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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 one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help isync
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 one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help isync
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.... iWeb Help website Start a jam session. Record and mix your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help quick...
.... iWeb Help website Start a jam session. Record and mix your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help quick...
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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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... starting on page 56 before you may already know enough to get started . If you are new to Mac computers, read this iMac. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 28.... For information about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found 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 If ...
... starting on page 56 before you may already know enough to get started . If you are new to Mac computers, read this iMac. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 28.... For information about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found 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 If ...
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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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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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.... 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 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help...
.... 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 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help...
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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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... side of the mouse. Note: If your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse. If you turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on, make sure batteries are installed. You hear a tone when you... purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the back of the keyboard for more information. See the manual that came with the...
... side of the mouse. Note: If your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse. If you turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on, make sure batteries are installed. You hear a tone when you... purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the back of the keyboard for more information. See the manual that came with the...
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...purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your iMac, explore System Preferences-it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for use. For more information, open Utilities, and ... for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your preferences. If you don't use your other information from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you get to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific ...
...purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your iMac, explore System Preferences-it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for use. For more information, open Utilities, and ... for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your preferences. If you don't use your other information from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you get to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific ...
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...; Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac for 3 seconds. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... days, put it down. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To wake your iMac from sleep, your iMac. When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â...
...; Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac for 3 seconds. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... days, put it down. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To wake your iMac from sleep, your iMac. When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â...
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Moving your iMac before moving it down 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 . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
Moving your iMac before moving it down 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 . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
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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 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. 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 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. 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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... mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other...
... mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other...
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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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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 30 feet (9 meters) away. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) ... increase (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to access your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at once. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. d Two USB 2.0 ports...
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 30 feet (9 meters) away. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) ... increase (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to access your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at once. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. d Two USB 2.0 ports...