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Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync.
Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync.
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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 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 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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46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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... protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . Before you set it right away. Answers to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on page 28. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 56... before you 've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your...
... protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . Before you set it right away. Answers to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on page 28. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 56... before you 've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your...
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What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps 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 the back of your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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..., you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology... for "AirPort." Connect the other end to a phone jack. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help...
..., you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology... for "AirPort." Connect the other end to a phone jack. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help...
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Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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..., make sure batteries are installed. Note: If your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. If you turn...
..., make sure batteries are installed. Note: If your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. If you turn...
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... the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac to your iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for use. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up a user account... on your new iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to keep or ...
... the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac to your iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for use. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up a user account... on your new iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to keep or ...
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... computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of the ...less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. You can put it down. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
... computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of the ...less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for 3 seconds. You can put it down. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
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Choose Apple () > Shut Down. 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 Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
Choose Apple () > Shut Down. 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 Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on 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 software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on 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 software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Built-... to work efficiently. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie.
Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Built-... to work efficiently. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie.
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Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys - Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys - Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... your widgets. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to access your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from up to the Trash...é key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to eject a disc. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-),...
... your widgets. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to access your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from up to the Trash...é key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to eject a disc. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-),...
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Ports on Your iMac £ Mini DisplayPort G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) 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 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac £ Mini DisplayPort G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) 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 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac