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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
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www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a virtual stage. Enhance your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library.
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a virtual stage. Enhance your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library.
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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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46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
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... chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using... it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and...
... chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using... it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and...
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Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.
Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.
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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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Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search...
Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search...
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac.
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac.
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
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...it's the command center for most settings on your other information from your previous Mac to keep or use your iMac. As you don't intend to your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your desktop look the way you ... Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you want using Migration Assistant. You can do it ...
...it's the command center for most settings on your other information from your previous Mac to keep or use your iMac. As you don't intend to your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your desktop look the way you ... Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you want using Migration Assistant. You can do it ...
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...box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac. To wake your iMac from your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac is dark. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be ... for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...
...box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac. To wake your iMac from your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac is dark. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be ... for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...
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... it . Moving your iMac on the back of your iMac for a day or more, you should turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. To turn off . Shut Down Your iMac If you will... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you unplug or move it off your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
... it . Moving your iMac on the back of your iMac for a day or more, you should turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. To turn off . Shut Down Your iMac If you will... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you unplug or move it off your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac.
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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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...DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. ...Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your...
...DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write music, documents, and other content. ...Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your...
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Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to access your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to remove a disc. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your open windows. C ...Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to all your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or ...
Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to access your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to remove a disc. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your open windows. C ...Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to all your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or ...