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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. 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. 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 time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. 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. 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.
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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 Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one... information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. 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 Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one... information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac.
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... preference you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your previous Mac to deauthorize it 's best to your new iMac. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. The first time you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...using Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you want to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. If you don't use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to ...
... preference you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your previous Mac to deauthorize it 's best to your new iMac. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. The first time you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...using Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you want to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. If you don't use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to ...
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... on your keyboard. To open Mac Help, and then type a question in Mac Help. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or search for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/macosx. Open System Preferences...
... on your keyboard. To open Mac Help, and then type a question in Mac Help. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or search for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/macosx. Open System Preferences...
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...iMac 29 Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs for standard technical specifications. Connecting a printer Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Using AirPort Extreme wireless The AirPort Support page at www.apple....com/support/airport. Connecting an external display Search for "display port" in Mac Help. technology Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then ...
...iMac 29 Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs for standard technical specifications. Connecting a printer Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Using AirPort Extreme wireless The AirPort Support page at www.apple....com/support/airport. Connecting an external display Search for "display port" in Mac Help. technology Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then ...
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... Info. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac. 2 When you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information... that it's installed correctly. If the memory you see page 32), your iMac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After...
... Info. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac. 2 When you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information... that it's installed correctly. If the memory you see page 32), your iMac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After...
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... note include: Â The applications you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If your iMac except to make a note of the problem and then find some solutions to try to install memory. Occasionally...
... note include: Â The applications you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If your iMac except to make a note of the problem and then find some solutions to try to install memory. Occasionally...
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...again to use Disk Utility (on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac) or reinstall your system software (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until your iMac shuts down by pressing and holding the ...power (®) button for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently,...
...again to use Disk Utility (on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac) or reinstall your system software (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until your iMac shuts down by pressing and holding the ...power (®) button for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently,...
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.... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your iMac hardware. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options.... Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external...
.... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your iMac hardware. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options.... Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external...
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... base station. Â Make sure the computer or network you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If only one IP address among multiple computers. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can use an AirPort...
... base station. Â Make sure the computer or network you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If only one IP address among multiple computers. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can use an AirPort...
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Your iMac is near your computer. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other source of ... if any updates are available for your base station. Â You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other enhancements from Apple. For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to see the instructions that came with the wireless device or search for updated software, choose...
Your iMac is near your computer. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other source of ... if any updates are available for your base station. Â You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other enhancements from Apple. For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to see the instructions that came with the wireless device or search for updated software, choose...
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... all other applications. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that you back up the data on your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications open applications. Important: Apple recommends that came with your iMac to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that 's... not responding, without restarting your iMac. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases...
... all other applications. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that you back up the data on your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications open applications. Important: Apple recommends that came with your iMac to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that 's... not responding, without restarting your iMac. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases...
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... the onscreen instructions. Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the...
... the onscreen instructions. Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the...
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...> Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard. Â Open a Finder window and click the eject icon next to the disc icon in the sidebar, or drag the disc icon from the desktop to...Eject (C) key on their website. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your iMac. Â Use only a standard-size disc. Other Problems For a problem with your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem,...
...> Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard. Â Open a Finder window and click the eject icon next to the disc icon in the sidebar, or drag the disc icon from the desktop to...Eject (C) key on their website. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your iMac. Â Use only a standard-size disc. Other Problems For a problem with your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem,...
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... scroll ball isn't scrolling up menu. You can find more information about your iMac isn't user-replaceable. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check ..., mouse, and memory. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have trouble scrolling with the Mac OS Â If the answer to...
... scroll ball isn't scrolling up menu. You can find more information about your iMac isn't user-replaceable. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check ..., mouse, and memory. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have trouble scrolling with the Mac OS Â If the answer to...
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.../products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More ...Info. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. You can extend your ...
.../products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More ...Info. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. You can extend your ...
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....html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Country United States Australia Canada (English) (French) Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone 1-800-275-...44) 0870 876 0753 Website www.apple.com/support www.apple.com/au/support www.apple.com/ca/support www.apple.com/ca/fr/support www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build...
....html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Country United States Australia Canada (English) (French) Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone 1-800-275-...44) 0870 876 0753 Website www.apple.com/support www.apple.com/au/support www.apple.com/ca/support www.apple.com/ca/fr/support www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build...
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