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After your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on 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.
After your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on 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.
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... quickly make your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up...
... quickly make your desktop look the way you enter your Internet and email information and set your iMac. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the menu bar. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up...
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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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... read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 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. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad...
... read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. To insert a disc, use a continuous motion to work efficiently. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with Your iMac 21 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. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad...
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... video device. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to an external monitor that has a DVI connector. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support...
... video device. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect to an external monitor that has a DVI connector. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. £ Mini-DVI video out port Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a VGA connector. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support...
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... and cable to sleep. See "Installing Additional Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to prevent theft (available at least 1 GB of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to your iMac. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 Power port Connect the power cord to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. You can add more memory, up to a wireless network using...
... and cable to sleep. See "Installing Additional Memory" on page 33. ® Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to prevent theft (available at least 1 GB of 4 GB (you can purchase memory at www.apple.com/store). Press and hold to your iMac. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 27 Power port Connect the power cord to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. You can add more memory, up to a wireless network using...
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... purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on your iMac is plugged in the filled slot to replace the installed memory. Do not attempt to the empty slot or remove the memory module in . You can add a memory module to install memory while your work surface. To install memory 1 Turn your iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. One...
... purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on your iMac is plugged in the filled slot to replace the installed memory. Do not attempt to the empty slot or remove the memory module in . You can add a memory module to install memory while your work surface. To install memory 1 Turn your iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. One...
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... problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it's installed correctly. To check the memory installed in your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If the memory you see page 32), your iMac. You'll see the total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac...
... problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it's installed correctly. To check the memory installed in your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If the memory you see page 32), your iMac. You'll see the total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac...
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... iMac except the keyboard and mouse. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be with your iMac hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your software. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your location. 4 Press the Return key...
... iMac except the keyboard and mouse. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be with your iMac hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your software. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your location. 4 Press the Return key...
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... this section starting with the server you are trying to access. Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are using to connect to your ISP, or with Network Diagnostics. If Network Diagnostics can't resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are fully plugged in. Some ISPs recommend that you turn it either...
... this section starting with the server you are trying to access. Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are using to connect to your ISP, or with Network Diagnostics. If Network Diagnostics can't resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are fully plugged in. Some ISPs recommend that you turn it either...
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... configured the software according to the instructions that came with your router or ask the person who set up to share one IP address is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you are trying to connect to is used, then you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple...
... configured the software according to the instructions that came with your router or ask the person who set up to share one IP address is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you are trying to connect to is used, then you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple...
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... updates manually. You can set it to Date You can also open System Preferences and click the Software Update icon. Â You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other enhancements from Apple. To minimize interference, move the base station away from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install...
... updates manually. You can set it to Date You can also open System Preferences and click the Software Update icon. Â You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other enhancements from Apple. To minimize interference, move the base station away from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install...
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... the mouse button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can check for "software update." For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on their website. If you can also check for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to check automatically once a week but you have trouble inserting a disc  Using...
... the mouse button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can check for "software update." For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using the disc, and then press the Media Eject (C) key on their website. If you can also check for updates manually. Your iMac is set it to check automatically once a week but you have trouble inserting a disc  Using...
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... trouble scrolling with the Mac OS Â If the answer to have the internal backup battery replaced. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information about your iMac isn't user-replaceable. If you have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If your date and time settings keep getting lost You may need service...
... trouble scrolling with the Mac OS Â If the answer to have the internal backup battery replaced. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for more information about your iMac isn't user-replaceable. If you have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If your date and time settings keep getting lost You may need service...
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... 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. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. Onscreen Help...
... 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. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your iMac, use System Profiler. Onscreen Help...
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... Apple for service. If you open your iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that you risk damaging your iMac. Important: Electrical equipment may be dangerous and result in the case. If the connector and port don't join with your iMac or install items other than memory, you have any kind into a port. Do not allow children access to the interior of any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse...
... Apple for service. If you open your iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that you risk damaging your iMac. Important: Electrical equipment may be dangerous and result in the case. If the connector and port don't join with your iMac or install items other than memory, you have any kind into a port. Do not allow children access to the interior of any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse...
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...: Making adjustments or performing procedures other uses where the failure of the optical disc drive in your computer, your equipment's manual may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 59 Because of the computer system could lead to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is located in a service-accessible area...
...: Making adjustments or performing procedures other uses where the failure of the optical disc drive in your computer, your equipment's manual may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 59 Because of the computer system could lead to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is located in a service-accessible area...
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..., including interference that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components. If it may cause undesired operation. It is , in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is not installed and used properly-that is important that interference will not occur in Part 15 of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the...
..., including interference that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components. If it may cause undesired operation. It is , in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is not installed and used properly-that is important that interference will not occur in Part 15 of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the...
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... OS X 48 Internet connecting 11 troubleshooting 44 iSight indicator light 21 video camera 21 ISP 44 iTunes, deauthorizing 14 K keyboard connecting 12 ergonomics 62 function keys 23 setup 12 wireless 12 keys brightness 23 Dashboard 23 Exposé 23 media 23 Media Eject 23 volume 23 L LAN 44 M Mac Help 28 Mac OS 9 50 Mac OS X installing 48 website 28 Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory access door 27...
... OS X 48 Internet connecting 11 troubleshooting 44 iSight indicator light 21 video camera 21 ISP 44 iTunes, deauthorizing 14 K keyboard connecting 12 ergonomics 62 function keys 23 setup 12 wireless 12 keys brightness 23 Dashboard 23 Exposé 23 media 23 Media Eject 23 volume 23 L LAN 44 M Mac Help 28 Mac OS 9 50 Mac OS X installing 48 website 28 Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory access door 27...
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... video out port 25 modem cable 11, 44 DSL 11, 44 external USB 11 mouse. See memory security slot 27 serial number 53 service and support 52 setting up your iMac 10 Setup Assistant 14 shutting down before installing memory 33 the computer 16 sleep 15 Software Update 47 speakers 23 specifications 29 stopping an application 48 support 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, 50 Startup Disk 42 System Profiler 52 T troubleshooting...
... video out port 25 modem cable 11, 44 DSL 11, 44 external USB 11 mouse. See memory security slot 27 serial number 53 service and support 52 setting up your iMac 10 Setup Assistant 14 shutting down before installing memory 33 the computer 16 sleep 15 Software Update 47 speakers 23 specifications 29 stopping an application 48 support 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 15 Software Update 47, 50 Startup Disk 42 System Profiler 52 T troubleshooting...