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iMac
User’s Guide
Includes setup, usage, and
troubleshooting information
for your iMac computer
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K Apple Inc. Mighty Mouse © Viacom International Inc. All rights © 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. reserved. The Mighty Mouse trademark is used under license. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent Intel, Intel Core, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corp. of Apple. in the U.S. and other countries. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered Other company and product names mentioned herein in the U.S.
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 What’s in the Box 9 Setting up Your iMac 14 Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down 15 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your iMac 16 Basic Features of Your iMac 18 Additional Features of Your iMac 20 Ports on Your iMac 22 Additional Components of Your iMac 24 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 Connecting a Printer 26 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 27 Transferring Files to Another Computer 29 Cha
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42 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 44 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 45 Using Audio Devices 47 Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices 49 Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 51 Connecting FireWire Devices 53 Using Your Optical Drive 57 Securing Your iMac 59 Chapter 4: Installing Memory 60 Replacing the Memory 65 Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory 67 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 68 Problems T
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82 Laser Information 82 High-Risk Activities Warning 83 Avoid Hearing Damage 83 Understanding Ergonomics 86 Cleaning Your iMac 86 Carrying Your iMac 86 Apple and the Environment 87 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 89 Gathering the Information You Need 91 Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect 92 Troubleshooting Your Connection 95 Regulatory Compliance Information 101 Index Contents 5
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1 Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your new iMac. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer. Your iMac has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started. Important: Read all of the installation instructions and safety information (see page 79) before you plug your computer into a wall socke
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What’s in the Box Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, and an AC power cord. Keyboard Mighty Mouse AC power cord 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started MENU
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Setting up Your iMac Follow the steps on the next couple of pages to set up your iMac. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the iMac and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network. G If you are joining or setting up a wireless network, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 87. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. d Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 d d
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Step 4: Press the power (®) button to turn on your iMac. ® Step 5: Using Setup Assistant 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. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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More Information If you would like more information, see the following: To learn about... See... Shutting down your iMac or “Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down” on page 14. putting it to sleep Using the different parts of Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac,” on page 15. your iMac and performing some common tasks Using a specific feature of your Chapter 3, “Using Your iMac,” on page 29. iMac or connecting a digital device Installing memory Chapter 4, “Installing Memory,
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Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your iMac, you can put your computer 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 and a small white light below the lower-right corner of the display pulses. You can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the startup process. To put your iMac to sleep quickly, do one
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2 Getting to Know Your iMac 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your iMac. Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of your iMac. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online c
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Basic Features of Your iMac Slot-loading optical disc drive Built-in speakers Power indicator light Remote rest - Volume controls Media Eject key C Mighty Mouse Apple Remote 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac
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Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac has a Combo drive, which can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. The Combo drive can also write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Built-in speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac is in sleep. When your iMac is on, this light is off. Remote rest If you have an Apple Remote, you can stow it o
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Additional Features of Your iMac Built-in Built-in Camera microphone iSight camera indicator light Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Ambient light sensor Built-in speakers USB ports d Apple Keyboard 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac
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Camera indicator light A green indicator light illuminates when the camera on your iMac is displaying video or when Photo Booth is open. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with friends, family, and colleagues over broadband using the iChat AV application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video with iMovie HD. Built-in microphone - Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV applicat
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Ports on Your iMac £ Mini-DVI port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) , Audio in/optical digital audio in port Headphone out/ f optical digital audio out port USB 2.0 ports (3) d H FireWire 400 ports (2) 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac
