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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 18 Basic Features of Your iMac 20 Ports on Your iMac 22 Other Components of Your iMac 24 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 26 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 28 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 30 Using the Apple Remote 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory 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 18 Basic Features of Your iMac 20 Ports on Your iMac 22 Other Components of Your iMac 24 Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 26 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard 28 Using the Apple Magic Mouse 30 Using the Apple Remote 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 37 Installing Memory 42 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Contents 5
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Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot ® Power button ® Memory access (underneath) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Chapter 2 Life with at least 4 GB of memory installed as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse, Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, and printers. Power port Connect the power cord to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. Security slot Attach a lock and ... AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside ) Connect to sleep. Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside ) Connect wireless devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules.
... Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Chapter 2 Life with at least 4 GB of memory installed as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse, Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, and printers. Power port Connect the power cord to restart your iMac during troubleshooting. Security slot Attach a lock and ... AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside ) Connect to sleep. Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside ) Connect wireless devices, such as two 2 GB memory modules.
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... your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory" on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or search for "system preferences" in Mac Help and on page 35. "Why you have a problem Finding service and ...support for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. The iLife website at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or search for "Mac OS X" in the search field. To open Help for your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at...
... your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing System Preferences See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory" on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/imac. Or search for "system preferences" in Mac Help and on page 35. "Why you have a problem Finding service and ...support for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. The iLife website at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or search for "Mac OS X" in the search field. To open Help for your iMac if you 'll love a Mac" at...
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...) installed as DDR3 1333) ÂÂ Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that you attempt to as two 2 GB memory modules. You can replace or install additional 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for service. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Memory modules must meet the following specifications: ÂÂ Small Outline Dual Inline...
...) installed as DDR3 1333) ÂÂ Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that you attempt to as two 2 GB memory modules. You can replace or install additional 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for service. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Memory modules must meet the following specifications: ÂÂ Small Outline Dual Inline...
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...;) > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Retail Store, or the Apple Online Store at least a 2 GB memory module. Do not attempt to 16 GB of your iMac and lay it down your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or ... in the filled slots with at www.apple.com/store. Hold the sides of memory. Two are filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules, for up to install memory while your work surface. Installing Memory Your iMac has four memory slots. You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac and remove the power ...
...;) > Shut Down. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Retail Store, or the Apple Online Store at least a 2 GB memory module. Do not attempt to 16 GB of your iMac and lay it down your iMac. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or ... in the filled slots with at www.apple.com/store. Hold the sides of memory. Two are filled with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules, for up to install memory while your work surface. Installing Memory Your iMac has four memory slots. You can purchase additional Apple memory from your iMac and remove the power ...
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Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the memory access door. Turn them counterclockwise.
Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the memory access door. Turn them counterclockwise.
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Untuck the tabs ® Pull the tab Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace memory modules, pull the tab to replace. Remove the memory modules you want to eject the installed memory module.
Untuck the tabs ® Pull the tab Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 To replace memory modules, pull the tab to replace. Remove the memory modules you want to eject the installed memory module.
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You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into its slot. 8 Insert the new memory modules in the slots with the notches facing right, as shown in the illustration. ÂÂ If you install additional memory modules, insert them in the open slots. ÂÂ If you replace the installed memory modules, insert a new memory module in each of the slots furthest from the display. 9 Press each memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. Memory modules 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory ® Tuck the tab
You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into its slot. 8 Insert the new memory modules in the slots with the notches facing right, as shown in the illustration. ÂÂ If you install additional memory modules, insert them in the open slots. ÂÂ If you replace the installed memory modules, insert a new memory module in each of the slots furthest from the display. 9 Press each memory module firmly and evenly into the memory compartment. Memory modules 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory ® Tuck the tab
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Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 12 Hold your iMac to turn it on the back of your iMac by its sides and return it to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . WARNING: Remember to a standing position. 11 Replace the memory access door and tighten the three captive screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Raise stand Memory access door ® Phillips screwdriver 12 Hold your iMac to turn it on the back of your iMac by its sides and return it to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on . WARNING: Remember to a standing position. 11 Replace the memory access door and tighten the three captive screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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...installed correctly. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, make sure that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory To check the memory installed in your iMac and that came with your... iMac. If the memory you see the total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. You'll see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple (...
...installed correctly. Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, make sure that the memory is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory To check the memory installed in your iMac and that came with your... iMac. If the memory you see the total amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. You'll see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple (...
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...find the answers you have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. WARNING: Do not attempt to open your ...iMac. Your iMac doesn't have a problem. If you connected or installed. Problems that occur only with the version of Mac OS X installed on for service. Things to install memory. Read on your iMac....
...find the answers you have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. WARNING: Do not attempt to open your ...iMac. Your iMac doesn't have a problem. If you connected or installed. Problems that occur only with the version of Mac OS X installed on for service. Things to install memory. Read on your iMac....
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...that it shuts down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is compatible with Your iMac" on page 54). If your iMac doesn't start up after a delay, shut down your ...resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ If you may need to start up your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is plugged into your iMac and a functioning power outlet. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Option key and...
...that it shuts down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for about 5 seconds, until it is compatible with Your iMac" on page 54). If your iMac doesn't start up after a delay, shut down your ...resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ If you may need to start up your iMac sounds tones every five seconds, make sure that the memory is plugged into your iMac and a functioning power outlet. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Option key and...
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... shown above. 4 Replace the cover and turn on your iMac, except a USB keyboard and mouse, if you may need to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your mouse. If the indicator light doesn't glow, you use them. The battery level...down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test language chooser screen appears, select the language you suspect a problem with your iMac. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 3 Insert the batteries with the positive (+) ends facing up, as the memory or processor. Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click ...
... shown above. 4 Replace the cover and turn on your iMac, except a USB keyboard and mouse, if you may need to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your mouse. If the indicator light doesn't glow, you use them. The battery level...down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test language chooser screen appears, select the language you suspect a problem with your iMac. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 3 Insert the batteries with the positive (+) ends facing up, as the memory or processor. Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click ...
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.../support. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If you need to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions...
.../support. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Learning More, Service, and Support Your iMac does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory. If you need to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions...
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...Help. Call the support center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. System Profiler To get information about your iMac serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and... one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with...
...Help. Call the support center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. System Profiler To get information about your iMac serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and... one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with...
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... reference by you pull the plug, not the cord. NOTICE: Incorrect storage or use of your iMac on . Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to install memory. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Always unplug the power cord before opening your iMac to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your iMac...
... reference by you pull the plug, not the cord. NOTICE: Incorrect storage or use of your iMac on . Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to install memory. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Always unplug the power cord before opening your iMac to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your iMac...
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This plug fits only a grounded AC outlet. If you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair ÂÂ You want to add memory ÂÂ The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged ÂÂ You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded, ...
This plug fits only a grounded AC outlet. If you can unplug your iMac needs service or repair ÂÂ You want to add memory ÂÂ The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged ÂÂ You spill something into an outlet because the outlet isn't grounded, ...
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...be harmful to your iMac. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac has no user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 57. See "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 37). The optical disc drive in your computer. If... your iMac needs service, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for Optical Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than ...
...be harmful to your iMac. Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac has no user-serviceable parts, except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 57. See "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 37). The optical disc drive in your computer. If... your iMac needs service, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for Optical Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than ...