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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row 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. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front row 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. Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your sofa.
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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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... you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started . Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of this chapter for help getting ...started . If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you are new to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page...
... you can set up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started . Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all of this chapter for help getting ...started . If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your iMac," to Macintosh computers, read this iMac. Make sure you are new to find out about the new features of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page...
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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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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. 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
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To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set... Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an...
To use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your iMac. 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set... Up, Go 11 For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. G Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an...
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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 the keyboard and mouse to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
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 the keyboard and mouse to set them up. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go d d Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with your iMac. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard.
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Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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... about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your iMac. The first time you want using Migration Assistant. For more information, open Utilities...Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. You can help you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files...
... about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up another authorization for the specific preference you turn on your iMac. The first time you want using Migration Assistant. For more information, open Utilities...Migration Assistant. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes. You can help you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files...
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... When you finish working with your iMac, you left them. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. Chapter 1 Ready, Set... Up, Go 15 When your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy...
... When you finish working with your iMac, you left them. Put Your iMac to Sleep If you will be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark. Chapter 1 Ready, Set... Up, Go 15 When your iMac is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy...
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To turn it . 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 (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready,... Set Up, Go Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the ...
To turn it . 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 (®) button on again, press the power (®) button. 16 Chapter 1 Ready,... Set Up, Go Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the ...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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.
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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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...CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Keep pushing 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. Camera indicator light The camera indicator ...
...CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Apple Remote Control your iMac. Keep pushing 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. Camera indicator light The camera indicator ...
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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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Chapter 2 Life with your widgets. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your Apple Remote for quick access to all your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse ... key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or pause ('), or rewind (]) a song...
Chapter 2 Life with your widgets. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your Apple Remote for quick access to all your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to remove a disc. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse ... key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your iMac. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or pause ('), or rewind (]) a song...
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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