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Mac Help isync Mac Help mail Built-in the world. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Say hello to your email accounts in sync.
Mac Help isync Mac Help mail Built-in the world. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Say hello to your email accounts in sync.
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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 Ports on Your iMac 24 Other Components of Your iMac 26 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 28 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 30 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 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 Ports on Your iMac 24 Other Components of Your iMac 26 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 28 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 30 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac Contents 5
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... 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 66 Important Handling Information 67 Cleaning Your iMac 68 Understanding Ergonomics 70 Apple and the Environment 71 Regulatory Compliance Information...
... 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 66 Important Handling Information 67 Cleaning Your iMac 68 Understanding Ergonomics 70 Apple and the Environment 71 Regulatory Compliance Information...
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If you are new to find out about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Make sure ... Help. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about the new features of your iMac. Answers to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting...
If you are new to find out about getting started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Make sure ... Help. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about the new features of your iMac. Answers to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting...
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What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic 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 your iMac. Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of 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 your iMac. Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Plug the 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. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a phone jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Plug the 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. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a phone jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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... and charged (see page 47). Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your iMac and a connection is established. Step 3: Turn on your iMac. Then the indicator light blinks until you purchased a USB keyboard or a USB mouse, ... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: If you turn them on and use them to turn on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Your wireless keyboard and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your wireless keyboard and mouse....
... and charged (see page 47). Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your iMac and a connection is established. Step 3: Turn on your iMac. Then the indicator light blinks until you purchased a USB keyboard or a USB mouse, ... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: If you turn them on and use them to turn on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Your wireless keyboard and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your wireless keyboard and mouse....
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to pair them with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to turn on your iMac. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to establish a connection.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to pair them with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to turn on your iMac. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to establish a connection.
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...For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. You can help you don't use . Step 6: Customize your desktop and set your iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. If you automatically...center for updated software. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your previous Mac to transfer information when you 're set up , check for most settings ...
...For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. You can help you don't use . Step 6: Customize your desktop and set your iMac. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences. If you automatically...center for updated software. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your previous Mac to transfer information when you 're set up , check for most settings ...
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... settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to Sleep If you left them. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your...of the following : Â Press any button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down . When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac. Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse...
... settings are exactly as you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to Sleep If you left them. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your...of the following : Â Press any button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down . When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac for 3 seconds. When your iMac. Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse...
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NOTICE: Shut down . Moving your iMac before moving it down 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 To turn your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac on again, press the power (®) button.
NOTICE: Shut down . Moving your iMac before moving it down 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 To turn your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac on again, press the power (®) button.
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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. 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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. 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Built-in iSight camera Slot-loading SuperDrive SD card slot Built-in strereo speakers Built-in infrared receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Built-in iSight camera Slot-loading SuperDrive SD card slot Built-in strereo speakers Built-in infrared receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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...-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built...
...-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built...
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Ports on Your iMac G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini DisplayPort 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 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini DisplayPort 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 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Chapter 2 Life with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI. The 27-inch model also supports input from external DisplayPort sources. This port...
... port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Chapter 2 Life with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI. The 27-inch model also supports input from external DisplayPort sources. This port...
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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac