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Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse 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 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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... any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready,... Set Up, Go If you may already know enough to get started . Answers to Mac computers, read this iMac. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away.
... any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready,... Set Up, Go If you may already know enough to get started . Answers to Mac computers, read this iMac. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away.
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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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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 Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.
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... For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. 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, and search for wireless networking. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme...
... For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. 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, and search for wireless networking. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme...
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Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. 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 Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard.
Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. 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 Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard.
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b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on the back of the keyboard for more information. Slide down the switch on ..., Set Up, Go 13 If you turn on . You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. Press and hold the power button on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard or mouse don't turn on the right side of...
b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on the back of the keyboard for more information. Slide down the switch on ..., Set Up, Go 13 If you turn on . You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. Press and hold the power button on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard or mouse don't turn on the right side of...
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... Ready, Set Up, Go As you get to know your desktop look the way you turn on your iMac. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to ...keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your iMac. If you enter your...
... Ready, Set Up, Go As you get to know your desktop look the way you turn on your iMac. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to ...keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your iMac. If you enter your...
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...following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. 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 your iMac. Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your...
...following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. 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 your iMac. Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your...
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NOTICE: Shut down . To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . 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 Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
NOTICE: Shut down . To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . 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 Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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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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... to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double... Layer (DL) discs. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when ...
... to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double... Layer (DL) discs. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with iMovie. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when ...
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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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C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to access your iMac. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your...F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from up to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc... speakers Listen to the Trash. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional...
C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to access your iMac. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the open windows on your...F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from up to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc... speakers Listen to the Trash. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional...
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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