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Mac Help mail Built-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. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. 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 mail Built-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. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. 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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Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in ... your own song. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece. iWeb Help website
Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in ... your own song. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece. iWeb Help website
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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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... page 62 before you look over the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . Before you can be found on page 32. Your iMac is designed so that you set it right away. If you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your... iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you are an experienced user, you 've never used an iMac or are new to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your...
... page 62 before you look over the information in Mac Help. For information about getting started . Before you can be found on page 32. Your iMac is designed so that you set it right away. If you may already know enough to find out about the new features of your... iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . If you are an experienced user, you 've never used an iMac or are new to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your...
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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 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord.
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Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac. 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, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac. 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, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. 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. 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. Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. 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. 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. Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
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... are installed properly and charged (see page 47). If your iMac. Your wireless keyboard and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your... Apple Magic Mouse to a USB (d) port on and use them to communicate wirelessly with...
... are installed properly and charged (see page 47). If your iMac. Your wireless keyboard and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your... Apple Magic Mouse to a USB (d) port on and use them to communicate wirelessly with...
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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...Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for updated software. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions.... If you want using Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 're set your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration ...
...Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for updated software. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions.... If you want using Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 're set your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration ...
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...a few days, put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are...sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from your iMac for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â...
...a few days, put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are...sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from your iMac for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â...
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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. 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. NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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. 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. NOTICE: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac.
The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac.
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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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... family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your iMac 21 SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from up to control Front Row ...and Keynote on your iMac with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size..., and other multimedia files. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away.
... family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your iMac 21 SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from up to control Front Row ...and Keynote on your iMac with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size..., and other multimedia files. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away.
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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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... external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Required cables and adapters are available separately. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. Chapter 2 Life with support for DVI, VGA, and...
... external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Required cables and adapters are available separately. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. Chapter 2 Life with support for DVI, VGA, and...