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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. 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 time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. 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.
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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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... for help getting started . Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer into a power outlet. If you have... never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information ...
... for help getting started . Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer into a power outlet. If you have... never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information ...
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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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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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... use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network...
... use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network...
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Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse 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
Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse 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
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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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...center for use your new iMac. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you... can help you first start up a user account on your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes....
...center for use your new iMac. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you... can help you first start up a user account on your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes....
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... Press any key on the keyboard.  Press any button on the Apple Remote.  Click the mouse.  Press the power (®) button on your iMac. When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following :  Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar.  Press the power (®...;) button on the back of your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep. When your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.  ...
... Press any key on the keyboard.  Press any button on the Apple Remote.  Click the mouse.  Press the power (®) button on your iMac. When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following :  Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar.  Press the power (®...;) button on the back of your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep. When your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.  ...
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... the hard disk. To turn it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn your iMac on the back of your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move it off... your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on again, press the...
... the hard disk. To turn it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn your iMac on the back of your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move it off... your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on again, press the...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. 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. 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 your iMac. 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. 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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... and other files to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the ...DVD discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double ...
... and other files to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the ...DVD discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double ...
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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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...F2) Increase ( ) 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. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8,... the Media Eject (C) key to all your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to remove a disc. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built...
...F2) Increase ( ) 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. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8,... the Media Eject (C) key to all your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to remove a disc. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built...
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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