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Say hello to 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 iMac. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync
Say hello to 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 iMac. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync
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Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand ... iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your Mac. iWeb Help website
Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand ... iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your Mac. iWeb Help website
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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 your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," 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 "...the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on page 56 before you plug your...
Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," 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 "...the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on page 56 before you plug 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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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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...network. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help...
...network. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help...
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d 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.
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Plug the Apple Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d 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.
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Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. Slide down the switch on the right side of the... and hold the power button on the back of the keyboard for more information. b Click OK with your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your iMac. See the manual that came with the mouse in the dialogue box that appears. Note: If your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. If you...
Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Set up your wireless keyboard and mouse. You hear a tone when you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: a Turn them on , make sure batteries are installed. Slide down the switch on the right side of the... and hold the power button on the back of the keyboard for more information. b Click OK with your keyboard or mouse don't turn on your iMac. See the manual that came with the mouse in the dialogue box that appears. Note: If your keyboard and mouse for a few seconds. If you...
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...Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. If you first start up a user account on your new iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As... you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you get to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific preference you can quickly make your desktop look the way...
...Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. If you first start up a user account on your new iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. As... you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you get to deauthorize it 's the command center for the specific preference you can quickly make your desktop look the way...
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...any 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 is in sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep ...finish working with your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To wake...
...any 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 is in sleep, its screen is dark. When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep ...finish working with your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To wake...
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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 . Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. 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.
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 . Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. 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.
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 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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... Life with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Capture sounds ...directly on your iMac or talk with iMovie. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, ...
... Life with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Capture sounds ...directly on your iMac or talk with iMovie. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV application, ...
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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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...Mute (-), decrease (-), or increase (-) the volume of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac from up to see all of the screen. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to 30 feet (9 meters...Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your...
...Mute (-), decrease (-), or increase (-) the volume of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac from up to see all of the screen. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at once. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé to 30 feet (9 meters...Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to control Front Row and Keynote on your desktop at www.apple.com/store) with Your iMac 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your...