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Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place.
Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere 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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... page 56 before you set it right away. For information about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . Make sure you are new to many questions can easily... set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, ...
... page 56 before you set it right away. For information about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . Make sure you are new to many questions can easily... set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, ...
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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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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. 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
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Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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 ...
Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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 ...
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d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
d Note: Follow the steps on the next page to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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Press and hold the power button on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard or mouse don't turn on . See the manual that appears. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. If you turn on the right side ...of the mouse. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Note: If your wireless keyboard and mouse. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Step...
Press and hold the power button on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your keyboard or mouse don't turn on . See the manual that appears. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. If you turn on the right side ...of the mouse. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Note: If your wireless keyboard and mouse. b Click OK with the mouse in the dialogue box that came with your iMac. Step...
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...and frees up , you don't use . Go to deauthorize it 's the command center for most settings on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You can quickly make your desktop look the way you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want to transfer information when ...double-click Migration Assistant. If you can help you turn on your iMac. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to your new iMac. Setup Assistant helps you get to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If...
...and frees up , you don't use . Go to deauthorize it 's the command center for most settings on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. You can quickly make your desktop look the way you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want to transfer information when ...double-click Migration Assistant. If you can help you turn on your iMac. Step 6: Use Setup Assistant to your new iMac. Setup Assistant helps you get to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. If...
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... If you will be away from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play...on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose...
... If you will be away from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play...on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose...
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Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: 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 Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac before moving it.
Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: 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 Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac before moving 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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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Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Slot-...
Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to standard-size CDs and DVDs, including DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Slot-...
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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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... or headphone port on your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to access your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or increase (-) the volume of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 You can also eject ...a disk by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to 30 feet (9 meters) away....
... or headphone port on your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to access your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Volume keys (F10, F11, F12) Mute (-), decrease (-), or increase (-) the volume of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 You can also eject ...a disk by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to 30 feet (9 meters) away....
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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