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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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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to restart your iMac. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 You can add more memory, up to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to sleep. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to a... total of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at least 1 GB of memory. Z ...
... page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to restart your iMac. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 You can add more memory, up to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to sleep. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to a... total of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at least 1 GB of memory. Z ...
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... move to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder ...see the following: To learn about using your iMac is available in Mac Help and on your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you have a problem Finding service and...
... move to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder ...see the following: To learn about using your iMac is available in Mac Help and on your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you have a problem Finding service and...
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If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your iMac comes with your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory You can add 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. Consult the service and... support information that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac for service. Memory modules must meet the following specifications:  Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format  800 MHz, PC2-6400, DDR2 compliant (also referred...
If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your iMac comes with your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory You can add 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. Consult the service and... support information that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac for service. Memory modules must meet the following specifications:  Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format  800 MHz, PC2-6400, DDR2 compliant (also referred...
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... bottom is filled with at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. Hold the sides of memory. One is facing you. To install memory 1 Turn your iMac and lay it down your iMac is plugged in the filled slot to install memory while your iMac and remove the power cord...
... bottom is filled with at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. Hold the sides of memory. One is facing you. To install memory 1 Turn your iMac and lay it down your iMac is plugged in the filled slot to install memory while your iMac and remove the power cord...
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Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Remove the memory module you are replacing a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace. 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 If you want to eject the installed memory module.
Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Remove the memory module you are replacing a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace. 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 If you want to eject the installed memory module.
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8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment.
8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment.
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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. WARNING: Remember to turn it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. WARNING: Remember to turn it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.
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To check the memory installed in your iMac. 2 When you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it's installed correctly. If the memory you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. You'll see the total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by...
To check the memory installed in your iMac. 2 When you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it's installed correctly. If the memory you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. You'll see the total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by...
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..., try when you were using when the problem occurred. Read on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Your iMac doesn't have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution WARNING: Do not attempt to open your iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Occasionally you may indicate...
..., try when you were using when the problem occurred. Read on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Your iMac doesn't have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution WARNING: Do not attempt to open your iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Occasionally you may indicate...
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Check whether removing the memory you installed allows your iMac to start up  Make sure the power cord is correctly installed and that came with your iMac) or reinstall your system software (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. If your iMac doesn't start up after...(on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time.  If you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet. ...
Check whether removing the memory you installed allows your iMac to start up  Make sure the power cord is correctly installed and that came with your iMac) or reinstall your system software (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. If your iMac doesn't start up after...(on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time.  If you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet. ...
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... ball vigorously while cleaning. Â See "Cleaning Your Mighty Mouse" on Apple's discussion forums. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. Choose your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 63 for instructions and troubleshooting...
... ball vigorously while cleaning. Â See "Cleaning Your Mighty Mouse" on Apple's discussion forums. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. Choose your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 63 for instructions and troubleshooting...
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...number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. Choose Help > Mac Help. It shows you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and...Profiler To get information about your iMac, use System Profiler. Have the purchase date and your iMac serial number ready when you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. To open ...
...number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. Choose Help > Mac Help. It shows you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and...Profiler To get information about your iMac, use System Profiler. Have the purchase date and your iMac serial number ready when you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. To open ...
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For the safety of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac For your safety and that of you and your equipment, follow the safety instructions on the product and in the documentation. Keep ...more comfortably. Always unplug the power cord before opening the computer to the latest information technology and audio and video equipment safety standards. Apple products are designed and evaluated to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least However, you and others. Â Set up your computer on . Â Protect...
For the safety of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac For your safety and that of you and your equipment, follow the safety instructions on the product and in the documentation. Keep ...more comfortably. Always unplug the power cord before opening the computer to the latest information technology and audio and video equipment safety standards. Apple products are designed and evaluated to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least However, you and others. Â Set up your computer on . Â Protect...
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...are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your iMac when you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair  You want to clean the case... is within easy reach so that has a third grounding pin). Do not defeat the purpose of the following conditions exists:  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded, contact a ...
...are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your iMac when you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair  You want to clean the case... is within easy reach so that has a third grounding pin). Do not defeat the purpose of the following conditions exists:  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded, contact a ...
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.... If the connector and port don't join with your iMac or install items other than memory, you have any kind into a port. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac doesn't have positioned the connector correctly in relation to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for instructions about how to the port. 58 Chapter...
.... If the connector and port don't join with your iMac or install items other than memory, you have any kind into a port. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac doesn't have positioned the connector correctly in relation to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for instructions about how to the port. 58 Chapter...
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... 21, 29 frozen application 48 G general safety instructions 56 H headphone out/optical digital audio out port 25 I iChat application 21 installing 49 iLife applications 28 iMac back view 26 cleaning 62 features 20, 22 front view 20, 22 other components 26 ports 24 putting to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting... Eject 23 volume 23 L LAN 44 M Mac Help 28 Mac OS 9 50 Mac OS X installing 48 website 28 Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory access door 27 how much is installed 38 installing 33 mercury 67 microphone 21 Mighty Mouse cleaning 63 connecting 12 ergonomics 62 multibutton 21 setting...