Apple MB417LL User Guide - Page 29

Chapter 2

Life with Your iMac

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Using the iSight camera

Mac Help and search for “iSight.”

Using your mouse or keyboard

System Preferences and choose Keyboard & Mouse. Or open

Mac Help and search for “mouse” or “keyboard.”

Using AirPort Extreme wireless

technology

The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport.

Or open Mac Help and search for “AirPort.”

Using Bluetooth wireless

technology

The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/

bluetooth. Or open Mac Help and search for “Bluetooth.”

Connecting a printer

Mac Help and search for “printing.”

FireWire and USB connections

Mac Help and search for “FireWire” or “USB.”

Connecting to the Internet

Mac Help and search for “Internet.”

Using an external display

Mac Help and search for “display port.”

Apple Remote

Mac Help and search for “remote.”

Front Row

Mac Help and search for “Front Row.”

Burning a CD or DVD

Mac Help and search for “burn disc.”

Specifications

The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/specs for

standard technical specifications. Or open System Profiler by

choosing Apple (

K

) > About This Mac from the menu bar and

then clicking More Info.

Apple news, free downloads,

and online catalogs of

software and hardware

The Apple site at www.apple.com.

Instructions, technical support,

and manuals for Apple

products

The Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support.

To learn about

See

Section	Page
Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other.	1
Contents	5
1 Ready, Set Up, Go	7
What’s in the Box	9
Setting Up Your iMac	10
Step1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the b...	10
Step2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethern...	11
Step3: Connect the keyboard and mouse.	12
Step4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac.	13
Step5: Set up your wireless keyboard and mouse.	13
Step6: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac.	14
Step7: Customize your desktop and set your preferences.	14
Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down	15
Putting Your iMac to Sleep	15
Shutting Down Your iMac	16
2 Life with Your iMac	17
Basic Features of Your iMac	20
Other Features of Your iMac	22
Ports on Your iMac	24
Other Components of Your iMac	26
Getting Answers	28
More Information	28
3 Boost Your Memory	31
Installing Memory	33
Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory	38
4 Problem, Meet Solution	39
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac	41
Using Apple Hardware Test	43
Problems with Your Internet Connection	44
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication	46
Keeping Your Software Up to Date	47
When an Application Doesn’t Respond	47
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac	48
Installing MacOSX	48
Installing Applications	49
Other Problems	49
Learning More, Service, and Support	51
AppleCare Service and Support	52
Locating Your Product Serial Number	53
5 Last, but Not Least	55
Important Safety Information	56
Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives	59
Do Not Make Repairs Yourself	59
Important Handling Information	60
Cleaning Your iMac	61
Cleaning Your iMac Display	61
Cleaning Your Apple Mouse	62
Understanding Ergonomics	62
Keyboard	62
Mouse	62
Chair	63
Display	63
Apple and the Environment	65
Regulatory Compliance Information	66
Looking for Something?	71

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System Preferences and choose Keyboard & Mouse. Or open, Mac Help and search for Front Row.

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