Apple ALL-IN-ONE Manual

Apple ALL-IN-ONE - IMAC DESKTOP - 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Manual

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    Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.
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    www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help apple.com/imac Mac Help isight Front Row DVD > Movies > TV Shows > Music > Podcasts > Photos > Settings > Sources > Front Row with Apple Remote
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    iMovie Collect all your video in one library. Create and share movies in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your photos with Events. Publish to a Web Gallery with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding
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    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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    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
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    1 Ready, Set Up, Go 1 www.apple.com/imac Mac Help Migration Assistant
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    away. If you have never used an iMac or are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting started. Important: Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on page 55 before you plug your computer into a power outlet. If you are an experienced user, you may
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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
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    Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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    For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and search for "AirPort." To use a dial-up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set
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    Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your iMac. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB (d) port on the keyboard. 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. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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    transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new iMac. If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any
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    your iMac from sleep, do one of the following: Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Press any button on the Apple Remote. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you
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    If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you should turn it off. To turn off your iMac, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE
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    2 Life with Your iMac 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help iLife
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    .com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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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
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    application, or capture video with iMovie. Apple Keyboard Use the function keys and numeric keypad to work efficiently. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content. Apple Remote
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    Other Features of Your iMac Built-in stereo speaker Dashboard Exposé Brightness controls d USB ports Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Media controls - Volume controls C Media Eject key Built-in stereo speaker 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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    Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your Apple display. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Works seamlessly with your Apple Remote for wireless control. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play
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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
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    to connect to an external monitor that has a VGA connector. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support to connect to a TV, VCR, or other video device. Adapters are available at www.apple.com/store. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100
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    Other Components of Your iMac Power port Security slot Memory access ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac
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    troubleshooting. Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect to a wireless network using built-in AirPort Extreme technology. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, the Apple Wireless Keyboard
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    on your keyboard. More Information For more information about using your iMac, see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac if you have a problem Finding service and support for your iMac Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing
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    Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Front Row Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/specs for standard technical specifications. Or open System Profiler
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    3 Boost Your Memory 3 www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
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    to as DDR2 800) Â Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that came with your iMac for information about how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt to install memory and damage
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    One is filled with at least a 1 GB memory module. You can add a memory module to the empty slot or remove the memory module in the filled slot to replace the installed memory. You can add 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. You can purchase additional Apple choosing Apple ()
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    4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it counterclockwise. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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    6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 If you are replacing a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to eject the installed memory module. Remove the memory module you want to replace. Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory module Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35
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    8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the compartment. You'll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the memory compartment. Memory modules
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    door after you install memory. Your iMac won't function properly without the memory access door. Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on
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    iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the memory installed in your iMac: 1 Start up your iMac. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. You'll see the total amount of memory installed in
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    4 Problem, Meet Solution 4 www.apple.com/support Mac Help help
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    your iMac. Read on to find some solutions to try when you have a problem. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. If you experience a problem with your iMac, there is usually a simple and quick solution. If you
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    or the pointer won't move  Make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure. If you have a wireless keyboard or mouse, make sure the batteries are fresh.  Try to force problem applications to quit. Hold down the Option and Command
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    Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to use Disk Utility (on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that , see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51 for information about contacting Apple for service. 42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
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    displays an error code if it detects a problem. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be with your software. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc
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    instructions. 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 the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Also
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    Ethernet hubs and routers. If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45
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    up your network. You can use an AirPort Base Station to share one IP address among multiple computers. For information about using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact
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    wireless device or search for "AirPort" in Mac Help. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks
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    reinstalling software. Apple isn't responsible for any lost data. Installing Mac OS X and Applications To install Mac OS X: 1 Mac OS X and other applications. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 48 Chapter 4 Problem
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    5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your iMac, follow the steps below. Your iMac
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    or monthly. You can also check for updates manually. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "software update." Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with your computer and do not open. If you have trouble inserting a disc  Using a continuous motion, push
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    to your question isn't in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If your date and time settings
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    system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an
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    beneath the words "Mac OS X" 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 Hardware in the Contents pane. Â Look on the bottom of the iMac stand. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
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    5 Last, but Not Least 5 www.apple.com/environment Mac Help ergonomics
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    your safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Â Set up your computer on a stable work surface. Â Keep your computer away from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so
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    been damaged  You suspect that your iMac needs service or repair  You want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described later) Important: The only way to turn off power completely is to unplug the power cord. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach
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    except the keyboard, mouse, and memory (see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 33). Do not attempt to open your iMac. If your iMac needs service, consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions about how to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or
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    product may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Class 1 label Service warning label High-Risk Activities Warning This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communications systems, or air traffic control machines, or for any other
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    are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound best. Adjust the height of the chair so that your thighs are horizontal and your feet are flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer's instructions
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    Lower back supported Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Clearance under work surface Thighs tilted slightly Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Display Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you're sitting at the keyboard. The best distance
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    as your keyboard and within comfortable reach. Keyboard When you use the keyboard, your hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands, wrists about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics Cleaning Your iMac Follow these
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    it down and disconnect all cables and cords connected to it. To lift or move your iMac, hold the sides of the computer. Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and products. More information is available on the web
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    is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced
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    de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity See www.apple.com/euro/compliance. Korea Statements Keyboard (A1243) APL-A1243 (B) Apple Inc / Mighty Mouse Apple Inc / Mighty Mouse Apple Inc / 65
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    saves money and helps conserve valuable resources. This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www
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    from household waste. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apple's recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment/recycling. Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your
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    Taiwan: European Union-Disposal Information: The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some
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    Index A adapters, video 25 AirPort Extreme technology 27 troubleshooting 46 using 29 AppleCare 52 Apple Keyboard 21, 23 Apple Remote 21, 29 applications Classic 50 freezing 48 Front Row 29 iLife 28 installing 49 Mac OS 9 50 stopping 48 transferring 14 using Software Update 47 assistants Migration
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    turning on 13 infrared receiver 23 installing applications 50 Mac 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
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    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 39 AirPort Extreme 46 AppleCare 52 computer freezes during startup 42 computer won't respond 41 computer won't start up
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    V video adapters 25 video out port 25 Volume keys 23 W wireless AirPort Extreme 27 Bluetooth 27 keyboard 12 Mighty Mouse 12 Looking for Something? 73
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    , iPhoto, iPod, iSight, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Photo Booth, and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Finder, the FireWire logo, iPhone, iWeb, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc. AppleCare and Apple Store are service marks of Apple Inc
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Congratulations, you and your iMac
were made for each other.