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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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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... and cable to discourage theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to restart your iMac or put it to 8 GB (you can replace the installed memory with Your iMac 27 Chapter 2 Life with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to sleep. See "Installing Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on...
... and cable to discourage theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to restart your iMac or put it to 8 GB (you can replace the installed memory with Your iMac 27 Chapter 2 Life with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to sleep. See "Installing Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on...
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... choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for "Mac... PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard...
... choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for "Mac... PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard...
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... referred to a maximum of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1066) Â Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, that came with your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult the service and support information that damage isn't covered by...
... referred to a maximum of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1066) Â Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, that came with your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult the service and support information that damage isn't covered by...
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... power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at least a 1 GB memory module. Installing Memory Your iMac has two memory slots, each filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to install memory while your iMac is facing you. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 You can replace the memory module in . Do...
... power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at least a 1 GB memory module. Installing Memory Your iMac has two memory slots, each filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to install memory while your iMac is facing you. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 You can replace the memory module in . Do...
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Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Remove the memory module you want to eject the installed memory module. 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace.
Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Remove the memory module you want to eject the installed memory module. 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace.
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Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb 8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment.
Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb 8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment.
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Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac to tighten the screw. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to turn it on. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to replace the memory access door after you install memory.
Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac to tighten the screw. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to turn it on. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to replace the memory access door after you install memory.
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...iMac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the memory installed in your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If this happens, shut down your iMac. 2 When you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple... () > About This Mac. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac and check the...
...iMac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the memory installed in your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If this happens, shut down your iMac. 2 When you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple... () > About This Mac. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac and check the...
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... specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you experience a problem working with your iMac. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with your iMac, there is not compatible with the Mac OS version installed on... recently installed. Â Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you connected or installed. WARNING: Do not attempt to open your iMac except to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for troubleshooting tips to note include: Â The applications you...
... specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you experience a problem working with your iMac. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with your iMac, there is not compatible with the Mac OS version installed on... recently installed. Â Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you connected or installed. WARNING: Do not attempt to open your iMac except to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for troubleshooting tips to note include: Â The applications you...
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... you see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. If your iMac doesn't start up after a delay, shut down your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is correctly installed and that it is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet.  Press the...on or start up  Make sure the power cord is compatible with Your iMac" on page 51 for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until it shuts down the Option key and press ...
... you see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. If your iMac doesn't start up after a delay, shut down your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is correctly installed and that it is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet.  Press the...on or start up  Make sure the power cord is compatible with Your iMac" on page 51 for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until it shuts down the Option key and press ...
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...a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your iMac hardware, use the Apple Hardware Test application to use. 4 Press the Return key... chooser screen appears, select the language you want to help determine if there's a problem with your iMac to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac, except the keyboard and mouse. If this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications Install ...
...a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your iMac hardware, use the Apple Hardware Test application to use. 4 Press the Return key... chooser screen appears, select the language you want to help determine if there's a problem with your iMac to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac, except the keyboard and mouse. If this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications Install ...
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...manual, look in Mac Help for software updates, or get lost repeatedly  You may need service, contact Apple or take your iMac to your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 51 for information about your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting ...the keyboard, mouse, and memory. You can find more information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you need to www.apple.com/support. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac ...
...manual, look in Mac Help for software updates, or get lost repeatedly  You may need service, contact Apple or take your iMac to your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 51 for information about your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting ...the keyboard, mouse, and memory. You can find more information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you need to www.apple.com/support. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac ...
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... basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your iMac, use System Profiler. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and one year ...center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. It shows you (...
... basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your iMac, use System Profiler. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and one year ...center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. It shows you (...
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Never push objects into the ventilation openings. NOTICE: Incorrect storage or use of your iMac on . Protect your iMac from sources of liquid, such as rain, snow, and fog. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Always unplug the power cord before opening the computer to follow...
Never push objects into the ventilation openings. NOTICE: Incorrect storage or use of your iMac on . Protect your iMac from sources of liquid, such as rain, snow, and fog. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Always unplug the power cord before opening the computer to follow...
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WARNING: Your AC cord has a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that you can unplug your iMac when you are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your... iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or...
WARNING: Your AC cord has a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that you can unplug your iMac when you are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your... iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or...
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... 33). Do not allow children access to the interior of any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your iMac. Do not attempt to your equipment. Operation of this product through the ventilation openings in your safety, have any kind...to open your iMac or install items other than memory, you open your computer. Chapter 5 Last, but that came with your computer for instructions about how to handle any electrical product and do not permit them to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for Optical Disc ...
... 33). Do not allow children access to the interior of any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your iMac. Do not attempt to your equipment. Operation of this product through the ventilation openings in your safety, have any kind...to open your iMac or install items other than memory, you open your computer. Chapter 5 Last, but that came with your computer for instructions about how to handle any electrical product and do not permit them to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for Optical Disc ...