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Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more.
Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help iSight Music Front Row with up -to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx/overview Mac Help Dashboard www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Front Row Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more.
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www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your video in minutes.
www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your video in minutes.
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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 Other Features of Your iMac 24 Ports on Your iMac 26 Other Components of Your iMac 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 38 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 41 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 43 Using Apple Hardware Test 44 Problems with Your Internet Connection 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 Other Features of Your iMac 24 Ports on Your iMac 26 Other Components of Your iMac 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 38 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 41 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 43 Using Apple Hardware Test 44 Problems with Your Internet Connection Contents 5
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46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn't Respond 48 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 50 Other Problems 51 Learning More, Service, and Support 53 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac 60 Avoid Hearing Damage 60 Understanding Ergonomics 62 Cleaning Your iMac 63 Carrying Your iMac 63 Apple and the Environment 64 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
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... designed so that you set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of this chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this...
... designed so that you set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of this chapter for help getting started . If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this...
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What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord Apple Remote 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 the back of your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up 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 the back of your iMac. Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. For information about setting up connection, you...
... to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Also see "Getting Answers" on page 28. For information about setting up connection, you...
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d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d
d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d
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You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
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... search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you want using Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. The first time you can help you want to deauthorize it from playing music, ..., or audiobooks that you 've purchased from your previous Mac to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for use your iMac. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you turn on your other information from being played by someone else and frees up ...
... search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you want using Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. The first time you can help you want to deauthorize it from playing music, ..., or audiobooks that you 've purchased from your previous Mac to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for use your iMac. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you turn on your other information from being played by someone else and frees up ...
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...;) button. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac on the Apple Remote. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your applications, ...documents, and computer settings are exactly as you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it to sleep. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â...
...;) button. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac wakes from your iMac for 3 seconds. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is dark. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. To turn your iMac on the Apple Remote. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your applications, ...documents, and computer settings are exactly as you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it to sleep. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â...
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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 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.
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 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.
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in iSight camera Apple Keyboard Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac or talk with friends live over ... insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight...
... microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch the side of your iMac or talk with friends live over ... insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight...
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Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... from the speakers or headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with your iMac. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Dashboard Open Dashboard to access your widgets and get information on your Apple Remote for quick access to remove a disc. C Media Eject ...key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to your iMac display. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your ...
... from the speakers or headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with your iMac. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Dashboard Open Dashboard to access your widgets and get information on your Apple Remote for quick access to remove a disc. C Media Eject ...key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to your iMac display. Volume controls Mute (-), decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your ...
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Ports on Your iMac £ Mini-DVI port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T ) d USB 2.0 ports (3) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac £ Mini-DVI port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T ) d USB 2.0 ports (3) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac