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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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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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... Connect to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules. Hold down to restart your iMac. Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac during troubleshooting. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to... (available separately). ® Power button Press to turn on your iMac or put it to sleep. 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.
... Connect to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules. Hold down to restart your iMac. Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac during troubleshooting. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to... (available separately). ® Power button Press to turn on your iMac or put it to sleep. 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.
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... question in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/imac. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 43. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC... to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory" on your keyboard. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (...
... question in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/imac. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 43. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Getting Answers Much more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC... to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory" on your keyboard. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (...
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...PC3-10600, DDR3 compliant (also referred to a maximum of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1333) ÂÂ Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that came with at least 4 gigabytes (GB) of 16 GB. Consult the service and support information that... you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac for information about how to contact Apple for up to as two 2 GB memory modules. Your iMac comes with your iMac. 36 ...
...PC3-10600, DDR3 compliant (also referred to a maximum of Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dynamic Random Access memory (DRAM) installed as DDR3 1333) ÂÂ Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that came with at least 4 gigabytes (GB) of 16 GB. Consult the service and support information that... you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, that damage isn't covered by the limited warranty on your iMac for information about how to contact Apple for up to as two 2 GB memory modules. Your iMac comes with your iMac. 36 ...
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... the power cord before installing memory. To install memory: 1 Turn off your iMac by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Retail Store, or the Apple Online Store at least a 2 GB memory module. Do not attempt to... is plugged in. Hold the sides of memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Two are filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules, for up to install memory while your iMac and lay it down your work surface. You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft,...
... the power cord before installing memory. To install memory: 1 Turn off your iMac by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Retail Store, or the Apple Online Store at least a 2 GB memory module. Do not attempt to... is plugged in. Hold the sides of memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Two are filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules, for up to install memory while your iMac and lay it down your work surface. You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft,...
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4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the memory access door. Turn them counterclockwise. Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the memory access door. Turn them counterclockwise. Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace memory modules, pull the tab to replace. Remove the memory modules you want to eject the installed memory module. Untuck the tabs ® Pull the tab Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39
6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace memory modules, pull the tab to replace. Remove the memory modules you want to eject the installed memory module. Untuck the tabs ® Pull the tab Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39
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Memory modules 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory ® Tuck the tab 8 Insert the new memory modules in the slots with the notches facing right, as shown in the illustration. ÂÂ If you install additional memory modules, insert them in the open slots. ÂÂ If you replace the installed memory modules, insert a new memory module in each of the slots furthest from the display. 9 Press each memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into its slot.
Memory modules 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory ® Tuck the tab 8 Insert the new memory modules in the slots with the notches facing right, as shown in the illustration. ÂÂ If you install additional memory modules, insert them in the open slots. ÂÂ If you replace the installed memory modules, insert a new memory module in each of the slots furthest from the display. 9 Press each memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into its slot.
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Then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac by its sides and return it on. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 12 Hold your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. 11 Replace the memory access door and tighten the three captive screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver. WARNING: Remember to turn it to a standing position. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door.
Then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac by its sides and return it on. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 12 Hold your iMac to replace the memory access door after you install memory. 11 Replace the memory access door and tighten the three captive screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver. WARNING: Remember to turn it to a standing position. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door.
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... OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, make sure that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory To check the memory installed in your iMac will... the installation instructions again to make sure your iMac and that came with your iMac recognizes the new memory. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it's installed correctly. For a detailed view of the amount of...
... OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, make sure that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory To check the memory installed in your iMac will... the installation instructions again to make sure your iMac and that came with your iMac recognizes the new memory. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it's installed correctly. For a detailed view of the amount of...
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... answers you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Occasionally you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with your iMac, there's usually a simple and.... You can help you narrow down the possible causes of Mac OS X installed on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with the version of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in...
... answers you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Occasionally you may indicate that the application isn't compatible with your iMac, there's usually a simple and.... You can help you narrow down the possible causes of Mac OS X installed on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. Your iMac doesn't have problems while working with the version of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in...
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... then click the arrow under the icon of the startup disk you see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is plugged into your iMac and a functioning power outlet. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and ...immediately hold down . Check whether removing the memory you still can't start up your iMac. Plug the power cord in again and press the power (®) button to start up your iMac. Â...
... then click the arrow under the icon of the startup disk you see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is plugged into your iMac and a functioning power outlet. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and ...immediately hold down . Check whether removing the memory you still can't start up your iMac. Plug the power cord in again and press the power (®) button to start up your iMac. Â...
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...doesn't glow, you have to click your Apple Magic Mouse once to help determine if there's a problem with the positive (+) ends facing up, as the memory or processor. Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Mouse. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with... your iMac hardware, use the Apple Hardware Test application to reconnect it . 2 Restart your iMac, except...
...doesn't glow, you have to click your Apple Magic Mouse once to help determine if there's a problem with the positive (+) ends facing up, as the memory or processor. Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Mouse. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with... your iMac hardware, use the Apple Hardware Test application to reconnect it . 2 Restart your iMac, except...
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...down, or side-to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 68 for more information about contacting Apple for instructions and troubleshooting information. If you have a problem using your iMac or working...feels rough or the scroll ball isn't scrolling up menu. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. For ...
...down, or side-to have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If your iMac through online resources, onscreen help on page 68 for more information about contacting Apple for instructions and troubleshooting information. If you have a problem using your iMac or working...feels rough or the scroll ball isn't scrolling up menu. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. For ...
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...open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This...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 ... Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can extend your iMac, use System Profiler. Have the ...shows you call. 58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac serial number ready ...
...open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This...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 ... Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can extend your iMac, use System Profiler. Have the ...shows you call. 58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac serial number ready ...
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Always unplug the power cord before opening your iMac on . Proper handling Set up your iMac to install memory. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Power The only way to disconnect power completely is to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric ...
Always unplug the power cord before opening your iMac on . Proper handling Set up your iMac to install memory. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Power The only way to disconnect power completely is to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric ...
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... turn off power completely is within easy reach so that you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair ÂÂ You want to add memory ÂÂ The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged ÂÂ You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded...
... turn off power completely is within easy reach so that you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair ÂÂ You want to add memory ÂÂ The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged ÂÂ You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded...
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...children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any kind into this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. WARNING: Never push objects of this product, or similar products, must always be hazardous if misused. Do not attempt... open your computer. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac has no user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 57. See "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 37). If your iMac. Laser Information for service. Important: Electrical ...
...children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any kind into this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. WARNING: Never push objects of this product, or similar products, must always be hazardous if misused. Do not attempt... open your computer. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac has no user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 57. See "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 37). If your iMac. Laser Information for service. Important: Electrical ...