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Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Say hello to your contacts in sync.
Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world. Say hello to your contacts in sync.
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... websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Record and mix your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world... Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your photos by faces, places, or events. iWeb Help website Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your Mac. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and...
... websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your files. Record and mix your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world... Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your photos by faces, places, or events. iWeb Help website Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your Mac. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and...
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...set up and start using it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set ... For information about getting started . If you plug 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 are new to Mac computers, read this iMac. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety ...
...set up and start using it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set ... For information about getting started . If you plug 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 are new to Mac computers, read this iMac. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety ...
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... 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 > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready...
... 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 > Mac Help, and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready...
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... Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your other information from your previous Mac to your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 7: Customize your...
... Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your other information from your previous Mac to your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Step 7: Customize your...
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2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
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... application, and then type a question in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/macosx. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. The iLife website at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See...
... application, and then type a question in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/macosx. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. The iLife website at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See...
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To learn about See Using the iSight camera Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Using AirPort Extreme wireless The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "iSight." Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. Using an external...
To learn about See Using the iSight camera Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 Using AirPort Extreme wireless The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "iSight." Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. Using an external...
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3 Boost Your Memory 3 www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
3 Boost Your Memory 3 www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
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...whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac. 2 When you see page 32), your iMac and that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your... it's installed correctly. If you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. To check the memory installed in your iMac. If this happens, shut down your iMac and check the installation instructions again to make sure that the memory is compatible...
...whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac. 2 When you see page 32), your iMac and that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your... it's installed correctly. If you installed does not meet specifications (see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. To check the memory installed in your iMac. If this happens, shut down your iMac and check the installation instructions again to make sure that the memory is compatible...
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... find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on for service. This can also find the answers you have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Read on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Things to install memory. If your iMac except to note include...
... find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on for service. This can also find the answers you have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Read on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Things to install memory. If your iMac except to note include...
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...key until you hear the startup sound a second time. Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until it is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet. Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down your... iMac freezes during startup or you still can't start up your iMac won't turn on or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs ...
...key until you hear the startup sound a second time. Keep holding the power (®) button for about contacting Apple for information about 5 seconds, until it is plugged into your iMac and into a functioning power outlet. Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down your... iMac freezes during startup or you still can't start up your iMac won't turn on or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs ...
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... or the network's access point. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. You need to the instructions that your network. For information about using AirPort Extreme wireless communication Â...
... or the network's access point. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. You need to the instructions that your network. For information about using AirPort Extreme wireless communication Â...
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... to see the instructions that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. If the signal strength is weak, try changing your iMac to check for "Software Update" in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to quit an application that came with the wireless... device for your work in the menu bar. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences...
... to see the instructions that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. If the signal strength is weak, try changing your iMac to check for "Software Update" in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to quit an application that came with the wireless... device for your work in the menu bar. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences...
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... for any applications that came with your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications open. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your iMac to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with...
... for any applications that came with your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications open. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your iMac to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with...
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...message reminding you must reinstall the applications that came with your computer, such as the iLife applications. Installing Applications If you reinstall Mac OS X on your computer and select the "Erase and Install" option, you to use the Applications Install DVD to reinstall ...complete, click Close. Other Problems For a problem with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide software updates on their website. Note: To restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in the Setup Assistant...
...message reminding you must reinstall the applications that came with your computer, such as the iLife applications. Installing Applications If you reinstall Mac OS X on your computer and select the "Erase and Install" option, you to use the Applications Install DVD to reinstall ...complete, click Close. Other Problems For a problem with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide software updates on their website. Note: To restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in the Setup Assistant...
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...194; Log out from the desktop to check daily or monthly. If you have trouble scrolling with your iMac while holding down and roll the ball vigorously while cleaning. Â See "Cleaning Your Apple Mouse" on page 62 for more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates ...manually. You can check for and install the latest Apple software using the disc...
...194; Log out from the desktop to check daily or monthly. If you have trouble scrolling with your iMac while holding down and roll the ball vigorously while cleaning. Â See "Cleaning Your Apple Mouse" on page 62 for more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates ...manually. You can check for and install the latest Apple software using the disc...
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... not have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OS Â If the answer to your country from the pop-up menu. If you need to www.apple.com/support. Choose Help > Mac Help. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for instructions and...
... not have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OS Â If the answer to your country from the pop-up menu. If you need to www.apple.com/support. Choose Help > Mac Help. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for instructions and...
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... you (the first 90 days are complimentary). For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. You can help...Meet Solution It shows you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. System Profiler To get information about your country listed below.
... you (the first 90 days are complimentary). For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. You can help...Meet Solution It shows you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. System Profiler To get information about your country listed below.
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... and telephone fees may apply. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date ...of the iMac stand. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating ...
... and telephone fees may apply. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date ...of the iMac stand. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating ...
