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Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. 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. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. 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. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
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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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... to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your iMac. If you are new to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions... about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page ...
... to many questions can easily set up and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your iMac. If you are new to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions... about getting started . Your iMac is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page ...
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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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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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 phone jack. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. 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 a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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 phone jack. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11
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... to turn on the bottom of your wireless keyboard and mouse. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on your iMac. Your wireless keyboard and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your... iMac and a connection is established. Then the indicator light blinks until 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 keyboard or mouse...
... to turn on the bottom of your wireless keyboard and mouse. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on your iMac. Your wireless keyboard and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your... iMac and a connection is established. Then the indicator light blinks until 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 keyboard or mouse...
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For more information about pairing, see page 28. You may have to click the mouse once to turn on your iMac. 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 establish a connection. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
For more information about pairing, see page 28. You may have to click the mouse once to turn on your iMac. 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 establish a connection. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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.... Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 're set your iMac. After you 've purchased from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. Setup Assistant helps... for updated software. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences...
.... Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 're set your iMac. After you 've purchased from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. Setup Assistant helps... for updated software. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your preferences...
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... in sleep, its screen is dark. You can put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote for 3 seconds. To put your iMac for less than a few days, put it to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse. ...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 . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your...
... in sleep, its screen is dark. You can put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote for 3 seconds. To put your iMac for less than a few days, put it to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse. ...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 . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your...
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To turn your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > 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 NOTICE: Shut down .
To turn your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > 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 NOTICE: Shut down .
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support 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 software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support 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 software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the features and ports of 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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... and DVDs. 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 microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac 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 or talk with iMovie. Camera indicator light The camera indicator...
... and DVDs. 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 microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac 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 or talk with iMovie. Camera indicator light The camera indicator...
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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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... 3.5 mini-phono jack. Required cables and adapters are available separately. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 The port provides up to another computer and transfer files. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital...
... 3.5 mini-phono jack. Required cables and adapters are available separately. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 The port provides up to another computer and transfer files. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital...
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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