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1. Slovensky Apple Inc t mto vyhlasuje Ze toto iMac spl a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Apple Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett t m iMac tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar Apple Inc att denna iMac st r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at www apple com euro compliance This equipment can be used in the following countries AT BG BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SL ES SE GB IS LI NO CH Korea Warning Statements rerom Fa SET YSAIA ne IAAF sie up SSS Aut 7yo US 0 77 CIB oka HAE AH Aol AFS SE T gie BS 7I7I2HF8 amp SSSA 0 717l 2FS S Bs AAA SBM FE TESA AK amp sEz AS SALE Soy 2E Al AAA SE F USHC Singapore Wireless Certification Complies with IDA Standards DB00063 Taiwan Wireless Statements APRENE ET hears TZR ERIRE WEE BODEGAS FA X CRISIS ERST MEG e BUD Ce ARERR RANA o RT 5 FAS 78 RRA AKL gt BRB Ra tt Se HIT MEERE FA 525GHz 5 35GHz Bm PREZ FARRAR EEA fEBER 5 250 5 350GHz SRRA RAA Taiwan Class B Statement
2. the onscreen instructions 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 doesn t detect a hardware failure the problem may be software related Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 55 56 Important If the Apple Hardware Test window doesn t appear after restarting hold down the Command 38 Option and D keys and restart the computer to access the Apple Hardware Test software from the Internet Your computer must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet Replacing the Batteries Your Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse each come with two AA batteries installed You can replace them with alkaline lithium or rechargeable AA batteries Keep the battery compartment cover and batteries out of the reach of small children WARNING When you replace the batteries replace them all at the same time Don t mix old batteries with new batteries or mix battery types for example don t mix alkaline and lithium batteries Don t open or puncture the batteries install them backwards or expose them to fire high temperatures or water Keep batteries out of the reach of children Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution To replace the batteries in the Apple Wireless Keyboard Press the power button to turn off your keyboard Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover Battery compartme
3. 24 cleaning 71 features 20 front view 20 other components 24 ports 22 putting to sleep 16 setting up 10 shutting down 17 turning on 13 indicator light keyboard 28 mouse 30 infrared receiver 21 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 58 IP address sharing 61 masquerading 61 K keyboard about 27 ergonomics 72 features 26 indicator light 28 pairing 29 setup 12 using 29 wireless 12 keys brightness 27 Launchpad 27 media 27 Media Eject 27 Mission Control 27 volume 27 L Launchpad key 27 M Mac App Store 55 MacOS X website 34 Mac OS X Utilities application 51 Magic Mouse 27 30 58 Media Eject Key 27 media keys 27 memory access door 25 40 how much is installed 44 installing 39 microphone 21 Mission Control key 27 modem cable 23 DSL 23 external USB 11 23 78 mouse cleaning 72 features 27 indicator light 30 pairing 31 setting up 12 using 31 wireless 12 Looking for Something 83 84 N network address translation NAT 61 connecting to 11 connection problems 60 diagnostics 59 setup assistant 58 wireless 11 Network Setup Assistant 58 o online resources 62 onscreen help 63 operating environment 70 optical digital audio 23 optical drive about 21 safety 69 supported disc sizes 71 P pairing keyboard 29 mouse 31 remote 33 parameter RAM resetting 49 ports audio in 23 audio out 23 Ethernet 23 FireWire 800 23 headphone 23 Looking for Somethin
4. Class B ai fia HS SS 8E gH NIL mu ASEUCUUR SE UIS TEE CERERI fe REDET ED ZH 77 78 Japan VCCI Class B Statement TE SASUKE SE REGE BI ERR CO C TORS HPRLBRES BRS E E VCC DEPTE 7 2 A B ARRNHRET 3 COIBIXAERUR TEHENET CEANE ULTUKIM ZORENTYAPTLEYSYR ERICHELTEAENZE SHEER See ILEI HURRAH CHE gt CIEU diu UC HE Russia TT ME67 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 ENERGY STAR Compliance D ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR partner Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficient products Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard For more information about ENERGY STAR visit www energystar gov Disposal and Recycling Information A This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations When your product reaches its end of life contact Apple or
5. as possible and then follow the instructions in Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications on page 53 For information about Disk Utility and its options see Help Center or open Disk Utility in the Utilities folder in Launchpad and choose Help gt Disk Utility Help Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup You can use the Restore utility to restore everything on your computer to its previous state if you have a Time Machine backup Use your Time Machine backup to restore information only to the computer that was the source of the backup If you want to transfer information to a new computer use Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in Launchpad If your backup is on a Time Capsule make sure you re connected to an Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect to a Wi Fi network follow the instructions on page 52 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane select Restore From Time Machine Backup and click Continue Select the disk that contains the Time Machine backup and then follow the onscreen instructions Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Under some circumstances you may need to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications You can reinstall while keeping your files and user settings intact Make sure you re connected to the Internet by using an Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect to a Wi Fi network follow the instructions on page 52 2 In the Mac OS X Utilit
6. can restore your software and all your data to exactly the way it was at the time of backup Even serious issues are of less concern when you safeguard your information with Time Machine Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac If your iMac won t respond or the pointer won t move Make sure your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Magic Mouse are turned on and the batteries are charged See Replacing the Batteries on page 56 If you re using a USB keyboard or mouse make sure they re connected Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure Try to force problem applications to quit Hold down the Option and Command 36 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 e If you re unable to force the application to quit hold down the power button on the back of your iMac for five seconds to shut down the computer Unplug the power cord from your iMac Then plug the power cord back in and press the power button on your iMac to turn it on Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 47 48 If the problem reoccurs when you use a particular application check with the application s manufacturer to see if the application is compatible with your iMac For information about the software that came with your iMac go to www apple com downloads If the pro
7. causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Inc Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop MS 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 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 l int rieur TOM Ad ARB 5 18 5 32 GHz TEHELTL E ds EAICdSU COH SBRERIRE C 3 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of this device is well below the FCC and EU radio frequency exposure limits However this device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between its antennas and a person s body and the antennas used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant 75 76 Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme aux no
8. chapter on a DVD 3 Hold down Right or Left to fast forward or rewind a song or movie 4 Press Up or Down to adjust the volume Chapter2 Life with Your iMac Pairing Your Apple Remote Pair your Apple Remote with your iMac or another Apple product After you pair the iMac or Apple product it s controlled by only the paired remote To pair your remote Move within 3 to 4 inches 8 to 10 cm of your iMac or Apple product 2 Point the remote at the IR receiver on the front of your iMac or Apple product 3 Hold down Right and Menu for 5 seconds When you ve paired your remote a chainlink symbol appears onscreen To unpair your remote on an iMac Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Click Security and then click Unpair For Apple TV or other Apple products hold down Menu and Left to unpair Replacing the Battery To replace the battery Use a coin to remove the battery cover G Battery compartment Insert a CR2032 battery positive side up 3 Replace the cover and use a coin to tighten it Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 33 34 Getting Answers Much more information about using your iMac is available in Help Center and on the Internet at www apple com support imac To get help from Help Center 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock the bar of icons along the edge of the screen 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following Type a question or term
