Apple iMac computer User Manual

iMacUser’s Guide Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac computer

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started What’s in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.AC

100 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet  Dial-up connection—An external modem is plugged into a USB (d) port on your computer and a telephone cab

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 101 3 If you are using an external modem, plug the modem into a USB (d) port on your computer, and plug a phon

102 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection:First, choose your connection me

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 103 If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following: Service provider Account name Pass

104 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Troubleshooting Your ConnectionIf you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 105 PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, make sure yo

106 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network ConnectionsMake sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your computer and into the network. Check

107 Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follo

108 Bluetooth Information FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceThe antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction wit

109 Singapore Wireless CertificationTaiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan StatementTaiwan Class B StatementVCCI Class B StatementMouse Class 1 LED Informat

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Setting up Your iMac Follow the steps on the next couple of pages to set up your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord

110 Disposal and Recycling InformationThe backlight lamp in this product contains mercury. Dispose of it according to your local environmental laws an

111Index IndexAAirPort Extremeoverview 51problems using 84setting up a connection 102ambient light sensor 23analog audio 56Apple Remotebuttons 4

112 Index Ethernetcable 54port 25using 54Exposé 28external hard disks 61FFireWireconnecting devices 61ports 25floppy disk drives 59Force Quit

Index 113 Migration Assistant 16Mini-DVI port 25modemcable 54, 99DSL 54, 99mouse. See Mighty MouseNnetwork connections 106Network Setup Assistant

114 Index Startup Disk preferences 61, 81turning off FileVault 16turning off IR reception 45System Profiler 89Ttelephone dial-up connection 101Ti

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the iMac and the other end to

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wirel

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 4: Press the power (® ) button to turn on your iMac.®

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Next Steps The first time you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Inter

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iMac, you can do it later usi

Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 More Information If you would like more information, see the following: To learn about...See... Shutting down your

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your iMac, you can put your comp

19 2 2 Getting to Know Your iMac This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your iMac. Read on for an overview of the

K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in pa

20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Front View ABuilt-inspeakersRemote restSlot-loadingoptical disc driveMedia Eject keyVolume controlsMighty

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 21 Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac has a SuperDrive, which can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, stand

22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Front View BUSB portsBuilt-inspeakersAmbient lightsensorBuilt-ininfrared (IR)receiverBuilt-iniSight cameraBui

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 23 Camera indicator light A green indicator light illuminates when the camera on your iMac is displaying video o

24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Back View AHeadphone out/optical audioout portAudio line-in portopticalout,fMini-DVI port£USB 2.0 ports (3)dE

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 25 £Mini-DVI (video out) portUse a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display o

26 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Back View BPower buttonPower port®Memory accessSecurity slot

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 27 ≤Power portConnect your iMac computer’s power cord.Security slotAttach a lock and cable to prevent theft (ava

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Learning About Mac OS XYour iMac comes with Mac OS X “Tiger” and the award-winning iLife suite of application

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 29 Getting Answers Using Mac HelpMost of the information about using your iMac is available in Mac Help. To open

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30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesYou can quickly make your desktop look the way you want

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 31 Connecting a PrinterYou can connect most printers using a USB cable; others require a network connection, suc

32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Keeping Your Software Up to DateYou can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the la

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 33 Â For more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X

34 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac Transferring Files to Another ComputerYou have several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your iM

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac 35 Using ApplicationsYour iMac comes with iLife applications and other software applications for sending email,

373 3 Using Your iMacThis chapter provides instructions for using the many built-in features and capabilities of your iMac, so you can get the most ou

38 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac To learn what you can do with your iMac, start with the information in this chapter. Information can also be found in M

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 39 Configuring Mighty MouseMighty Mouse is preconfigured to launch Dashboard from the scroll ball button and Exposé from t

40 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences.2 Click Keyboard & Mouse, and

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 41 Keyboard ControlsUse your keyboard to perform actions such as adjusting the volume or ejecting a disc. Press the F15 ke

42 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac To leave Front Row and return to the Finder, press any alphabetic key on the keyboard.To find keyboard shortcuts for ot

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 43 When you are not using the remote, conveniently stow it using the Apple Remote rest, located on the right side of your

44 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac To use your Apple Remote:Â Press the Menu (») button to open Front Row. Â Use the Menu (») button to return to the prev

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 45 Pairing Your Apple RemoteIf you have multiple computers or other devices with built-in IR receivers in a room (for exam

46 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Replacing the Apple Remote BatteryThe Apple Remote includes a CR 2032 battery, which you can replace when needed. To re

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 47 Using the Built-in iSight CameraYour iMac has a built-in iSight camera that you can use to take pictures with Photo Boo

48 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac To use a picture as your buddy picture or account picture:1 Open Photo Booth and take a picture.2 Select the picture yo

