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Mac Help camera iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to your music with FaceTime for Mac. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in sync. Say hello to a Mac, iPhone 4, or new iPod touch with Cover Flow. Mac Help sync
Mac Help camera iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to your music with FaceTime for Mac. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in sync. Say hello to a Mac, iPhone 4, or new iPod touch with Cover Flow. Mac Help sync
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Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos into something amazing. Mac Help safari iLife '11 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your files. GarageBand Help record iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes.
Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos into something amazing. Mac Help safari iLife '11 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your files. GarageBand Help record iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes.
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...ve never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this chapter and the safety information starting on page 62 before you set it right away.... Answers to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 32. For information about the new features of your iMac ... outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions...
...ve never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this chapter and the safety information starting on page 62 before you set it right away.... Answers to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 32. For information about the new features of your iMac ... outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions...
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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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Your iMac comes with AirPort (802.11n) technology for "AirPort." To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac.
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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Your iMac comes with AirPort (802.11n) technology for "AirPort." To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac.
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...bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your new iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to transfer...and frees up , check for the specific preference you turn on your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your command center for use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your...
...bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your new iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to transfer...and frees up , check for the specific preference you turn on your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your command center for use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your...
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Built-in ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of your display, based on ambient light. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the FaceTime application to make video calls to other... photos, videos, and data to and from up to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from your...
Built-in ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of your display, based on ambient light. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the FaceTime application to make video calls to other... photos, videos, and data to and from up to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from your...
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...'t paired with your iMac, the indicator light begins to blink, indicating your keyboard is in discovery mode and ready to pair with your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Chapter 2 Life with your iMac, the indicator light glows steadily for 3 seconds, and... then turns off to preserve battery life. To customize your iMac. To pair your wireless keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the Finder, and more.
...'t paired with your iMac, the indicator light begins to blink, indicating your keyboard is in discovery mode and ready to pair with your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Chapter 2 Life with your iMac, the indicator light glows steadily for 3 seconds, and... then turns off to preserve battery life. To customize your iMac. To pair your wireless keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the Finder, and more.
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...Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help. Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or search for the application, and then type a question in...Information For more information about See Installing memory "Boost Your Memory" on the Internet at www.apple.com/macosx. Using the FaceTime HD camera Mac Help and search for your iMac is available in Mac Help and on page 35. Or see the following: To learn about using your iMac, see...
...Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help. Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or search for the application, and then type a question in...Information For more information about See Installing memory "Boost Your Memory" on the Internet at www.apple.com/macosx. Using the FaceTime HD camera Mac Help and search for your iMac is available in Mac Help and on page 35. Or see the following: To learn about using your iMac, see...
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... for standard technical specifications. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/bluetooth. Finding and downloading Mac apps The Mac App Store (available in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later, or at www.apple.com/mac/app-store) Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Connecting to the Bluetooth Support page at...
... for standard technical specifications. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/bluetooth. Finding and downloading Mac apps The Mac App Store (available in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later, or at www.apple.com/mac/app-store) Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Connecting to the Bluetooth Support page at...
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... total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. If the memory you installed doesn't meet specifications (see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, make sure that the memory is compatible with the memory or...
... total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. If the memory you installed doesn't meet specifications (see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, make sure that the memory is compatible with the memory or...
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... an Apple Authorized Service Provider for information about how to install memory. You can help you narrow down the possible causes of Mac OS X installed on page 57 for service. Things to note: ÂÂ The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac ...doesn't have problems while working with the version of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on for troubleshooting tips to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. Occasionally you may indicate that the ...
... an Apple Authorized Service Provider for information about how to install memory. You can help you narrow down the possible causes of Mac OS X installed on page 57 for service. Things to note: ÂÂ The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac ...doesn't have problems while working with the version of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on for troubleshooting tips to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. Occasionally you may indicate that the ...
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If your iMac freezes during startup or you see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you still can't start up your iMac, see page 42). ÂÂ Unplug the power ... reinstall your iMac. ÂÂ If you may need to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is compatible with Your iMac" on or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Then hold down the...
If your iMac freezes during startup or you see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you still can't start up your iMac, see page 42). ÂÂ Unplug the power ... reinstall your iMac. ÂÂ If you may need to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is compatible with Your iMac" on or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Then hold down the...
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... only one IP address is plugged into your Ethernet hubs and routers. For information about using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is provided, then you have a router capable of sharing the connection...
... only one IP address is plugged into your Ethernet hubs and routers. For information about using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is provided, then you have a router capable of sharing the connection...
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.... Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can set your iMac to check for your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "Software Update" in the menu bar. When you're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to see the ...your base station or access point. ÂÂ Make sure your iMac is weak, try changing your computer. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions. ÂÂ For more information. If the signal strength...
.... Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can set your iMac to check for your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "Software Update" in the menu bar. When you're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to see the ...your base station or access point. ÂÂ Make sure your iMac is weak, try changing your computer. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions. ÂÂ For more information. If the signal strength...
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...the original factory settings, you must first erase the volume you back up the data on . Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up your user account. Important: Apple recommends that you want to install on your hard disk before restoring software. If you erase your ... using Disk Utility. see the Knowledge Base article at support.apple.com/kb/ht3910. 5 When the installation is not responsible for any applications that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Apple is complete, click Restart to restart your iMac. 6 Follow...
...the original factory settings, you must first erase the volume you back up the data on . Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up your user account. Important: Apple recommends that you want to install on your hard disk before restoring software. If you erase your ... using Disk Utility. see the Knowledge Base article at support.apple.com/kb/ht3910. 5 When the installation is not responsible for any applications that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Apple is complete, click Restart to restart your iMac. 6 Follow...
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... X Install DVD that came with your iMac, such as the iLife applications. Using Disk Utility You can repair the disk. 4 Quit Mac OS X Installer. To install the applications that came with your iMac: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Applications Install DVD ... installation is complete, click Close. Reinstalling Applications If you erased your hard disk as part of reinstalling Mac OS X, you must reinstall the applications that came with your iMac. 2 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 3 After selecting your language, choose Utilities > Open Disk Utility and then follow the instructions...
... X Install DVD that came with your iMac, such as the iLife applications. Using Disk Utility You can repair the disk. 4 Quit Mac OS X Installer. To install the applications that came with your iMac: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Applications Install DVD ... installation is complete, click Close. Reinstalling Applications If you erased your hard disk as part of reinstalling Mac OS X, you must reinstall the applications that came with your iMac. 2 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 3 After selecting your language, choose Utilities > Open Disk Utility and then follow the instructions...
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For more information, choose Help > 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. ...can set to the Trash. ÂÂ Log out from your user account by choosing Apple () > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the sidebar, or drag the disc icon from a ...manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. You can also check for updates manually. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Â...
For more information, choose Help > 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. ...can set to the Trash. ÂÂ Log out from your user account by choosing Apple () > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the sidebar, or drag the disc icon from a ...manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. You can also check for updates manually. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Â...
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... ÂÂ If the answer to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. If your date and time settings get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to -side, hold...iMac to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. ÂÂ Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" below. If you have a problem using your iMac...
... ÂÂ If the answer to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. If your date and time settings get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to -side, hold...iMac to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. ÂÂ Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" below. If you have a problem using your iMac...