9. iMac within 3 minutes the indicator light and keyboard turn off to preserve battery life Press the power button to turn your keyboard on again allowing you to pair it with your iMac Once you successfully pair your keyboard with your iMac the indicator light glows steadily for 3 seconds and then turns off Using Your Apple Wireless Keyboard Customize your Apple Wireless Keyboard using Keyboard preferences You can change the modifier keys assign keyboard shortcuts to menu commands in a Mac OS X application or in the Finder and more To customize your keyboard Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Keyboard and then click Keyboard or Keyboard Shortcuts Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 29 30 Using the Apple Magic Mouse Your Apple Magic Mouse which comes with two AA batteries installed is already paired with your iMac Pairing means your Apple Magic Mouse and iMac are connected wirelessly and can communicate with each other About the Indicator Light When you first turn on your Apple Magic Mouse the light glows steadily for 5 seconds indicating the batteries are good If you turn your mouse on and the indicator light doesn t glow you may need to replace the batteries See Replacing the Batteries on page 56 Indicator light On off w V Chapter2 Life with Your iMac A W N Pairing Your Apple Magic Mouse with Your iMac If your Apple Magic Mouse isn t paired with your iMac the indicator li
10. 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
11. not spray liquid directly on the screen Chapter 5 Last but Not Least 71 72 Cleaning Your Mouse You may need to clean your mouse from time to time to remove dirt and dust that has accumulated Use a lint free cloth that s been lightly moistened with water Don t get moisture in any openings or use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives If you use a wired Apple Mouse with your iMac hold the mouse upside down and roll the scroll ball vigorously with a clean soft lint free cloth to help dislodge any particles that may interfere with proper scrolling Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment Keyboard When you use the keyboard your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue Some computer users might 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 Mouse Position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach Chapter 5 Last but Not Least Display Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you re sitting at the keyboard The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you although most people seem
12. on page 50 Press the power button and immediately hold down the Command 8 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time This resets the parameter RAM PRAM If you recently installed memory and your iMac sounds tones every five seconds make sure that the memory is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your iMac Check whether removing the memory you installed allows your iMac to start up see page 44 Unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds Plug the power cord in again and press the power button to start up your iMac If you still can t start up your iMac see Learning More Service and Support on page 62 for information about contacting Apple for service If you have trouble inserting a disc Using a continuous motion push the disc into the drive until your fingers touch the edge of your iMac Use only a standard size disc Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 49 50 If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that may be using the disc and then press the Media Eject key 4 on your keyboard Open a Finder window and click the eject icon next to the disc icon in the sidebar or drag the disc icon from the desktop to the Trash Log out from your user account by choosing Apple gt Log Out User your account name appears in the menu and then press the Media Eject key 4 on your keyboard Restart your iMac while holding
13. parts are missing may be dangerous and may damage your computer Carrying your iMac Before you lift or reposition your iMac shut it down and disconnect all cables and cords connected to it To lift or move your iMac hold its sides Chapter 5 Last but Not Least Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port When connecting a device make sure the port is free of debris that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Using the optical drive The SuperDrive in your iMac supports standard 12 cm 4 7 inch discs Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm 4 7 inches are not supported Storing your iMac If you are going to store your iMac for an extended period of time keep it in a cool location ideally 71 For 22 C 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 exterior of your iMac Avoid getting moisture in any openings Do not spray liquid directly on your iMac Don t use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives Cleaning Your iMac Display Use a clean soft lint free cloth to clean the display To clean your iMac display do the following Shut down your iMac and disconnect all cables Dampen a clean soft lint free cloth with water only and then wipe the screen Do
14. problems while working with your iMac Read on for troubleshooting tips to try when you have a problem You can also find more troubleshooting information in Help Center and on the iMac Support website at www apple com support imac If you experience a problem working with your iMac there s 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 can help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you need Things to note 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 Mac OS X installed on your iMac Any software that you recently installed Any new hardware such as additional memory or a peripheral that you connected or installed WARNING Do not attempt to open your iMac except to install memory If your iMac needs service see Learning More Service and Support on page 62 for information about how to contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for service Your iMac doesn t have any user serviceable parts except the memory Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution An Ounce of Prevention If you have a problem with your computer or software having kept up to date Time Machine backups ensures that your data won t be lost If you make regular Time Machine backups you
15. 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 nearby windows The stand lets you set the display at the best angle for viewing helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can t move Shoulders 18 28 in 45 70 cm Top of the screen at or relaxed slightly below eye level Forearms and hands in a ul Screen positioned to straight line avoid reflected glare Forearms level gt or tilted slightly A Clearance under Lower back work surface supported Thighs tilted slightly 1 Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Chapter 5 Last but Not Least 73 74 Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so 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 manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly You might 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 use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a des
16. your local authorities to learn about recycling options For information about Apple s recycling program go to www apple com recycling European Union Disposal 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 itto 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 T rkiye EEE y netmeligine Elektrikli ve Elektronik Esyalarda Bazi Zararl Maddelerin Kullan m n n S n rland r lmas na Dair Y netmelik uygundur Brasil Informac es sobre eliminag o e reciclagem O s mbolo acima indica que este produto e ou sua bateria n o devem ser descartadas no lixo dom stico Quando decidir descartar este produto e ou sua bateria faca o de acordo com as leis e diretrizes ambientais locais Para informac es sobre o programa de reciclagem da Apple pontos de coleta e telefone de informag es visite www apple com br environment Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Deutschland Dieses Ger t enth lt Batterien Bitte nicht in den Hausm ll werfen Entsorgen Sie
17. Congratulations you and your iMac were made for each other Welcome to your iMac www apple com imac Built in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to the latest iPad iPhone iPod touch or Mac Help Center EX facetime Magic Mouse gestures Use gestures like these to control your Mac Help Center CX gestures One button click Two button click Thunderbolt high speed I O Connect high performance devices and displays Help Center eX thunderbolt T gt c a gt 4 control Scroll Two finger swipe Screen zoom OS X Lion www apple com macosx m Launchpad Instant access to all your apps Mission Control A bird s eye view of what s running on your Mac in one place Help Center Help Center CX mission control CX launchpad Mail iPhoto Group your Organize edit messages by and share conversations your photos Help Center iPhoto Help CX mail GX photos Full screen Make apps full screen with a click Help Center eX full screen iMovie Turn home videos into home blockbusters iMovie Help G movie Mac App Store The best way to discover and download Mac apps Help Center EX mac app store GarageBand Create great sounding songs with ease GarageBand Help EN record 10 16 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 39 44 Contents Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go What s in the Box Setting Up Your iMac Putting Your iMac t
18. OS X and Apple applications Restore your computer to its factory settings by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applications e Repair your computer s disk using Disk Utility If your computer detects a problem it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically You can also open the application manually by restarting your computer Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 51 52 To open the Mac OS X Utilities application Restart your computer while holding down the Command 3 and R keys Some utilities in the Mac OS X Utilities application require access to the Internet and the Mac App Store You may need to make sure your computer is connected to the Internet by using your Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect by using a Wi Fi network Choose a network from the Wi Fi status menu in the upper right corner of the screen If necessary type the network password To join a closed network choose Join Other Network Enter the network s name and password Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility If you have a problem with your computer or if you start your computer and see the Mac OS X Utilities pane you may need to repair your computer s disk Select Disk Utility in the Mac OS X Utilities pane and click Continue Select the disk or partition in the list on the left and then click the First Aid tab Click Repair Disk If Disk Utility can t repair the disk back up as much of your information
19. ated July 26 2001 Caution Modification of this device may result in hazardous radiation exposure For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider Chapter 5 Last but Not Least A Class 1 laser is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions per the requirements in IEC 60825 1 and 21 CFR 1040 However it is recommended that you do not direct the laser beam at anyone s eyes Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure The optical disc drive in your iMac contains a laser that is safe in normal use but that may be harmful to your eyes if disassembled For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider 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 WARNING Never push objects of any kind into this product through the ventilation openings in the case Doing so may be dangerous and damage your computer Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Your iMac has no user serviceable parts except the keyboard mouse and memory see Installing Memory on page 39 Do not attempt to open
20. atures of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse 4 Volume keys Apple gt Il Media Wireless keys Keyboard Brightness Apple keys Magic S_ Mouse N 0 Mission Control 888 Launchpad Media Eject key key key Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Apple Magic Mouse Features a laser tracking engine Bluetooth wireless technology and a seamless top shell that uses Multi Touch technology to support multiple buttons 360 scrolling screen zoom and swipe control of your iMac Use Mouse preferences to adjust tracking clicking and scrolling speed or to add secondary button support see page 31 Apple Wireless Keyboard Combines wireless freedom with integrated function keys that work with your applications Db Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc You can also eject a disk by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash Brightness keys F1 F2 Increase or decrease 9 the brightness of the screen Mission Control key F3 Open Mission Control for a comprehensive view of what s running on your iMac including Dashboard all your spaces and all open windows Launchpad key F4 Open Launchpad to instantly see all of the applications on your iMac Click an application to open it Pil Media keys F7 F8 F9 Rewind 44 play or pause it or fast forward a song movie or slideshow 4 Volume keys F10 F11 F12 Mute 4 decrease 4 or increase 4 the vo
21. before you plug your iMac into a power outlet If you are an experienced user you may already know enough to get started Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac on page 19 to find out about the new features of your iMac Answers to many questions can be found on your iMac in Help Center For information about Help Center see Getting Answers on page 34 Remove any protective film from the outside of your iMac before you set it up Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go What s in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Wireless Keyboard a wireless Apple Magic Mouse and an AC power cord If you ordered an Apple Remote it s also in the box N Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Magic Mouse AC power cord Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 9 Setting Up Your iMac Follow these steps to set up your iMac Wait until Step 4 to turn on 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 the cord into a power outlet 10 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Step 2 To access the Internet or a network connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your iMac Connect the other end to a cable modem a DSL modem or a network Your iMac comes with 802 11n Wi Fi technology for wireless networking For information about setting up a wireless connection choose Help
22. bjects into the ventilation openings Water and wet locations Keep your iMac away from sources of liquid such as drinks washbasins bathtubs shower stalls and so on Protect your iMac from dampness or wet weather such as rain snow and fog Power The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord Make sure you pull the plug not the cord Always unplug the power cord before opening your iMac to install memory Chapter 5 Last but Not Least Unplug the power cord by pulling the plug not the cord and disconnect the ethernet cable or phone cord if any of the following conditions exist 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 on page 71 Important The only way to turn off power completely is to unplug the power cord Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug your iMac when you need to WARNING Your AC cord has a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This plug fits only a grounded AC outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet isn t grounded contact a licensed electricia
23. blem occurs frequently try repairing your disk restoring your software from a backup or reinstalling your system software using the Mac OS X Utilities pane see Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software on page 50 If your iMac freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds If your iMac doesn t start up after a delay shut down your iMac by pressing and holding the power button for about 5 seconds until it shuts down Then hold down the Option key and press the power button again to start up your iMac Keep holding down the Option key until your iMac starts up then click the arrow under the icon of the startup disk you want to use After your 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 reinstall your system software see Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software on page 50 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution If your iMac won t turn on or start up Make sure the power cord is plugged into your iMac and a functioning power outlet Restart your computer while holding down the Command 38 and R keys until the computer restarts When the Mac OS X Utilities pane apears select an option to repair your disk restore your software or reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications For more information see Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software
