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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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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... iMac or put it to discourage theft (available at least 2 GB of memory installed as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme...) Connect to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside ) Connect wireless devices, such as two 1 GB memory modules. Memory access Your iMac comes with at www.apple.com/store). Power port Connect the power cord to 8 GB (you can purchase the...
... iMac or put it to discourage theft (available at least 2 GB of memory installed as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme...) Connect to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside ) Connect wireless devices, such as two 1 GB memory modules. Memory access Your iMac comes with at www.apple.com/store). Power port Connect the power cord to 8 GB (you can purchase the...
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...iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar... press Return on your keyboard. Or search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/macosx. Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac is available in Mac Help. Or see the following: To learn about using your iMac if you ...
...iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar... press Return on your keyboard. Or search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/macosx. Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac is available in Mac Help. Or see the following: To learn about using your iMac if you ...
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...came with your iMac for information about how to contact Apple for up to a maximum of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1066)  Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on... your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Memory modules must meet the following specifications:  Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format  1066 MHz, PC3...
...came with your iMac for information about how to contact Apple for up to a maximum of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1066)  Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on... your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Memory modules must meet the following specifications:  Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format  1066 MHz, PC3...
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... is facing you. Hold the sides of memory. You can replace the memory module in either slot with at www.apple.com/store. Installing Memory Your iMac has two memory slots, each filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to install memory while your iMac off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and...
... is facing you. Hold the sides of memory. You can replace the memory module in either slot with at www.apple.com/store. Installing Memory Your iMac has two memory slots, each filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to install memory while your iMac off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and...
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Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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Remove the memory module you want to eject the installed memory module. Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace.
Remove the memory module you want to eject the installed memory module. Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace.
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8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment.
8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment.
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Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it on. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.
Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it on. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.
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..., shut down your iMac and that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that came with...
..., shut down your iMac and that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that came with...
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...not compatible with your iMac except to note include: Â The applications you recently installed. Â Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that the application is usually a simple and quick solution. If you experience a problem working with the Mac OS version... installed on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Things to install memory. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution This can also find the ...
...not compatible with your iMac except to note include: Â The applications you recently installed. Â Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that the application is usually a simple and quick solution. If you experience a problem working with the Mac OS version... installed on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Things to install memory. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution This can also find the ...
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... and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac starts up your iMac. Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until it shuts down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you see a flashing question mark  Wait a few ...need to reinstall your system software (see page 38).  Unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. Check whether removing the memory you still can't start up (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac.  If you installed allows your iMac to start ...
... and press the power (®) button again to start up your iMac starts up your iMac. Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until it shuts down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you see a flashing question mark  Wait a few ...need to reinstall your system software (see page 38).  Unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. Check whether removing the memory you still can't start up (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your iMac.  If you installed allows your iMac to start ...
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... it displays an error code. Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If... Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Restart your iMac, except the keyboard and mouse. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the ...
... it displays an error code. Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If... Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Restart your iMac, except the keyboard and mouse. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the ...
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... answer to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help. Choose your iMac to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you need to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. Choose Help > Mac Help. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have the internal...
... answer to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help. Choose your iMac to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you need to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. Choose Help > Mac Help. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have the internal...
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... center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. If you need assistance,... you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Have the purchase date and your iMac, use System Profiler. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. System Profiler To get information about your ...
... center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. If you need assistance,... you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Have the purchase date and your iMac, use System Profiler. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. System Profiler To get information about your ...
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... safety and that of your equipment, follow these instructions handy for working more comfortably. Power The only way to disconnect power completely is to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your iMac and for reference by...
... safety and that of your equipment, follow these instructions handy for working more comfortably. Power The only way to disconnect power completely is to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your iMac and for reference by...
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... the power cord. WARNING: Your AC cord has a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that your iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded, contact a licensed...
... the power cord. WARNING: Your AC cord has a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that your iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded, contact a licensed...
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... dangerous and damage your computer. Do not attempt to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your iMac. If you risk damaging your equipment. Operation of any kind into this product through the ventilation openings...Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment's manual may be supervised by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If your iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that may result in hazardous radiation exposure...
... dangerous and damage your computer. Do not attempt to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your iMac. If you risk damaging your equipment. Operation of any kind into this product through the ventilation openings...Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment's manual may be supervised by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If your iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that may result in hazardous radiation exposure...