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Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. 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 iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help isync
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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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Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 56 before you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Answers to find out about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1... Ready, Set Up, Go 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 28. If you are new...
Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 56 before you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Answers to find out about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1... Ready, Set Up, Go 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 28. If you are new...
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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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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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... 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. 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. Step 2: To access...
... 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. 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. Step 2: To access...
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d Note: Follow the steps on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the next page to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
d Note: Follow the steps on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the next page to set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your iMac. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the keyboard. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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...;) button on the back to turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your iMac. Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. See the manual that appears. Note: If your...
...;) button on the back to turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your iMac. Slide down the switch on , make sure batteries are installed. See the manual that appears. Note: If your...
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...Up, Go For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you turn on your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. You can do it 's the ...Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. The first time you can quickly make your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for most settings on your desktop...
...Up, Go For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 7: Customize your desktop and set up , you turn on your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. You can do it 's the ...Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. The first time you can quickly make your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for most settings on your desktop...
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...it to sleep or shut it to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep 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 Press ...and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
...it to sleep or shut it to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep 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 Press ...and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the back of your iMac. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
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Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using 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 for more than a few days, shut it . To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down .
Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using 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 for more than a few days, shut it . To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down .
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Read on the Apple Support 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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... 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. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with its innovative 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. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Apple Keyboard Use the function keys to work efficiently. Chapter 2 Life with its innovative scroll...
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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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You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to see all of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to the Trash. Built-in stereo speakers... multimedia files. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac from up to eject a disc. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. ...
You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to see all of the open windows on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iMac. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to the Trash. Built-in stereo speakers... multimedia files. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac from up to eject a disc. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. ...
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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