24. ch Hiermit erkl rt Apple Inc dass sich das iMac in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befinden Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab Apple Inc et see iMac vastab direktiivi 1999 5 E p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby Apple Inc declares that this iMac is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Por medio de la presente Apple Inc declara que este iMac cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvika Me tnv napo oa n Apple Inc nAwve ott auth n Guokeur iMac cuupopqo verat rrpoc TIG Bactk c ANAIT OEIG kat Tig Aour c oxetiK c tat ge g vr O nyiag 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente Apple Inc d clare que l appareil iMac est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Islenska Apple Inc l sir v h r me yfir a etta t ki iMac fulln gir l gmarkskr fum og rum vi eigandi kv um Evr putilskipunar 1999 5 EC Italiano Con la presente Apple Inc dichiara che questo dispositivo iMac conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o Apple Inc deklar ka iMac ier ce atbi
25. dieses Ger t am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der ma geblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval kca worden gedeponeerd California The coin cell battery in the optional Apple Remote contains perchlorates Special handling and disposal may apply Refer to www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate LL ca u RMA Taiwan Battery Statement TES RRR ENTER gt Chinese Battery Statement Seni AER LANE KAR HE fuu Sat ERES FARRAR ERR We SERI EUR A Pb x x x x 3K Hg o o o o i Cd o o o o AM o o o o Cr VI SiR o o o o PBB ZRAZ O o o o PBDE 0 RRKASASVAE RBM AY RTE rh BS BE SJ T 11363 2006 ME 8f m 38 b X XR UC SUE SUELE LEVA BEES HAMS HS FEAH ST 11363 2006 WME 8I 98 EK HEP BH TR SJ TTI364 2006 Al TB X f BUPA AP RRA RAW RESP NRPAB UE IF n ETE AMR ARIA VATER 77 RHA EVE RFHEBER GR AL AEA FRI E FA 8 FF ERR by RAE T 77 LES Z 48 PIE RI KAS f o RS FR ERR GR G H 79 Looking for Something 82 Index A ambient light sensor 21 Apple Hardware Test 55 Apple Magic Mouse 27 30 58 Apple Mouse 72 Apple Remote 16 32 35 Apple Wireless Keyboard 27 28 56 applications Disk Utility 52 Force Quit 47 iLife 35 Mac App Store 54 55 Mac OS X Utilities 50 Migration Assistant 53 assistants Networ
26. down the mouse button If you have trouble scrolling with your mouse If you have a mouse with a scroll ball and the scrolling feels rough or the scroll ball isn t scrolling up down or side to side hold the mouse upside down and roll the ball vigorously while cleaning For more information see Cleaning Your Mouse on page 72 If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly You may need to have the internal backup battery replaced For information about contacting Apple for service see Learning More Service and Support on page 62 Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware Mac OS X provides repair and restore utilities that may eliminate problems and can even restore your software to its original factory settings You can access these utilities from the Mac OS X Utilities application even if your computer isn t starting up correctly Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 20 0 Mac OS X Utilities E Restore From Time Machine Backup You have a backup of your system that you want to restore Reinstall Mac OS X Set up and install a new copy of Lion Get Help Online Browse the Apple Support website to find help for your Mac Disk Utility Repair or erase a disk using Disk Utility POSCO Continue Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to Restore your software and data from a Time Machine backup Reinstall Mac
27. e button to open Network Setup Assistant Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution If you have trouble with your Internet connection you can try the steps in this section for your type of connection or you can use Network Diagnostics To use Network Diagnostics Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network and then click Assist me Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics Follow the onscreen instructions If Network Diagnostics can t 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 try the steps in the following sections Cable Modem DSL Modem and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in including the modem power cord the cable from the modem to your iMac and the cable from the modem to the wall jack Also check the cables and power supplies to any Ethernet hubs or routers Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes and then turn it back on Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem s power cord If your modem has a reset button you can press it either before or after you turn the power off and on Important Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users LAN users might have hubs switches routers or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not have LAN users sh
28. era joystick external USB modem and more You can also connect USB 1 1 devices BU X Audio in optical digital audio in port Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment This port is also a S PDIF stereo 3 5 mm mini phone jack T Headphone out optical digital audio out port Connect headphones external powered speakers or digital audio equipment This port is also a S PDIF stereo 3 5 mm mini phone jack FireWire 800 port Connect external devices such as digital video cameras and storage devices The port provides up to 7 watts of power Chapter2 Life with Your iMac 23 Other Components of Your iMac Power button Memory access underneath 24 Chapter2 Life with Your iMac Power port Connect the power cord to your iMac Security slot Attach a lock and cable to discourage theft available separately Power button Press to turn on your iMac or put it to sleep Hold down to restart your iMac during troubleshooting Memory access Install additional memory Your iMac comes with at least 4 GB of memory installed as two 2 GB memory modules 4 802 11n Wi Fi inside Connect to a wireless network using built in 802 11n Wi Fi technology Bluetooth wireless technology inside Connect wireless devices such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse Bluetooth mobile phones PDAs and printers Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 25 26 Fe
29. from the menu bar and search for wi fi To use a dial up connection you need an external USB modem Plug the modem into a USB port on your iMac and then use a phone cord to connect the modem to a phone jack Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 11 Step 3 Turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse Press the power button on the right side of your Apple Wireless Keyboard and slide the switch on the bottom of your Apple Magic Mouse to turn them on Your wireless keyboard and mouse come with AA batteries installed and they re already paired with your iMac Pairing allows them to communicate wirelessly with your iMac Power button Indicator light Indicator light On off switch When you first turn on your keyboard or mouse the indicator light glows steadily for 5 seconds indicating the batteries are good If your keyboard or mouse doesn t turn on make sure batteries are installed properly see Replacing the Batteries on page 56 The indicator light blinks until you turn on your iMac and a connection is established Note If you purchased a USB keyboard or a USB mouse connect the cable to a USB port 1 on the back of your iMac Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Step 4 Press the power button on the back to turn on your iMac You hear a tone when you turn on your iMac Click your mouse to establish a connection with your iMac _ 3 m 000095 Nooo Ae lt Important If
30. g overview 22 power 10 25 Thunderbolt 23 USB 12 23 power button 12 25 power port 10 25 power specifications 68 PPPoE connections 60 problems See troubleshooting Q question mark flashing 48 R RAM See memory reinstalling Mac OS X 53 repairing a disk 52 replacing batteries 56 58 resetting paramater RAM PRAM 49 restoring information 53 restoring your computer 54 S safety important information 66 optical drive 69 screen brightness setting 27 SD card slot 21 SDRAM See memory security slot 25 serial number 64 service and support 62 63 setting up your iMac 10 shutting down before installing memory 39 the computer 17 sleep 16 software downloading 54 55 Software Update 62 S PDIF stereo 23 speakers 21 23 specifications operating environment 70 power 68 storing your iMac 71 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 71 support and service 62 63 System Preferences customizing the desktop 15 Energy Saver 16 Startup Disk 48 T Thunderbolt 23 troubleshooting AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 55 computer freezes during startup 48 computer won t respond 47 computer won t turnon 49 W date and time settings 50 waking iMac from sleep 16 ejecting a disc 50 wireless force an application to 802 11n Wi Fi 25 quit 47 Bluetooth technology 25 Internet connection 58 keyboard 12 29 PPPoE connections 60 mouse 12 resetting PRAM 49 networking 11 service and support 62 using Help Center 63 tu
31. ght begins to blink indicating your mouse is in discovery mode and ready to pair with your iMac To pair your mouse Slide the on off switch on the bottom of your mouse to turn it on Choose Apple gt System Preferences and then click Mouse Click Set Up Bluetooth Mouse in the lower right corner Select your wireless mouse and then follow the onscreen instructions If you don t pair your mouse with your iMac within 3 minutes the indicator light and mouse turn off to preserve battery life Slide the on off switch to turn your mouse on again allowing you to pair it with your iMac Once you successfully pair your mouse with your iMac the indicator light glows steadily Using Your Apple Magic Mouse To learn about the Multi Touch gestures you can use with your Apple Magic Mouse or to change the way it works use Mouse preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences and then click Mouse Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 31 32 EY Using the Apple Remote If your iMac came with an Apple Remote you can use it with Apple products that have a built in infrared IR receiver Control and play a DVD movie or music from your iTunes library watch photo slideshows and movie trailers and more Up Select Down Menu 9 Qe To use your remote Press Play Pause to play or pause a song slideshow or movie Press Right or Left to skip to the next or previous song in your iTunes library or the next or previous
32. ies pane select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue In the pane where you re asked to select a disk select your current Mac OS X disk in most cases it is the only one available To select or deselect optional software click Customize Click Install Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 53 54 E You can install Mac OS X without erasing the disk which saves your existing files and settings or you can erase the disk first which erases all your data and leaves the computer ready for you to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications After reinstalling Mac OS X you can re download the Apple applications that came with your iMac and other apps you purchased from the Mac App Store You can restore your other data and applications from a Time Machine or other backup Important Apple recommends that you back up the data on the disk before restoring software Apple is not responsible for any lost data Restoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings When you restore your computer to its factory settings everything on your computer your user accounts network settings and all of your files and folders is deleted Before you restore back up any files you want to keep by copying them to another disk Write down your network settings from Network preferences to make it easier to get connected again after reinstalling Mac OS X Make sure you re connected to the Internet by using an Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect to a Wi Fi ne
33. illips 2 screwdriver WARNING Remember to replace the memory access door after you install memory Your iMac wont function properly without the memory access door Raise sad u Phillips screwdriver 12 Hold your iMac by its sides and return itto a standing position Then reconnect the cables and power cord 13 Press the power button on the back of your iMac to turn it on Chapter3 Boost Your Memory 43 44 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory After installing memory make sure your iMac recognizes the new memory To check the memory installed in your iMac Start up your iMac When you see the Mac OS X desktop choose Apple gt 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 Information by clicking More Info If the memory you installed doesn t meet specifications see page 38 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 Chapter3 Boost Your Memory Problem Meet Solution www apple com support Help Center GWIBISI 46 Occasionally you may have
34. in the Search field and then choose a topic from the results list or choose Show All Help Topics to see all topics Choose Help Center to open the Help Center window where you can browse or search topics More Information For more information about using your iMac see the following To learn about Installing memory See Boost Your Memory on page 37 Troubleshooting your iMac if you have a problem Problem Meet Solution on page 45 Finding service and support for your iMac Learning More Service and Support on page 62 Or see the Apple Support website at www apple com support Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx Or search for Mac OS X in Help Center Moving from a PC to a Mac Why you ll love a Mac at www apple com getamac whymac Chapter2 Life with Your iMac To learn about Using iLife applications See The iLife website at www apple com ilife Or open an iLife application open Help for the application and then type a question in the search field Changing System Preferences System Preferences by choosing Apple amp System Preferences Or search for system preferences in Help Center Using the FaceTime HD camera Help Center and search for FaceTime Using your keyboard or mouse System Preferences and choose Keyboard or Mouse Or open Help Center and search for keyboard or mouse Using Wi Fi The AirPo
35. ish 1 800 263 3394 www apple com ca support French www apple com ca fr support Ireland 353 1850 946 191 www apple com ie support New Zealand 00800 7666 7666 www apple com nz support United Kingdom 44 0844 209 0611 www apple com uk support Telephone numbers are subject to change and local and national telephone rates may apply A complete list is available on the web www apple com support contact phone contacts html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use any of these methods to find the serial number of your iMac Choose Apple gt About This Mac Click the version number beneath the words Mac OS X to cycle through the Mac OS X version number the build version and the serial number Choose Apple gt About This Mac and click More Info Look on the bottom of the iMac stand Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Last but Not Least www apple com environment Reem ergonomics 66 For your safety and that of your equipment follow these rules for handling and cleaning your iMac and for working more comfortably Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others NOTICE Incorrect storage or use of your computer may void the manufacturer s warranty Important Safety Information WARNING Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire electric shock or other injury or damage Proper handling Set up your iMac on a stable work surface Never push o
36. k Setup Assistant 58 audio in optical digital audio in port 23 B batteries Apple Remote 33 disposal 79 wireless keyboard 57 wireless mouse 58 Bluetooth technology overview 25 Looking for Something brightness keys 27 built in FaceTime HD camera 21 microphone 21 speakers 21 button power 16 C cable modem 11 camera FaceTime HD 21 carrying your computer 70 chair 74 changing System Preferences 15 the desktop 15 cleaning the display 71 the mouse 72 your iMac 71 computer See iMac computer disposal 78 connecting an Ethernet cable 11 a USB keyboard 12 a USB mouse 12 cable modem 11 dial up modem 11 DSL modem 11 FireWire devices 23 headphones 23 to a network 11 USB devices 23 controls brightness 27 eject CD or DVD 27 media 27 volume 27 D data transfer Firewire 23 Thunderbolt 23 USB 2 0 23 date and time settings 50 desktop customizing 15 dial up connection 11 DIMMs See memory discs supported types 71 Disk Utility 52 display cleaning 71 ergonomics 73 Dock 34 downloading software 62 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 50 environment 74 ergonomics 72 Ethernet 11 Ethernet port 23 external USB modem 11 23 78 F F1 to F12 function keys 27 FaceTime 21 FireWire connections 35 port 23 flashing question mark 48 Force Quit an application 47 function keys 27 H hand positions 72 headphone port 23 Help Center 8 15 63 iLife applications 35 iMac back view
37. k with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface More information about ergonomics is available on the web Apple and the Environment Apple Inc recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and products More information is available on the web Chapter 5 Last but Not Least Regulatory Compliance Information FCC 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 Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it 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
