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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. 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 email accounts in one place. 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 sync. 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 email accounts in one place. 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
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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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... Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you 've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you set it up and start using it right away. If you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you are new to Mac computers, read this... iMac. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. Before you...
... Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you 've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you set it up and start using it right away. If you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you are new to Mac computers, read this... iMac. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. Before you...
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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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... modem to a phone jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, ...or a network. 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. For information about setting up ...
... modem to a phone jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, ...or a network. 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. For information about setting up ...
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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 your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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 d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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Note: If your wireless keyboard and mouse. If you turn on . 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 or mouse don't turn on the back of the keyboard for more information. See the manual that came... with the mouse in the dialogue box that appears. Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. b Click OK with your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Press and hold the power button on your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. Step 4: Press the power...
Note: If your wireless keyboard and mouse. If you turn on . 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 or mouse don't turn on the back of the keyboard for more information. See the manual that came... with the mouse in the dialogue box that appears. Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. b Click OK with your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Press and hold the power button on your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. Step 4: Press the power...
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... do it 's the command center for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you can help... you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from your previous Mac to your iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set...
... do it 's the command center for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you can help... you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from your previous Mac to your iMac. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set...
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...Down When you finish working with your iMac, you left them. You can put it down. Putting Your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click...sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If ...
...Down When you finish working with your iMac, you left them. You can put it down. Putting Your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click...sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If ...
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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. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
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. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your iMac. Read on 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your iMac. Read on 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. 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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Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Camera ... and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with iMovie. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly...
Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Camera ... and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with iMovie. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly...
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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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...to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( )... the brightness of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Built-in stereo ...
...to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( )... the brightness of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Built-in stereo ...
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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