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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you plug your iMac into a power outlet.
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you plug your iMac into a power outlet.
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Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you ordered an Apple Remote, it's also in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. What's in the box.
Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you ordered an Apple Remote, it's also in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. What's in the box.
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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 Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac, and then plug the cord into the power port on 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 Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac, and then plug the cord into the power port on your iMac.
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... Keyboard and slide the switch on the bottom of your wireless keyboard and mouse. If your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Pairing allows them on. Power button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you first turn on your keyboard or mouse, the indicator light glows steadily...
... Keyboard and slide the switch on the bottom of your wireless keyboard and mouse. If your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Pairing allows them on. Power button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you first turn on your keyboard or mouse, the indicator light glows steadily...
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You may have to click the mouse once to pair them. For more information about pairing, see "Pairing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard with your iMac, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection. 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 establish a connection with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired with Your iMac" on page 27.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You may have to click the mouse once to pair them. For more information about pairing, see "Pairing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard with your iMac, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection. 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 establish a connection with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired with Your iMac" on page 27.
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...the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac. ÂÂ Press any key on the keyboard. ÂÂ Click the mouse. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the back of your... iMac. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ÂÂ Hold down .
...the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac. ÂÂ Press any key on the keyboard. ÂÂ Click the mouse. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the back of your... iMac. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ÂÂ Hold down .
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NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. To turn 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 Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. To turn 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 Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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..., mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. The port provides up to another computer and transfer files. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10.../100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external...
..., mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. The port provides up to another computer and transfer files. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10.../100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external...
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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules. Chapter 2 Life with at least 4 GB of memory installed as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse, Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, and printers. Power port Connect the power cord to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. Hold down to your iMac or put it to a wireless network... (inside ) Connect to sleep. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft (available separately). ® Power button Press to turn on your iMac.
... devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules. Chapter 2 Life with at least 4 GB of memory installed as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse, Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, and printers. Power port Connect the power cord to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. Hold down to your iMac or put it to a wireless network... (inside ) Connect to sleep. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft (available separately). ® Power button Press to turn on your iMac.
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... with two AA batteries installed, is already paired with Your iMac About the Indicator Light The LED on page 47. Indicator light Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Wireless Keyboard functions as a battery indicator and a status light. Pairing means your keyboard, the light glows steadily for 5 seconds, indicating the batteries.... If you may need to replace the batteries. When you first turn on your wireless keyboard and the indicator light doesn't glow, you press the power (®) button on your keyboard and iMac are good, and then turns off.
... with two AA batteries installed, is already paired with Your iMac About the Indicator Light The LED on page 47. Indicator light Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Wireless Keyboard functions as a battery indicator and a status light. Pairing means your keyboard, the light glows steadily for 5 seconds, indicating the batteries.... If you may need to replace the batteries. When you first turn on your wireless keyboard and the indicator light doesn't glow, you press the power (®) button on your keyboard and iMac are good, and then turns off.
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... with your iMac. in the Finder, and more. If you to preserve battery life. Press the power (®) button to turn on again, allowing you don't pair your wireless keyboard. 2 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Keyboard. 3 Click "Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard ..." To... pair your wireless keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in...
... with your iMac. in the Finder, and more. If you to preserve battery life. Press the power (®) button to turn on again, allowing you don't pair your wireless keyboard. 2 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Keyboard. 3 Click "Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard ..." To... pair your wireless keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in...
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...WARNING: Always shut down so that the screen rests on your iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. Hold the sides of memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the ...GB or 4 GB memory modules, for up to install memory while your iMac by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Retail Store, or the Apple Online Store at least a 2 GB memory module. To install memory: 1 Turn off your...
...WARNING: Always shut down so that the screen rests on your iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. Hold the sides of memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the ...GB or 4 GB memory modules, for up to install memory while your iMac by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Retail Store, or the Apple Online Store at least a 2 GB memory module. To install memory: 1 Turn off your...
