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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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... Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as two 1 GB memory modules. Memory access Your iMac comes with at www.apple.com/store). Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect 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 the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse at www.apple.com/store). You can replace the installed memory with Your iMac 27 Press and hold...
... Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as two 1 GB memory modules. Memory access Your iMac comes with at www.apple.com/store). Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect 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 the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse at www.apple.com/store). You can replace the installed memory with Your iMac 27 Press and hold...
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Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support/imac. More Information For more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Or see the following: To learn about using your... 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 the Internet at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of...
Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support/imac. More Information For more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Or see the following: To learn about using your... 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 the Internet at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of...
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3 Boost Your Memory 3 www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
3 Boost Your Memory 3 www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
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... of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1066) Â Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Memory modules must meet the following specifications: Â Small Outline...
... of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1066) Â Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Memory modules must meet the following specifications: Â Small Outline...
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... iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. 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 is facing you. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Hold the sides of memory. You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel...
... iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. 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 is facing you. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Hold the sides of memory. You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel...
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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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You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb 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.
You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb 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.
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Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . 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 on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.
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...), your iMac and that it's installed correctly. If you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. If the memory you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the...
...), your iMac and that it's installed correctly. If you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. If the memory you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the...
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...This can also find the answers you need. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution WARNING: Do not attempt to make a note of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in...problem working with your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on for troubleshooting tips to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to try to open your iMac, there is not compatible with the Mac OS version installed on the...
...This can also find the answers you need. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution WARNING: Do not attempt to make a note of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in...problem working with your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on for troubleshooting tips to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to try to open your iMac, there is not compatible with the Mac OS version installed on the...
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... disk you want to start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If your iMac won't turn on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Plug the power cord back in and press the power (®) button again to start up your computer... up your iMac. Â If you still can't start up after a delay, shut down your iMac by pressing and holding down . Check whether removing the memory you installed allows your iMac to use as your startup disk. Â After your iMac starts up your iMac, see page 38). Â Unplug the...
... disk you want to start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If your iMac won't turn on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Plug the power cord back in and press the power (®) button again to start up your computer... up your iMac. Â If you still can't start up after a delay, shut down your iMac by pressing and holding down . Check whether removing the memory you installed allows your iMac to use as your startup disk. Â After your iMac starts up your iMac, see page 38). Â Unplug the...
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... cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. If this procedure doesn't work, you can... insert the Applications Install DVD that came with one of the error code before pursuing support options. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the ...
... cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. If this procedure doesn't work, you can... insert the Applications Install DVD that came with one of the error code before pursuing support options. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the ...
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..., choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for service. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. Online Resources For online service and support information, go ...to have the internal backup battery replaced. If your date and time settings get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. You can find answers to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You ...
..., choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for service. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. Online Resources For online service and support information, go ...to have the internal backup battery replaced. If your date and time settings get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. You can find answers to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You ...
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...;) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support ..., use System Profiler. Call the support center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. You can help you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and ...
...;) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support ..., use System Profiler. Call the support center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. You can help you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and ...
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... locations Keep your computer may void the manufacturer's warranty. Make sure you and others. 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 safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury...
... locations Keep your computer may void the manufacturer's warranty. Make sure you and others. 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 safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury...
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... end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug 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...
... end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug 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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... and damage your iMac. Do not allow children access to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your iMac. For your safety, have any cables. WARNING: Never push objects of any electrical product and do not... permit them to the interior of any kind into this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Do not attempt to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple...
... and damage your iMac. Do not allow children access to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your iMac. For your safety, have any cables. WARNING: Never push objects of any electrical product and do not... permit them to the interior of any kind into this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Do not attempt to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple...