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... 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/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > 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...
... 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/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > 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...
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www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Enhance your song to a virtual stage.
www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Enhance your song to a virtual stage.
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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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...: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Make sure you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go... If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for ...
...: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Make sure you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go... If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for ...
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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 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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...-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your...
...-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your...
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. 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 the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. 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 the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
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...transfer information when you first start up, you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You can do it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Setup Assistant helps you want to...menu bar. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can quickly make your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant ...
...transfer information when you first start up, you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You can do it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Setup Assistant helps you want to...menu bar. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can quickly make your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant ...
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... Sleep If you left them. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of the following: Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the... Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your...
... Sleep If you left them. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of the following: Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the... Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your...
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... that appears. To turn off . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn it . 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 on the back of data or the inability to...
... that appears. To turn off . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn it . 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 on the back of data or the inability to...
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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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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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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...insert a disc, use a continuous motion 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. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Mighty Mouse Use the ...to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos...
...insert a disc, use a continuous motion 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. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Mighty Mouse Use the ...to standard-size CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos...
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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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...of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your widgets. Built-in infrared (IR...) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and ...
...of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your widgets. Built-in infrared (IR...) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and ...