Apple iMac (Early 2008) User Manual

Congratulations, you and your iMacwere made for each other.

10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your i

12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d ) ports on your iMac. P

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (® ) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac

14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac. The first time you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can put it to sleep or

16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shut Down Your iMac If you will not be using your iMac for a day or more, you should turn it off. To turn off yo

2 2 Life with Your iMacwww.apple.com/macosxMac Help iLife

Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 19 Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac. The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to

Built-in iSight cameraVideo chat with up to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.www.apple.com/imacMac HelpisightFinderBrowse the cont

20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Basic Features of Your iMacSlot-loadingoptical disc driveMighty MouseApple RemoteBuilt-in iSight cameraApple Ke

Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the inclu

22 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Other Features of Your iMacUSB portsBrightnesscontrolsDashboardExposéBuilt-instereospeakerBuilt-ininfrared (IR)

Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 23Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to ac

24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMacPorts on Your iMacHeadphone out/optical digitalaudio out portAudio in/opticaldigital audioin port,fMini-DVI port£US

Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25£Mini-DVI video out portUse a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel display or other

26 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMacOther Components of Your iMacPower buttonPower port®Memory accessSecurity slot

Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 27Power portConnect the power cord to your iMac.Security slotAttach a lock and cable to prevent theft (available at w

28 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMacGetting AnswersMuch more information about using your iMac is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.appl

Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29Using the iSight camera Search for “iSight” in Mac Help.Using your mouse or keyboard Open System Preferences and ch

GarageBandCreate music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. Enhance your song to sound like a pro.www.apple.com/ilife/garagebandGarageBand Helprec

33 Boost Your Memorywww.apple.com/storeMac Help RAM

32 Chapter 3 Boost Your MemoryYour iMac comes with at least 1 gigabyte (GB) of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM)

Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33Installing Additional MemoryYour iMac has two memory slots. One is filled with at least a 1 GB memory module. You can

34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning

Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 356 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 If you are replacing a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to

36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the mem

Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 3711 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw.12 Holding both sides of your

38 Chapter 3 Boost Your MemoryMaking Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing memory, check whether the computer recognizes the new

44 Problem, Meet Solutionwww.apple.com/supportMac Help help

40 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionOccasionally you may have problems while working with your iMac. Read on to find some solutions to try when you

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 41Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMacIf your iMac won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Make sure th

42 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionIf your iMac freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds. If your iMac doesn’

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your iMac

44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionProblems with Your Internet ConnectionIf you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps i

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, make sure you have

46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionIf only one IP address is used, then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection, also known as net

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47Â You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless telephone, or other source of in

48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionWhen an Application Doesn’t RespondOn rare occasion, an application may “freeze.” Mac OS X provides a way to qui

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 494 Follow the onscreen instructions.5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following t

Contents 5 Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What’s in the Box 10 Setting Up Your iMac 15 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapt

50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionOther ProblemsFor a problem with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Softwa

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51If you have trouble scrolling with your Mighty Mouse If the scrolling feels rough or if the scroll ball isn’t s

52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionOnscreen HelpYou can often find answers to your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting informati

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase and telephone fees may app

55 Last, but Not Leastwww.apple.com/environmentMac Helpergonomics

56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastFor the safety of you and your equipment, follow these rules for cleaning and handling your iMac, and for working m

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 57Â Unplug the power cord (by pulling the plug, not the cord) and disconnect the ethernet cable or phone cord if any

58 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastImportant: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 59Laser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this produc

6 Contents 46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 48 When an Application Doesn’t Respond 48 Rein

60 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastAvoid Hearing DamageUnderstanding ErgonomicsHere are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.ChairAn ad

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 61You may have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this m

62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastMousePosition the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within comfortable reach.KeyboardWhen you use the k

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63Cleaning Your iMac DisplayUse the cloth that came with your iMac to clean the display.To clean your iMac display, d

64Regulatory Compliance InformationCompliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two c

65Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):Apple Inc. Corporate Compliance1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-ACupertino, CA 95014-2084 Wireless Radio UseT

66Singapore Wireless CertificationTaiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan StatementTaiwan Class B StatementVCCI Class B StatementMouse Class 1 LED Informatio

67Disposal and Recycling InformationThis symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. Beca

68Taiwan:European Union—Disposal Information: The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of

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1 1 Ready, Set Up, Gowww.apple.com/imacMac Help Migration Assistant

70 Looking for Something?IndexAadapters, video 25AirPort Extremetechnology 27troubleshooting 46using 29AppleCare 52Apple Keyboard 21, 23Apple Re

Looking for Something? 71Eejecting a disc 50environment 63ergonomics 60Ethernet port 25Exposé All Windows key 23externalspeakers 25USB modem 11

72 Looking for Something?Migration Assistant 14mini-DVI video out port 25modemcable 11, 44DSL 11, 44external USB 11mouse. See Mighty MouseNnetwor

Looking for Something? 73Vvideo adapters 25video out port 25Volume keys 23WwirelessAirPort Extreme 27Bluetooth 27keyboard 12Mighty Mouse 12

K Apple Inc.© 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written c

8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your iMac is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an i

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What’s in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an AC power cord.AC