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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 Additional 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 Additional 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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Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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... desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. As you first start up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want using Migration Assistant. If you don't use . For more information, open Utilities...
... desktop and set up a user account on your iMac. As you first start up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want using Migration Assistant. If you don't use . For more information, open Utilities...
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... Your iMac to start up from your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be using your iMac while the hard disk is dark. When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is spinning can quickly wake your iMac before you won't be away from the hard disk. To wake your iMac for...
... Your iMac to start up from your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be using your iMac while the hard disk is dark. When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is spinning can quickly wake your iMac before you won't be away from the hard disk. To wake your iMac for...
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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...-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac or talk with iMovie. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable...
...-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac or talk with iMovie. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable...
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.../1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to an external monitor that has a DVI connector. H Two FireWire ports (one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video camera or external storage. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 Use a Mini...
.../1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to an external monitor that has a DVI connector. H Two FireWire ports (one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video camera or external storage. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 Use a Mini...
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... Apple Wireless Keyboard, and the wireless Mighty Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or wireless Mighty Mouse at www.apple.com/store). Security slot Attach a lock and cable to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (inside ) Connect to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). See "Installing Additional Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to your iMac during troubleshooting. Memory access...
... Apple Wireless Keyboard, and the wireless Mighty Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or wireless Mighty Mouse at www.apple.com/store). Security slot Attach a lock and cable to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (inside ) Connect to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). See "Installing Additional Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to your iMac during troubleshooting. Memory access...
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... your iMac for information about how to install memory and damage your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult the service and support information that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your equipment, that came with at least 1 gigabyte (GB) of memory. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Memory modules must meet the following specifications: Â Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module...
... your iMac for information about how to install memory and damage your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult the service and support information that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your equipment, that came with at least 1 gigabyte (GB) of memory. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Memory modules must meet the following specifications: Â Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module...
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... iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. To install memory 1 Turn your iMac off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at least a 1 GB memory module. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. You can add a memory module to install memory while your iMac and lay it down your work...
... iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. To install memory 1 Turn your iMac off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at least a 1 GB memory module. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. You can add a memory module to install memory while your iMac and lay it down your work...
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... power supplies for a few minutes, and then turn the power off your Internet connection, you can try the steps in the following sections. Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using to connect to , with an external device you are using PPPoE, make sure you have trouble with your DSL or cable modem for Ethernet hubs and routers. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple...
... power supplies for a few minutes, and then turn the power off your Internet connection, you can try the steps in the following sections. Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using to connect to , with an external device you are using PPPoE, make sure you have trouble with your DSL or cable modem for Ethernet hubs and routers. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple...
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... running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you must have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your ISP or network administrator. For information about using these steps, contact your router or ask the person who set up to four bars in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For setup...
... running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you must have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your ISP or network administrator. For information about using these steps, contact your router or ask the person who set up to four bars in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For setup...
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... experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other enhancements from Apple. When you can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other source of interference is set it to see the instructions that came with the wireless device or search for updates manually. You can also open System Preferences and click the Software Update icon. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet...
... experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other enhancements from Apple. When you can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other source of interference is set it to see the instructions that came with the wireless device or search for updates manually. You can also open System Preferences and click the Software Update icon. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet...
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... Apple Hardware Test. If you have a problem using your iMac or working with your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 63 for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you need to -side, hold the mouse upside-down , or side-to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support...
... Apple Hardware Test. If you have a problem using your iMac or working with your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 63 for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you need to -side, hold the mouse upside-down , or side-to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support...
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... Service Provider (AASP). To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. You can help you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Call the support center number nearest you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem...
... Service Provider (AASP). To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. You can help you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Call the support center number nearest you call. 52 Chapter 4 Problem...
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... Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. Such damage isn't covered by an adult. If the connector and port don't join with your computer for instructions about how to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac. If your iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that you risk damaging your iMac or install items other than memory, you have any cables. Using Connectors and Ports...
... Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. Such damage isn't covered by an adult. If the connector and port don't join with your computer for instructions about how to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac. If your iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that you risk damaging your iMac or install items other than memory, you have any cables. Using Connectors and Ports...
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... this product is located in a service-accessible area. Because of the optical disc drive in your equipment's manual may differ slightly from the ones shown here. A service warning label is harmful to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. Class 1 label Service warning label High-Risk Activities Warning This computer system is a Class 1 laser product. Laser Information WARNING: Making adjustments or performing...
... this product is located in a service-accessible area. Because of the optical disc drive in your equipment's manual may differ slightly from the ones shown here. A service warning label is harmful to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. Class 1 label Service warning label High-Risk Activities Warning This computer system is a Class 1 laser product. Laser Information WARNING: Making adjustments or performing...
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... iMac 63 changing the desktop 14 System Preferences 14 Classic 50 cleaning display 63 mouse 63 your computer 67 Dock 28 downloading software 47 DSL modem 11, 44 E ejecting a disc 50 environment 63 ergonomics 60 Ethernet port 25 external speakers 25 external USB modem 11 F FireWire See iMac computer disposal 67 connecting external speakers 25 70 Looking for Something? Index A adapters, video 25 AirPort Extreme technology 27 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Keyboard...
... iMac 63 changing the desktop 14 System Preferences 14 Classic 50 cleaning display 63 mouse 63 your computer 67 Dock 28 downloading software 47 DSL modem 11, 44 E ejecting a disc 50 environment 63 ergonomics 60 Ethernet port 25 external speakers 25 external USB modem 11 F FireWire See iMac computer disposal 67 connecting external speakers 25 70 Looking for Something? Index A adapters, video 25 AirPort Extreme technology 27 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Keyboard...
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... memory access door 27 how much is installed 38 installing 33 mercury 67 microphone 21 Mighty Mouse cleaning 63 ergonomics 62 multibutton 21 setting up 12 wireless 12 Migration Assistant 14 mini-DVI video out port 25 modem cable 11, 44 DSL 11, 44 external USB 11 mouse. See Mighty Mouse N network connections 45 Network Diagnostics 44 O online resources 51 optical digital audio out 25 optical disc drive 21 P ports 25 audio in 25 display 25 Ethernet...
... memory access door 27 how much is installed 38 installing 33 mercury 67 microphone 21 Mighty Mouse cleaning 63 ergonomics 62 multibutton 21 setting up 12 wireless 12 Migration Assistant 14 mini-DVI video out port 25 modem cable 11, 44 DSL 11, 44 external USB 11 mouse. See Mighty Mouse N network connections 45 Network Diagnostics 44 O online resources 51 optical digital audio out 25 optical disc drive 21 P ports 25 audio in 25 display 25 Ethernet...
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... the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, 50 Startup Disk 42 System Profiler 52 USB connections 29 ports 25 V video adapters 25 video out port 25 W wireless keyboard 12 Mighty Mouse 12 T troubleshooting 39 AirPort Extreme 46 AppleCare 52 computer freezes during startup 42 computer won't respond 41 computer won't start up 42 date and time settings lost 51 ejecting a disc 50 Internet connection 44 service and support 51 using Mac Help 52 turning...
... the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, 50 Startup Disk 42 System Profiler 52 USB connections 29 ports 25 V video adapters 25 video out port 25 W wireless keyboard 12 Mighty Mouse 12 T troubleshooting 39 AirPort Extreme 46 AppleCare 52 computer freezes during startup 42 computer won't respond 41 computer won't start up 42 date and time settings lost 51 ejecting a disc 50 Internet connection 44 service and support 51 using Mac Help 52 turning...
