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47 Replacing the Batteries 49 Using Apple Hardware Test 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 53 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 54 When an Application Doesn't Respond 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your...
47 Replacing the Batteries 49 Using Apple Hardware Test 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 53 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 54 When an Application Doesn't Respond 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your...
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...to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your iMac. You can easily make your new iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you want to your desktop look the way you... menu in the Dock. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for updated software. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your previous Mac to...
...to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Choose Apple () > Software Update from your iMac. You can easily make your new iMac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you want to your desktop look the way you... menu in the Dock. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for updated software. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your previous Mac to...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on 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 an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on 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 an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
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...Mouse. Using Bluetooth wireless technology Open Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 33 Connecting to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. External display Mac Help and search for "...Internet." Using the SuperDrive Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB." Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple...
...Mouse. Using Bluetooth wireless technology Open Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 33 Connecting to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. External display Mac Help and search for "...Internet." Using the SuperDrive Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB." Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple...
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...working with your iMac, there's usually a simple and quick solution. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. If you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac doesn't have... a problem. Occasionally you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with the version of Mac OS X installed on for service. Problems that you need. Things to open your computer. Â Any software...
...working with your iMac, there's usually a simple and quick solution. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. If you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac doesn't have... a problem. Occasionally you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with the version of Mac OS X installed on for service. Problems that you need. Things to open your computer. Â Any software...
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...are charged. (See "Replacing the Batteries" on page 47.) If you 're unable to force the application to see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac" on and the batteries are secure. Â Try to force problem applications to the manufacturer's website. If the problem reoccurs when ... button on the back of your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Magic Mouse are turned on page 54). Hold down the computer. Then save your work in any open applications and restart your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with your system software (see if the application is entirely...
...are charged. (See "Replacing the Batteries" on page 47.) If you 're unable to force the application to see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac" on and the batteries are secure. Â Try to force problem applications to the manufacturer's website. If the problem reoccurs when ... button on the back of your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Magic Mouse are turned on page 54). Hold down the computer. Then save your work in any open applications and restart your iMac to be sure the problem is compatible with your system software (see if the application is entirely...
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... down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until it is correctly installed and that the memory is compatible with Your iMac" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until you see page 42). Â Unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. ... resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you installed allows your iMac to start up your iMac. Â If you want to use. Â After your iMac starts up your computer. Plug the power cord in again and press the power (®) button to reinstall your system software (see "Learning ...
... down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until it is correctly installed and that the memory is compatible with Your iMac" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until you see page 42). Â Unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. ... resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you installed allows your iMac to start up your iMac. Â If you want to use. Â After your iMac starts up your computer. Plug the power cord in again and press the power (®) button to reinstall your system software (see "Learning ...
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... insert the Applications Install DVD that came with Your Internet Connection Your iMac has the Network Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. If Network Diagnostics can use Network Diagnostics. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Open ...procedure doesn't work, you are trying to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. If you have trouble with your ISP, or with an external device you are using to...
... insert the Applications Install DVD that came with Your Internet Connection Your iMac has the Network Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. If Network Diagnostics can use Network Diagnostics. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Open ...procedure doesn't work, you are trying to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related. If you have trouble with your ISP, or with an external device you are using to...
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...Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. Up to the instructions that came with your iMac to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest...weak, try changing your computer. When you're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to www.apple.com/macosx. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions. Â For more information, ...
...Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. Up to the instructions that came with your iMac to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest...weak, try changing your computer. When you're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to www.apple.com/macosx. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions. Â For more information, ...
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.... The application quits, leaving all your data. Important: Apple recommends that came with your iMac to reinstall Mac OS X and any lost data. Apple is not responsible for any applications that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1...force an application to quit an application that came with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your computer. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your hard disk, you ...
.... The application quits, leaving all your data. Important: Apple recommends that came with your iMac to reinstall Mac OS X and any lost data. Apple is not responsible for any applications that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1...force an application to quit an application that came with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your computer. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your hard disk, you ...
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..., you must reinstall the applications that came with your computer. 5 When the installation is complete, click Restart to restart your computer. 3 Double-click Install Bundled Software. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 When the installation is complete, click Close. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To install the applications that...
..., you must reinstall the applications that came with your computer. 5 When the installation is complete, click Restart to restart your computer. 3 Double-click Install Bundled Software. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 When the installation is complete, click Close. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To install the applications that...
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...disc  Quit any applications that may be using the Software Update pane of your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Other Problems For a problem with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in... the menu), and then press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard.  Restart your iMac.  Use only a standard-size disc. You...
...disc  Quit any applications that may be using the Software Update pane of your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Other Problems For a problem with software from your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out "User" (your account name appears in... the menu), and then press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard.  Restart your iMac.  Use only a standard-size disc. You...
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... and troubleshooting information. You can find more information. If you have trouble scrolling with your mouse  If you have a problem using your iMac or working with a scroll ball and the scrolling feels rough or the scroll ball isn't scrolling up menu. If you need to www...any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for software updates, or get lost repeatedly  You may need service, contact Apple or take your country from the pop-up , down, or side-to-side, hold the mouse upside-down and...
... and troubleshooting information. You can find more information. If you have trouble scrolling with your mouse  If you have a problem using your iMac or working with a scroll ball and the scrolling feels rough or the scroll ball isn't scrolling up menu. If you need to www...any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for software updates, or get lost repeatedly  You may need service, contact Apple or take your country from the pop-up , down, or side-to-side, hold the mouse upside-down and...
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... center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. You can extend your iMac, use System Profiler. Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. It shows you...
... center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. You can extend your iMac, use System Profiler. Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. It shows you...
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discs, supported types 67 display cleaning 67 ergonomics 69 disposing of your computer 74 Dock 32 downloading software 53 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 56 environment 70 ergonomics 68 Ethernet 11 Ethernet port 23 Exposé 27 external USB modem 11, 23, 73 F ... Quit, an application 45, 54 Front Row application 33 frozen application 54 H hand positions 68 headphone port 23 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32, 55 iMac back view 24 cleaning 67 features 20 front view 20, 26 other components 24 ports 22 putting to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down...
discs, supported types 67 display cleaning 67 ergonomics 69 disposing of your computer 74 Dock 32 downloading software 53 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 56 environment 70 ergonomics 68 Ethernet 11 Ethernet port 23 Exposé 27 external USB modem 11, 23, 73 F ... Quit, an application 45, 54 Front Row application 33 frozen application 54 H hand positions 68 headphone port 23 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32, 55 iMac back view 24 cleaning 67 features 20 front view 20, 26 other components 24 ports 22 putting to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down...
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...13, 25 power port 10, 25 power specifications 64 PPPoE connections 51 problems See troubleshooting product serial number 60 Q question mark, flashing 46 R RAM. how much is installed 42 installing 37 mercury 74 microphone 21 Migration Assistant 14 modem cable 23 DSL 23 external USB 11, 23, 73 ...mouse cleaning 68 features 26 indicator light 30 pairing 30 setting up your iMac 10 Setup Assistant 14, 50 shutting down before installing memory 37 the computer 16 sleep 15 software installation discs 54 updating 53 speakers 21, 23 specifications 33 operating environment 66 80 Looking for...
...13, 25 power port 10, 25 power specifications 64 PPPoE connections 51 problems See troubleshooting product serial number 60 Q question mark, flashing 46 R RAM. how much is installed 42 installing 37 mercury 74 microphone 21 Migration Assistant 14 modem cable 23 DSL 23 external USB 11, 23, 73 ...mouse cleaning 68 features 26 indicator light 30 pairing 30 setting up your iMac 10 Setup Assistant 14, 50 shutting down before installing memory 37 the computer 16 sleep 15 software installation discs 54 updating 53 speakers 21, 23 specifications 33 operating environment 66 80 Looking for...
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...computer 67 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 67 support and service 57, 58 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 53, 56 Startup Disk 46 System Profiler 58 T transferring information 14 troubleshooting 43 AirPort connection 52 AppleCare 58 computer freezes ... connections 51 reinstalling Mac OS X 54 resetting PRAM 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 58 turning on your iMac 13 typing position 68 U updating software 53 USB connections 33 keyboard, connecting 12 mouse, connecting 12 ports 23 user account setting up 14 transferring information 14 ...
...computer 67 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 67 support and service 57, 58 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 53, 56 Startup Disk 46 System Profiler 58 T transferring information 14 troubleshooting 43 AirPort connection 52 AppleCare 58 computer freezes ... connections 51 reinstalling Mac OS X 54 resetting PRAM 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 58 turning on your iMac 13 typing position 68 U updating software 53 USB connections 33 keyboard, connecting 12 mouse, connecting 12 ports 23 user account setting up 14 transferring information 14 ...