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www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. Mac Help isync Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac.
www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. Mac Help isync Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac.
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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 Ports on Your iMac 24 Other Components of Your iMac 26 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 28 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 30 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 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 Ports on Your iMac 24 Other Components of Your iMac 26 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 28 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 30 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac Contents 5
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... 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 66 Important Handling Information 67 Cleaning Your iMac 68 Understanding Ergonomics 70 Apple and the Environment 71 Regulatory Compliance Information...
... 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 66 Important Handling Information 67 Cleaning Your iMac 68 Understanding Ergonomics 70 Apple and the Environment 71 Regulatory Compliance Information...
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... an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your iMac into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac. For information about getting started . Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up...instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on ...
... an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your iMac into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac. For information about getting started . Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up...instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on ...
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Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord.
Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, 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 your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac. Wait until Step 4 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 your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac. Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Plug the modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Connect the other end to a phone jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Plug the modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Connect the other end to a phone jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
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...the batteries are installed properly and charged (see page 47). On/off button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you turn on your iMac and a connection is established. Then the indicator light blinks until you first turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse. Note: If you purchased..., and they're already paired with your keyboard or mouse don't turn them on , make sure batteries are good. If your iMac. Pairing allows them with your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your...
...the batteries are installed properly and charged (see page 47). On/off button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you turn on your iMac and a connection is established. Then the indicator light blinks until you first turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse. Note: If you purchased..., and they're already paired with your keyboard or mouse don't turn them on , make sure batteries are good. If your iMac. Pairing allows them with your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your...
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Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with your iMac. 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. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac.
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...use. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your iMac. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set your new...iTunes. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't ...
...use. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to your preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your iMac. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set your new...iTunes. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't ...
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... the back of your iMac. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac and bypass the startup process...the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac from sleep, your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down .
... the back of your iMac. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac and bypass the startup process...the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac from sleep, your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down .
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To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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 Built-in iSight camera Slot-loading SuperDrive SD card slot Built-in strereo speakers Built-in infrared receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Built-in iSight camera Slot-loading SuperDrive SD card slot Built-in strereo speakers Built-in infrared receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to and from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Chapter...games, and other multimedia files. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Camera indicator...
... Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to and from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Chapter...games, and other multimedia files. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Camera indicator...
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Ports on Your iMac G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini DisplayPort d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital ® audio out port H FireWire 800 port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini DisplayPort d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital ® audio out port H FireWire 800 port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 800...
... a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 800...
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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac