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Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
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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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46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 49 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac 62 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 66 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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...the safety information starting on page 28. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your iMac into a power outlet. If you are new to Mac computers, read this iMac. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Before you set it up your... iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your...
...the safety information starting on page 28. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your iMac into a power outlet. If you are new to Mac computers, read this iMac. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Before you set it up your... iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your...
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What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Apple Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or... from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Connect ...
... port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or... from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Connect ...
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Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the back of the keyboard for more information. Slide down the switch on . Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your wireless keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go 13 If you turn on your iMac. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your keyboard or mouse don't turn on the right side of the mouse. ...
You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on the back of the keyboard for more information. Slide down the switch on . Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your wireless keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go 13 If you turn on your iMac. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your keyboard or mouse don't turn on the right side of the mouse. ...
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... that you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to know your new iMac. Setup Assistant helps you get to your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you automatically transfer files, applications, and other...
... that you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to know your new iMac. Setup Assistant helps you get to your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you automatically transfer files, applications, and other...
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You can put it down. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â... in sleep, its screen is dark. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac for less than a few days, put it to sleep or ...
You can put it down. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â... in sleep, its screen is dark. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac for less than a few days, put it to sleep or ...
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To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it down your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it down your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Camera indicator light The camera indicator... light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with its innovative scroll ball to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD...
... This slot-loading optical drive reads and writes to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Camera indicator light The camera indicator... light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to work efficiently. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with its innovative scroll ball to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD...
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Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys -
Other Features of Your iMac Dashboard Exposé Built-in stereo speaker Brightness keys d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker C Media Eject key 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Volume keys Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media keys -
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... with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see... all of the open windows on your iMac from up to 30 feet (9 meters) away. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9...
... with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see... all of the open windows on your iMac from up to 30 feet (9 meters) away. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9...
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Ports on Your iMac £ Mini DisplayPort G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac £ Mini DisplayPort G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac