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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. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac.
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. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync 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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... designed so that you can be found on page 62 before you plug your iMac into a power outlet. Answers to find out about the new features of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Before you look over...and the safety information starting on your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. If you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" ...
... designed so that you can be found on page 62 before you plug your iMac into a power outlet. Answers to find out about the new features of your iMac in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to many questions can easily set up and start using it right away. Before you look over...and the safety information starting on your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. If you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this chapter for instructions about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" ...
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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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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. 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
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For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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... installed properly and charged (see page 47). Note: If you turn 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 If your keyboard or mouse don...
... installed properly and charged (see page 47). Note: If you turn 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 If your keyboard or mouse don...
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with 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. ® ® ® 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. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with 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. ® ® ® 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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...use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up , check for most settings on your new iMac. If you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. You can help you automatically transfer ...for use. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up a user...
...use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up , check for most settings on your new iMac. If you 've purchased from your previous Mac to your iMac. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. You can help you automatically transfer ...for use. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from being played by someone else and frees up a user...
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... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for less than a few days, put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you... left them. To wake your iMac from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the ...
... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iMac for less than a few days, put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Putting Your iMac to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you... left them. To wake your iMac from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from the ...
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Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using 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 To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down .
Moving your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using 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 To turn your iMac before moving it down your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Shut down .
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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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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 your iMac.
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. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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 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 stereo speakers Listen to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac with an SD card. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-... and DVDs. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. 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 control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac with an SD card. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-... and DVDs. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac from your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application.
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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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.... The port provides up to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Required cables and adapters are available separately. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or...
.... The port provides up to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 23 Required cables and adapters are available separately. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or...
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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