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Built-in the world at the same time. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
Built-in the world at the same time. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
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...Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple... Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet over broadband or a ...
...Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple... Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet over broadband or a ...
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... or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. If you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you don't use your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in ...Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. For more information, open ...
... or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences. If you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you don't use your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in ...Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. For more information, open ...
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...from Windows" under Top Customer Issues on page 39. More Information For more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Or click "Switching from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. Or open an iLife...Much more information about using your iMac is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support. Or search for the application and type a question in Mac Help. How To Move To Mac at www.apple.com/macosx/switch. To open Help for "Mac OS X" in the search ...
...from Windows" under Top Customer Issues on page 39. More Information For more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Or click "Switching from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. Or open an iLife...Much more information about using your iMac is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support. Or search for the application and type a question in Mac Help. How To Move To Mac at www.apple.com/macosx/switch. To open Help for "Mac OS X" in the search ...
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... > Bluetooth Help. Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Search for "USB" or "FireWire" in Mac Help. Search for "iSight" in Mac Help. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. Or search for "display port" in...
... > Bluetooth Help. Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Search for "USB" or "FireWire" in Mac Help. Search for "iSight" in Mac Help. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. Or search for "display port" in...
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...If the memory you installed does not meet specifications (see page 32), your iMac. 2 When you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that came with your iMac and that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who ...your iMac. To check the memory installed in your iMac and check the installation instructions again to make sure that it's installed correctly. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. You'll see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple ...
...If the memory you installed does not meet specifications (see page 32), your iMac. 2 When you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that came with your iMac and that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who ...your iMac. To check the memory installed in your iMac and check the installation instructions again to make sure that it's installed correctly. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. You'll see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple ...
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... More, Service, and Support" on your iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with your iMac. Problems that you need. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If you experience a problem with the version of the Mac OS installed on page 51 for...
... More, Service, and Support" on your iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with your iMac. Problems that you need. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If you experience a problem with the version of the Mac OS installed on page 51 for...
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...service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Then hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until your iMac shuts down. If your iMac won't turn on page 48). Select a local Mac OS X System folder.  If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to start up after a brief wait...51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time.  If you see a flashing question mark  Wait a few seconds. If your iMac freezes during startup or you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds...
...service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Then hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until your iMac shuts down. If your iMac won't turn on page 48). Select a local Mac OS X System folder.  If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to start up after a brief wait...51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time.  If you see a flashing question mark  Wait a few seconds. If your iMac freezes during startup or you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds...
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... Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be with your iMac hardware. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices...
... Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be with your iMac hardware. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices...
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... Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Problems with your ISP or network administrator.
... Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Problems with your ISP or network administrator.
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..., but you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to check daily or monthly. To minimize interference, move the base station away from such devices. Â For more information, search for "Software Update" in Mac Help. Your iMac is near your computer. You can connect to the Internet and...
..., but you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to check daily or monthly. To minimize interference, move the base station away from such devices. Â For more information, search for "Software Update" in Mac Help. Your iMac is near your computer. You can connect to the Internet and...
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... an application that came with your important files. Important: Apple recommends that came with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Quitting a frozen application may "freeze." Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your destination disk, you should back up your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet...
... an application that came with your important files. Important: Apple recommends that came with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Quitting a frozen application may "freeze." Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your destination disk, you should back up your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet...
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Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. Your iMac must have Mac OS X already installed. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk... and Safari, follow the steps below. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." ...
Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your iMac, follow the "Installing Mac OS X" instructions above. Your iMac must have Mac OS X already installed. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk... and Safari, follow the steps below. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. To install applications: 1 Back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." ...
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... disc. You can check for "software update." Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your computer and do not open. Your iMac is set to check automatically once a week but you have trouble ejecting... applications that may be using the Software Update pane of your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject ...
... disc. You can check for "software update." Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your computer and do not open. Your iMac is set to check automatically once a week but you have trouble ejecting... applications that may be using the Software Update pane of your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject ...
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... information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information. If your question isn't in this manual, look in your iMac isn't user-replaceable. The battery in Mac Help for software updates, or get help ,... System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location for more information about your iMac through online resources, onscreen ...
... information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information. If your question isn't in this manual, look in your iMac isn't user-replaceable. The battery in Mac Help for software updates, or get help ,... System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location for more information about your iMac through online resources, onscreen ...
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... 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you call. 52 Chapter...
... 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you call. 52 Chapter...
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... Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Country United States Australia Canada (English) (French) Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone 1-800-275...
... Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Country United States Australia Canada (English) (French) Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone 1-800-275...
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Index A adapters, video 25 AirPort Extreme technology 27 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Keyboard 21, 23 Apple Remote 21, 29 applications Classic 50 freezing 48 Front Row 29 iLife 28 installing 49 Mac OS 9 50 using Software Update 47 assistants Migration Assistant 14 Setup Assistant 14 audio 25 audio in/... desktop, customizing 14 dial-up connection 11 DIMMs. See memory display adapters 25 cleaning 63 port 25 disposing of batteries 67 disposing of your iMac 62 computer. D date and time settings lost 51 deauthorize computer in iSight camera 21 microphone 21 speakers 23 button, power 13 C cable ...
Index A adapters, video 25 AirPort Extreme technology 27 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Keyboard 21, 23 Apple Remote 21, 29 applications Classic 50 freezing 48 Front Row 29 iLife 28 installing 49 Mac OS 9 50 using Software Update 47 assistants Migration Assistant 14 Setup Assistant 14 audio 25 audio in/... desktop, customizing 14 dial-up connection 11 DIMMs. See memory display adapters 25 cleaning 63 port 25 disposing of batteries 67 disposing of your iMac 62 computer. D date and time settings lost 51 deauthorize computer in iSight camera 21 microphone 21 speakers 23 button, power 13 C cable ...