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Mac Help isync Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
Mac Help isync Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
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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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...a power outlet. If you look over the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . Make sure you 've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you can be found on page 56 before you set it right away. Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 28. Answers to Mac ...
...a power outlet. If you look over the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . Make sure you 've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you can be found on page 56 before you set it right away. Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 28. Answers to Mac ...
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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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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. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to...Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. 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 > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Step 2: To access...
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. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to...Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. 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 > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Step 2: To access...
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d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac.
d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac.
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... 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 . b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your wireless keyboard and mouse. Note: If your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
... 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 . b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your wireless keyboard and mouse. Note: If your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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..., and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from your previous Mac to your new iMac. As you want using Migration Assistant. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for most settings on your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. The first time you 've...
..., and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from your previous Mac to your new iMac. As you want using Migration Assistant. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for most settings on your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. The first time you 've...
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...one of your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your iMac wakes 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 Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â...
...one of your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your iMac wakes 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 Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â...
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NOTICE: Shut 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 Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac before moving it.
NOTICE: Shut 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 Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac before moving it.
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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 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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...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 ... broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other...
...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 ... broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with its innovative scroll ball 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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d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to see all of the open windows on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to the Trash. ... (sold separately at once. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote 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 the screen. Dashboard key (F4...
d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to see all of the open windows on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to the Trash. ... (sold separately at once. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote 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 the screen. Dashboard key (F4...
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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