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Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
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Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos into something amazing. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. GarageBand Help record Mac Help safari iLife '11 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your files. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac.
Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos into something amazing. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. GarageBand Help record Mac Help safari iLife '11 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your files. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac.
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... 62 before you set it right away. If you'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 32. If you are new to get started . Answers to find out about getting... up and start using it up . 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions in this chapter for instructions about the new features of your iMac before you plug your iMac into...
... 62 before you set it right away. If you'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 32. If you are new to get started . Answers to find out about getting... up and start using it up . 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions in this chapter for instructions about the new features of your iMac before you plug your iMac into...
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For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Connect the other end to a phone jack. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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. Connect the other end to a phone jack. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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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...For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your previous Mac to your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your desktop look the way you 're set ...up , check for most settings on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in...
...For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your previous Mac to your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your desktop look the way you 're set ...up , check for most settings on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in...
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...preserve battery life. To customize your keyboard using Keyboard preferences. If you to turn off . Using Your Keyboard Customize your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Pairing Your Wireless Keyboard with Your iMac If your ...follow the onscreen instructions. Press the power (®) button to turn your iMac. in discovery mode and ready to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the Finder, and more. You can change the modifier keys, assign keyboard shortcuts to pair with Your iMac ...
...preserve battery life. To customize your keyboard using Keyboard preferences. If you to turn off . Using Your Keyboard Customize your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Pairing Your Wireless Keyboard with Your iMac If your ...follow the onscreen instructions. Press the power (®) button to turn your iMac. in discovery mode and ready to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the Finder, and more. You can change the modifier keys, assign keyboard shortcuts to pair with Your iMac ...
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... Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution" on page 57. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 43. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the ...search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support/imac. To open Help for your iMac is available in the ...
... Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution" on page 57. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 43. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the ...search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support/imac. To open Help for your iMac is available in the ...
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... and then clicking More Info. FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "remote." Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs for "Internet." Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Using your keyboard or mouse System Preferences...
... and then clicking More Info. FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "remote." Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs for "Internet." Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Using your keyboard or mouse System Preferences...
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... will sound three tones every five seconds. You'll see page 36), your iMac recognizes the new memory. If you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. To check the memory installed in your iMac and that came with your iMac. If the memory you installed doesn't meet specifications...
... will sound three tones every five seconds. You'll see page 36), your iMac recognizes the new memory. If you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. To check the memory installed in your iMac and that came with your iMac. If the memory you installed doesn't meet specifications...
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... help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on page 57 for information about how to contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for troubleshooting tips to try to note: ÂÂ The applications you did...the problem occurred. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Occasionally you may indicate that you connected or installed. Things to make a note of what you were using when the ...
... help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on page 57 for information about how to contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for troubleshooting tips to try to note: ÂÂ The applications you did...the problem occurred. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Occasionally you may indicate that you connected or installed. Things to make a note of what you were using when the ...
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... memory you still can't start up ÂÂ Make sure the power cord is compatible with Your iMac" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is plugged into your iMac and a functioning power outlet. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down...your iMac, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac doesn't start up (see a flashing question mark ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you hear the startup sound a second time.
... memory you still can't start up ÂÂ Make sure the power cord is compatible with Your iMac" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is plugged into your iMac and a functioning power outlet. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down...your iMac, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac doesn't start up (see a flashing question mark ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you hear the startup sound a second time.
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... For setup information, check the documentation provided with AirPort Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For information about using AirPort wireless communication: ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you are...
... For setup information, check the documentation provided with AirPort Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For information about using AirPort wireless communication: ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you are...
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...'re connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to www.apple.com/macosx. You can interfere with your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 Nearby electronic devices or...ÂÂ Check the AirPort (Z) status menu in Mac Help. ÂÂ For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information, search for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software ...
...'re connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to www.apple.com/macosx. You can interfere with your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 Nearby electronic devices or...ÂÂ Check the AirPort (Z) status menu in Mac Help. ÂÂ For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information, search for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software ...
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...Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your iMac. Apple is not responsible for any applications that you to reinstall Mac OS X and any lost data. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software.... Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force...
...Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your iMac. Apple is not responsible for any applications that you to reinstall Mac OS X and any lost data. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software.... Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force...
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...iMac if you accidentally delete them, or after you perform an erase and install. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If you want to erase your iMac. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions. For information about Disk Utility ...and its options, see Mac Help, or open Disk Utility (in the following Kbase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910? You can reinstall the iLife applications that came with your hard drive.
...iMac if you accidentally delete them, or after you perform an erase and install. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If you want to erase your iMac. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions. For information about Disk Utility ...and its options, see Mac Help, or open Disk Utility (in the following Kbase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910? You can reinstall the iLife applications that came with your hard drive.
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... disc into the drive until your fingers touch the edge of System Preferences. Other Problems For a problem with software from your user account by choosing Apple () > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the sidebar, or drag the disc icon from the desktop to the Trash. Â...;Â Log out from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to check automatically once a week, but you have trouble ...
... disc into the drive until your fingers touch the edge of System Preferences. Other Problems For a problem with software from your user account by choosing Apple () > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in the sidebar, or drag the disc icon from the desktop to the Trash. Â...;Â Log out from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to check automatically once a week, but you have trouble ...
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...updates, or get lost repeatedly ÂÂ You may need service, contact Apple or take your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help for more information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. In the Finder, choose Help... > Mac Help. ÂÂ Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for service, see "Learning More...
...updates, or get lost repeatedly ÂÂ You may need service, contact Apple or take your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help for more information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. In the Finder, choose Help... > Mac Help. ÂÂ Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for service, see "Learning More...
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To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support ...iMac serial number ready when you call. 58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Have the purchase date and your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. It shows you (the first 90 days are complimentary). AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications...
To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support ...iMac serial number ready when you call. 58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Have the purchase date and your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. It shows you (the first 90 days are complimentary). AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications...