Apple iMac, Mid 2006 User's Guide PDF

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Summary of Content for Apple iMac, Mid 2006 User's Guide PDF

iMac Users Guide

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

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Contents

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Contents

7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8

Whats in the Box

9

Setting up Your iMac

14

Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down

15 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your iMac 16

Basic Features of Your iMac

18

Additional Features of Your iMac

20

Ports on Your iMac

22

Additional Components of Your iMac

24

Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

25

Connecting a Printer

26

Keeping Your Software Up to Date

27

Transferring Files to Another Computer

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Using Mighty Mouse

32

Keyboard Controls

34

Using the Apple Remote and Front Row

39

Using the Built-in iSight Camera

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Contents

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Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking

44

Connecting to an Ethernet Network

45

Using Audio Devices

47

Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices

49

Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

51

Connecting FireWire Devices

53

Using Your Optical Drive

57

Securing Your iMac

59 Chapter 4: Installing Memory 60

Replacing the Memory

65

Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory

67 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 68

Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac

70

Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac

72

Other Problems

74

Locating Your Product Serial Number

75

Using Apple Hardware Test

77 Appendix A: Specifications

79 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 79

Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac

81

Connectors and Ports

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Laser Information

82

High-Risk Activities Warning

83

Avoid Hearing Damage

83

Understanding Ergonomics

86

Cleaning Your iMac

86

Carrying Your iMac

86

Apple and the Environment

87 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 89

Gathering the Information You Need

91

Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect

92

Troubleshooting Your Connection

95

Regulatory Compliance Information

101 Index

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1 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 79) 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.

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Whats in the Box

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

Mighty MouseKeyboard

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AC power cord

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Setting up Your iMac

Follow the steps on the next couple of pages to set up your iMac.

Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac.

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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the iMac and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network.

If you are joining or setting up a wireless network, see Appendix C, Connecting to the Internet, on page 87.

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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.

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Step 4: Press the power (

) button to turn on your iMac.

Step 5: Using Setup Assistant

The first time you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your iMac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new iMac.

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More Information

If you would like more information, see the following:

To learn about... See...

Shutting down your iMac or putting it to sleep

Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down on page 14.

Using the different parts of your iMac and performing some common tasks

Chapter 2, Getting to Know Your iMac, on page 15.

Using a specific feature of your iMac or connecting a digital device

Chapter 3, Using Your iMac, on page 29.

Installing memory Chapter 4, Installing Memory, on page 59.

Troubleshooting your iMac if you have a problem

Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, on page 67.

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Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down

When you have finished working with your iMac, you can put your computer to sleep or shut it down.

Put Your iMac to Sleep

If you will be away from your iMac for less than a few days, put it to sleep. When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark and a small white light below the lower-right corner of the display pulses. You can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process.

To put your iMac to sleep quickly, do one of the following:

Choose Apple (!

) > Sleep.

Press the power (

) button on the back of the iMac.

Choose Apple (!

) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.

If you have an Apple Remote, press and hold the Play/Pause (

) button for 3 seconds.

To wake your iMac, press any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. When the iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them.

Shut Down Your iMac

If you wont be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down. Choose Apple (!

) > Shut Down.

WARNING:

Shut down your iMac before moving it. Moving your iMac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk.

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2 Getting to Know Your iMac

This chapter gives you some basic information youll need to know about your iMac.

Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of your iMac.

For the Latest Information

Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen.

The Apple website, at www.apple.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 of Apples products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.

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Basic Features of Your iMac

Built-in speakers

Remote rest

Slot-loading optical disc drive

Media Eject key

Volume controls

Mighty MouseApple Remote

Power indicator light

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Slot-loading optical disc drive

Your iMac has a Combo drive, which can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. The Combo drive can also write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Built-in speakers

Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia.

Power indicator light

A white light indicates your iMac is in sleep. When your iMac is on, this light is off.

Remote rest

If you have an Apple Remote, you can stow it on the right side of your iMac when youre not using it. The remote rest has an internal magnet.

Apple Keyboard

Adjust the volume or eject a disc using keyboard controls.

Mighty Mouse

Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to click, squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, or other content.

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Additional Features of Your iMac

USB ports

Built-in speakers

Ambient light sensor

Built-in infrared (IR) receiver

Built-in iSight camera

Built-in microphone

Camera indicator light

Apple Keyboard

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Camera indicator light

A green indicator light illuminates when the camera on your iMac is displaying video or when Photo Booth is open.

Built-in iSight camera

Videoconference with friends, family, and colleagues over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with iMovie HD.

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Built-in microphone

Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application.

Built-in infrared (IR) receiver

If you have an Apple Remote, use it with the built-in IR receiver to work seamlessly with your iMac.

Ambient light sensor

Detects a rooms ambient light and automatically adjusts the brightness of the power indicator light, according to the light available, when the iMac is in sleep.

Built-in stereo speakers

Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia.

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Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on the Apple Keyboard

Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices, such as your mouse, to your iMac computers keyboard. (There are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the back of your iMac.)

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Ports on Your iMac

Headphone out/ optical digital audio out port

Audio in/optical digital audio in port

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f

Mini-DVI port

USB 2.0 ports (3)d

Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T)

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FireWire 400 ports (2)H

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Mini-DVI video out port

Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that has a DVI connector. Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter. You can also 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.

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Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices.

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Audio in/optical digital audio in port

Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment.

f

Headphone out/optical digital audio port

Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment.

d

Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to your iMac. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.

H Two FireWire 400 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as a digital video camera or an external storage device. The two FireWire ports provide up to 8 watts of power between them.

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Additional Components of Your iMac

Power button

Power port

Memory access

Security slot

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" Power port Connect your iMac computers power cord.

Security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store).

Power button Turn on your iMac or put it to sleep. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting.

Memory access Your iMac comes with at least 512 MB of 667 MHz, PC2-5300 Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SO-DIMMs. You can add more memory to your iMac, up to a total of 2 GB. For more information about installing memory, see Replacing the Memory on page 60.

Z AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside) Connect to a wireless network using the built-in AirPort Extreme technology in your iMac.

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Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (!) > System Preferences from the menu bar.

As you get to know your iMac, explore the system preferences. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your iMac. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for System Preferences or for the name of a specific preference.

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Connecting a Printer You can connect most printers using a USB cable; others require a network connection, such as Ethernet. If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to your computer) and print wirelessly. Follow the instructions that came with your printer to install any required software and connect the printer. The drivers for most printers are built into Mac OS X.

After you connect a printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and adds it to the list of available printers. You may need to know the network name or address of a printer connected to a network before you can print to it.

To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon.

2 Click Printing and then click the Add (+) button to add a printer.

3 Select the printer you want to use, and then click Add.

4 Use the Add (+) button and the Remove () button to choose the printers that appear in the printer list.

Monitoring Printing After you send a document to a printer, you can monitor printing, including halting your print job or putting it temporarily on hold. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in the Dock to open the printer window. You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them.

For more information, open Mac Help and search for printing.

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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 Apples Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. Your iMac is set to automatically check once a week but you can set it to check daily or monthly. You can also check for updates manually.

To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences.

2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen.

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For more information, search for Software Update in Mac Help.

For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx.

Transferring Files to Another Computer There are several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your iMac. You can transfer files via the Internet using .Mac or another Internet account. Go to

www.mac.com for more information.

If your iMac is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another computer on the network. To access another computer or server, open a Finder window and click Network. Or if you know the name or network address of the computer, choose Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar.

You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your iMac to another computers Ethernet (G) port. For more information, open Mac Help and search for connecting two computers.

You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable. Your iMac appears as a disk drive on the other computer and you can transfer files. For information about using FireWire to transfer files, open Mac Help and search for transferring files with FireWire.

You can connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking on page 42.

For more information about transferring files and documents, open Mac Help and search for transferring files or for the type of connection you need.

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This chapter provides instructions for using the many built-in features and capabilities of your iMac, so you can get the most out of your computer.

Here are some of the features you can explore with your new iMac: Click, roll, squeeze, and scroll with the Mighty Mouse

If you have an Apple Remote, use it with Front Row to enjoy music, photos, and videos from across the room

Snap pictures with Photo Booth and the built-in iSight camera

Hold a video chat with iChat AV and the built-in iSight camera

Create a video with iMovie HD and the built-in iSight camera

Use the built-in AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking

Connect printers and other peripherals to the USB 2.0 (d) ports

Import video from a video camera or add external hard disks to the FireWire (H) ports

Mirror or extend your desktop to a TV, display, or projector using the mini-DVI video out () port

Burn CDs with the Combo drive

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To learn what you can do with your iMac, start with the information in this chapter. More information can be found in Mac Help and on the iMac Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac.

Using Mighty Mouse Your iMac comes with Mighty Mouse, which has touch-sensitive technology under the top shell to detect where youre clicking. Mighty Mouse also has force-sensing buttons on the sides, which let you squeeze the mouse between your thumb and finger to activate Dashboard, Expos, or other customizable features. You can configure the right or left button as the primary button and you can use the scroll ball to move anywhere inside a document, without lifting a finger.

Scroll ball (button)

Left button

Side button

Right button

Side button

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Configuring Mighty Mouse Use the Keyboard & Mouse preferences to set up Mighty Mouse as a one-button mouse or configure it as a multibutton mouse. Youll see pop-up menus for the buttons, plus controls for tracking, scrolling, and double-clicking. You can choose your primary and secondary button designation, reassign which applications you want to open with Mighty Mouse, and customize your scrolling capability.

To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences.

2 Click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Mouse.

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More Information About Mighty Mouse More information about configuring and using your Mighty Mouse is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for Mighty Mouse.

Keyboard Controls Use your keyboard to perform actions such as adjusting the volume or ejecting a disc.

Press the F15 key on your keyboard to increase the brightness of the display; press F14 to decrease brightness. Use Expos to manage the windows on your screen. To see all your open windows at once, press F9. To see all the windows open in the current application, press F10. To hide the open windows and see the desktop, press F11.

Volume Down key Volume Up key

Mute key Media Eject key

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You can use your keyboard to control Front Row (see page 34). The following keys correspond to the buttons on the Apple Remote:

To leave Front Row and return to the Finder, press any alphabetic key on the keyboard.

To find keyboard shortcuts for other procedures and applications, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for keyboard shortcuts. For more information about the Apple Remote, see Using the Apple Remote and Front Row next.

Keyboard equivalent Apple Remote button

Command (x) - Esc Enter Menu ()

Esc Exit Menu ()

Space or Return Select/Play/Pause ()

Up arrow () Volume Up/menu up (#)

Down arrow () Volume Down/menu down (D)

Right arrow () Next/Fast forward ()

Left arrow (k) Previous/Rewind (])

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Using the Apple Remote and Front Row If you have an Apple Remote, it works with the Front Row application and the built-in infrared (IR) receiver. The IR receiver is located behind the Apple (!) logo on the front of your iMac.

When you are not using the remote, conveniently stow it using the Apple Remote rest, located on the right side of your iMac as shown in the illustration.

WARNING: The iMac contains a small magnet to rest your Apple Remote when its not in use. To preserve the data on an external hard disk, memory card, iPod, or other magnetic media, avoid bringing them close to the magnet.

Magnet

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The Apple Remote opens Front Row so you can play music from your iTunes music library, watch photo slideshows and QuickTime movie trailers, play a DVD with DVD Player, and moreall from across the room.

Your Apple Remote can: Open Front Row.

Navigate through the Music, Photos, Videos, and DVD menus in Front Row.

Navigate in iTunes, iPhoto, and DVD Player.

Sleep or wake your iMac.

To use your Apple Remote: Press the Menu () button to open Front Row.

Use the Menu () button to return to the previous menu when youre navigating through Front Row.

Press the Volume Up (#) and Volume Down (D) buttons to move through the Front Row menu options or adjust the volume.

Use the Select/Play/Pause () button to select an option from the Front Row menu.

Press the Select/Play/Pause () button to play or pause a song, slideshow, or movie.

Press the Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) buttons to skip to the next or previous song in your iTunes library or the next or previous chapter in a DVD movie.

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Hold down the Next/Fast-forward () or Previous/Rewind (]) buttons to fast-forward or rewind within a song or a movie.

Pairing Your Apple Remote If you have multiple computers or other devices with built-in IR receivers in a room (for example, more than one iMac in a home office or lab), you can pair your Apple Remote with a specific computer or device. Pairing sets up the receiving computer or device so its controlled by only one remote.

To pair your Apple Remote with your iMac: 1 Move very close to your iMac (within 3 to 4 inches).

2 Point the Apple Remote at the Apple logo on the front of your iMac.

3 Press and hold the Next/Fast-forward and Menu buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.

Next/Fast-forward button

Select/Play/Pause button

Battery compartment

Volume Up/Menu button IR window

Volume Down/Menu button

Previous/Rewind button

Menu button

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When youve successfully paired your Apple Remote with your iMac, a chainlink ( ) symbol appears onscreen.

To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your iMac: 1 Choose Apple (!) > System Preferences from the menu bar.

2 Click Security and then click Unpair.

Turning Off IR Reception You can use Security preferences to turn IR reception on or off. To turn off IR reception: Choose Apple (!) > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security.

Select the Disable remote control infrared receiver checkbox.

Replacing the Apple Remote Battery The Apple Remote includes a CR 2032 battery, which you can replace when needed.

Press this button with a small blunt object to partially eject the battery compartment.

Positive (+) side faces up.

Pull the battery compartment free.

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To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object, as

described in the illustration above.

2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery.

3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (+) side facing up.

4 Close the battery compartment.

More Information About the Apple Remote More information about your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for remote.

WARNING: Install the battery correctly to avoid risk of an explosion. Align the batterys positive pole in the holder and use only the same type of battery as the original.

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Using the Built-in iSight Camera Your iMac has a built-in iSight camera that you can use to take pictures with Photo Booth, create movies with iMovie HD, or video chat with your friends and family over the Internet using iChat AV.

Taking Pictures with Photo Booth Use Photo Booth to take pictures and add fun visual effects such as sepia, stretch, pop art, glow, colored pencil, and many more.

Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HD You can capture live video from your built-in iSight camera directly into iMovie HD.

To capture live video: 1 Open iMovie HD by clicking its icon in the Dock (or choose Applications > iMovie HD).

iSight camera

Microphone Camera indicator light

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2 Click the mode switch to set iMovie HD to built-in camera mode.

3 Click the camera icon to the left of the mode switch and choose Built-in iSight from the pop-up menu.

4 Click the Record With iSight button in the iMovie monitor to begin recording. The video you see in the iMovie monitor is recorded as a clip in the iMovie Clips pane.

5 Click the Record With iSight button again to stop recording. You can record video as long as your iMac has enough disk space to hold it.

More information about iMovie HD is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > iMovie HD Help from the menu bar.

Videoconferencing with iChat AV Open iChat AV and click on the video icon to turn on the iSight camera. The green indicator light tells you iSight is on. Click the video icon of a buddy and youre ready to videoconference with other iChat AV users in real-time full-motion video. Your iMac also has a built-in microphone, so you have both voice and video for your iChat AV videoconference.

To use iSight to videoconference, you must have the following: A .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account

(required for iChat AV)

A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or cable modem, or a local area network (LAN). You cant use a dial-up Internet connection.

Mode switch

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Someone to videoconference with (for example, you can videoconference with other iChat AV, AOL, or AIM users)

To start a videoconference: 1 Open iChat AV.

2 Click the Camera button next to a buddy in your buddy list.

The green indicator light lets you know you are displaying video. Clicking the camera button sends an invitation to your buddy to accept your video request and lets you preview how you look on camera. When a buddy accepts your invitation, you can see the buddy on your screen and you appear on your buddys screen.

Turning Off the iSight Camera To turn off iSight, close the active iChat window. The green indicator light turns off showing that the camera is off and video has stopped.

More information about iChat AV is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > iChat AV Help.

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Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Your iMac has built-in AirPort Extreme technology, which offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access. AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology for wireless communication between multiple computers. You can access the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more.

How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme technology, your iMac makes a wireless connection to an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, which is connected to the Internet via a telephone line or a DSL modem or cable modem.

Connection to the Internet

AC outlet AirPort Express AirPort antenna

DSL or cable modem

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Note: You need an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers arent compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.

More Information About AirPort To purchase an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

More information about AirPort is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. You can also find information on the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport.

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Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your iMac comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (twisted- pair) Ethernet networking capability for connecting to a network or to a cable modem or DSL modem.

Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers on the network. You may be able to store and retrieve information, use network printers, modems, and email, or connect to the Internet. You can also share files between two computers or set up a small network. Use a 2-pair shielded category 5 (shielded Cat 5) Ethernet cable to connect to a 10Base-T, 100Base-T, or 1000Base-T Ethernet network. The Ethernet (G) port on your iMac automatically detects other Ethernet devices.

More Information About Using Ethernet More information is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for Ethernet or network. For information about networking products you can use with your iMac, see the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.

Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)

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Using Audio Devices Your iMac comes with built-in stereo speakers, a headphone out/optical digital audio out (f ) port, and an audio in/optical digital audio in (,) port.

Headphone Out/Optical Digital Audio Out Port You can connect external powered speakers, headphones, 5.1 surround systems, and other sound output devices to the headphone out/optical digital audio out (f ) port. The headphone port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. When you plug a pair of headphones or another device into the mini-phono jack, sound comes through the device instead of the iMac speakers. You can also play music through your home stereo with iTunes and an AirPort Express Base Station.

Headphone out/optical digital audio out port

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Audio In/Optical Digital Audio In Port You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the audio in/ optical digital audio in (,) port. The audio in port does not provide power to a connected device, so you must use self-powered devices.

The audio in port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can use a Toslink cable and a Toslink jack-to-miniplug adapter to connect a Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck or digital instruments to input and mix your own music.

More Information About Using Audio More information about using audio is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for audio or music. For information about audio and music products you can use with your iMac, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.

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Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices Your iMac has a mini-DVI video out () port that you can use with an adapter to connect an external DVI display, an external VGA display or projector, or a TV, video projector, or VCR. Refer to the following chart to find the right adapter for your needs.

When an external display or TV is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the iMac display and the external display (known as video mirroring) or use the external display to extend the size of the Mac OS X desktop (known as extended desktop mode).

Connecting an External Display, Projector, TV, or VCR Use the appropriate adapter to connect an external DVI or VGA display or a projector to your iMac. Your iMac automatically detects the external display.

Mini-DVI port

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To purchase an adapter, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

To connect an external display or projector: 1 Turn on the external display or projector.

2 Connect the adapter to the video port on the external display or projector.

3 Connect the mini-DVI end of the adapter to the mini-DVI video out () port on your iMac.

Important: To ensure that your iMac automatically detects the external display or projector, plug the adapter into the external display or projector first.

4 Use the Displays Preferences to adjust the resolution on the display or projector.

Use the Apple Video Adapter to connect a TV, VCR, or other types of video devices with composite or S-video ports to your iMac. When you connect a TV, the image appears on both the iMac and the TV.

To connect a TV or VCR to your iMac: 1 Turn on the external device.

2 Connect the adapter to the composite video port or S-video port on the TV or VCR.

3 Connect the mini-DVI end of the adapter to the mini-DVI video out () port on your iMac.

4 Use the Displays Preferences to adjust how the images are displayed on the device.

More Information About Using an External Display or TV More information about using and configuring an external display is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for display.

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Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Your iMac comes with five USB (d) ports (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the back of the iMac and two USB 1.1 ports on the keyboard), which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including a printer, scanner, iPod, digital camera, game pad, joystick, keyboard, or floppy disk drive. USB makes it easy to connect a peripheraland once you connect it, its ready to use.

Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your iMac, simply connect the device to the USB (d) port on your iMac. Your iMac automatically accesses the necessary software whenever you connect a new device.

You can connect USB 1.1 devices and high-speed USB 2.0 devices to the USB 2.0 (d) ports on the back of your iMac. USB 1.1 devices wont take advantage of the USB 2.0 higher transfer rate.

You can connect USB 2.0 devices to the USB 1.1 (d) ports on your keyboard, but they may operate at slower speeds.

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Note: Apple has included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your iMac cannot find the correct software, install the software that came with the device or check the manufacturers website for the latest software.

Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open USB (d) port on your iMac and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Most USB hubs also have a power adapter that should be plugged into an outlet.

More Information About USB More information about USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for USB.

For information about USB devices available for your iMac, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.

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Connecting FireWire Devices Your iMac has two FireWire 400 (H) ports. FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devicessuch as digital video cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your iMac.

These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: Connect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video

directly on your iMac using video-editing software such as iMovie (included with your iMac), Final Cut Express, or Final Cut Pro.

Connect an external FireWire hard disk and use it to back up, store, or transfer files. A FireWire hard disk icon appears on your desktop after you connect the drive to your iMac.

Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire disk with a valid operating system installed on it, open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences, and click the FireWire disk icon (H). Then restart your iMac.

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Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your iMac, simply connect the device to the FireWire (H) port. Apple has already included software to work with many FireWire devices. When you connect a FireWire device, if your iMac cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturers website for the latest software.

Note: The FireWire (H) port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to a total of 8 watts). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the daisy chain of devices to the FireWire (H) port on your iMac. In most cases, at most two devices should get power from the iMac. If you connect more than two devices, the rest of the devices in the daisy chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than two FireWire devices that get power from the iMac may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down your iMac, disconnect the FireWire devices, and restart your iMac.

More Information About FireWire More information about FireWire is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for FireWire.

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Using Your Optical Drive The optical drive in your iMac is a Combo drive. Use the Combo drive to install software from CDs, play music from audio CDs, and play DVD movies. You can burn music CDs that can play in most CD players, and save documents or other digital files to blank CD-R and CD-RW discs using the Finder.

Note: If you have data on floppy disks, use an external USB floppy disk drive to transfer the data to your iMac. You can purchase an external USB floppy disk drive from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

WARNING: The Combo drive in your iMac supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. Noncircular or small discs may become lodged in the drive. If a disc becomes lodged in the drive, see the troubleshooting information on page 73.

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Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To use a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps:

1 Place the disc into the Combo drive with the label facing you.

2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use.

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Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: Drag the disc icon to the Trash.

Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key on the keyboard until the disc ejects.

If you cant eject the disc, quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again. If that doesnt work, restart your iMac while holding down the primary button on your Mighty Mouse.

Playing DVD Discs To play a DVD, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens and starts playing the disc.

If your iMac is connected to a TV so that you can watch DVD playback on the TV screen, select NTSC (in the United States) or PAL (in Europe and other regions) in the Displays pane of System Preferences.

You can easily connect your iMac to your stereo system. Use an optical audio cable with a miniplug connector (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect the headphone out/optical digital audio out (f ) port on your iMac to the optical audio input port on your stereo receiver.

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Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs You can record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library.

To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using iTunes: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock.

2 Select the playlist you want to record.

3 Insert a blank disc. (For highest compatibility with CD players, use a CD-R disc.)

4 At the top of the iTunes window, click Burn CD.

To copy your files and folders onto CD-R and CD-RW discs using the Finder: 1 Insert a blank disc in the Combo drive.

2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc.

3 Drag files and folders to the disc icon that appears on the desktop.

4 Choose File > Burn Disc, or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock.

More Information About Recording CDs For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD-R disc, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. For instructions on using DVD Player, open DVD Player and choose Help > DVD Player Help.

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Securing Your iMac Use a locking cable and the built-in security slot to secure your iMac.

You can purchase a locking cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

For more information about the software security features of your iMac, including user passwords and file encryption, see Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for security or multiple users.

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4 Installing Memory

This chapter provides information and instructions about installing memory in your iMac.

Your iMac comes with at least 512 MB of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. You can replace the memory in your iMac with two 512 MB or two 1 GB memory modules for a maximum of 2 GB of memory. Memory modules must be installed in pairs and meet the following specifications: Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format

667 MHz, PC2-5300, DDR2 compliant (also referred to as DDR2 667)

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 instructions about how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage isnt covered by the limited warranty on your iMac.

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Replacing the Memory Replace the memory in your iMac with two 512 MB or two 1 GB memory modules. Remember to install two equal-sized memory modules.

You can purchase additional Apple memory from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

To install memory: 1 Turn your iMac off by choosing Apple (!) > Shut Down.

2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from your iMac.

3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your iMac and lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the bottom is facing you.

WARNING: Always shut down your iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory. Do not attempt to install memory in the computer while it is plugged in.

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4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on the memory access door by turning them counterclockwise.

5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside.

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6 Pull the two levers in the memory compartment to eject the installed memory modules.

7 Remove the memory modules from your iMac.

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8 Insert the new memory modules into the slots with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration.

9 Press the memory modules firmly and evenly into the compartment.

10 Push the levers toward the center of the compartment until they are fully closed.

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11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screws.

12 Holding each side of your iMac, turn the computer right side up, and then reconnect the cables and power cord.

13 Press the power () button on the back of your iMac to turn it on.

WARNING: Remember to replace the memory access door after you install memory. Your iMac wont function properly without the memory access door.

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Making Sure Your 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.

For a detailed breakdown of the memory installed in your iMac, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory.

If your iMac doesnt recognize the memory or it doesnt start up correctly, shut it down and check the installation instructions again to make sure that the memory is compatible with your iMac and that it is installed correctly. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory.

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5 Troubleshooting

Occasionally you may have problems while working with your iMac. This chapter gives you some solutions to try when you have a problem.

This chapter provides solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your iMac, such as a system freeze or an iMac that wont start up. You can find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the iMac Service & 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 encounter a problem, try to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. This will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you need. Things to note include: The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur

only with a specific application may indicate that the application isnt compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your iMac.

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Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you connected or installed.

Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac If your iMac wont respond or the pointer wont move First, 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.

If that doesnt work, try to force problem applications to quit. Hold down the Option and Command (x) keys and press the Esc key. If a dialog appears, select the application and click Force Quit. Then save your work in any open applications and restart your iMac to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up.

If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the power () button on the back of the iMac for a few seconds to shut down the computer.

If that doesnt work, unplug the power cord from the iMac. Then plug the power cord back in and press the power () button on the iMac to turn it on.

If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application, check with the applications manufacturer to see if the application is compatible with your iMac.

WARNING: Do not attempt to open your iMac except to install memory. 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 Apple for service. Your iMac doesnt have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory.

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To get support and contact information for the software that came with your iMac, go to www.apple.com/guide.

If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac on page 70).

If the iMac freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds. If your iMac doesnt start up after a brief wait, shut it down

by pressing and holding the power () button for about 5 seconds, until the iMac shuts down. Then hold down the Option key and press the power () button again to start up your iMac. When your iMac starts up, click the hard disk icon, then click the right arrow.

After the iMac starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder.

If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to use Disk Utility (located on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac) or reinstall your system software (see Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac on page 70).

If the iMac wont turn on or start up Make sure the power cord is plugged into the iMac and into a functioning

power outlet.

If that doesnt work, press the power () button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time.

If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your iMac. Check whether removing the memory you installed allows the iMac to start up (see page 60).

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If that doesnt work, unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. Plug the power cord back in and press the power () button again to start up your iMac.

If you are still unable to start up your iMac, see the service and support information that came with your iMac for information about contacting Apple for service.

Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac Use the software installation discs that came with your iMac to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your iMac.

Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before reinstalling software. Apple isnt responsible for any lost data.

Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X:

1 Back up your important files.

2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac.

3 Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions.

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 install disc.

Important: The Erase and Install option erases the iMac hard disk so you should back up your important files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.

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Installing Applications To install only the applications that came with your iMac, follow the steps below. Your iMac must first have Mac OS X installed.

To install applications: 1 Back up your important files.

2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac.

3 Double-click Install Bundled Software only.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions.

5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions.

Note: To install iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the Installing Mac OS X instructions above.

When an Application Doesnt Respond On rare occasion, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit an application thats not responding, without restarting your iMac. Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications.

To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple (!) > Force Quit.

The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit.

The application quits, leaving all other applications open.

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Other Problems If you have a problem with an application For a problem with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the

manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide updates to their software on their websites.

You can check for and install the latest Apple software using the Software Update pane of System Preferences. Your iMac is set to check automatically once a week but you can set it to check daily or monthly. You can also check for updates manually. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for software update.

If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions

that came with your AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express.

Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point.

Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the networks access point. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range. Repositioning or rotating the iMac may improve reception.

Check the AirPort signal level. There are up to four bars in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar.

You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other source of interference is used near your base station. To minimize interference, move the base station away from the device.

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For more information about using and troubleshooting AirPort, choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help.

If you have a problem with your Internet connection Make sure your network cable is connected and functioning properly.

If you are using a dial-up Internet connection, make sure that your telephone cord is plugged into the port on the external modem (available separately) and not the Ethernet (G) port.

See Connecting to the Internet on page 87 for information on setting up your iMac to connect to the Internet. There you will find how to locate your Internet settings and the contact information for your Internet service provider (if you used Setup Assistant to get your Internet account).

See Troubleshooting Your Connection on page 92 for more information if you have a problem with your Internet connection.

If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that may be using the disc, and then and press the Media

Eject (C) key on your keyboard.

If that doesnt work, open a Finder window and click the eject icon next to the disc icon in the sidebar, or drag the discs icon from the desktop to the Trash.

If that doesnt work, log out of your user account by choosing Apple menu > Log Out User (your account name appears in the menu), and then press the Media Eject (C) key on your keyboard.

If that doesnt work, restart the iMac while holding down the mouse button.

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If you have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OS If the answers to your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac Help for

instructions and troubleshooting information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help.

Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates.

If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly You may need to have the internal backup battery replaced. The battery in your iMac isnt user-replaceable. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location for more information.

Locating Your Product Serial Number The serial number for your iMac is on the bottom of the stand or you can use System Profiler to find it. Choose Apple (!) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Click the Hardware disclosure triangle to view the serial number.

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Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your iMac computers hardware.

To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac except the keyboard and mouse.

If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it.

2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac.

3 Restart your iMac and hold down the D key as it starts up.

4 Select the language appropriate for your location when the Apple Hardware Test language chooser screen appears.

5 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button.

6 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions.

7 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesnt detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software-related.

For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1.

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You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your iMac, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number.

To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (!) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.

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BB Safety, Use, and Care Information

For your safety and the safety of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling your iMac, as well as the guidelines for working more comfortably.

Apple products are designed and evaluated to the latest information technology and audio video equipment safety standards. However, its important to follow the safety instructions on the product and in the documentation.

Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Set up your computer on a stable work surface.

Keep your computer away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.

Protect your computer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.

The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. Always disconnect power before opening the computer to install memory.

Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists:

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You want to add memory

The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

You spill something into the case

Your iMac is exposed to rain or excess moisture

Your iMac has been dropped or the case has been damaged

You suspect that your iMac needs service or repair

You want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described later)

Your iMac contains magnets. Do not place magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the computer.

Important: The only way to turn off power completely is to disconnect the power cord. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the iMac when you need to.

WARNING: Your AC cord came equipped with a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that has a third grounding pin). This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet isnt grounded, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

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Important: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.

Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac doesnt have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory (for information about adding memory, see Chapter 4, Installing Memory, on page 59). 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 Apple for service.

If you open your iMac or install items other than the memory, you risk damaging your equipment, and such damage isnt covered by the limited warranty on your iMac.

Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port. If the connector and port dont join with reasonable ease, they probably dont match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.

WARNING: Never push objects of any kind into this product through the ventilation openings in the case. Doing so may be dangerous and result in fire or a dangerous electric shock.

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Laser Information

Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider.

Because of the optical disc drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class 1 label, located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is located in a service-accessible area. The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here.

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 uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage.

WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipments manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Avoid Hearing Damage

Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.

Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is 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 manufacturers instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly.

WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, then stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time required before your hearing can be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing, you should: Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume

Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings

Turn the volume down if you cant hear people speaking to you

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You may have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray thats lower than the regular work surface.

