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Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. 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.
Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. 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.
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Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Start a jam session. Record and mix your files. Mac Help time ...machine Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them...
Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Start a jam session. Record and mix your files. Mac Help time ...machine Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them...
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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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... user, you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. Before you set it right away. If you are new to find out about getting started . For information... power outlet. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 32. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter ...
... user, you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. Before you set it right away. If you are new to find out about getting started . For information... power outlet. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 32. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about the new features of your computer. 8 Chapter ...
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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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For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Connect the other end to a phone jack. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. 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. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac.
For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Connect the other end to a phone jack. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. 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. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac.
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...When you purchased a USB keyboard or a USB mouse, connect the cable to a USB (d) port 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 keyboard or mouse, the ...connection is established. Note: If you first turn them on and use them to 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 your wireless keyboard and mouse. If your keyboard or ...
...When you purchased a USB keyboard or a USB mouse, connect the cable to a USB (d) port 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 keyboard or mouse, the ...connection is established. Note: If you first turn them on and use them to 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 your wireless keyboard and mouse. If your keyboard or ...
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to turn on your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to establish a connection. 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to turn on your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to establish a connection. 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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... about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. The first time you can... help you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos,...
... about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. The first time you can... help you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos,...
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...194; Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down . To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the... are exactly as you left them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. You can put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
...194; Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down . To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the... are exactly as you left them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. You can put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
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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 NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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 NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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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. 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
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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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...glows when the iSight camera is operating. 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 with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-loading SuperDrive reads and writes to 30 feet (9.1 meters)...from up to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends and family over ...
...glows when the iSight camera is operating. 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 with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-loading SuperDrive reads and writes to 30 feet (9.1 meters)...from up to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from 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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... devices. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. 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. G Ethernet port...
... devices. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. 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. G Ethernet port...