38. left them Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Shutting Down Your iMac If you won t be using your iMac for more than a few days shut it down Choose Apple gt Shut Down To turn your iMac on again press the power button NOTICE 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 an inability to start up from the hard disk Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 17 Life with Your iMac www apple com macosx AST Mac OS x 20 Basic Features of Your iMac Built in microphone Camera indicator light Built in FaceTime HD camera Built in ambient light sensor Slot loading SuperDrive SD card slot Built in stereo speakers Built in infrared receiver Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Built in microphone Capture sounds on your iMac or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat application Built in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the FaceTime application to make video calls to other FaceTime users on any iPhone 4 iPad 2 new iPod touch or Mac with FaceTime take pictures with Photo Booth or capture video with iMovie The indicator light glows when the FaceTime HD camera is operating Built in ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of your display based on ambient light Slot loading SuperDrive The slot loading SuperDrive
39. lst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi iuo Apple Inc deklaruoja kad is iMac atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Magyar Alul rott Apple Inc nyilatkozom hogy a iMac megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Malti Hawnhekk Apple Inc jiddikjara li dan iMac jikkonforma mal ti ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Apple Inc dat het toestel iMac in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Norsk Apple Inc erkl rer herved at dette iMac apparatet er i samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og ovrige relevante krav i EU direktivet 1999 5 EF Polski Niniejszym Apple Inc o wiadcza ze ten iMac s zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s Apple Inc declara que este dispositivo iMac est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Romana Prin prezenta Apple Inc declar c acest aparat iMac este in conformitate cu cerintele esentiale si cu celelalte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999 5 CE Slovensko Apple Inc izjavlja da je ta iMac skladne z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi ustreznimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES
40. lume of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your iMac Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 27 28 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard Your Apple Wireless Keyboard which comes with two AA batteries installed is already paired with your iMac Pairing means your keyboard and iMac are connected wirelessly and can communicate with each other About the Indicator Light The LED on your Apple Wireless Keyboard functions as a battery indicator and a status light When you first turn on your keyboard the light glows steadily for 5 seconds indicating the batteries are good and then turns off If you press the power button on your wireless keyboard and the indicator light doesn t glow you may need to replace the batteries See Replacing the Batteries on page 56 Indicator light Power button al za Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac AA WU N 1 2 Pairing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard with Your iMac If your Apple Wireless Keyboard isn t paired with your iMac the indicator light begins to blink indicating your keyboard is in discovery mode and ready to pair with your iMac To pair your wireless keyboard Press the power button to turn on your wireless keyboard Choose Apple gt System Preferences and then click Keyboard Click Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard in the lower right corner Select your wireless keyboard and then follow the onscreen instructions If you don t pair your keyboard with your
41. n to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Chapter 5 Last but Not Least 67 68 Power specifications Voltage 100 to 240 V AC Current 4 A maximum Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume Set the volume to a safe level 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 stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time is required before your hearing could be affected Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing 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 can t hear people speaking near you High risk activities This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communications systems air traffic control systems or for any other uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death personal injury or severe environmental damage Mouse Class 1 Laser Information The Apple Magic Mouse is a Class 1 laser product in accordance with IEC60825 1 A1 A2 and 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 d
42. nt cover W oe Slide two AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown below Insert batteries 3 se IE Replace the battery compartment cover To check the battery status press the power button If the indicator light doesn t glow you may need to change the batteries You can check the battery level in Keyboard preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Keyboard The battery level is in the lower left corner Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 57 58 ESTY To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic Mouse Slide the on off switch on the bottom of your mouse to turn it off Slide the latch down and remove the battery cover e Latch W 4 e Batteries 4 3 Insert the batteries with the positive ends facing up as shown above 4 Replace the cover and turn on your mouse You may have to click your Apple Magic Mouse once to reconnect it to your iMac To check the battery status slide the on off switch to turn on the mouse If the indicator light doesn t glow you may need to change the batteries You can check the battery level in Mouse Preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Mouse The battery level is shown in the lower left corner Problems with Your Internet Connection The Network Setup Assistant application on your iMac can help walk you through setting up an Internet connection Open System Preferences and click Network Click the Assist m
43. o Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Basic Features of Your iMac Ports on Your iMac Other Components of Your iMac Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard Using the Apple Magic Mouse Using the Apple Remote Getting Answers Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Installing Memory Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory Contents 5 47 47 50 55 56 58 61 62 62 64 66 70 71 72 74 82 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution An Ounce of Prevention Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software Checking for a Hardware Problem Replacing the Batteries Problems with Your Internet Connection Problems with Wireless Communication Keeping Your Software Up to Date Learning More Service and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5 Last but Not Least Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Cleaning Your iMac Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Looking for Something Index Contents Ready Set Up Go www apple com imac 8 Your iMac is designed so that you can easily set it up and start using it right away If you ve never used an iMac or are new to Mac computers read this chapter for instructions about getting started Important Read all the setup instructions in this chapter and the safety information starting on page 66
44. ould contact their network administrator rather than an ISP Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 59 60 PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your ISP using PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet make sure you entered the correct information in Network preferences To enter PPPoE settings Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network Click Add at the bottom of the network connection services list and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop up menu Choose an interface for the PPPoE service from the Ethernet pop up menu Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network or Wi Fi if you are connecting to a wireless network 5 Click Create Enter the information you received from your service provider such as the account name password and PPPoE service name if your service provider requires it Click Apply to make the settings active Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your iMac and into the network Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection be sure that your network is set up properly You need to know whether your ISP provides only one IP address or multiple IP addresses one for each computer Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution If only one IP address is provided then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network addres
