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Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
Say hello to your contacts in sync. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your iMac. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in one place. www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in the world.
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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 18 Basic Features of Your iMac 20 Ports on Your iMac 22 Other Components of Your iMac 24 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 26 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 28 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 30 Using the Apple Remote 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory 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 18 Basic Features of Your iMac 20 Ports on Your iMac 22 Other Components of Your iMac 24 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 26 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 28 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 30 Using the Apple Remote 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Contents 5
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Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 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 ...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 Looking for Something...
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 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 ...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 Looking for Something...
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..., see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you set it right away. If you are new to get started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this chapter and the safety information starting on page 32. Answers... to find out about getting started . Remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
..., see "Getting Answers" on page 62 before you set it right away. If you are new to get started . If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to Mac computers, read this chapter and the safety information starting on page 32. Answers... to find out about getting started . Remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac. Your iMac is designed so that you can be found on your iMac in Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
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Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you ordered an Apple Remote, it's also in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. What's in the box.
Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 If you ordered an Apple Remote, it's also in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. What's in the box.
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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. Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac, and then plug the cord 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 your iMac. 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 the cord into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. 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. Connect the other end 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." For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem.
To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack. 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. Connect the other end 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." For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem.
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Pairing allows them on. If your keyboard or mouse doesn't turn on the bottom of your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard and slide the switch on , make sure batteries are good. Your wireless keyboard ...installed properly and charged (see page 47). The indicator light blinks until you first turn on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Power button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you turn them to turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse...
Pairing allows them on. If your keyboard or mouse doesn't turn on the bottom of your iMac. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard and slide the switch on , make sure batteries are good. Your wireless keyboard ...installed properly and charged (see page 47). The indicator light blinks until you first turn on the back of your Apple Magic Mouse to communicate wirelessly with your iMac. Power button Indicator light Indicator light On/off switch When you turn them to turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse...
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Click your mouse to establish a connection with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 27. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them 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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
Click your mouse to establish a connection with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 27. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them 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. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.
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...'ve purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for most settings on your iMac. The first time you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes.... Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , check for updated software. Setup Assistant helps you enter your iMac. If you already have...
...'ve purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for most settings on your iMac. The first time you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the menu bar, or click the System Preferences icon in iTunes.... Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up , check for updated software. Setup Assistant helps you enter your iMac. If you already have...
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... down . You can put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®).... ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and bypass the startup process. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : ÂÂ Press any button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it ...
... down . You can put it down the Play/Pause (') button on the optional Apple Remote. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your iMac to sleep. To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the following : ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®).... ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and bypass the startup process. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : ÂÂ Press any button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it to sleep or shut it ...
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Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using 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 NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using 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 NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
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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 18 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 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac, or talk with iMovie. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from up to... with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat application. Built-in microphone Capture sounds on your iMac from your iMac with Your iMac 19 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.
... Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac, or talk with iMovie. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from up to... with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat application. Built-in microphone Capture sounds on your iMac from your iMac with Your iMac 19 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.
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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 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 21 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. Required cables...
... a DSL or cable modem, or connect to 7 watts of power. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 21 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. Required cables...
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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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...wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules. Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac or put it to sleep. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft (available separately). ® Power button Press to restart... your iMac during troubleshooting. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Chapter 2 Life with at least 4 GB of memory installed as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse, Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, and printers. Hold...
...wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules. Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac or put it to sleep. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft (available separately). ® Power button Press to restart... your iMac during troubleshooting. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Chapter 2 Life with at least 4 GB of memory installed as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse, Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, and printers. Hold...