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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
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... websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Start a jam session. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos by faces, places, or events. iPhoto... Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece.
... websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Start a jam session. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos by faces, places, or events. iPhoto... Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece.
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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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Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Before you set it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this iMac. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. If you may already know enough to Mac ...
Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Before you set it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this iMac. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. If you may already know enough to Mac ...
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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 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord.
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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...
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...
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports 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 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 next page to one of the USB (d) ports 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 your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d
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... right side of the mouse. Note: If your wireless keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on. Slide down the switch on the back of the keyboard for more information. b Click OK with the mouse...
... right side of the mouse. Note: If your wireless keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on. Slide down the switch on the back of the keyboard for more information. b Click OK with the mouse...
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... have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can do it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. If you don't use Setup...
... have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can do it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. If you don't use Setup...
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...for 3 seconds. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake 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 ...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 optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it down. Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will...
...for 3 seconds. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake 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 ...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 optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it down. Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will...
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NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut 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 down your iMac before moving it.
NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut 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 down your iMac before moving it.
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. 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.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. 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.
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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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... click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat...
... click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat...
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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 Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys -
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Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen ... key (F4) Open Dashboard 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 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or...
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen ... key (F4) Open Dashboard 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 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or...