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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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... to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. If you don't use your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your new iMac. You can quickly make your other information from...
... to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. If you don't use your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your new iMac. You can quickly make your other information from...
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...d Four high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment...
...d Four high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment...
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... iMac. Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac during troubleshooting. You can replace the installed memory with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse at least 2 GB of memory installed as two 1 GB memory modules. Security slot...
... iMac. Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac during troubleshooting. You can replace the installed memory with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse at least 2 GB of memory installed as two 1 GB memory modules. Security slot...
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..., free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple site at www.apple.com/support. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for "burn disc." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "Front Row." Front Row Mac Help and search for "Internet." technology Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. Instructions, technical support...
..., free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple site at www.apple.com/support. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for "burn disc." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "Front Row." Front Row Mac Help and search for "Internet." technology Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. Instructions, technical support...
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... page 32), your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If this happens, shut down your iMac and check the installation instructions again to make sure that came with your iMac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that the memory is compatible with...
... page 32), your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If this happens, shut down your iMac and check the installation instructions again to make sure that came with your iMac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that the memory is compatible with...
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... startup sound a second time. If your iMac won't turn on page 48). If your iMac doesn't start up  Make sure the power cord is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet.  Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Option key and press the power (®) button again to use as your startup disk.  After your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory...
... startup sound a second time. If your iMac won't turn on page 48). If your iMac doesn't start up  Make sure the power cord is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet.  Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Option key and press the power (®) button again to use as your startup disk.  After your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory...
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... chooser screen appears, select the language you can insert the Applications Install DVD that came with your iMac to use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there's a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your iMac, except the keyboard and mouse...
... chooser screen appears, select the language you can insert the Applications Install DVD that came with your iMac to use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there's a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your iMac, except the keyboard and mouse...
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... modem hardware Turn off and on . Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in, including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your iMac has the Setup Assistant application to access. If you have trouble with the server you are using to connect...
... modem hardware Turn off and on . Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in, including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your iMac has the Setup Assistant application to access. If you have trouble with the server you are using to connect...
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Check the cables and power supplies to your iMac and into the network. To enter PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop-up menu. 4 Choose an interface for the PPPoE service from your service provider, such as the account name, password, and PPPoE service name (if your ISP using PPPoE (Point...
Check the cables and power supplies to your iMac and into the network. To enter PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop-up menu. 4 Choose an interface for the PPPoE service from your service provider, such as the account name, password, and PPPoE service name (if your ISP using PPPoE (Point...
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... is provided, then you must have properly configured the software according to the instructions that your network is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have a router capable of the other computer or the network's access point. Problems with your ISP or network administrator. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac...
... is provided, then you must have properly configured the software according to the instructions that your network is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have a router capable of the other computer or the network's access point. Problems with your ISP or network administrator. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac...
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... menu in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions. Â For more information. You can connect to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. Up to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other open...
... menu in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions. Â For more information. You can connect to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. Up to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other open...
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... with your computer. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your essential files before restoring software. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your hard disk, you back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with the application selected...
... with your computer. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your essential files before restoring software. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your hard disk, you back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with the application selected...
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... Apple Hardware Test. If you have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OS Â If the answer to your country from the pop-up menu. If your iMac to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. You can often find more information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for instructions...
... Apple Hardware Test. If you have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OS Â If the answer to your country from the pop-up menu. If your iMac to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. You can often find more information about contacting Apple for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for instructions...
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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 an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can help you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then...
... 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 an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can help you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then...
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... Apple for instructions about how to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your computer. Chapter 5 Last, but that came with your equipment's manual may be supervised by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac doesn't have this equipment serviced only by an adult. If you open your safety, have any cables. Do not allow children access...
... Apple for instructions about how to handle any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on your computer. Chapter 5 Last, but that came with your equipment's manual may be supervised by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac doesn't have this equipment serviced only by an adult. If you open your safety, have any cables. Do not allow children access...
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... from the television or radio. Â Plug the computer into an outlet that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components. This equipment has been tested and found to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in Part 15 of the FCC rules. If the...
... from the television or radio. Â Plug the computer into an outlet that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components. This equipment has been tested and found to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in Part 15 of the FCC rules. If the...
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... a network 11 USB devices 25 controls brightness 23 eject CD or DVD 23 media 23 volume 23 D Dashboard key 23 date and time settings 51 deauthorize iTunes 14 desktop, customizing 14 dial-up connection 11 DIMMs. See memory discs, supported types 61 display cleaning 61 ergonomics 63 disposing of your iMac 61 computer. Index A AirPort Extreme overview 27 problems 46 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Hardware Test 43 Apple Keyboard 21, 23 Apple Remote 29...
... a network 11 USB devices 25 controls brightness 23 eject CD or DVD 23 media 23 volume 23 D Dashboard key 23 date and time settings 51 deauthorize iTunes 14 desktop, customizing 14 dial-up connection 11 DIMMs. See memory discs, supported types 61 display cleaning 61 ergonomics 63 disposing of your iMac 61 computer. Index A AirPort Extreme overview 27 problems 46 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Hardware Test 43 Apple Keyboard 21, 23 Apple Remote 29...
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... to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down 16 turning on 13 infrared receiver 23 installation instructions 8 installing applications 48, 49 Mac OS X 48 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 44 IP address sharing 46 masquerading 46 iSight 21 iTunes, deauthorizing 14 iTunes Store 14 K keyboard connecting 12 ergonomics 62 function keys 23 setup 12 wireless 12, 13 keys brightness 23 Dashboard 23 Exposé 23 media 23 Media...
... to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down 16 turning on 13 infrared receiver 23 installation instructions 8 installing applications 48, 49 Mac OS X 48 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 44 IP address sharing 46 masquerading 46 iSight 21 iTunes, deauthorizing 14 iTunes Store 14 K keyboard connecting 12 ergonomics 62 function keys 23 setup 12 wireless 12, 13 keys brightness 23 Dashboard 23 Exposé 23 media 23 Media...
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... screen brightness, setting 23 SDRAM. See memory security slot 27 serial number 53 service and support 51 setting up 12 wireless 12 N network address translation (NAT) 46 connecting to 11 connection problems 45 diagnostics 44 setup assistant 44 wireless 11 O online resources 51 onscreen help 51 operating environment 60 optical digital audio 25 optical drive about 21 supported disc sizes 61 support and service 51, 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, 50 Startup Disk...
... screen brightness, setting 23 SDRAM. See memory security slot 27 serial number 53 service and support 51 setting up 12 wireless 12 N network address translation (NAT) 46 connecting to 11 connection problems 45 diagnostics 44 setup assistant 44 wireless 11 O online resources 51 onscreen help 51 operating environment 60 optical digital audio 25 optical drive about 21 supported disc sizes 61 support and service 51, 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, 50 Startup Disk...