Apple iMac (24-inch, Late 2006) Specifications

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 iMac and the other end

12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wir

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Press the power (® ) button to turn on your iMac.Step 5: Use Setup Assistant. The first time you turn o

14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 6: Customize your desktop and set your preferences. You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Shut Down Your iMac If you won’t be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down. Choose Apple ( ) >

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. Apple frequently releases new versions and upda

Built-in iSight cameraVideo chat with up to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.www.apple.com/imacFront Row withApple RemoteEnjoy mov

20 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Basic Features of Your iMacBuilt-in stereospeaker (right)Apple KeyboardSlot-loadingoptical disc driveMighty Mou

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 portsBuilt-in stereospeaker (left)Ambient lightsensorRemoterestBuilt-ininfrared

Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 23Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use the Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to work seamlessly with your

24 Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Ports on Your iMacHeadphone out/optical digitalaudio out portAudio in/opticaldigital audioin port,fMini-DVI por

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

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

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

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 29Changing System Preferences Open System Preferences by choosing Apple () > System Preferences. Or, search for “

Fun with photosImport, organize, and share up to 250,000 photos. Then transform them into beautiful photo books.Dashboard widgetsGet up-to-date inform

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

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

Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33Installing Additional MemoryYour iMac has a top slot and a bottom memory slot. You can add a memory module to the bot

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

Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 356 Pull the two levers in the memory compartment to eject any installed memory modules you want to replace.7 Remove th

36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory8 Insert the new memory modules into the slots with the notches facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the

Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 371 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screws.2 Holding each side of your iM

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 45Check System Preferences settings:1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences.2 Click Network.3 Choose Network Po

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 14 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 a problem using your iMac or working with the Mac OSÂ If the answer to your question isn’t in this m

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/envirommentMac Help ergonomics

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 phone cord if any of the following c

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 DisplayTo clean your iMac screen, do the following:Â Shut down your iMac and disconnect all cabl

64Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followi

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

66Taiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan StatementTaiwan Class B StatementVCCI Class B StatementMouse Class 1 LED InformationThe Apple Mighty Mouse is a Cla

67Disposal and Recycling InformationThe backlight lamp in this product contains mercury. Dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and

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

70 Looking for Something?IndexAadapters, video 25AirPort Extremetechnology 27ambient light sensor 23AppleCare 52Apple Remote 21, 23applicationsCl

Looking for Something? 71features 20, 22front view 20, 22other components 26ports 24putting to sleep 14setting up 10shutting down 15infrared re

72 Looking for Something?stopping an application 48support 52System Preferencescustomizing the desktop 14Energy Saver 14Software Update 47, 50Sta

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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