Intel-based iMac Computers PDF User’s Manual Guide

Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac, and then plug it into a power outlet. Using a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or a wireless Mighty Mouse with your iMac, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. Step 2: To access the Internet over broadband or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your iMac and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Note: Your iMac also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. For information about setting up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Also see “Getting Answers” on page 28. Step 4: Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your iMac. You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac. After your iMac starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step 5: Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac.

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. If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you’ve purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you’ve purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the Help menu in iTunes. If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 6: Customize your desktop and set 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 computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your iMac. For more information, open Mac Help and search for “System Preferences” or for the specific preference you want to change. Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iMac, you can put it 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. You can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. To put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple ( ) > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac. Â Choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (’) button on your Apple Remote for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac, press the power (®) button, any key on the keyboard, or any button on the Apple Remote. When your iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Shut Down Your iMac If you won’t be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down. Choose Apple ( ) > Shut Down.

Your iMac comes with at least 1 gigabyte (GB) of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. You can add 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. Memory modules must meet the following specifications: Â Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format 667 MHz, PC2-5300, DDR2 compliant (also referred to as DDR2 667) Â 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 information about how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, that damage isn’t covered by the limited warranty on your iMac.

Installing Additional Memory Your iMac has two memory slots. One is filled with at least a 1 GB memory module. You can add a memory module to the empty slot or remove the memory module in the filled slot to replace the installed memory. You can add 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. 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 your work 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. 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it counterclockwise. 5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside. 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment. 7 If you are replacing a memory module, untuck and then pull the tab to eject the installed memory module. Remove the memory module you want to replace. 8 Insert the new memory module into the slot with the notch facing left as shown in the illustration. 9 Press the memory module firmly and evenly into the compartment. You’ll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly. 10 Tuck the tabs into the memory compartment. 11 Replace the memory access door using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screw. 12 Holding both sides of your iMac, return it to a standing position, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 13 Press the power (®) button on the back of your iMac to turn it on.

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. You’ll see the total amount of memory installed in your iMac. For a detailed view of the amount of memory installed, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. If the memory you installed does not meet specifications (see page 32), your iMac will sound three tones every five seconds. If this happens, shut down your iMac and check the installation instructions again to make sure that the memory is compatible with your iMac and that it’s 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.

Occasionally you may have problems while working with your iMac. Read on to find some solutions to try when you have a problem. 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: Â The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that the application isn’t compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your iMac. Â Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you connected or installed. WARNING: Do not attempt to open…..

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July 15, 2010 | Posted in Computers, Macintosh Manual

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