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Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.
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Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
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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 Additional 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 Additional 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 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
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... designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you set it right away. If you are new to ...get started . Before you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page...
... designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you set it right away. If you are new to ...get started . Before you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page...
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What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote 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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... need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an...
... need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an...
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Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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... videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. You can...and email information and set your other information from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to keep or use . Go to the Applications...
... videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. You can...and email information and set your other information from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to keep or use . Go to the Applications...
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...for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you left them. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your applications, ... computer settings are exactly as you will be away from sleep, your iMac. You can put it down. When your iMac for 3 seconds. Put Your iMac to sleep. When your iMac wakes from your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep...
...for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you left them. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your applications, ... computer settings are exactly as you will be away from sleep, your iMac. You can put it down. When your iMac for 3 seconds. Put Your iMac to sleep. When your iMac wakes from your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep...
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... the inability to start up from the hard disk. Moving your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn it . To turn your iMac on the back of your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, ...causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button...
... the inability to start up from the hard disk. Moving your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn it . To turn your iMac on the back of your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, ...causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button...
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2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19
Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... glows when the iSight camera is operating. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. To insert a disc...
... glows when the iSight camera is operating. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. To insert a disc...
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Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your open windows. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to... all your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Chapter 2 Life with your widgets. C Media Eject key Press and hold ...
... ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your open windows. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to... all your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Chapter 2 Life with your widgets. C Media Eject key Press and hold ...
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Ports on Your iMac £ Mini-DVI port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) d USB 2.0 ports (3) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac £ Mini-DVI port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) d USB 2.0 ports (3) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
