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Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. 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 the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your email accounts in sync.
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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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... and the safety information starting on page 28. If you are new 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 Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your... it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Answers to Mac computers, read this iMac. For information about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your computer...
... and the safety information starting on page 28. If you are new 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 Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your... it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Answers to Mac computers, read this iMac. For information about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your computer...
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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 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. 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
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... To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable 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. ...G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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. Connect the other end to ...
... To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable 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. ...G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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. Connect the other end to ...
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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 Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. 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 Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac.
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... back to turn on your keyboard or mouse don't turn on . Slide down the switch on the right side of the mouse. Note: If your iMac. See the manual that appears. Press and hold the power button on the back of the keyboard for more information. b Click OK with the mouse... in the dialogue box that came with your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. If you turn on, make sure batteries are installed. Chapter...
... back to turn on your keyboard or mouse don't turn on . Slide down the switch on the right side of the mouse. Note: If your iMac. See the manual that appears. Press and hold the power button on the back of the keyboard for more information. b Click OK with the mouse... in the dialogue box that came with your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. If you turn on, make sure batteries are installed. Chapter...
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... frees up , you don't intend to keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your desktop look the way you want using Migration Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. The first time you... System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. If you can quickly make your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. If you don't use ...
... frees up , you don't intend to keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your desktop look the way you want using Migration Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. The first time you... System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. If you can quickly make your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. If you don't use ...
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... : 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. 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. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. When your applications, documents, and computer settings are...
... : 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. 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. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. When your applications, documents, and computer settings are...
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Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . 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 Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . 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 Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
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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 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.
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 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.
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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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...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 click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse ...with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera ...
...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 click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse ...with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 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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... your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or ...increase (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. Dashboard key (F4) Open ...
... your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or ...increase (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. Dashboard key (F4) Open ...
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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