iMac User's Guide

Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac computer

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Contents

9 Chapter 1: Getting Started

10 What's in the Box

11 Setting up Your iMac

15 Next Steps

18 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down

19 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your iMac

20 Front View A

22 Front View B

24 Back View A

26 Back View B

28 Learning About Mac OS X

29 Getting Answers Using Mac Help

30 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

31 Connecting a Printer

32 Keeping Your Software Up to Date

33 Connecting to a Network

33 Using the Internet

34 Transferring Files to Another Computer

35 Using Applications

35 When an Application Doesn't Respond

37 Chapter 3: Using Your iMac

38 Using Mighty Mouse

41 Keyboard Controls

42 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row

47 Using the Built-in iSight Camera

51 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking

52 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

54 Connecting to an Ethernet Network

55 Using Audio Devices

57 Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices

59 Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

61 Connecting FireWire Devices

63 Using Your Optical Drive

68 Securing Your iMac

69 Chapter 4: Installing Memory

70 Installing Additional Memory

77 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory

79 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
80 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac
82 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac
83 Other Problems
86 Locating Your Product Serial Number
87 Using Apple Hardware Test
89 Appendix A: Specifications
91 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information
91 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac
93 Connectors and Ports
94 Laser Information
94 High-Risk Activities Warning
95 Avoid Hearing Damage
95 Understanding Ergonomics
98 Cleaning Your iMac
98 Carrying Your iMac
98 Apple and the Environment

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101 Gathering the Information You Need

103 Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect

104 Troubleshooting Your Connection

107 Communications Regulation Information

111 Index

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing your new iMac. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer.

Your iMac has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started.

Important: Read all of the installation instructions and safety information (see page 91) before you plug your computer into a wall socket.

If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iMac," to find out about the new features of this iMac.

Before you set up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer.

What's in the Box

Your iMac comes with an Apple keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.