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...Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up 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. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www....apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built...
...Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up 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. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www....apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built...
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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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Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . If you may already...
Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . If you may already...
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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 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.
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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. 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
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... up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11...
... up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11...
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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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After your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
After your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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... Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your desktop look the way you get to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you want... "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can quickly make your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you 've purchased from the...
... Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your desktop look the way you get to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you want... "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can quickly make your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you 've purchased from the...
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... Sleep If you left them. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. You can put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from sleep, do one... click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press ...
... Sleep If you left them. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. You can put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from sleep, do one... click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press ...
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... you should turn it . To turn off . 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 power (®...;) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the...
... you should turn it . To turn off . 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 power (®...;) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the...
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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 your iMac. 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.
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 your iMac. 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.
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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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... iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll...pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. It can read standard...
... iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll...pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. It can read standard...
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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 Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls -
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... or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your open windows. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to all your iMac. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys...F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or pause ('), or rewind (]) a song, movie, or slideshow. - d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple Remote for quick access to music, movies, games, and multimedia. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to access your...
... or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your open windows. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to all your iMac. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys...F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or pause ('), or rewind (]) a song, movie, or slideshow. - d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple Remote for quick access to music, movies, games, and multimedia. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to access your...
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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