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Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. 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 isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. Mac Help isync Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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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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... are an experienced user, you plug your iMac into a power outlet. If you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer... started . Answers to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Make sure you can be found on page 32. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Mac Help.
... are an experienced user, you plug your iMac into a power outlet. If you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer... started . Answers to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Make sure you can be found on page 32. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Mac Help.
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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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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 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.
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To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. 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. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. 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." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. 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. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. 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." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
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...to a USB (d) port on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your wireless keyboard and mouse. If your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Turn on your iMac. Pairing allows them with your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your... Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of ...
...to a USB (d) port on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your wireless keyboard and mouse. If your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Turn on your iMac. Pairing allows them with your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your... Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of ...
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You may have to click the mouse once to turn on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to establish a connection. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to pair them with your iMac.
You may have to click the mouse once to turn on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to establish a connection. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to pair them with your iMac.
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... audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you turn on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. ...to transfer information when you want using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set your new iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using System...
... audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you turn on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. ...to transfer information when you want using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set your new iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using System...
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...it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To wake your iMac from 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...put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. Putting Your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â...
...it to sleep or shut it to sleep. To wake your iMac from 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...put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes from your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. Putting Your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â...
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Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac before moving it. 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
Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac before moving it. 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
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The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19
The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19
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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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..., and data to and from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac with Your iMac 21 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your... iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends and family over...
..., and data to and from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac with Your iMac 21 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your... iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends and family over...
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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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..., disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Required cables and adapters are available separately. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered...
..., disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Required cables and adapters are available separately. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered...
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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