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...world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your sofa. 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 computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front...
...world at the same time. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with up your sofa. 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 computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/imac Mac Help front...
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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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...sure you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. Important: Read all of ...
...sure you can set up quickly and start using it up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of this chapter for help getting started . Before you plug your computer. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. Important: Read all of ...
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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 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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... network. 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. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your...
... network. 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. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 G Note: Your...
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Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. 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.
Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard. 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.
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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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...you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes... Assistant. The first time you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your iMac. Go to know your new iMac. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your preferences. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant ...
...you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the Help menu in iTunes... Assistant. The first time you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your iMac. Go to know your new iMac. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set up a user account on your preferences. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant ...
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...Down When you finish working with your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac, you will be away from your iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from the menu bar.  Press the power (®)... Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of the following :  Press any key on the keyboard.  Press any button on the Apple Remote.  Click the mouse.  Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark....
...Down When you finish working with your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your iMac, you will be away from your iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from the menu bar.  Press the power (®)... Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, do one of the following :  Press any key on the keyboard.  Press any button on the Apple Remote.  Click the mouse.  Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Sleep in sleep, its screen is dark....
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... you should turn it . To turn off . To turn your iMac on the back of your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the... hard disk. 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...
... you should turn it . To turn off . To turn your iMac on the back of your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the... hard disk. 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...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your iMac. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 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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...Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Camera indicator light...of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write...
...Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Apple Remote Control your iMac. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to push it into the drive. Camera indicator light...of your music, photos, and videos from across the room with Your iMac 21 It can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Chapter 2 Life with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your SuperDrive can write...
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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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... key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your Apple display. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or... headphone port on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your open windows. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac...
... key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Chapter 2 Life with your Apple Remote for quick access to access your Apple display. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the speakers or... headphone port on your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your open windows. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with Your iMac...
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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