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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Say hello to your email accounts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in sync. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in the world.
Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your iMac. Say hello to your email accounts in one place. Mac Help mail Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in sync. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/imac Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in the world.
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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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Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 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 ...the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 66 Important Handling Information 67 Cleaning Your iMac 68 Understanding Ergonomics 70 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something...
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 45 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 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 ...the Software That Came with Your iMac 56 Other Problems 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 60 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 66 Important Handling Information 67 Cleaning Your iMac 68 Understanding Ergonomics 70 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something...
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... you set it up and start using it up. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started . Answers to Mac computers, read this chapter and the safety information starting ...on page 32. Remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac into a power outlet. For information about getting started . If you are new to many questions can easily set it right away. Important: Read all the...
... you set it up and start using it up. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you've never used an iMac or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started . Answers to Mac computers, read this chapter and the safety information starting ...on page 32. Remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac into a power outlet. For information about getting started . If you are new to many questions can easily set it right away. Important: Read all the...
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If you ordered an Apple Remote, it's also in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the box.
If you ordered an Apple Remote, it's also in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, a wireless Apple Magic Mouse, and an AC power cord. Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the box.
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Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac, and then plug the cord into the power port on your iMac.
Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to turn on the back of your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Wait until Step 4 to set up your iMac, and then plug the cord into the power port on your iMac.
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Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Plug the modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Connect the other end to a phone jack.
Your iMac comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Plug the modem into a USB port on your iMac, and then use a dial-up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help and search for wireless networking. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac. To use a phone cord to connect the modem to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a network. For information about setting up connection, you need an external USB modem. Connect the other end to a phone jack.
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..., connect the cable to turn on, make sure batteries are good. Step 3: Turn on your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard and slide the switch on the back of your iMac and a connection is established. The indicator light blinks until you turn on your... Apple Magic Mouse to a USB (d) port on the bottom of your keyboard or mouse, the indicator ...
..., connect the cable to turn on, make sure batteries are good. Step 3: Turn on your iMac. Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard and slide the switch on the back of your iMac and a connection is established. The indicator light blinks until you turn on your... Apple Magic Mouse to a USB (d) port on the bottom of your keyboard or mouse, the indicator ...
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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. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 27. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Click your mouse to establish a connection with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection.
Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. You may have to click the mouse once to pair them with your iMac. For more information about pairing, see page 27. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Click your mouse to establish a connection with your iMac. ® ® ® Important: If your keyboard and mouse aren't paired, follow the onscreen instructions to establish a connection.
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... icon in iTunes. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use your preferences. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. You can easily make your desktop look the way you don't intend... If you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After you want using Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the iTunes Store. ...
... icon in iTunes. Go to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use your preferences. Choose Apple () > Software Update from the Help menu in the Dock. You can easily make your desktop look the way you don't intend... If you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After you want using Migration Assistant. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the iTunes Store. ...
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... the keyboard. ÂÂ Click the mouse. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it down. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the back of the following: Â...;Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly wake your iMac. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ÂÂ Hold down the...
... the keyboard. ÂÂ Click the mouse. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the optional Apple Remote for less than a few days, put it down. To wake your iMac from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button on the back of the following: Â...;Â Press any button on the optional Apple Remote. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly wake your iMac. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ÂÂ Hold down the...
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Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your iMac on again, press the power (®) button. Shutting Down Your iMac If you won't be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it . To turn your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go NOTICE: Shut down your iMac before moving it down.
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Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Built-in iSight camera Slot-loading SuperDrive SD card slot Built-in strereo speakers Built-in infrared receiver 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator light Built-in iSight camera Slot-loading SuperDrive SD card slot Built-in strereo speakers Built-in infrared receiver 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac, or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat application. SD card slot... Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your iMac from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with friends and family over the Internet using iChat, snap...
... reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your iMac, or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat application. SD card slot... Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your iMac from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with friends and family over the Internet using iChat, snap...
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Ports on Your iMac G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini DisplayPort d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital ® audio out port H FireWire 800 port 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
Ports on Your iMac G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini DisplayPort d USB 2.0 ports (4) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port f Headphone out/ optical digital ® audio out port H FireWire 800 port 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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... 27-inch model also supports input from external DisplayPort sources. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 21 Required cables and adapters are available separately. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. This...
... 27-inch model also supports input from external DisplayPort sources. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. £ Mini DisplayPort Output port with Your iMac 21 Required cables and adapters are available separately. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. This...
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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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... 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 your iMac or put it to sleep. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft...
... 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 your iMac or put it to sleep. Memory access Your iMac comes with Your iMac 23 Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft...