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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. 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 email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in one place.
Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. 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 email accounts in the world. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your iMac. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in one place.
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...protective film from the outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in this chapter for instructions about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions in Mac Help. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you... look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . Make sure you may already know enough to ...
...protective film from the outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in this chapter for instructions about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions in Mac Help. If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you... look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to get started . Make sure you may already know enough to ...
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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. 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." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a phone jack.
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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. 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." Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Connect the other end to a phone jack.
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... set up , check for the specific preference you 're set your iMac. After you want using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your other ...don't use . For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. If you don't intend to keep or use your command center for ...
... set up , check for the specific preference you 're set your iMac. After you want using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your other ...don't use . For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in the Dock. If you don't intend to keep or use your command center for ...
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2 Life with Your iMac www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
2 Life with Your iMac www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
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... the modifier keys, assign keyboard shortcuts to turn on again, allowing you don't pair your keyboard with your iMac. Using Your Keyboard Customize your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Pairing Your Wireless ... To pair your wireless keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the lower-right corner. 4 Select your wireless keyboard. 2 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Keyboard. 3 Click "Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard ..." Once...
... the modifier keys, assign keyboard shortcuts to turn on again, allowing you don't pair your keyboard with your iMac. Using Your Keyboard Customize your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Pairing Your Wireless ... To pair your wireless keyboard: 1 Press the power (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the lower-right corner. 4 Select your wireless keyboard. 2 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Keyboard. 3 Click "Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard ..." Once...
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...more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet... Solution" on page 57. The iLife website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or search for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System ...
...more information about using your iMac, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet... Solution" on page 57. The iLife website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or search for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System ...
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... for "remote." Using your keyboard or mouse System Preferences and choose Keyboard or Mouse. Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "Bluetooth." and Apple product manuals Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 33 Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. Or go to the Internet...
... for "remote." Using your keyboard or mouse System Preferences and choose Keyboard or Mouse. Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "Bluetooth." and Apple product manuals Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 33 Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then clicking More Info. Or go to the Internet...
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...the installation instructions again to make sure your iMac and that it's installed correctly. You'll see page 36), your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. For a detailed view of the amount... of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac. To check the memory installed in your iMac. 2 When you installed doesn't meet specifications (see ...
...the installation instructions again to make sure your iMac and that it's installed correctly. You'll see page 36), your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. For a detailed view of the amount... of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac. To check the memory installed in your iMac. 2 When you installed doesn't meet specifications (see ...
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... about how to contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for troubleshooting tips to try to install memory. 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 your iMac. ÂÂ Any..., Meet Solution Problems that occur only with a specific application may have problems while working with your iMac. If your iMac, except to make a note of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support...
... about how to contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for troubleshooting tips to try to install memory. 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 your iMac. ÂÂ Any..., Meet Solution Problems that occur only with a specific application may have problems while working with your iMac. If your iMac, except to make a note of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support...
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...Startup Disk. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ If you may need to use. ÂÂ After your iMac starts up after a delay, shut down your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you recently installed memory, and your... and press the power (®) button to start up your iMac. Keep holding the power (®) button for service. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac won't turn on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until you want to reinstall your system...
...Startup Disk. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ If you may need to use. ÂÂ After your iMac starts up after a delay, shut down your iMac. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you recently installed memory, and your... and press the power (®) button to start up your iMac. Keep holding the power (®) button for service. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac won't turn on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until you want to reinstall your system...
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...running and has a wireless access point. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you can be sure that your network is plugged into your iMac and into the network. Problems with your router or ask the person who set up your network. Check the cables and power supplies to ...to your Ethernet hubs and routers. The AirPort base station can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 5 Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as network address translation (NAT) or ...
...running and has a wireless access point. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you can be sure that your network is plugged into your iMac and into the network. Problems with your router or ask the person who set up your network. Check the cables and power supplies to ...to your Ethernet hubs and routers. The AirPort base station can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort base station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 5 Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as network address translation (NAT) or ...
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...194;Â For more information. You can set your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software... versions, drivers, and other computer or the network's access point. If the signal strength is weak, try changing your iMac to check for...
...194;Â For more information. You can set your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software... versions, drivers, and other computer or the network's access point. If the signal strength is weak, try changing your iMac to check for...
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... your essential files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that 's not responding, without restarting your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any applications that you to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs...
... your essential files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that 's not responding, without restarting your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any applications that you to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs...
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... the pane where you're prompted to select a disk, select your current Mac OS X hard disk (in the following Kbase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910? If you start. You can reinstall the iLife applications that came with your iMac. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions. Installing iLife Applications You can also review detailed...
... the pane where you're prompted to select a disk, select your current Mac OS X hard disk (in the following Kbase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910? If you start. You can reinstall the iLife applications that came with your iMac. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions. Installing iLife Applications You can also review detailed...
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... daily or monthly. You can check for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on their website. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to the Trash. ÂÂ Log out ...from your user account by choosing Apple () > Log Out "User" (your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet ...
... daily or monthly. You can check for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on their website. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to the Trash. ÂÂ Log out ...from your user account by choosing Apple () > Log Out "User" (your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet ...
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... more information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. ÂÂ Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for software updates, or get lost repeatedly ÂÂ You may need service, contact Apple or take your iMac to your question isn't in this manual, look ...cleaning. ÂÂ See "Cleaning Your Mouse" on Apple's discussion forums. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 If you need to have a problem using your iMac or working with Mac OS X ÂÂ If the answer to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base,...
... more information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. ÂÂ Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for software updates, or get lost repeatedly ÂÂ You may need service, contact Apple or take your iMac to your question isn't in this manual, look ...cleaning. ÂÂ See "Cleaning Your Mouse" on Apple's discussion forums. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 If you need to have a problem using your iMac or working with Mac OS X ÂÂ If the answer to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base,...
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To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can... website address for your iMac serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Have the purchase...
To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can... website address for your iMac serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Have the purchase...
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Click Hardware in the Contents pane. ÂÂ Look on the bottom of your iMac: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > About This Mac. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. ÂÂ Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of the iMac stand. 60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Click Hardware in the Contents pane. ÂÂ Look on the bottom of your iMac: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > About This Mac. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. ÂÂ Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of the iMac stand. 60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
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...Row application 33 frozen application 54 function keys 25 H hand positions 68 headphone port 21 I iChat application 19 iLife applications 32, 55 iMac back view 22 cleaning 67 features 18 front view 18 other components 22 ports 20 putting to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down ...16 turning on 13 indicator light camera 19 keyboard 26 mouse 28 infrared receiver 19 installing applications 56 Mac OS X 54 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 50 IP address sharing 52 masquerading 52 iSight 19 iTunes, deauthoring 14 iTunes Store 14 ...
...Row application 33 frozen application 54 function keys 25 H hand positions 68 headphone port 21 I iChat application 19 iLife applications 32, 55 iMac back view 22 cleaning 67 features 18 front view 18 other components 22 ports 20 putting to sleep 15 setting up 10 shutting down ...16 turning on 13 indicator light camera 19 keyboard 26 mouse 28 infrared receiver 19 installing applications 56 Mac OS X 54 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 50 IP address sharing 52 masquerading 52 iSight 19 iTunes, deauthoring 14 iTunes Store 14 ...
