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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. 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 email accounts in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world.
Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. 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 email accounts in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world.
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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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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your... iMac into a power outlet. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. For information about ...
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 28. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 56 before you plug your... iMac into a power outlet. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. For information about ...
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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 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, an Apple Mouse, and an AC power cord.
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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 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.
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... Reseller. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet... or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your...
... Reseller. To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a phone jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Step 2: To access the Internet... or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your...
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d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. 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 Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac.
d Note: Follow the steps on the keyboard. 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 Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac.
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... and mouse for a few seconds. Press and hold the power button on the right side of the mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on. b Click OK with your keyboard or mouse don't turn on, make sure batteries are installed. If you turn...
... and mouse for a few seconds. Press and hold the power button on the right side of the mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on. b Click OK with your keyboard or mouse don't turn on, make sure batteries are installed. If you turn...
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...information when you first start up a user account on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you turn on your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. For more ...for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your desktop look the way you want using Migration Assistant. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. The first time you can quickly make your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks...
...information when you first start up a user account on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you turn on your iMac, explore System Preferences-it later using System Preferences. For more ...for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your desktop look the way you want using Migration Assistant. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. The first time you can quickly make your iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks...
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..., documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power...key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
..., documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power...key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
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Choose Apple () > Shut Down. 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 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 .
Choose Apple () > Shut Down. 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 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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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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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.
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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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.
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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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...mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the ...included iChat application. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the...
...mouse with its innovative scroll ball to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the ...included iChat application. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the...
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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 - 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
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...camera. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to access your iMac. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your widgets. Built-in ...infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the...
...camera. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to access your iMac. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your widgets. Built-in ...infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to see all of the...
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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