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47 Replacing the Batteries 49 Using Apple Hardware Test 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 53 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 54 When an Application Doesn't Respond 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60...
47 Replacing the Batteries 49 Using Apple Hardware Test 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 53 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 54 When an Application Doesn't Respond 54 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60...
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... prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the Help menu in the Dock. You can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you turn on your ...iMac. After you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can easily make your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If...
... prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the Help menu in the Dock. You can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you turn on your ...iMac. After you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can easily make your iMac. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If...
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... iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from sleep, your iMac. Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the... iMac to Sleep If you left them. You can put your iMac to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down . To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep, do one...
... iMac and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you will be away from sleep, your iMac. Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the... iMac to Sleep If you left them. You can put your iMac to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When your iMac. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Hold down . To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep, do one...
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...from your iMac from up to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-loading SuperDrive reads and writes to music, movies, games, and other ... family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac with an...
...from your iMac from up to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive The slot-loading SuperDrive reads and writes to music, movies, games, and other ... family over broadband using iChat, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly on your iMac with an...
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... decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your iMac. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to the Trash. Apple Wireless Keyboard Combine wireless freedom with integrated function keys that uses Multi-Touch technology to support multiple buttons, 360˚ scrolling, screen zoom...sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your widgets. Apple Magic Mouse Features a laser tracking engine, Bluetooth wireless technology, and a seamless top-shell that are preprogrammed to work with your applications. Use Mouse preferences to adjust tracking, clicking, and scrolling ...
... decrease ( ) the brightness of the open windows on your iMac. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to the Trash. Apple Wireless Keyboard Combine wireless freedom with integrated function keys that uses Multi-Touch technology to support multiple buttons, 360˚ scrolling, screen zoom...sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your widgets. Apple Magic Mouse Features a laser tracking engine, Bluetooth wireless technology, and a seamless top-shell that are preprogrammed to work with your applications. Use Mouse preferences to adjust tracking, clicking, and scrolling ...
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... with your iMac within 3 minutes, the indicator light and keyboard turn off (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the lower-right corner. 4 Select your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Using Your Keyboard Customize your wireless keyboard. 2 Choose...
... with your iMac within 3 minutes, the indicator light and keyboard turn off (®) button to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the lower-right corner. 4 Select your keyboard: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard, and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts. Using Your Keyboard Customize your wireless keyboard. 2 Choose...
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Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 57. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac ...website at www.apple.com/support. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 43. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for "system preferences" in Mac Help and on page 35. Or search for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System ...
Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 57. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac ...website at www.apple.com/support. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 43. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for "system preferences" in Mac Help and on page 35. Or search for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System ...
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... possible causes of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. This can also find the answers you need. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support... make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have problems while working with your iMac, except to note: Â The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac doesn't have a problem. Occasionally you may indicate...
... possible causes of the problem and then find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. This can also find the answers you need. If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support... make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may have problems while working with your iMac, except to note: Â The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Your iMac doesn't have a problem. Occasionally you may indicate...
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Unplug the power cord from Using Your iMac If your iMac won't respond or the pointer won't move  Make sure your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Magic Mouse are turned on and the batteries are charged. (See "Replacing the Batteries" on page 47.) If you're using a USB keyboard or mouse, ... down the power (®) button on the back of your work in the connectors and make sure they are secure.  Try to force problem applications to quit. Then plug the power cord back in and press the power (®) button on your iMac to the manufacturer's website. If the problem...
Unplug the power cord from Using Your iMac If your iMac won't respond or the pointer won't move  Make sure your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Magic Mouse are turned on and the batteries are charged. (See "Replacing the Batteries" on page 47.) If you're using a USB keyboard or mouse, ... down the power (®) button on the back of your work in the connectors and make sure they are secure.  Try to force problem applications to quit. Then plug the power cord back in and press the power (®) button on your iMac to the manufacturer's website. If the problem...
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... Test If you suspect a problem with your iMac, except a USB keyboard and mouse, if you want to use the Apple Hardware Test application to turn on the mouse. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac hardware, use . 4 Press the Return key or click the ...right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. To ...
... Test If you suspect a problem with your iMac, except a USB keyboard and mouse, if you want to use the Apple Hardware Test application to turn on the mouse. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac hardware, use . 4 Press the Return key or click the ...right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. To ...
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...of connection or you through setting up an Internet connection. If Network Diagnostics can insert the Applications Install DVD that came with an external device you are trying to access. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Open System Preferences and click ...use Network Diagnostics. If you have trouble with Your Internet Connection Your iMac has the Network Setup Assistant application to use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me " button to open Network Setup Assistant.
...of connection or you through setting up an Internet connection. If Network Diagnostics can insert the Applications Install DVD that came with an external device you are trying to access. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Open System Preferences and click ...use Network Diagnostics. If you have trouble with Your Internet Connection Your iMac has the Network Setup Assistant application to use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me " button to open Network Setup Assistant.
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... essential files before restoring software. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution The application quits, leaving all your data. Apple is not responsible for any applications that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. To force an application to quit an application that came with your computer. Because the "Erase...
... essential files before restoring software. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution The application quits, leaving all your data. Apple is not responsible for any applications that 's not responding, without restarting your iMac. To force an application to quit an application that came with your computer. Because the "Erase...
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...Note: To restore Mac OS X on your computer and select the "Erase and Install" option, you to use the Applications Install DVD to reinstall the bundled applications that came with your computer. 5 When the installation is complete, click Close. If you choose "Erase and Install,"... you'll see a message reminding you must reinstall the applications that came with your computer, such as the iLife applications. To install the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click Install Bundled Software. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5...
...Note: To restore Mac OS X on your computer and select the "Erase and Install" option, you to use the Applications Install DVD to reinstall the bundled applications that came with your computer. 5 When the installation is complete, click Close. If you choose "Erase and Install,"... you'll see a message reminding you must reinstall the applications that came with your computer, such as the iLife applications. To install the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click Install Bundled Software. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5...
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You can also check for "software update." Your iMac is set to check automatically once a week, but you can check for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard.  Open a Finder window and click the eject icon ... updates on your keyboard.  Restart your iMac.  Use only a standard-size disc. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may be using the Software Update pane of your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can set...
You can also check for "software update." Your iMac is set to check automatically once a week, but you can check for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard.  Open a Finder window and click the eject icon ... updates on your keyboard.  Restart your iMac.  Use only a standard-size disc. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may be using the Software Update pane of your iMac while holding down the mouse button. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can set...
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...and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Call the support center number nearest you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair... warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Onscreen Help You can often find answers...
...and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Call the support center number nearest you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair... warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Onscreen Help You can often find answers...
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Click Hardware in the Contents pane. Â Look on the bottom of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. Â Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of the iMac stand. 60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Click Hardware in the Contents pane. Â Look on the bottom of your iMac: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. Â Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find the serial number of the iMac stand. 60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
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Index A AirPort Extreme overview 25 problems 52 using 33 AppleCare 58 Apple Hardware Test 49 Apple Magic Mouse 27, 30, 48 Apple Remote 33 Apple Wireless Keyboard 27, 28, 47 applications Force Quit 45 freezing 54 Front Row 33 iLife 32, 55 installing 55 stopping 54 transferring 14 assistants Migration Assistant 14 Network Setup Assistant 50...
Index A AirPort Extreme overview 25 problems 52 using 33 AppleCare 58 Apple Hardware Test 49 Apple Magic Mouse 27, 30, 48 Apple Remote 33 Apple Wireless Keyboard 27, 28, 47 applications Force Quit 45 freezing 54 Front Row 33 iLife 32, 55 installing 55 stopping 54 transferring 14 assistants Migration Assistant 14 Network Setup Assistant 50...
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...factory settings 55 FireWire connections 33 port 23 flashing question mark 46 Force Quit, an application 45, 54 Front Row application 33 frozen application 54 H hand positions 68 headphone port 23 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32, 55 iMac back view 24 cleaning 67 features 20 front view 20, 26...setting up 10 shutting down 16 turning on 13 indicator light camera 21 keyboard 28 mouse 30 infrared receiver 21 installation instructions 8 installing applications 54, 55, 56 Mac OS X 54 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 50 IP address sharing 52 masquerading 52 iSight 21 iTunes, ...
...factory settings 55 FireWire connections 33 port 23 flashing question mark 46 Force Quit, an application 45, 54 Front Row application 33 frozen application 54 H hand positions 68 headphone port 23 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32, 55 iMac back view 24 cleaning 67 features 20 front view 20, 26...setting up 10 shutting down 16 turning on 13 indicator light camera 21 keyboard 28 mouse 30 infrared receiver 21 installation instructions 8 installing applications 54, 55, 56 Mac OS X 54 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 50 IP address sharing 52 masquerading 52 iSight 21 iTunes, ...
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power 64 stopping an application 54 storing your computer 67 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 67 support and service 57, 58 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver ... computer won't respond 45 computer won't start up 46 computer won't turn on 46 date and time settings 57 ejecting a disc 56 force quit an application 45 Internet connection 50 PPPoE connections 51 reinstalling Mac OS X 54 resetting PRAM 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 58 turning on your...
power 64 stopping an application 54 storing your computer 67 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 67 support and service 57, 58 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver ... computer won't respond 45 computer won't start up 46 computer won't turn on 46 date and time settings 57 ejecting a disc 56 force quit an application 45 Internet connection 50 PPPoE connections 51 reinstalling Mac OS X 54 resetting PRAM 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 58 turning on your...