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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
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.... iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www...
.... iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www...
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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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... are an experienced user, you are new to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 62 ... 32. If you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Answers to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your...
... are an experienced user, you are new to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 62 ... 32. If you may already know enough to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Answers to get started . Your iMac is designed so that you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your...
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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. 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 Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac.
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, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac.
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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. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Connect the other end to a phone jack. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. 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 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 cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Connect the other end to a phone jack. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. 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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... light On/off switch When you first turn them with your iMac. If your keyboard or mouse don't turn on and use 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 , make sure batteries... are good. Note: If you turn on the bottom of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Then the indicator light blinks until you purchased a USB keyboard or a USB mouse, connect the cable to a USB (d) port on your ...
... light On/off switch When you first turn them with your iMac. If your keyboard or mouse don't turn on and use 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 , make sure batteries... are good. Note: If you turn on the bottom of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Then the indicator light blinks until you purchased a USB keyboard or a USB mouse, connect the cable to a USB (d) port on your ...
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You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with 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 establish a connection. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with 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 establish a connection. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 28. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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...from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and follow the onscreen ... to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. The first time you want to change. 14... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 6: Customize your desktop and set your iMac. After you enter your Internet and email information and set up, check for use Setup Assistant to...
...from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and follow the onscreen ... to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your iMac. For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. The first time you want to change. 14... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 6: Customize your desktop and set your iMac. After you enter your Internet and email information and set up, check for use Setup Assistant to...
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..., and computer settings are exactly as you left them. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any button... on the optional Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes 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...
..., and computer settings are exactly as you left them. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Press any button... on the optional Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes 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...
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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. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
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. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac before moving it down. NOTICE: Shut down your iMac for more than a few days, shut it .
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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. 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.
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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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... 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 to...-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 Your iMac 21
... 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 to...-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 Your iMac 21
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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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... files. 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 H FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Required cables and adapters are available separately. This...
... files. 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 H FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Required cables and adapters are available separately. This...