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Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.
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Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Mac Help isync Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
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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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... the information in Mac Help. Answers to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you've never used an..., read this chapter for instructions about the new features of your iMac. If you are new to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on page 62 before you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about getting started . For information about Mac Help...
... the information in Mac Help. Answers to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you've never used an..., read this chapter for instructions about the new features of your iMac. If you are new to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on page 62 before you plug your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about getting started . For information about 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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Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, 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. Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on your iMac.
Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, 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. Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on your iMac.
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For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Connect the other end 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. 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11
For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Connect the other end 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. 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11
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... and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your iMac. Then the indicator light blinks until you turn them on your iMac and a connection is established. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your... iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: If you first turn on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to turn on and use them to a USB (d) port...
... and mouse come with AA batteries installed, and they're already paired with your iMac. Then the indicator light blinks until you turn them on your iMac and a connection is established. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard, and slide the switch on the bottom of your... iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: If you first turn on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to turn on and use them to a USB (d) port...
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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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You hear a tone when you turn on 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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Click your mouse to connect it with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac.
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...Ready, Set Up, Go Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you want to keep or use your command center for updated software. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your previous Mac to transfer information when you first start up , check for most settings on your new...If you don't use . Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use Setup Assistant to your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to configure your...
...Ready, Set Up, Go Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you want to keep or use your command center for updated software. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your previous Mac to transfer information when you first start up , check for most settings on your new...If you don't use . Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use Setup Assistant to your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to configure your...
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...of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse. 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 the Play/Pause (') button on the optional... Apple Remote. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
...of the following : Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse. 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 the Play/Pause (') button on the optional... Apple Remote. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
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NOTICE: Shut down your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it 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 for more than a few days, shut it . Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it 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
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2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
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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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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.
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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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.
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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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.... Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-loading SuperDrive reads and writes to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in infrared (...IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with an SD card. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from up to 30 feet ...
.... Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-loading SuperDrive reads and writes to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in infrared (...IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with an SD card. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from up to 30 feet ...
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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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... port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect...
... port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect...
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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