Thighs tilted slightly

Shoulders relaxed

Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare

Forearms and hands in a straight line

Forearms level or tilted slightly

Lower back supported

Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest

Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface.)

Clearance under work surface

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Display Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when youre sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm). Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows.

Mouse Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within comfortable reach.

Keyboard When you use the keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.

Use a light touch when typing and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms.

Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist.

More Information About Ergonomics Go to www.apple.com/about/ergonomics.

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Cleaning Your iMac Follow these guidelines when cleaning the outside of your iMac and its components: Shut down your iMac and disconnect all cables.

Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the iMac computers exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the iMac.

Dont use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.

Cleaning Your iMac Display To clean your iMac screen, do the following: Shut down your iMac and disconnect all cables.

Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth with water only and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.

Carrying Your iMac Before you lift or reposition your iMac, you may need to 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. Go to www.apple.com/environment for more information.

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CC Connecting to the Internet

You can use your iMac to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and conference in real time over the Internet. Use the information that follows to connect to the Internet.

When you first start up Mac OS X, Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information. If you dont use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, you can use Network Setup Assistant later (see Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect on page 91).

There are four kinds of Internet connections: High-speed DSL or cable modem connectionYour computer is connected using a

special modem you get from an ISP using an Ethernet cable.

AirPort Extreme wireless connectionYour computer is connected wirelessly to the Internet using an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station or another wireless network.

Local area network (LAN)Your computer is plugged into a LAN using an Ethernet cable. This type of connection is usually used in the workplace.

Dial-up connectionAn external modem is plugged into a USB (d) port on your computer and a telephone cable connects the modem to a telephone wall jack.

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Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to: 1 Set up an account with an ISP. You can find an ISP in your telephone directory. Look

under Internet access, Internet service, or online.

2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator. See the next section, Gathering the Information You Need on page 89 to find out what information you need for each type of connection. You can write the information directly on the next few pages for reference, and then enter it in Setup Assistant.

If another computer in the same location is already connected to the Internet, you may be able to use its settings.

To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer: Open the Network pane of System Preferences.

Choose your connection method from the Show pop-up menu.

Copy the information for your configuration.

To find the settings on a Windows PC: The connection information on a Windows computer resides in two places. To find the IP address and subnet mask, open the Network and Internet

Connections control panel.

To find user account information, open the User Accounts control panel.

3 If you are using an external modem, plug the modem into a USB (d) port on your computer, and plug a phone cord into the port on the modem and into a telephone wall jack. If you are using a DSL or cable modem, follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect it to your computer.

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4 Turn on your computer and enter information in Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection.

If you already started your computer and did not use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, see Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect on page 91.

Gathering the Information You Need You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP), your network administrator, or your other computer on these pages, and then enter it in Network Setup Assistant.

To set up a telephone dial-up connection, gather the following information: Service provider name

User or account name

Password

ISP telephone number

Alternate telephone number

Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line

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To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP if you dont know): Manually

Using DHCP with a manual address

Using DHCP

Using BootP

PPP

If youre unsure which method to use, Using DHCP may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically.

If you selected Manually or Using DHCP with a manual address, gather the following: IP address

Subnet mask*

Router address*

*If you selected Using DHCP with a manual address, you dont need a subnet mask or router address.

If you selected Using DHCP, ask your ISP if you need the following optional information: DHCP client ID

DNS servers

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If you selected PPP (for PPPoE connections), gather the following: Service provider

Account name

Password

PPPoE service name

The information below may be optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it. DNS servers

Domain name

Proxy server

Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect If you didnt use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet settings when you first started up your iMac, you can use Network Setup Assistant at any time to configure your Internet connection or to change your settings.

To use Network Assistant: 1 Choose Apple (!) > System Preferences.

2 Click Network and then click Assist me.

3 Click Assistant to open Network Assistant.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions.

More information about setting up an Internet connection is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for connecting to the Internet.

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Troubleshooting Your Connection If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section or you can use Network Diagnostics.

To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple (!) > System Preferences.

2 Click Network and then click Assist me.

3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions.

If Network Diagnostics cant resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP, or with the server you are trying to access. You can also try the following steps.

Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in, including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Check the cables and power supplies to Ethernet hubs and routers.

Turn the modem on and off and reset the modem hardware Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modems power cord. If your modem has a reset button, you can press it either before or after you turn the power off and on.

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PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, make sure you have the correct information entered in Network preferences.

Check System Preferences settings: 1 Choose Apple (!) > System Preferences.

2 Click Network.

3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.

4 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list.

5 Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.

6 Click PPPoE.

7 Select Connect using PPPoE.

8 Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP.

9 Retype your password if you chose to save your password, to be sure it is correct.

10 Click TCP/IP. Make sure youve entered the correct information from your ISP in this pane.

11 Click Apply Now.

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Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your computer and into the network. Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers.

If you have two or more computers attempting to share 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.

If only one IP address is used, then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or IP masquerading. For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network. You can use an AirPort Extreme Base Station to share one IP address among multiple computers. For information about using the AirPort Extreme 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, you should contact your ISP or network administrator.

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Regulatory Compliance Information

Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.

Lutilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) lutilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the

interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the

television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or

radio. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different

circuit from the television or radio. (That 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 radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.

This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.

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Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):

Apple Inc., Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A Cupertino, CA 95014-2084

408-974-2000

Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.

Cet appareil doit tre utilis lintrieur.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment. This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between the AirPort Card antennas and a persons body and must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

European Community Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/ 336/EEC, and 99/5/EC.

EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 893, EN301 489-17, EN60950

Hereby, Apple Inc. declares that this 802.11 Mini-PCIe card is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Korea Mouse Statement

Korea Statements

Singapore Wireless Certification

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Taiwan Wireless Statements

Taiwan Statement

Taiwan Class B Statement

VCCI Class B Statement

Mouse Class 1 LED Information The Apple Mighty Mouse is a Class 1 LED product in accordance with IEC 60825-1 A1 A2.

It also complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification.

External USB Modem Information When connecting your iMac to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem.

Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. More information is available on the web at: www.apple.com/environment

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Disposal and Recycling Information

This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. Because the backlight lamp in this product contains mercury, the product must be disposed of separately 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 Apples recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment/recycling.

Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.

California: The coin cell battery in your product contains perchlorates. Special handling and disposal may apply. Refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Deutschland: Dieses Gert enthlt Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gertes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der mageblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen.

Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.

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Taiwan:

European UnionDisposal 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 collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

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Index

A adapters

Toslink jack-to-miniplug 46 AirPort Express 45 AirPort Extreme

overview 42 problems using 72 setting up a connection 90

ambient light sensor 19 Apple Remote

buttons 35 keyboard equivalents 33 replacing the battery 37 using 35

applications freezing 71

assistants Network Setup Assistant 87 Setup Assistant 12, 73

audio 21, 46 audio in/optical digital audio in

port 21, 46

B battery

disposal 98 built-in microphone 19 built-in speakers 17, 19 built-in video camera. See iSight burning a CD 56

C cable modem

setting up 90 camera indicator light 19 cameras

digital 49 DV 51 iSight 19, 39

carrying your iMac 86 CD

burning (recording) 56 changing

System Preferences 24 the desktop 24

cleaning your computer 86 Combo drive 17, 53 computer disposal 98 connecting

FireWire devices 51 iPod 49

to a display or projector 47 to a network 44 to a TV, projector, or VCR 47 USB devices 49

D date and time settings lost 74 dial-up

using 87 digital video camera 51 DIMMs. See memory display

cleaning 86 disposing of batteries 98 disposing of your computer 98 downloading software 26 DSL

modem 90 DVD

playing videos 55 DVD Player 55

E ejecting a disc 73 environment 86 ergonomics 83

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Ethernet cable 44 port 21 using 44

external hard disks 51 external microphones 46

F FireWire

connecting devices 51 ports 21

floppy disk drives 49 Force Quit 71 freezing up 68 Front Row

application 34 opening 35

frozen application 71

G game pads 49 general safety 79

H hard disks 51 headphone 45 headphone out/optical digital

audio out port 21, 45, 55

I iChat

application 19

installing 71 using built-in iSight 40 videoconferencing 40

iMac back view 22 front view 16, 18

infrared receiver 19, 34 turning off reception 37

inserting a CD or DVD 54 installing

applications 72 Mac OS X 70

Internet connecting to 87 problems connecting 73, 92

Internet service provider 88 IR. See infrared iSight

indicator light 19 turning off 41 using 39 video camera 19 videoconferencing 40

ISP 88 iTunes 56

J joysticks 49

K keyboard

controls 32 ergonomics 85 setup 11 USB ports 49

L LAN

connection 90

M Mac OS X

installing 70 manually using DHCP router

option 90 memory

access door 23 how much is installed 65 installing 60

mercury 98 Mighty Mouse

configuring 31 ergonomics 85 multibutton 17 programming 31 setting up 11 using 30

mini-DVI video out port 21, 48 mini-phono jack 45 modem

cable 44, 87 DSL 44, 87

mouse. See Mighty Mouse

Index 103

N network connections 94 Network Setup Assistant 87

O optical digital audio in 46 optical digital audio out 21, 45 optical disc drive 17, 53

P Photo Booth

taking pictures 39 ports 19, 21 power button 23 power indicator light 17 power port 9, 23 PPPoE

connections 91 preferences. See System

Preferences Print & Fax preferences 25 printing setup 25 problems

AirPort Extreme 72 computer freezes during

startup 69 computer wont

respond 68 computer wont start up 69 connecting to Internet 92

date and time settings lost 74

ejecting a disc 73 Internet connection 73 with an application 72

R RAM. See memory recording discs 56, 57 remote

delete pairing 36 overview 34 pairing 36 remote rest 17, 34 replacing the battery 37 turning off IR reception 37 using 35

S S/PDIF stereo 45, 46 safety 79

general instructions 79 scanners 49, 51 SDRAM. See memory security slot

location 23 securing your computer 57

serial number 74 setting up 90

a printer 25 your computer 9

shutting down

before installing memory 60

the computer 14 sleep 14 software

updating 26 Software Update

preferences 26 speakers 21, 45 specifications 77 stopping

an application 71 System Preferences

customizing 24 Displays preferences 48, 55 Energy Saver

preferences 14 Keyboard & Mouse

preferences 31 Print & Fax preferences 25 setting 24 Software Update

preferences 26, 72 Startup Disk

preferences 51, 69 turning off IR reception 37

System Profiler 77

T telephone dial-up

connection 89

104 Index

Toslink cable 46 transferring

files or documents 27 troubleshooting 67 TV 47

U updating software 26 USB

connecting devices 49 hubs 50 ports 19, 21 using multiple devices 50

using DHCP option 90

V video camera. See iSight videoconferencing 40 video out port 21, 47, 48

W wireless

AirPort technology 42 network

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