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Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your email accounts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and 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 contacts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your email accounts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere 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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... look over the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this iMac. If you are new to get started . Answers to find out about the new features of your... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you set it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," 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...
... look over the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this iMac. If you are new to get started . Answers to find out about the new features of your... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Before you set it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," 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...
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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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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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... a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. 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. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To use a phone cord...
... a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. 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. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To use a phone cord...
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d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port 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. 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. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port 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. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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If you turn on your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Press and hold the power button on . Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. Note: If ... for more information. See the manual that appears. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the right side of the mouse.
If you turn on your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Press and hold the power button on . Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. Note: If ... for more information. See the manual that appears. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the right side of the mouse.
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...Store. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you ...you first start up a user account on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. Setup...
...Store. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you ...you first start up a user account on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. Setup...
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... 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 optional... the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
... 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 optional... the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
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NOTICE: Shut down . 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 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 .
NOTICE: Shut down . 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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... light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the... included iChat application. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Chapter 2...
... light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the... included iChat application. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Chapter 2...
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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 - 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
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... Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your widgets. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at once. You...
... Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your widgets. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at once. You...
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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