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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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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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... Press and hold to restart your iMac or put it to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with at least 1 GB of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). You can add more memory, up to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+...Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or wireless Mighty Mouse at www.apple.com/store). Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect to a total of memory. See "Installing Additional Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac during troubleshooting. Power port Connect...
... Press and hold to restart your iMac or put it to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with at least 1 GB of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). You can add more memory, up to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+...Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or wireless Mighty Mouse at www.apple.com/store). Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect to a total of memory. See "Installing Additional Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac during troubleshooting. Power port Connect...
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... "Mac OS X" in the search field. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx/switch. Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you have a problem Finding service and support for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from Windows" under Top Customer Issues on...
... "Mac OS X" in the search field. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx/switch. Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you have a problem Finding service and support for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from Windows" under Top Customer Issues on...
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... referred to as DDR2 667) Â Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that you attempt to contact Apple for a maximum of 4 GB of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. Your iMac comes with your iMac for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, that came with at least 1 gigabyte...
... referred to as DDR2 667) Â Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that you attempt to contact Apple for a maximum of 4 GB of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. Your iMac comes with your iMac for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, that came with at least 1 gigabyte...
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... Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at least a 1 GB memory module. Hold the sides of memory. Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 You can add a memory module to the empty slot or remove the memory module in . You can add 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of your iMac...
... Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at least a 1 GB memory module. Hold the sides of memory. Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 You can add a memory module to the empty slot or remove the memory module in . You can add 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of your iMac...
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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 Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise.
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Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 If you want to eject the installed memory module. Remove the memory module you are replacing a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace.
Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 If you want to eject the installed memory module. Remove the memory module you are replacing a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace.
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Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment. 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.
Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment. 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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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return 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. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return 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. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door.
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... Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. If the memory 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 provided the memory. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you...
... Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. If the memory 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 provided the memory. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you...
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..., and Support" on to find some solutions to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to try to note include: Â The applications you connected or installed. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with your iMac except to install memory. If you encounter a problem, try when you did before...
..., and Support" on to find some solutions to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to try to note include: Â The applications you connected or installed. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with your iMac except to install memory. If you encounter a problem, try when you did before...
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.... Check whether removing the memory you installed allows your iMac to use Disk Utility (on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. Â If you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds..., make sure that the memory is compatible with Your iMac" on page 48). Select a local ...
.... Check whether removing the memory you installed allows your iMac to use Disk Utility (on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for 5 or 6 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. Â If you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds..., make sure that the memory is compatible with Your iMac" on page 48). Select a local ...
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... Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. 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 www.apple.com/support. Choose your country from the pop-up , ...
... Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. 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 www.apple.com/support. Choose your country from the pop-up , ...
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... installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. Choose Help > Mac Help. System Profiler To get information about your country listed below. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. To open System Profiler, choose...
... installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. Choose Help > Mac Help. System Profiler To get information about your country listed below. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. To open System Profiler, choose...
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..., you need to unplug the power cord. Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac For your safety and that of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls,... snow. Â The only way to disconnect power completely is to follow these rules for cleaning and handling your iMac, and for reference by you and your equipment, follow the safety instructions on a stable work surface. Â ...to the latest information technology and audio and video equipment safety standards. Apple products are designed and evaluated to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least
..., you need to unplug the power cord. Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac For your safety and that of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls,... snow. Â The only way to disconnect power completely is to follow these rules for cleaning and handling your iMac, and for reference by you and your equipment, follow the safety instructions on a stable work surface. Â ...to the latest information technology and audio and video equipment safety standards. Apple products are designed and evaluated to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least
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...: Your AC cord has a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that you can unplug your iMac when you are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your... iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or...
...: Your AC cord has a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that you can unplug your iMac when you are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your... iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or...
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...not permit them to open your iMac or install items other than memory, you risk damaging your iMac. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac doesn't have positioned the connector correctly in relation to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for instructions about how to the ... and support information that you open your iMac. Important: Electrical equipment may be dangerous and result in the case. Do not attempt to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Additional Memory" on your equipment. Such damage isn't...
...not permit them to open your iMac or install items other than memory, you risk damaging your iMac. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac doesn't have positioned the connector correctly in relation to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for instructions about how to the ... and support information that you open your iMac. Important: Electrical equipment may be dangerous and result in the case. Do not attempt to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Additional Memory" on your equipment. Such damage isn't...
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... button, power 13 C cable modem 11, 44 camera, iSight 21 camera indicator light 21 carrying your iMac 63 changing the desktop 14 System Preferences 14 Classic 50 cleaning display 63 mouse 63 your computer 67 Dock...USB modem 11 F FireWire 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 ... iTunes 14 desktop, customizing 14 dial-up connection 11 DIMMs. See memory display adapters 25 cleaning 63 port 25 disposing of batteries 67 disposing of your...
... button, power 13 C cable modem 11, 44 camera, iSight 21 camera indicator light 21 carrying your iMac 63 changing the desktop 14 System Preferences 14 Classic 50 cleaning display 63 mouse 63 your computer 67 Dock...USB modem 11 F FireWire 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 ... iTunes 14 desktop, customizing 14 dial-up connection 11 DIMMs. See memory display adapters 25 cleaning 63 port 25 disposing of batteries 67 disposing of your...