45. our command center for most settings on your iMac Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock Important You can set an option to reset your password in Users amp Groups preferences in case you forget your login password For help with System Preferences open Help Center and search for system preferences or for the specific preference you want help for 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 shut it down Putting Your iMac to Sleep If you ll 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 Choose Apple gt Sleep from the menu bar Press the power button on the back of your iMac Choose Apple gt System Preferences click Energy Saver and set a sleep timer e Hold down the Play Pause button gt 11 on the optional Apple Remote for 3 seconds To wake your iMac from sleep do one of the following Press any key on the keyboard Click the mouse Press the power button on the back of your iMac Press any button on the optional Apple Remote When your iMac wakes from sleep your applications documents and computer settings are exactly as you
46. r iMac by choosing Apple gt Shut Down Disconnect all cables and the power cord from your iMac 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 rests on the surface and the bottom faces you Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 4 Raise the stand and use a Phillips 2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the memory access door Turn them counterclockwise Raise sand Memory access n door N ox Phillips screwdriver 5 Remove the memory access door and set it aside 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 6 Untuck the tabs in the memory compartment 7 To replace memory modules pull the tab to eject the installed memory module Remove the memory modules you want to replace Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 8 Insert the new memory modules in the slots with the notches facing right as shown in the illustration If you install additional memory modules insert them in the open slots If you replace the installed memory modules insert a new memory module in each of the slots furthest from the display 9 Press each memory module firmly and evenly into its slot You ll hear a slight click when the memory module is seated correctly 10 Tuck the tabs into the memory compartment Memory modules Tuck the tab 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 11 Replace the memory access door and tighten the three captive screws with a Ph
47. reads and writes standard size CDs and DVDs SD card slot Easily transfer photos videos and data to and from your iMac with an SD card Built in stereo speakers Listen to music movies games and other multimedia files Built in infrared IR receiver Use an Apple Remote available separately with the IR receiver to control Keynote on your iMac from up to 30 feet 9 1 meters away Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac 21 Ports on Your iMac lt gt Ethernet port 10 100 1000 Base T 4 Thunderbolt ports 1 or 2 XJ USB 2 0 ports 4 J amp Audio in optical digital audio in port K Headphone out optical digit audio out port FireWire 800 port 22 Chapter2 Life with Your iMac e 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 One or two Thunderbolt ports high speed data video and audio Connect Thunderbolt compatible devices for high speed data transfer or connect an external display that uses Mini DisplayPort You can purchase adapters to connect displays that use DVI HDMI or VGA The 21 5 inch iMac has one Thunderbolt port and the 27 inch iMac has two Four high speed USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports Connect an iPod iPhone iPad mouse keyboard printer disk drive digital cam
48. rmes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Bluetooth Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Europe EU Declaration of Conformity See www apple com euro compliance CCO Bonrapckn Apple Inc neknapupa ue ToBa iMac e B CbOTBETCTBNE CbC Cb lecrBeHure N3VNCKBAHMA N npyrure npunoxuMu npasuna Ha lupekrusa 1999 5 EC Cesky Spole nost Apple Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento iMac je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede Apple Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr iMac overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deuts
49. rning on your iMac 13 typing position 72 U updating software 62 USB connections 35 keyboard connecting 12 modem connecting 11 23 78 mouse connecting 12 ports 23 V Volume keys 27 Looking for Something 85 Apple Inc 2011 Apple Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 408 996 1010 www apple com The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Apple the Apple logo Apple TV AirPort FaceTime Finder FireWire GarageBand iChat iLife iMac iMovie iPhone iPhoto iPod iPod touch iTunes Keynote Mac Mac OS Photo Booth QuickTime Safari SuperDrive Time Capsule and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The FireWire logo iPad and Multi Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc Apple AppleCare Apple Store and iTunes Store are service marks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a
50. rt Support page at www apple com support airport Or open Help Center and search for wi fi Using Bluetooth wireless technology Help Center and search for Bluetooth Or go to the Bluetooth Support page at www apple com support bluetooth Connecting a printer Help Center and search for printing FireWire and USB connections Connecting to the Internet Help Center and search for FireWire or USB Help Center and search for Internet External displays Help Center and search for display port or target display mode Using a Thunderbolt port Help Center and search for Thunderbolt Apple Remote Using the SuperDrive Help Center and search for remote Help Center and search for optical drive Specifications The Specifications page at www apple com support specs for standard technical specifications Or open System Information by choosing Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then clicking More Info Chapter2 Life with Your iMac 35 36 To learn about See Downloading Mac software Software Updates by choosing Apple amp gt Software Update updates Finding and downloading Mac App Store by choosing Apple gt App Store Or click the Mac apps icon in the Dock Instructions technical support The Apple Support website at www apple com support and Apple product manuals Chapter 2 Life with Your iMac Boost Your Memory ww
51. ructions and troubleshooting information in Help Center Choose Help gt Help Center System Information To get information about your iMac use System Information It shows you what hardware and software is installed the serial number and operating system version how much memory is installed and more To open System Information choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info AppleCare Service and Support Your iMac comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple authorized repair center such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider You can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan For information visit www apple com support products or visit the website address for your country listed below If you need assistance AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening applications and basic troubleshooting Call the support center number nearest you the first 90 days are complimentary Have the purchase date and your iMac serial number ready when you call Note Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase and telephone fees may apply Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 63 64 Country Phone Website United States 1 800 275 2273 www apple com support Australia 61 1 300 321 456 www apple com au support Canada Engl
52. s translation NAT or IP masquerading For setup information check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network An AirPort base station can be used to share one IP address among multiple computers For information about using an AirPort base station see Help Center click Help in the menu bar and search for airport or visit the AirPort website at www apple com support airport If you can t resolve the issue using these steps contact your ISP or network administrator Problems with Wireless Communication If you have trouble using wireless communication Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point Make sure you ve properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station or access point Make sure your iMac is within antenna range of the other computer or the network s access point Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range Repositioning or rotating your iMac might improve reception Check the Wi Fi status menu A in the menu bar Up to four bars appear indicating signal strength If the signal strength is weak try changing your location See Help Center click Help in the menu bar and search for wi fi Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solu
