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Say hello to your email accounts in one place. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in the world.
Say hello to your email accounts in one place. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in sync. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in the world.
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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 Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about getting started . For information about the new features of your iMac. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page ...32. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you...
If you are new to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about getting started . For information about the new features of your iMac. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page ...32. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you...
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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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Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of 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
Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of 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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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Connect the other end to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network.
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... Ready, Set Up, Go Then the indicator light blinks until you turn on your iMac. Note: If you first turn them with your wireless keyboard and mouse. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on and use them on the bottom of... your iMac and a connection is established. On/off button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you ...
... Ready, Set Up, Go Then the indicator light blinks until you turn on your iMac. Note: If you first turn them with your wireless keyboard and mouse. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on and use them on the bottom of... your iMac and a connection is established. On/off button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you ...
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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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to establish a connection. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to establish a connection. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac.
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...don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you enter your iMac. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you can help you turn on your preferences. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your new iMac. Go to your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open ...Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for updated software. Setup Assistant helps you first start up a user account on your iMac. If you ...
...don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you enter your iMac. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , you can help you turn on your preferences. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your new iMac. Go to your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open ...Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for updated software. Setup Assistant helps you first start up a user account on your iMac. If you ...
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... computer settings are exactly as you will be away 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 sleep timer. Â Hold down . You can put it to sleep or shut it down the... Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the...
... computer settings are exactly as you will be away 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 sleep timer. Â Hold down . You can put it to sleep or shut it down the... Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the...
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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. 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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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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. 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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..., movies, games, 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. Chapter 2 Life 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 an SD card. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen...
..., movies, games, 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. Chapter 2 Life 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 an SD card. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen...
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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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... 7 watts of power. Required cables and adapters are available separately. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with support for DVI, VGA, and...
... 7 watts of power. Required cables and adapters are available separately. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with support for DVI, VGA, and...
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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