APPLE iMac 2007 User Manual
Congratulations, you and your iMac
were made for each other.
Built-in iSight camera
Video chat with up to three
friends anywhere in the world
at the same time.
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Front Row with
Apple Remote
Enjoy movies, music,
and photos from the
comfort of your sofa.
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Front Row
Music
Dashboard widgets
Get up-to-date information
instantly. View stocks, check
the weather, track flights,
and much more.
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Dashboard
iMovie
Collect all your video in
one library. Create and
share movies in minutes.
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iMovie Help
movie
iPhoto
Organize all your photos
with Events. Publish to a
Web Gallery with a click.
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iPhoto Help
photo
GarageBand
Create music by adding
musicians to a virtual stage.
Enhance your song to sound
like a pro.
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GarageBand Help
record
iWeb
Create beautiful websites
with photos, movies, blogs,
podcasts, and dynamic
web widgets.
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iWeb Help
website
Contents
Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go
9
What’s in the Box
10
Setting Up Your iMac
15
Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2: Life with Your iMac
20
Basic Features of Your iMac
22
Other Features of Your iMac
24
Ports on Your iMac
26
Other Components of Your iMac
28
Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory
33
Installing Additional Memory
38
Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
41
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac
43
Using Apple Hardware Test
44
Problems with Your Internet Connection
Contents
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46
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication
47
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
48
When an Application Doesn’t Respond
48
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac
50
Other Problems
51
Learning More, Service, and Support
53
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
56
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac
60
Avoid Hearing Damage
60
Understanding Ergonomics
62
Cleaning Your iMac
63
Carrying Your iMac
63
Apple and the Environment
64
Regulatory Compliance Information
Looking for Something?
70
Index
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Contents
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Your iMac is 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 chapter
for help getting started.
Important:
Read all of the setup instructions and the safety information starting on
page 55 before you plug your computer 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,” to find
out about the new features of this iMac.
Before you set up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your
computer.
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What’s in the Box
Your iMac comes with an Apple Keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an
AC power cord.
AC power cord
Keyboard
Apple Remote
Mighty Mouse
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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.
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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.
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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.
To use a dial-up connection, you need an external USB Modem, available for purchase
from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized
Reseller.
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Choose Apple (
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Press the power (®
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Choose Apple (
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Press and hold the Play/Pause (’
To wake your iMac, press the power (®
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.
) > Sleep from the menu bar.
) button on the back of your iMac.
) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.
) button on your Apple Remote for 3 seconds.
) button, any key on the keyboard, or any
WARNING:
while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the
inability to start up from the hard disk.
To turn your iMac on again, press the power (®
Shut down your iMac before you unplug or move it. Moving your iMac
) button.
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Life with Your iMac
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your iMac.
The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news,
free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all
Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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Basic Features of Your iMac
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Built-in microphone
Camera
indicator light
Slot-loading
optical disc drive
Built-in iSight camera
Apple Keyboard
Mighty Mouse
Apple Remote
Built-in microphone
Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband
using the included iChat AV application.
Camera indicator light
The camera indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.
Slot-loading optical disc drive
Your SuperDrive can read standard-size CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD
discs. It can write music, documents, and other files to standard-size CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. To insert a disc,
use a continuous motion to push it into the drive. Keep pushing the disc until
your fingers touch the side of your iMac.
Built-in iSight camera
Videoconference with friends and family over broadband using the iChat AV
application, snap pictures with the Photo Booth application, or capture video
with iMovie.
Apple Keyboard
Use the function keys and numeric keypad to work efficiently.
Mighty Mouse
Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to click,
squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, and other content.
Apple Remote
Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse Apple Remote and Front Row.
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Other Features of Your iMac
Built-in
stereo
speaker
Built-in
infrared (IR)
receiver
Dashboard
Exposé
Brightness
controls
USB ports
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C
Media
controls
Volume
controls
Media
Eject key
Built-in
stereo
speaker
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C
Built-in stereo speakers
Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia.
Dashboard
Open Dashboard to access your widgets and get information on the weather,
stocks, and more.
Exposé All Windows key
Open Exposé for quick access to your open windows.
Brightness controls
Dim or increase the brightness of your iMac display.
USB ports
Use the two USB 2.0 ports to connect a mouse and to sync your iPod or digital
camera.
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver
Works seamlessly with your Apple Remote for wireless control.
Media controls
Rewind (]), play or pause (’), or fast-forward (‘) a song, movie, or slideshow.
Volume controls
Mute (—), decrease (–) or increase (-) the volume of sound coming from the
speakers or headphone port. on your iMac.
Media Eject key
Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to remove a disc.
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