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11 Replace the memory access door and tighten the three captive screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver. Then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac by its sides and return it on. WARNING: Remember to a standing position. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 12 Hold your iMac to turn it to replace the memory access door after you install memory.
11 Replace the memory access door and tighten the three captive screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver. Then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac by its sides and return it on. WARNING: Remember to a standing position. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 12 Hold your iMac to turn it to replace the memory access door after you install memory.
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Unplug the power cord from Using Your iMac If your iMac won't respond or the pointer won't move ÂÂ Make sure your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Magic Mouse are turned on and the batteries are secure. ÂÂ Try to force problem applications to the manufacturer's website. If the... (x) keys and press the Esc key. Hold down the computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45 Then save your work in and press the power (®) button on your iMac to see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with the application's manufacturer to turn it on page 47.) If you ...
Unplug the power cord from Using Your iMac If your iMac won't respond or the pointer won't move ÂÂ Make sure your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Magic Mouse are turned on and the batteries are secure. ÂÂ Try to force problem applications to the manufacturer's website. If the... (x) keys and press the Esc key. Hold down the computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45 Then save your work in and press the power (®) button on your iMac to see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with the application's manufacturer to turn it on page 47.) If you ...
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... sure that the memory is correctly installed and that it shuts down your iMac by pressing and holding down the Option key and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac. ÂÂ If you still can't start up your iMac freezes during startup or you see... iMac doesn't start up after a delay, shut down . If your iMac, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ If you recently installed memory, ...
... sure that the memory is correctly installed and that it shuts down your iMac by pressing and holding down the Option key and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac. ÂÂ If you still can't start up your iMac freezes during startup or you see... iMac doesn't start up after a delay, shut down . If your iMac, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ If you recently installed memory, ...
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.... WARNING: When you replace the batteries, replace them with alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable AA batteries. Replacing the Batteries Your Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse each come with new batteries or mix battery types (for example, don't mix alkaline and lithium batteries). To ...replace the batteries in the Apple Wireless Keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to turn off your keyboard. 2 Use a coin to fire, high temperatures, or water. You can replace...
.... WARNING: When you replace the batteries, replace them with alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable AA batteries. Replacing the Batteries Your Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse each come with new batteries or mix battery types (for example, don't mix alkaline and lithium batteries). To ...replace the batteries in the Apple Wireless Keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to turn off your keyboard. 2 Use a coin to fire, high temperatures, or water. You can replace...
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.... Insert batteries 4 Replace the battery compartment cover. To check the battery status, press the power (®) button. To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic Mouse: 1 Slide the on the bottom of your mouse to change the batteries. Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Keyboard. Latch Batteries 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution...
.... Insert batteries 4 Replace the battery compartment cover. To check the battery status, press the power (®) button. To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic Mouse: 1 Slide the on the bottom of your mouse to change the batteries. Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Keyboard. Latch Batteries 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution...
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... do not apply to any Ethernet hubs or routers. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP. To enter PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the ...modem hardware Turn off and on . Some ISPs recommend that refer to modems do not have entered the correct information in , including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to your DSL or cable modem for the PPPoE service from the modem to a wireless network. Chapter 4...
... do not apply to any Ethernet hubs or routers. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP. To enter PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the ...modem hardware Turn off and on . Some ISPs recommend that refer to modems do not have entered the correct information in , including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to your DSL or cable modem for the PPPoE service from the modem to a wireless network. Chapter 4...
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... or network administrator. You need to is plugged into the network. If only one IP address among multiple computers. Check the cables and power supplies to share one IP address is set up properly. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is running and has a wireless access ... Solution An AirPort base station can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 5 Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as the account name, password, and PPPoE service name (...
... or network administrator. You need to is plugged into the network. If only one IP address among multiple computers. Check the cables and power supplies to share one IP address is set up properly. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is running and has a wireless access ... Solution An AirPort base station can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 5 Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as the account name, password, and PPPoE service name (...