac. Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. For information about setting up connection, you need the ...
...end of an Ethernet cable to a phone jack. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to the Ethernet port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac. Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. For information about setting up connection, you need the ...
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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. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac.
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... power button on the right side of the mouse. See the manual that appears. If you turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your iMac. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with...
... power button on the right side of the mouse. See the manual that appears. If you turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your iMac. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with...
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... Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you want using Migration Assistant. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. As you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, ...transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Use...
... Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you want using Migration Assistant. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. As you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, ...transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Use...
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...;) > Sleep 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 ... the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it down. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. You can put your iMac to sleep, do one of your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When...
...;) > Sleep 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 ... the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it down. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. You can put your iMac to sleep, do one of your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When...
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To turn 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 Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it down your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
To turn 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 Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it down your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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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 all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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 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. 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 your iMac.
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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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Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (... pages, and other content. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures ...
Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (... pages, and other content. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures ...
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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 - 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
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... Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or increase (-) the volume of sound coming from... up to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to...
... Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or increase (-) the volume of sound coming from... up to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to...
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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
