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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your computer using Cover Flow.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your sofa. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your computer using Cover Flow.
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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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... find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go If you are an experienced user, you have never used an iMac or are new to get started . Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you...
... find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Before you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go If you are an experienced user, you have never used an iMac or are new to get started . Important: Read all of your computer into a power outlet. Your iMac is designed so that you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you...
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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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Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac, and then plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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...Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable ...modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for ...
...Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable ...modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for ...
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Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d d Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.
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After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® 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.
After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® 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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...it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set your new iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...you turn on your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. You can do it 's the command center for use your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Go to your preferences. As you want to keep or use . If ...
...it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set your new iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...you turn on your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. You can do it 's the command center for use your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the iTunes Store. Go to your preferences. As you want to keep or use . If ...
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...; Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. To put it down.... When your iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings...
...; Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on your Apple Remote for less than a few days, put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. To put it down.... When your iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings...
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... dialogue box that appears. To turn your iMac on the back of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. To turn it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn off . Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug... or move it off your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®...
... dialogue box that appears. To turn your iMac on the back of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. To turn it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn off . Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug... or move it off your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®...
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The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all Apple products on 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all Apple products on 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 your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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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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...disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your iMac. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Camera indicator light The camera indicator... light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the ...
...disc until your fingers touch the side of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Apple Remote Control your iMac. It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Camera indicator light The camera indicator... light glows when the iSight camera is operating. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the ...
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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 Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls -
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... your widgets. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and... multimedia. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or ...
... your widgets. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and... multimedia. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or ...
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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