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Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Say hello to your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place.
Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Say hello to your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place.
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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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... on your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Answers to get started . If you are an experienced user, you 've never used an iMac or are new to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with... Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this iMac. For information about the new features of your iMac in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. Make ...
... on your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Answers to get started . If you are an experienced user, you 've never used an iMac or are new to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with... Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this iMac. For information about the new features of your iMac in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. Make ...
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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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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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... to a phone jack. 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. 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... Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your...
... to a phone jack. 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. 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... Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your...
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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. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d
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...back of the keyboard for more information. See the manual that appears. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the right side of the mouse. Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. Note: ...If your wireless keyboard and mouse. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Press and hold the power button on . If you turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds....
...back of the keyboard for more information. See the manual that appears. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the right side of the mouse. Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. Note: ...If your wireless keyboard and mouse. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Press and hold the power button on . If you turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds....
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... Preferences" or for the specific preference you 've purchased from the menu bar. Go to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use. If you don't use your other... you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you want to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your iMac. The first time you get to configure your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant....
... Preferences" or for the specific preference you 've purchased from the menu bar. Go to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use. If you don't use your other... you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you want to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your iMac. The first time you get to configure your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant....
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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 your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. To wake your iMac from sleep, your iMac and bypass the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. When...
... 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 your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. To wake your iMac from sleep, your iMac and bypass the startup process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. When...
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Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. 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
Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. 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
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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 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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Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. ... documents, web pages, and other content. Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application.
Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. ... documents, web pages, and other content. Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application.
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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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...by dragging its desktop icon to access your widgets. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your iMac. d Two ...forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Brightness keys (F1, F2)...
...by dragging its desktop icon to access your widgets. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your iMac. d Two ...forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Brightness keys (F1, F2)...
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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