53. service mark of Apple Inc ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Apple is under license Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works O 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada
54. til you get to the Transfer Information to This Mac screen Do a basic setup a setup with migration or transfer information from a Time Machine backup or other disk To do a basic setup select Don t transfer now and click Continue Follow the remaining prompts to select your wired or wireless network set up an account and exit Setup Assistant Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go To do a setup with migration select From another Mac or PC and click Continue Follow the onscreen instructions to select the Mac or PC you want to migrate from Your Mac or PC must be on the same wired or wireless network Follow the onscreen instructions for migrating To transfer information from a Time Machine backup or another disk select From a Time Machine backup or other disk and click Continue Select the backup or the other disk that you want to migrate from Follow the onscreen instructions If you don t intend to keep or use your other computer 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 Step 6 Customize your desktop and set your preferences You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences y
55. tion 61 62 Keeping Your Software Up to Date When you re connected to the Internet Software Update checks periodically to see if updates are available for your computer You can download and install these free software versions drivers and other enhancements from Apple You can set how frequently your iMac checks for updates in Software Update preferences To check manually choose Apple gt Software Update For more information about Software Update see Help Center click Help in the menu bar and search for Software Update You can find the latest information about Mac OS X at www apple com macosx If you have a problem with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer Software manufacturers often provide software updates on their websites Learning More Service and Support Your iMac does not have any user serviceable parts except the keyboard mouse and memory If you need service contact Apple or take your iMac to an Apple Authorized Service Provider You can find more information about your iMac through online resources onscreen help System Information or Apple Hardware Test Online Resources For online service and support information go to www apple com support You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base check for software updates or get help on Apple s discussion forums Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions as well as inst
56. twork follow the instructions on page 52 2 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane select Disk Utility and click Continue 3 Select the disk in the list on the left and then click the Erase tab Select Mac OS Extended Journaled from the Format pop up menu type a name for the disk and then click Erase After the disk is erased choose Disk Utility Quit Disk Utility 6 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 7 To reinstall Mac OS X and your applications follow the instructions in the Mac OS X Installer After reinstalling Mac OS X you can re download the Apple applications that came with your iMac and other apps you purchased from the Mac App Store You can restore your other data and applications from a Time Machine or other backup Checking for a Hardware Problem If you suspect a hardware problem use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there s a problem with one of the iMac components To use Apple Hardware Test Disconnect all external devices from your iMac except the keyboard and mouse If you have an Ethernet cable connected disconnect it 2 Restart your iMac while holding down the D key 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears select the language you want to use Press the Return key or click the right arrow button 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds follow
57. w apple com store Help Center eav Your iMac comes with at least 4 gigabytes GB of Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dynamic Random Access memory DRAM installed as two 2 GB memory modules You can replace or install additional 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to a maximum of 16 GB Memory modules must meet the following specifications Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module SO DIMM format 1333 MHz PC3 10600 DDR3 compliant also referred to as DDR3 1333 Unbuffered and unregistered WARNING Apple recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install memory See AppleCare Service and Support on page 63 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 38 Chapter3 Boost Your Memory Installing Memory Your iMac has four memory slots Two are filled with at least a 2 GB memory module You can install additional memory in the free slots or replace the memory in the filled slots with 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules for up to 16 GB of memory You can purchase additional Apple memory from an Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store at www apple com store WARNING Always shut down your iMac and remove the power cord before installing memory Do not attempt to install memory while your iMac is plugged in To install memory Turn off you
58. your iMac If your iMac needs service contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service See Learning More Service and Support on page 62 If you open your iMac or install items other than memory you risk damaging your equipment Such damage isn t covered by the limited warranty on your iMac Chapter 5 Last but Not Least 69 70 Important Handling Information NOTICE Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to your iMac or other property Operating environment Operating your iMac outside these ranges may affect performance Operating temperature 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage temperature 4 to 116 F 20 to 47 C Relative humidity 596 to 9596 noncondensing Maximum operating altitude 10 000 feet 3048 meters Do not operate your iMac in areas with significant amounts of airborne dust or smoke from cigarettes cigars ashtrays stoves or fireplaces or near an ultrasonic humidifier using unfiltered tap water Tiny airborne particles produced by smoking cooking burning or using an ultrasonic humidifier with unfiltered water may in rare instances enter the ventilation openings of your iMac and under certain conditions result in a slight haze on the inside surface of the glass panel that covers the iMac display Turning on your iMac Never turn on your iMac unless all of its internal and external parts are in place Operating the computer when
59. your keyboard and mouse aren t paired with your iMac follow the onscreen instructions to pair them You may have to click the mouse once to establish a connection For more information about pairing see Pairing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard with Your iMac on page 29 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 13 Step 5 Configure your iMac The first time you turn on your iMac Setup Assistant starts Setup Assistant helps you specify your Wi Fi network set up a user account and transfer information from another Mac or PC You can also transfer information from a Time Machine backup or other disk If you re migrating from another Mac you might have to update software if the other Mac doesn t have Mac OS X version 10 5 3 or later installed To migrate from a PC download Migration Assistant from www apple com migrate to mac and install it on the PC you want to migrate from After you start Setup Assistant on your iMac you can leave it midprocess without quitting move to the other computer if you need to update its software and then return to your iMac to complete the setup Note If you don t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iMac you can do it later using Migration Assistant Open Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in Launchpad For help using Migration Assistant open Help Center and search for Migration Assistant To set up your iMac In Setup Assistant follow the onscreen instructions un

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