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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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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse at www.apple.com/store). You can replace the installed memory with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to 8 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac or put it to sleep.... See "Installing Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac. Press and hold to discourage theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 Security slot Attach a lock and cable...
... (you can purchase the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse at www.apple.com/store). You can replace the installed memory with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to 8 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac or put it to sleep.... See "Installing Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac. Press and hold to discourage theft (available at www.apple.com/store). Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 Security slot Attach a lock and cable...
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... Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on the Internet at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support/imac. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 51.
... Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on the Internet at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/support/imac. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 51.
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... damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac for information about how to contact Apple for up to as two 1 GB memory modules. You can replace the installed memory with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for service. Your iMac comes with your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Memory modules must meet the following specifications: Â Small...
... damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac for information about how to contact Apple for up to as two 1 GB memory modules. You can replace the installed memory with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for service. Your iMac comes with your iMac. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Memory modules must meet the following specifications: Â Small...
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Installing Memory Your iMac has two memory slots, each filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to install memory while your work surface. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on your iMac is facing you. Hold the sides of memory. Do not attempt to 8 GB of...
Installing Memory Your iMac has two memory slots, each filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to install memory while your work surface. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on your iMac is facing you. Hold the sides of memory. Do not attempt to 8 GB of...
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4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise.
4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it counterclockwise.
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6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace. Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Remove the memory module you want to eject the installed memory module.
6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to replace. Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Remove the memory module you want to eject the installed memory module.
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8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb
8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the compartment. Memory modules 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory TTuucckk tthhee ttaabb
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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 WARNING: Remember to turn it on the back of your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.
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... amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. If the memory you see page 32), your iMac. 2 When you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (...
... amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. If the memory you see page 32), your iMac. 2 When you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (...
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..., see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If your computer. Â Any software that you recently installed. Â Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that the application is usually a simple...
..., see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If your computer. Â Any software that you recently installed. Â Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that the application is usually a simple...
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Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you ... More, Service, and Support" on page 51 for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac freezes during startup or you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is correctly installed and that it shuts down. Then hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys...
Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you ... More, Service, and Support" on page 51 for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac freezes during startup or you recently installed memory, and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is correctly installed and that it shuts down. Then hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys...
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...detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Applications Install DVD. If this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications ...Install DVD that came with your iMac to help determine if there's a problem with your iMac hardware, use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen...
...detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Applications Install DVD. If this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications ...Install DVD that came with your iMac to help determine if there's a problem with your iMac hardware, use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen...
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...-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If you have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OS  If the answer to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Choose your date and time settings get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. If you need to have the...as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help for software updates, or get lost repeatedly  You may need service, contact Apple or take your iMac to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help. You can often find more information about contacting...
...-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If you have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OS  If the answer to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Choose your date and time settings get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. If you need to have the...as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help for software updates, or get lost repeatedly  You may need service, contact Apple or take your iMac to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help. You can often find more information about contacting...
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...software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can... extend your iMac serial number ready when you (the first 90 days are ...
...software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can... extend your iMac serial number ready when you (the first 90 days are ...
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...bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on a stable work surface. Power The only way to disconnect power completely is to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Protect your iMac from sources of liquid, such as rain, snow, and fog. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules ...for handling and cleaning your iMac and for reference by you pull the plug, not the cord. For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these safety instructions...
...bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on a stable work surface. Power The only way to disconnect power completely is to install memory. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Protect your iMac from sources of liquid, such as rain, snow, and fog. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules ...for handling and cleaning your iMac and for reference by you pull the plug, not the cord. For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these safety instructions...
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... 57 If you are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your iMac when you need to. Unplug the power cord (by pulling the plug, not... described later) Important: The only way to turn off power completely is within easy reach so that you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an outlet because the...
... 57 If you are unable to insert the plug into the case  Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture  Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged  You suspect that your iMac when you need to. Unplug the power cord (by pulling the plug, not... described later) Important: The only way to turn off power completely is within easy reach so that you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an outlet because the...
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... normal use but Not Least 59 Important: Electrical equipment may be supervised by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 5 Last, but that came with your computer for instructions about how to open your iMac or install items other than memory, you risk damaging your equipment. Operation of this equipment serviced only by an...
... normal use but Not Least 59 Important: Electrical equipment may be supervised by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 5 Last, but that came with your computer for instructions about how to open your iMac or install items other than memory, you risk damaging your equipment. Operation of this equipment serviced only by an...