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 49 Video Conferencing with iChat AVOpen iChat AV and click on the video icon to turn on the iSight camera. The green indic

5 Contents 9 Chapter 1: Getting Started10 What’s in the Box 11 Setting up Your iMac 15 Next Steps 18 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Dow

50 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Video Conferencing with More Than One BuddyYou can video conference with up to three buddies at once. One buddy “hosts”

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 51 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless NetworkingYour iMac has built-in AirPort Extreme technology, which offers an eas

52 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Note: You need an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 53 With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following:Â Exchange files between Bluetooth enabled computers and d

54 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac More Information About Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyTo get help using Bluetooth technology, open the Bluetooth File Exc

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 55 More Information About Using EthernetMore information is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search fo

56 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Audio Line-In PortYou can connect external powered microphones or other audio equipment to the analog audio line-in (,)

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 57 Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices Your iMac has a mini-DVI video out (£) port that you can u

58 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac To purchase an adapter, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store a

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 59 Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0Your iMac comes with five USB (d) ports (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports

6 Contents 34 Transferring Files to Another Computer 35 Using Applications 35 When an Application Doesn’t Respond 37 Chapter 3: Using Your iMac38

60 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Note: Apple has included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your iMac cannot fi

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 61 Connecting FireWire DevicesYour iMac has two FireWire 400 (H) ports. FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect ex

62 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Using FireWire DevicesTo use a FireWire device with your iMac, simply connect the device to the FireWire (H) port. Appl

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 63 Using Your Optical DriveThe optical drive in your iMac is a SuperDrive. Use the SuperDrive to install software from CDs

64 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Inserting a CD or DVD DiscTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps:1 Place the disc into th

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 65 Ejecting a DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following: Drag the disc icon to the Trash. Press and hold the Media Ej

66 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsYou can record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library.To record musi

Chapter 3 Using Your iMac 67 Recording Information on a DVDYour iMac has a SuperDrive, so you can record your own home movies on a blank DVD+R DL, D

68 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac Securing Your iMacUse a locking cable and the built-in security slot to secure your iMac.You can purchase a locking cab

694 4 Installing MemoryThis chapter provides information and instructions about installing memory in your iMac. Your iMac comes with at least 512 mega

Contents 7 79 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting80 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac 82 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac 83

70 Chapter 4 Installing Memory Installing Additional MemoryYour iMac has two memory slots, a top slot and a bottom slot, that you access by removing

Chapter 4 Installing Memory 71 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on the memory access door by tur

72 Chapter 4 Installing Memory 6 Insert the memory module into the bottom slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 7 Press the

Chapter 4 Installing Memory 73 8 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screws.9 Holding each side of your iM

74 Chapter 4 Installing Memory Replacing the Memory in the Top SlotFirst, turn your iMac off, disconnect the cables and power cord, lay it down, and

Chapter 4 Installing Memory 75 3 Insert the new memory module into the top slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 4 Press the

76 Chapter 4 Installing Memory 6 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screws.7 Holding each side of your iM

Chapter 4 Installing Memory 77 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new

78 Chapter 4 Installing Memory If your iMac doesn’t recognize the memory or it doesn’t start up correctly, shut it down and check the installation i

795 5 TroubleshootingOccasionally you may have problems while working with your iMac. This chapter gives you some solutions to try when you have a pro

8 Contents 99 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet101 Gathering the Information You Need 103 Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect 104 Troubl

80 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you connected or installed.Problems That Prevent Yo

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 81 To get support and contact information for the software that came with your iMac, go to www.apple.com/guide.If the prob

82 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  If that doesn’t work, unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. Plug the power cord back in and press the p

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 83 Installing ApplicationsTo install only the applications that came with your iMac, follow the steps below. Your iMac mus

84 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with your computer and do not open.If you have a problem with a

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 85 Â For more information about using and troubleshooting AirPort, choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > Air

86 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you have a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OSÂ If the answers to your questions are not in this manu

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 87 Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your iMac comput

89AppendixA A SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your iMac, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard

9 1 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your new iMac. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer. Your iMac has b

90 Appendix A Specifications More information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/iMac/ and www.apple.com/support.Click the triangles in t

91AppendixB B Safety, Use, and Care InformationFor your safety and the safety of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and ha

92 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information  Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) and disconnect the phone cord if any

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 93 Important: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar

94 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Laser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 95 Avoid Hearing DamageUnderstanding ErgonomicsHere are some tips for setting up a healthy work environ

96 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information You may have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyb

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 97 DisplayArrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you’r

98 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Cleaning Your iMacFollow these guidelines when cleaning the outside of your iMac and its components:

99AppendixC C Connecting to the InternetYou can use your iMac to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and conference in real t