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... the same time. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings...
... the same time. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings...
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Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a Web Gallery with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with Events. iMovie Collect all your photos with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a Web Gallery with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with Events. iMovie Collect all your photos with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
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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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If you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of ...start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Before you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you are new to get...
If you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you set it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of ...start using it right away. Your iMac is designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to find out about the new features of your computer into a power outlet. Before you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. If you are new to get...
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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 What's in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.
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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 Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.
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Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, ... need an external USB Modem, available for "AirPort." To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking.
Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, ... need an external USB Modem, available for "AirPort." To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking.
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. 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 one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. 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 one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac. Connect the keyboard cable to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d
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Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac.
Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac.
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...desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your preferences. As you 've purchased from your previous Mac to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it's the command center for most settings on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer... prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to your iMac. Go to change. 14 ...
...desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your preferences. As you 've purchased from your previous Mac to know your iMac, explore System Preferences-it's the command center for most settings on your new iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer... prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to your iMac. Go to change. 14 ...
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...;) > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/...It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from your iMac for 3 seconds. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you left them.
...;) > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/...It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from your iMac for 3 seconds. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you left them.
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... dialogue box that appears. To turn it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn your iMac on the back of your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button ...on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move ...
... dialogue box that appears. To turn it . NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before you should turn your iMac on the back of your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button ...on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you unplug or move ...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your iMac. The Apple 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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...using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is ...operating. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch ...
...using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with Your iMac 21 Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is ...operating. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Keep pushing the disc until your fingers touch ...
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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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... hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your... Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your open windows. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless ...
... hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your... Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with your open windows. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless ...