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iMac
Essentials
Contents
4 Chapter 1: iMac at a glance
4 Say hello to iMac
5 Take a tour
6 Connect accessories
9 Use an external display
10 Chapter 2: Get started
10 Set up
11 Find your way around
13 Quickly open apps
14 Search with Spotlight
15 Access all your content anywhere with iCloud
16 Use your iMac and iOS devices together
18 AirDrop
18 AirPrint
18 AirPlay
19 Migrate your data
20 Back up and restore
21 Chapter 3: Apps
21 About apps
21 Safari
22 Mail
23 Notes
24 Messages
25 Calendar
26 Photos
27 iTunes
28 FaceTime
29 Maps
30 iBooks
31 Pages
32 Numbers
33 Keynote
34 iMovie
35 GarageBand
37 App Store
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38 Chapter 4: Explore iMac
38 Get answers in Mac Help
39 Learn more
40 Replace memory
44 Chapter 5: Safety, handling, and support
44 Important safety information
46 Important handling information
47 Understanding ergonomics
48 Learning more, service, and support
49 FCC regulatory compliance
49 Canadian regulatory compliance
50 Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity
50 ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
51 Apple and the environment
51 Disposal and recycling information
51 Software License Agreement
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iMac at a glance
Say hello to iMac
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Take a look around. Want a quick intro to the features of your iMac? Go to Take a tour.
Get started. Press the power button on the back of your iMac, and you’re up and running.
See Set up for more details.
Stay in sync. Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all
your devices with iCloud. And use your iMac with your iOS devices to make and receive phone
calls and texts, or create an Instant Hotspot. Learn more in Access all your content anywhere
with iCloud.
Unleash your creativity. Plan events and share info and photos with Notes; organize and listen to
music, books, movies, and more with iTunes; create presentations with Keynote; and check out all
the apps available on App Store, to express yourself in as many ways as you have ideas.
Dig deeper. Explore your iMac and get your questions answered. Go to Get answers in Mac Help.
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Take a tour
SDXC
USB 3
Thunderbolt 2
Gigabit Ethernet
Your iMac is packed with advanced technologies and a beautiful reection-reducing display in
a remarkably thin design.
3.5 mm Headphone Jack
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3.5 mm Headphone Jack: Plug in stereo headphones or a digital 5.1 surround-sound speaker
system and experience high-quality sound while watching movies or listening to your
favorite music.
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SDXC card slot: Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your iMac, with the latest
high-capacity SD cards.
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USB 3 ports: Connect an iPad, iPhone, iPod, digital camera, camcorder, external storage, or
printer quickly and easily. The iMac USB 3 ports support USB 3 and USB 2 devices.
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Thunderbolt 2 ports: This ultrafast and ultraexible technology lets you connect high-speed
peripherals such as RAID arrays, external displays, and docking stations. Thunderbolt 2 supports
adapters (sold separately) for technologies like FireWire or HDMI, for increased connectivity.
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Gigabit Ethernet port: Connect a router or modem to get on the Internet, or connect to another
computer to transfer les without using Wi-Fi.
Power button
AC power cord
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AC power cord: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port
on the back of your iMac, then plug the cord into a power outlet.
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Power button: Press and hold for three seconds to turn your iMac on or o, or press to put it to sleep.
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Connect accessories
Work wirelessly
Using Bluetooth® technology, your iMac can connect wirelessly to devices such as the included
Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Keyboard (described below), and to optional devices like the
Magic Trackpad 2, peripheral devices, wearable sport accessories, and others. Use the Bluetooth
menu at the top of your screen to connect to, pair, and transfer information between your
iMac and the device.
What’s included
To use your iMac, you need two accessories included in the box—the Magic Keyboard and the
Magic Mouse 2.
Important: To begin using your Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2, simply make sure
the on/o switches on both devices are on (green is visible). The devices connect to your
iMac automatically.
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Magic Keyboard: Your rechargeable Magic Keyboard is already paired with your iMac and is
ready to use. If you ever need to charge or pair the keyboard again, connect it to your iMac
using the included Lightning to USB cable.
To customize how your keyboard works, use the Keyboard pane of System Preferences. Choose
Apple menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click the buttons at the top to see
the options available for keyboard, text, shortcuts, and input sources. Read on to learn what
the function keys on the Magic Keyboard do.
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Magic Mouse 2: Like the Magic Keyboard, your rechargeable Magic Mouse 2 is already paired
with your iMac out of the box; you can use it anywhere within range of your computer. If you
need to charge the Magic Mouse 2, or if you unpair it and need to pair it again, connect it to
your iMac using the included Lightning to USB cable.
To customize your gestures, use the Mouse pane of System Preferences. Choose Apple
menu > System Preferences, click Mouse, then click the buttons at the top to see all the
scrolling, clicking, swiping, and tapping options.
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If you congured your iMac with the optional Magic Trackpad 2, it comes paired with your iMac
Power switch
Function keys (F1 to F12)
and ready to use. If you purchased a Magic Trackpad 2 separately, connect it to your iMac with
the included Lightning to USB cable to pair it automatically. Use this same cable to charge your
trackpad as necessary, then unplug it to use in the location that works best for you.
Magic Trackpad 2, adapters, and other accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local
Apple Store. Be sure to review the product information on the Apple website, or on the accessory
packaging, to make sure you choose the right product for your iMac.
Keyboard
The function keys on your Magic Keyboard provide shortcuts for common functions, such as
increasing the volume or screen brightness.
Function (Fn) key
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Power switch: Slide the power switch on the back edge of the keyboard to turn it on
(green is visible) or o.
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Brightness keys (F1, F2): Press or to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
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Mission Control key (F3): Press to view what’s running on your iMac, including all your
spaces and open windows.
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Launchpad key (F4): Press to instantly see all the apps on your iMac. Click an app to open it.
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Media keys (F7, F8, F9): Press to rewind, to play or pause, or to fast-forward a song,
movie, or slideshow.
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Mute key (F10): Press to mute the sound from the built-in speakers or 3.5 mm Headphone Jack.
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Volume keys (F11, F12): Press or to increase or decrease the volume of sound from the
built-in speakers or 3.5 mm Headphone Jack.
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Function (Fn) key: Each function key (on the top row) can also perform other functions—
for example, the F12 key can open Dashboard. Hold down the Fn key while you press a
function key to trigger the action associated with the key.
To set keyboard preferences, use the Keyboard pane of System Preferences (choose Apple
menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click the buttons at the top to see the
available options).
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Mouse
Here are some common gestures you can use with your Magic Mouse 2. To set preferences and
enable gestures, use the Mouse pane of System Preferences (choose Apple menu > System
Preferences, click Mouse, then click the buttons at the top to see the available options).
Gesture Action
Turn on/o: Slide the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to turn it
on (green is visible).
Click: Press anywhere on the mouse surface to click or double-click.
Secondary click: Press the left or right side of the mouse to perform a
“secondary click.” To turn on Secondary Click, use the Mouse pane of
System Preferences.
360º scroll: Brush one nger along the surface to scroll or pan in
any direction.
Smart zoom: Hold down the Control key and scroll with one nger to
enlarge items on your screen.
Two-nger swipe: Swipe left and right to move through pages, photos,
and more.
Charge the batteries
Your Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 have built-in rechargeable batteries.
Charge the battery. Connect your Magic Keyboard or Magic Mouse 2 to your iMac with the
included Lightning to USB cable. To check the charge level, click in the menu bar at the top of
the screen, then choose your device.
To charge the battery faster, be sure your input device is switched on when you connect it to
your iMac.
For more information about the rechargeable batteries in your Magic Keyboard or Magic Mouse 2,
go to www.apple.com/batteries.
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Use an external display
The Thunderbolt 2 ports on your iMac support video output. You can use an external display,
a projector, or an HDTV with your iMac.
To connect Do this
Apple Thunderbolt Display
DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort
display
VGA display or projector Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect the display to the
DVI display or projector Use a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter to connect the display to the
HDMI display or HDTV Use a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable to connect
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you choose the
right adapter.
Plug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderbolt 2 port on your
iMac.
Plug the display’s Mini DisplayPort cable directly into the Thunderbolt 2
port on your iMac.
Thunderbolt 2 port on your iMac.
Thunderbolt 2 port on your iMac.
the HDMI display or HDTV to the Thunderbolt 2 port on your iMac.
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Get started
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Set up
The rst time you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed
to start using your new iMac.
To get the most out of iMac, be sure to connect to Wi-Fi and turn on Bluetooth, get an Apple ID,
then sign in to iCloud. You can do these steps quickly and easily with Setup Assistant—but if you
want to do them later, here’s how:
Connect to Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose a Wi-Fi network
and enter the password, if necessary.
If you don’t see the Wi-Fi status icon , choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click
Network. Click Wi-Fi in the list on the left, then select “Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.”
Turn o Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose Turn Wi-Fi O.
Turn Bluetooth on or o. Click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar, then choose Turn
Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth O.
If you don’t see the Bluetooth icon
Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.”
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, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click
Get an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use for just about everything you do with
Help menu Menu bar The desktop
Wi-Fi
Apple, including buying or subscribing to music, movies, and TV shows from the iTunes Store,
getting books from the iBooks Store, downloading apps from the App Store, and storing your
content in iCloud.
If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one (it’s free). Choose Apple menu >
System Preferences, click iCloud, then click Create Apple ID.
Set up iCloud on your iMac. With iCloud, you can store all of your content—documents, movies,
music, photos, and more—in the cloud, and access it anywhere you go.
To set up iCloud, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud. In the window
that appears, enter your Apple ID and password. Then select the features you want to use. To nd
out more, see Access all your content anywhere with iCloud.
Important: Be sure to use the same Apple ID for iCloud on all your devices.
Find your way around
The desktop
The rst thing you see on your iMac is the desktop, where you can organize your les, quickly
open apps, search for anything on your iMac and the web, and more.
Finder iconDock
System Preferences icon
Finder
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The Finder is an app that’s always open. Use the Finder to organize and nd your les.
Open a Finder window. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, at the bottom of the screen.
The Dock
Go to the Finder.
Open System Preferences.
Back up your Mac.Search Mac Help.
Open Spotlight.
The Dock, at the bottom of the screen, is a convenient place to keep the apps and documents
you use frequently. You can make the Dock larger or smaller, add or remove items, move it to the
left or right side of your screen, or even set it to hide when you’re not using it.
Files and folders go on the right
side of the line; apps on the left.
Open an app or le. Click its icon in the Dock.
Add an item to the Dock. Drag the item and drop it where you want it. Place apps to the left of
the line in the Dock, and les or folders to the right.
Remove an item from the Dock. Drag it out of the Dock. The item isn’t removed from your
iMac—just from the Dock.
Change how the Dock looks. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Dock.
System Preferences
System Preferences is where you personalize your iMac settings. For example, use Energy Saver
preferences to change sleep settings. Or use Desktop & Screen Saver preferences to add a
desktop background or choose a screen saver.
Customize your iMac. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, or click the System
Preferences icon in the Dock. Then click the preference you want to set.
Menu bar
Use the menus and icons along the top of the screen to open new windows, connect to a Wi-Fi
network, check your Wi-Fi status , change the volume , and perform other tasks.
View Notifications.
Spotlight
Find anything on your Mac—and beyond. Spotlight searches your iMac, as well as other
sources like Wikipedia, Maps, weather, stocks, and sports. For information on what you can do
with Spotlight, see Search with Spotlight.
Help
Help for your iMac and apps is always available.
Get help. Click the Finder icon , then click the Help menu and choose Mac Help. Or type in the
search eld and choose a suggestion.
To learn more, see Get answers in Mac Help.
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Quickly open apps
Launchpad arranges your apps in
Your iMac comes with apps for all the things you love to do—browse the web, check email, share
photos, enjoy movies, and more.
Folder containing apps
Launchpad icon
a grid. Click an app icon to open it.
App Store icon
Open an app. Click an app icon in the Dock, or click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, then
click the app you want. You can also search for an app using Spotlight, then open the app
directly from your Spotlight search results.
Organize apps in Launchpad. Launchpad organizes your apps in a grid, similar to iPhone and
iPad. Drag an app onto another app to create a folder. Drag more apps to the new folder to add
them. To remove an app from a folder, just drag it out.
Get more apps. Click the App Store icon
in the Dock. Apps you download from the App Store
automatically appear in Launchpad. To quickly get updates to apps and OS X, click Updates in
the App Store.
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Search with Spotlight
Interact with the
Get weather, stocks, sports,
Spotlight is an easy way to nd anything on your iMac, such as documents, contacts, calendar
events, and email messages. Spotlight Suggestions oer info from Wikipedia articles, Bing search
results, news, sports, weather, stocks, movies, and other sources.
When you search with Spotlight, the preview area on the right provides search results you can
interact with—make a call, send an email message, play a song, get directions, even convert
currencies. Spotlight can provide answers to math questions or dene words, all on your desktop.
transit info, and more.
preview in Spotlight.
Search for anything. Click at the top right of the screen or press Command–Space bar, then
start typing.
Preview your results. Click a search result and view it in the preview on the right. Sometimes
that’s all you need to do—click items or links right in the preview. You can also double-click
a result to open it.
Find your les fast. Scroll to the bottom of the results list, then double-click “Show all in Finder.”
Open an app. Type the app name in Spotlight, then press Return.
Turn o Spotlight Suggestions. If you want Spotlight to search only for items on your iMac, you
can turn o Spotlight Suggestions in Spotlight preferences. Click the System Preferences icon
in the Dock, click Spotlight, then click to deselect Spotlight Suggestions. Make any other changes
you want to the list of categories Spotlight searches.
Note: Not all features of Spotlight Suggestions are available in all languages or regions, and
some features may vary by region.
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Access all your content anywhere with iCloud
iCloud is the easiest way to make sure all your important content is everywhere you are. iCloud
stores your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars, so you can access them any
time you’re connected to Wi-Fi.
An iCloud account is free, and it comes with 5 GB of free storage space. Purchases you make from
the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store don’t count toward your available space.
iCloud also keeps everything up to date on all your devices. So if you have an iPhone or iPad, just
sign in to iCloud using the same account and you’ll have everything you need, everywhere.
Here are some of the things you can do with iCloud.
Save your les in iCloud Drive. iCloud Drive is like your own private storage area in the cloud.
Store any le in iCloud Drive, then access it anywhere—from work or home, or on the road. To
save a le to iCloud Drive, open a Finder window, then drag the le to iCloud Drive in the sidebar.
When you edit a le in iCloud Drive, your edits show up on any device you use with iCloud.
Share purchases with Family Sharing. Let up to six family members share their purchases from
the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store—even if they all use dierent iCloud accounts. Pay
for family purchases with one credit card, and approve kids’ spending right from your iMac or iOS
device. Plus, share photos, a family calendar, reminders, and locations. To set up Family Sharing,
click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, click iCloud, then click Set Up Family.
Share photos using iCloud Photo Sharing. Share photos and video with only the people you
choose, and let them add their own photos, video, and comments. To get started, click the
System Preferences icon in the Dock, click iCloud, then click Photos.
Enjoy your purchases anywhere. When you’re signed in to iCloud, purchases you’ve made
from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store are available at any time, no matter which
computer or device you used to purchase them. So all your music, movies, books, and more are
available wherever you go.
Locate your iMac with Find My Mac. If your iMac is stolen, you can easily locate it on a map, lock
its screen, or even erase its data remotely if you have Find My Mac turned on. To turn on Find My
Mac, click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, click iCloud, then click Find My Mac.
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For more information about what you can do with iCloud, go to Mac Help (see Get answers in
Mac Help) and search for “iCloud,” or go to www.apple.com/icloud.
Use your iMac and iOS devices together
Overview
If you have an iOS device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, it works seamlessly with your
iMac. Just sign in to your iCloud account on your iMac and your iOS devices, and whenever
they’re near each other, they work together in great ways.
Phone calls
You can take calls—and make them—right from your iMac.
Take a call. When someone calls your iPhone, click the notication that appears on your iMac
screen. Your iMac becomes a speakerphone.
Make a call. Click a phone number in a Spotlight search or in an app such as FaceTime, Contacts,
Safari, or Calendar.
Text messages
Send and receive SMS and MMS text messages right from your iMac. When friends and family
text you, you can respond with whichever device is closest. All messages appear on your iMac,
iPhone, and iPad.
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Instant Hotspot
Click to continue what you
Lost your Wi-Fi connection? With Instant Hotspot, your iMac can connect to the Internet
using the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone (with iOS 8 or later) or iPad (cellular models with
iOS 8 or later).
Connect to your device’s Personal Hotspot. Click the Wi-Fi status icon i n the menu bar, then
choose your iPhone or iPad from the list of devices that appears. (You don’t need to do anything
on your device—iMac connects automatically.)
Check the status of your connection. Look in the Wi-Fi status menu to see the strength of the
cellular signal.
When you’re not using the hotspot, your iMac disconnects to save battery life.
Hando
With Hando, you can pick up on one device where you left o on another. Work on a
presentation on your iMac, then continue on your iPad. Or start an email message on your
iPhone, then nish it on your iMac. You don’t have to worry about transferring les. When your
iMac and devices are near each other, an icon appears in the Dock whenever an activity is being
handed o; to continue, just click the icon.
were doing on your iPhone.
Turn on Hando on your iMac. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, click General,
then select “Allow Hando between this Mac and your iCloud devices.”
Turn on Hando on your iOS device. Go to Settings > General > Hando & Suggested Apps,
then tap to turn on Hando. If you don’t see the option, your iOS device doesn’t support Hando.
Note: To use Hando, you need an iPhone 5 or later, iPod touch (5th generation) or later, or
iPad (4th generation) or later with iOS 8 or later installed. Make sure your iMac and iOS device
are on the same Wi-Fi network, you’re signed in to the same iCloud account, and Bluetooth is
turned on.
Hando works with Safari, Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Maps, Messages, Notes, Reminders, Keynote,
Numbers, and Pages.
To learn more about using Instant Hotspot, messages, phone calls, and Hando with your iMac,
open Mac Help (see Get answers in Mac Help). Or go to www.apple.com/osx/continuity.
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AirDrop
AirDrop makes it easy to share les with nearby Mac computers and devices.
Send a le from the Finder. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then click AirDrop in the sidebar
on the left. When the person you want to send a le to appears in the window, drag the le to
him or her.
Send a le from an app. While using an app like Pages or Preview, click the Share button and
choose AirDrop.
Control who can send items to you using AirDrop. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, click
AirDrop in the sidebar, then click “Allow me to be discovered by” and choose an option.
When you send a le to someone, the recipient can choose whether or not to accept the le.
When someone sends you a le, you can nd it in the Downloads folder on your iMac.
AirPrint
You can use AirPrint to print wirelessly to:
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An AirPrint-enabled printer on your Wi-Fi network
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A network printer or printer shared by another Mac on your Wi-Fi network
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A printer connected to the USB port of an AirPort base station
Print to an AirPrint printer. When you print from an app, click the Printers pop-up menu in the
Print dialog, choose Nearby Printers, then choose an AirPrint printer.
Can’t nd the printer you’re looking for? Make sure it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network as
your iMac. If it is connected and you still don’t see it, try adding it: Click the System Preferences
icon in the Dock, click Printers & Scanners, then click Add . (You may have to temporarily
connect the printer to your iMac using a USB cable.)
For a list of AirPrint-enabled printers and other supported printers, see About AirPrint and
OS X: Printer and scanner software available for download.
AirPlay
Show whatever’s on your iMac screen on the big screen using AirPlay Mirroring. If your HDTV
is connected to Apple TV, and the Apple TV is on the same Wi-Fi network as your iMac, you can
mirror the iMac display on your TV screen or use the HDTV as a second display. You can also play
some web videos directly to your HDTV without showing what’s on your desktop—handy when
you want to play a movie but keep your work private.
Mirror your iMac desktop using AirPlay Mirroring. Click the AirPlay icon in the menu bar,
then choose your Apple TV. When an AirPlay display is active, the icon turns blue.
In some cases, you can use an AirPlay display even if you’re not on the same Wi-Fi network as
Apple TV (called peer-to-peer AirPlay). To use peer-to-peer AirPlay, you need an Apple TV
(3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.
Play web videos without showing your desktop. When you nd a web video with an
AirPlay icon , click the icon, then select your Apple TV.
Apple TV and AirPort base stations are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
To learn more about AirDrop, AirPrint, and AirPlay, go to Mac Help (see Get answers in Mac Help).
To learn more about using a second display with your iMac, see Use an external display.
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Migrate your data
It’s easy to move your les and settings from another Mac or PC to your iMac. To transfer the data
when you rst set up your iMac, use Setup Assistant. To transfer data later, you can use Migration
Assistant. If both computers are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can transfer the
data wirelessly.
If you backed up les from another Mac to a storage device (such as an external disk), you can
copy the les from the device to your iMac.
Use Migration Assistant. Open a Finder window, go to Applications > Utilities, then
double-click Migration Assistant. Follow the onscreen instructions. For more information,
see Move your content to a new Mac.
You can transfer data from a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac to your new iMac using a Thunderbolt
cable. Put the Mac you want to migrate data from in Target Disk Mode by restarting it while
holding down the T key. Then connect the two computers using a Thunderbolt cable, and open
Migration Assistant on your iMac. Select “From a Mac, Time Machine backup, or startup disk”
when asked how you want to transfer your information, click Continue, then select the disk you
want to transfer information from.
Copy les from a storage device. Connect the device to the USB 3 port or Thunderbolt 2 port
on your iMac, then manually drag les to your iMac.
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Back up and restore
To keep your les safe, it’s important to back up your iMac regularly. The easiest way to back up is
to use Time Machine—which is built into your iMac—with a wireless AirPort Time Capsule (sold
separately), or an external storage device connected to your iMac.
Files stored in iCloud Drive and photos in iCloud Photo Library are automatically backed up to
the cloud and don’t need to be part of your Time Machine or other backup.
Set up Time Machine. Make sure your iMac is on the same Wi-Fi network as your AirPort Time
Capsule, or connect your storage device to your iMac. Then click the System Preferences icon
in the Dock, click Time Machine, then click On. Select the drive you want to use for backup, and
you’re all set.
Time Machine:
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Automatically backs up your entire iMac, including system les, apps, accounts, preferences,
music, photos, movies, and documents.
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Remembers how your computer looked on any given day, so you can revisit your iMac as it
appeared in the past or retrieve an older version of a document.
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Lets you restore your entire system from a Time Machine backup. So if anything happens to
your iMac, your les are safe and sound.
To learn more about backing up and restoring your iMac, go to Mac Help (see Get answers in
Mac Help) and search for “Time Machine,” “external storage device,” “backup,” or “restore.” To learn
more about AirPort Time Capsule, go to www.apple.com/airport-time-capsule.
AirPort Time Capsule is sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
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Apps
Type what you’re looking
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About apps
Your iMac comes with a collection of great apps for things you do every day, like surng the web,
sending mail and messages, and arranging your calendar. It also comes with apps like Photos,
iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote—so you can be creative and productive right
from the start. The apps that come with your iMac are described in the following sections.
Find even more apps. Click the App Store icon
want to do. See App Store to learn more.
Get help for any app. Click the Help menu (in the menu bar at the top of the screen) when
you’re using an app.
in the Dock to nd apps for everything you
Safari
Safari is the fastest, most energy ecient, and safest way to surf the web on your Mac.
Get there fast. Click the Smart Search eld at the top of the window to see websites you visit
most frequently. Or start typing a word or website address—Safari shows you matching websites,
as well as Safari Suggestions for news, Wikipedia articles, iTunes music, weather forecasts, sports
scores and player stats, stock prices, help from Apple, and nearby points of interest.
for or click a favorite.
Spread the word. It’s easy to share a webpage on social media, save it to your bookmarks or
reading list, or add it to Notes or Reminders. Just click the Share button at the top of the
window and choose an option.
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View multiple pages in one window. Click at the far right of the tab bar to open a new tab,
Add names or events to
then enter an address. To keep a website handy, drag its tab left to “pin” it, and it stays put in the
tab bar.
Drag a tab to the left
to pin it in the tab bar.
See what’s open on all your devices. If you’re signed in to iCloud, you can see open webpages
on all your devices that are signed in to the same iCloud account. Just click the Show All Tabs
button at the top of the window.
Tip: If the article you’re reading includes animations or ashy ads, you can use Reader view
to strip out the distractions and focus on the text. Click the Show Reader View button in the
search eld.
Mail
Mail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single app. It works with most popular email
services, such as iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail.
One-stop email. Tired of signing in to multiple websites to check your email accounts? Set
up Mail with all your accounts so you can see all your messages in one place. Choose Mail >
Add Account.
Add events and contacts right from Mail. When Mail detects a new email address or event in a
message, just click Add to add it to Contacts or Calendar.
your contacts or calendar
with a single click.
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Never miss an email. Check the Mail icon in the Dock to see a count of unread emails. When
You have
Drag photos and other
you get a new email, a notication also appears at the top-right of the screen so you can quickly
preview incoming messages. (Don’t want notications? You can turn them o: Click the System
Preferences icon in the Dock, then click Notications.)
unread messages.
Tip: To quickly delete an email in your inbox, swipe left on the message with one nger on
your Magic Mouse 2, then click Trash. Or swipe right to mark the email as Unread.
Notes
Now your notes can include more than just text. Add checklists, and check o items as you go.
Or add photos, videos, and content from other apps, such as web links from Safari or addresses
from Maps.
Check o tasks. Click the Checklist button to add an interactive checklist to a note—perfect
for completing a to-do list or working through a recipe.
Create a checklist.
items into your notes.
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Add photos, videos, and more. Click the Photos button to add items from your Photos library
Start a FaceTime call.Start a conversation.
to a note. Or drag a photo, video, PDF, or other document from the desktop.
Save content from other apps. Add items directly to a note from other apps—for example,
a web link from Safari or an address from Maps. Click the Share button in the app, then
click Notes.
Tip: When you’re signed in to iCloud, your notes are kept up to date on all your devices—
so you can create a to-do list on your Mac, then check items o on your iPhone while you’re
on the go.
Messages
It’s easy to stay in touch with Messages. Connect with one or more people through text, audio,
or video. And if you want to share les, you can do that, too.
Sign in and send. Sign in with your Apple ID to exchange unlimited iMessage texts—including
text, photos, video, and more—with anyone with a Mac, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Start on one, nish on another. Start a conversation on your iOS device and continue it on your
Mac, or vice versa. Make sure all devices are signed in to the same iCloud account.
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When a text isn’t enough. If your friend also has FaceTime, you can start a FaceTime video or
Create a new event.
Show calendar list.
Change the calendar view.
audio chat right from a conversation in Messages. Just click Details in the message window, then
click the Audio or Video button.
Share your screen. You can share your screen with your friend—and vice versa—and even open
folders, create documents, and copy les by dragging them to the desktop on the shared screen.
Click Details, then click the Screen Share button
.
Tip: You can send and receive SMS and MMS messages on your Mac, if your iPhone
(with iOS 8.1 or later) is signed in to Messages with the same Apple ID. On your iPhone, go to
Settings > Messages, tap Message Forwarding, then tap the name of your Mac to turn on Text
Message Forwarding. On your Mac, you’ll see an activation code. Enter this on your iPhone,
then tap Allow.
Calendar
Never miss an appointment with Calendar. Keep track of your busy schedule by creating multiple
calendars, and manage them all in one place.
Create events. Click to create a new event, or double-click anywhere in a day. To invite
someone, double-click the event, click the Add Invitees section, then type an email address—
Calendar lets you know when your invitees reply.
See all your calendars—or just a few. Click the Calendars button to see a list of all your
calendars; click to put a checkmark next to the ones you want to see in the window.
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A calendar for every part of your life. Create separate calendars—for example, for home, work,
View your photos. Share your photos.Create photo projects.
and school—each with its own color. Choose File > New Calendar to create a calendar, then
Control-click the calendars to choose a new color.
Share across your devices and with others. When you’re signed in to iCloud, your calendars
are kept up to date on all your Macs and iOS devices. You can also share calendars with other
iCloud users.
Tip: If you add a location to an event, Calendar shows you a map, estimated travel time and
time to leave, and even the weather forecast.
Photos
Use Photos to organize, edit, and share your photos, and keep your entire photo library up to
date on all your devices with iCloud Photo Library. You can also create slideshows and beautiful
photo gifts.
Take a closer look. Double-click a photo to see it in detail. Click the Edit button to improve it
using the built-in tools or third-party extensions available from the Mac App Store.
Group photos in albums. Your photos are automatically organized by date and location, but you
can also create your own albums. Click in the toolbar, then choose Album. If you upgraded to
Photos from iPhoto, all your iPhoto Events are organized into a folder in Albums view.
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Get creative. Showcase your photos by making photo books, cards, and calendars. You can also
Subscribe to
Buy from the
View the items
order prints in dierent sizes. Click in the toolbar, then choose a type of project.
Tip: You can add location info to any photo. While viewing the photo, click the Info button ,
click Assign a Location, then start typing. Choose your location from the list, or type it, then
press Return.
iTunes
iTunes makes it easy to organize and enjoy the music, movies, and TV shows you have—and
shop for the ones you want. iTunes includes Apple Music—which lets you listen to millions of
songs on demand—Beats 1 live radio, and Connect, a fun way for fans and artists to interact.
It’s in your library. Your iTunes library contains your music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, iTunes U
content, audiobooks, apps, ringtones, and Internet radio. Just click a button in the top-left corner
to change views. (If you don’t see the button you’re looking for, click ).
in your library.
Apple Music.
iTunes Store.
Add to your collection with a click. Go to the iTunes Store to download or stream new music,
movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and more.
Create playlists. Create your own playlists that suit specic moods or themes. Choose File >
New > Playlist.
Create custom discs. To burn songs to a disc, make a playlist of the songs, then choose File >
Burn Playlist to Disc.
Tip: If a song is missing its artwork, Control-click it, then choose Get Album Artwork.
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FaceTime
Search or enter
Choose the
Use FaceTime to make video and audio calls between Mac and iOS devices.
Video or audio only? Use the built-in FaceTime HD camera on your Mac to make FaceTime video
calls. If it’s not convenient to make a video call, click the Audio button to make an audio-only call.
type of call.
List of recent calls.
contact details.
Leave a message. If your FaceTime video call is declined or unanswered, click Message to send
an iMessage.
Make a phone call. If you have an iPhone with iOS 8 or later, make phone calls right from your
Mac using FaceTime. Just make sure your Mac and iPhone are signed in to the same iCloud
account and have the feature turned on. (On your Mac, open FaceTime, choose FaceTime >
Preferences, then select “Calls from iPhone.”)
Tip: While a video call is in progress, you can drag the small picture-in-picture window to any
corner of the FaceTime window.
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Maps
Get detailed directions, including
Send directions
Get directions and view locations using standard or satellite imagery. Or use Flyover to view
select cities in 3D.
for travel by mass transit.
to your iPhone.
Let iPhone show you the way. Click Directions to nd the best route for your destination, then
click the Share button to send the directions to your iPhone for turn-by-turn voice navigation.
Get there on public transit. Maps provides public transit information for select cities. Click
Transit, then click a destination to get suggested travel routes and estimated travel time.
More than just maps. For local points of interest, such as hotels and restaurants, Maps shows you
phone numbers, photos, and even reviews.
WARNING: For important information about navigation and avoiding distractions that could
lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information.
Tip: Maps can show you what trac is like in both Map and Satellite view. Click Show, then
choose Show Trac.
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iBooks
Type what
View your
Browse
Use iBooks to read and organize your library of books, and to purchase new books on your Mac.
A bookshelf right on your Mac. Browse or search all the items in your library—or click
iBooks Store to nd new books and other publications. To buy, just sign in with your Apple ID:
Choose Store > Sign in.
books.
curated content.
you’re looking for.
Never lose your place or your markups. With iCloud, your purchased books, collections,
highlights, notes, bookmarks, and the current page you’re reading are available automatically on
your Mac and iOS devices, as long as you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
Find your way back. You can quickly go to pages you’ve bookmarked. Click the arrow next
to to view your list of bookmarks.
Tip: Change the theme to read better in low-light situations. Choose View > Theme, then
choose Night, or click the Fonts button , then click the black circle.
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Pages
Add charts, movies,
Share your
Open or close the
Use the Pages app to create stunning media-rich documents on your Mac. Open and edit
Microsoft Word les, and easily share a link to your work with Mail or Messages, right from
the toolbar.
Look good! Pages includes a variety of beautiful templates for yers, newsletters, reports, and
résumés, among others, making it easy to start your project.
and more.
document.
Format sidebar.
All your formatting tools, in one place. Click the Format button in the toolbar to open the
Format sidebar. Select something in your document, and the formatting options for it appear.
Flow text around graphics. When you add an image to a text document, the text ows
automatically around the image. You can ne-tune how the text wraps in the Format sidebar.
Move a graphic into a text block… … and the text wraps around the graphic
automatically.
Start on your Mac, nish on iPad. You can keep documents up to date across all your devices
when you sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID. So you can start composing on one device,
and pick up where you left o on another.
Tip: If you’re not sure what to do next, click the Tips button in the toolbar to display
coaching tips.
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Numbers
Add objects like
View formatting options
Use Numbers to create attractive and powerful spreadsheets on your Mac. More than 30
Apple-designed templates give you a head start creating budgets, invoices, team rosters, and
more. Numbers can also open and export Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Start with a template—then add what you want. Select the sample text in the template, then
type new text. To add images, drag a graphic le from your Mac onto the placeholder image.
shapes and charts.
for the selected object.
Get organized with sheets. Use multiple sheets or tabs to show dierent views of your
information. For example, use one sheet for your budget, another for a table, and a third for
notes. Click to add a new sheet. Drag a tab left or right to reorder sheets.
Click + to add
a new sheet.
Drag a tab left or right
to reorder sheets.
Formulas are a snap. Get built-in help for more than 250 powerful functions—just type the
equal sign (=) in a cell, and you see a list of all the functions and their descriptions in the sidebar.
Start typing a formula to get instant suggestions.
Tip: To get instant calculations on a series of values, select the range of cells containing the
values, then look down at the bottom of the window. You’ll see the sum, average, minimum,
maximum, and count of the selected values. Click the Settings button to see even
more options.
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Keynote
Drag to
Add objects
See format and
See how you’re
Create professional, cutting-edge presentations with Keynote. Start with one of the more than
30 predesigned themes and make it your own by adding text, new objects, and updating the
color scheme.
Organize visually. Use the slide navigator on the left to quickly add, delete, or rearrange slides.
Click a slide to see it in the main window, drag a slide to change its order, or select it and press
Delete to remove it.
reorder slides.
to your slides.
animation options.
Practice makes perfect. To rehearse your presentation, choose Play > Rehearse Slideshow. You’ll
see each slide along with your notes—and a clock to keep you on track.
doing on time.
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Remind yourself
of key points to make.
Share your presentation. If your manager wants to review your presentation or you want to
See your events,
Share a movie,
Start from scratch
share it with others on a conference call, click the Share button in the toolbar to send a copy
by Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or even social media.
Follow the bouncing ball. Get their attention by animating an object on a slide. Select the
object, click Animate in the toolbar, click Action in the sidebar, then click Add an Eect.
Tip: You can embed a video in your presentation. Click where you want it to be, then click
the Media button in the toolbar. Click Movies, nd the movie you want, then drag the le to
your slide.
iMovie
iMovie lets you turn your home videos into beautiful movies and epic Hollywood-style trailers,
and makes it easy to share your clips.
Import your video. Import video or photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, from a camera,
or from media les already on your Mac. iMovie creates a new library and event for you.
or import a video.
projects, and clips.
trailer, or clip.
Record new video with the built-in camera. Use the FaceTime camera on your Mac to record
video and add it to your project. Select an event in the sidebar, click Import in the toolbar, select
FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in), then click the Record button to start and stop recording.
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Create fun trailers. Make clever trailers, Hollywood-style, complete with titles and music. Just
Click Play to
Show Smart Controls.
View Apple Loops.
add your own movie clips and customize the credits. Click the New button , click Trailer, then
choose a template from the Trailer window. Click Create, select the event you want to use, type a
name, then click OK.
preview the trailer.
Tip: Shooting video with a handheld device can produce shaky results, but you can stabilize
the video so the playback is smoother. Select the shaky clip in the timeline, click the Stabilization
button , then click Stabilize Shaky Video.
GarageBand
GarageBand is an app for creating, recording, and sharing your music. It has everything you need
to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song—your own home recording studio.
Create a new project. You can start with a song template, select a tempo, key, and other options,
then click Record and start playing. Build your song—for example, with dierent tracks and
loops. Click Quick Help and hold the pointer over items to learn what they are and how
they work.
View Editors.
Tracks area
Open Notes.
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No more excuses—learn to play. GarageBand comes with a lesson to start learning piano and
Click to record your voice.
one for guitar. Open the Lesson Store in the Project Chooser to view more lessons to download
or purchase—many from famous musicians.
Record your voice. Connect a microphone, choose Track > New Track, then select the
microphone under Audio. Click the triangle next to Details to set options for input, output,
and monitoring, then click Create. Click the Record button to start and the Play button to stop
recording. Don’t forget to sing!
Hear yourself while you record.
Tip: Make your own ringtones, then sync them to your iPhone using iTunes. Choose File > New,
select Ringtone, click Choose, then import a le to use. Customize the ringtone the way you want,
then choose Share > Ringtone to iTunes.
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App Store
Click a category
Search for an
You have
Search the App Store to nd and download apps, and get the latest updates for your apps.
Find just the right app. Know exactly what you’re looking for? Type the name in the search eld,
then press Return. Or click Top Charts to see the most popular apps.
to browse it.
app by name.
All you need is an Apple ID. To download apps, just sign in with your Apple ID—choose Store >
Sign In, or click Sign In on the right side of the window. If you don’t have an Apple ID yet, choose
Store > Create Account.
Get the latest updates. If you see a badge on the App Store icon in the Dock, there are updates
available for your apps or OS X. Click the icon to open App Store, then click Updates in the toolbar.
available updates.
Tip: You can spread the word about your favorite apps to your friends. While viewing an app,
click the down arrow next to the price, then choose Tell a Friend.
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Explore iMac
4
Get answers in Mac Help
Much more information about using your iMac is available in Mac Help.
Get help. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then click the Help menu in the menu bar and
choose Mac Help. Or type a question or term in the search eld, then choose a topic from the
results list.
Learn about OS X.
Show the table
of contents.
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Explore topics. To nd a topic in Mac Help, you can browse or search. To browse, click “Show
topics” to see the list of topics, then click a topic to read it. Or type what you want to nd in the
search eld to go right to your answer.
Click to view
more topics.
Click a topic
to see it.
Find out what’s new. Click the Help menu, then choose What’s New in OS X to nd out more
about the latest features of OS X.
Learn more
Here are answers to some common questions about your iMac.
How do I get support for my iMac? Go to www.apple.com/support/imac/intel.
Where’s my serial number? Choose Apple menu > About This Mac. The serial number is the
last item in the list. If your computer isn’t turned on, you can nd the serial number printed on
the bottom of the iMac stand.
Where can I nd keyboard shortcuts? If you switched to the Mac from a PC, or you like to use
the keyboard instead of your mouse, check out www.apple.com/support/macbasics/pctomac for
a list of Mac keyboard shortcuts and the dierences between Mac and Windows keyboards.
How do I get help for an app? When you’re using the app, click the Help menu in the menu bar
at the top of the screen.
Where is the safety information for my iMac? See Important safety information.
How do I nd the technical specications? Go to www.apple.com/imac/specs or choose Apple
menu > About This Mac and click the buttons at the top for displays, storage, and memory.
How do I check my disk for problems? If you have problems starting up your iMac or you
need to verify or repair your disk, use Disk Utility. See support.apple.com/en-us/HT203176 and
support.apple.com/en-us/HT201639.
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Replace memory
Overview
You can replace memory in the 27-inch iMac by following the instructions in this section.
Important: The memory in the 21.5-inch iMac is not user-replaceable and can’t be upgraded
after purchase. The 21.5-inch iMac can have a maximum of 16 GB of memory installed. Do not
attempt to open your 21.5-inch iMac to replace or upgrade its memory.
Your 27-inch iMac comes with at least 8 gigabytes (GB) of 1867 MHz DDR3 memory installed as
two 4 GB memory modules. You can replace or install additional 4 GB or 8 GB memory modules
for up to a maximum of 32 GB. Use Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) that
meet all the following specications:
•
PC3-15000
•
Unbuered and nonparity
•
204-pin 1867 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certied technician install memory. See
Learning more, service, and support 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.
Install memory
The 27-inch iMac has four memory slots. Two are lled with at least a 4 GB memory module. You
can install additional memory in the free slots or replace the memory in the lled slots with 2 GB,
4 GB, or 8 GB memory modules, for up to 32 GB of memory.
You can purchase additional memory from an Apple Authorized Reseller.
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. If you’ve been using your
iMac, wait ten minutes after shutdown to let the internal components cool before continuing.
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Install memory in your 27-inch iMac
1 Turn o your iMac by choosing Apple menu > Shut Down.
2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from your iMac.
3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on your work surface. Hold the sides of your iMac and lay it
down so that the screen rests on the surface and the bottom faces you.
4 Open the memory compartment door by pressing the small gray button located just above the
AC power port.
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The memory compartment door opens as the button is pushed in.
5 Remove the memory compartment door and set it aside.
A diagram on the bottom of the door shows the orientation of the memory modules and the
memory cage levers.
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6 Locate the levers on the sides of the memory cage. Push the levers outward to release the cage.
7 Pull the levers toward you to give you access to the memory module slots.
8 Remove a memory module—handle it carefully by its edges and pull it straight up and out.
9 With the notch on the bottom and toward the right side, replace or install a memory module by
inserting it into the slot. Press rmly and evenly until you feel a slight click.
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10 After you’ve installed all the memory modules, push the memory cage levers down into the
compartment until they click back into place.
11 Replace the memory compartment door, then press it rmly.
12 Hold your iMac by its sides and return it to a standing position. Reconnect the cables and
power cord.
13 Press the power button on the back of your iMac to turn it on.
Make sure iMac recognizes the new memory
After you install memory, check that your iMac recognizes the new memory.
1 Start up your iMac.
2 When you see the OS X desktop, choose Apple menu > 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, click System Report, then click Memory on the left under Hardware.
If the memory you installed doesn’t meet specications, your iMac will sound three tones every
ve seconds. If this happens, shut down your iMac and check the installation instructions again
to make sure that the memory is compatible and 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.
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Safety, handling, and support
5
Important safety information
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in re, electric shock, or other
injuries, or damage to your iMac or other property. Read all safety information below before
using your iMac.
Handling. Set up your iMac on a hard, stable work surface that allows for adequate air circulation
under and around the computer. Never push objects 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.
Powe r. 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 (you can replace memory yourself only in the 27-inch iMac).
•
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 later in this
document).
Important: The only way to turn o 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.
Power specications (21.5-inch model):
•
Voltage: 100 to 240 V AC
•
Current: 3 A, maximum
•
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Power specications (27-inch model):
•
Voltage: 100 to 240 V AC
•
Current: 4 A, maximum
•
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
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WARNING: Your AC cord has a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that has a grounding pin).
This plug ts only a grounded AC outlet. If you’re unable to insert the plug into an outlet
because the outlet isn’t grounded, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a
properly grounded one. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding pin.
Hearing loss. Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing. Background noise,
as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they
actually are. Use only compatible earbuds, headphones, or earpieces with your iMac. Turn on the
audio and check the volume before inserting anything into your ear. For more information about
hearing loss, see www.apple.com/sound.
WARNING: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.
Repairing. Your iMac doesn’t have any user-serviceable parts, except for the memory, which is
user-replaceable in 27-inch models only. Do not attempt to replace or repair any components
inside your iMac. If your iMac needs service, contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service
Provider. If you open your iMac or install items other than memory in 27-inch models, you risk
damaging your computer. Such damage isn’t covered by the limited warranty on your iMac.
Navigation. Maps, directions, and location-based apps depend on data services. These data
services are subject to change and may not be available in all areas, resulting in maps, directions,
or location-based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete. Compare
the information provided on iMac to your surroundings and defer to posted signs to resolve
any discrepancies. Do not use these services while performing activities that require your full
attention. Always comply with posted signs and the laws and regulations in the areas where you
are using iMac and always use common sense.
Radio frequency exposure. iMac uses radio signals to connect to wireless networks. For
information about radio frequency (RF) energy resulting from radio signals and steps you can
take to minimize exposure, see www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure.
Medical device interference. iMac contains components and radios that emit electromagnetic
elds, which may interfere with pacemakers, debrillators, or other medical devices. Maintain a
safe distance of separation between your medical device and iMac. Consult your physician and
medical device manufacturer for information specic to your medical device. If you suspect iMac
is interfering with your pacemaker or any other medical device, stop using iMac.
Medical conditions. If you have a medical condition that you believe could be aected by using
iMac (for example, seizures, blackouts, eyestrain, or headaches), consult with your physician prior
to using iMac.
Repetitive motion. When you perform repetitive activities such as typing or playing games on
iMac, you may experience discomfort in your hands, arms, wrists, shoulders, neck, or other parts
of your body. If you experience discomfort, stop using iMac and consult a physician.
High-consequence activities. iMac is not intended for use where the failure of the computer
could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.
Explosive atmospheres. Charging or using iMac in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, such as areas where the air contains high levels of ammable chemicals,
vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders), may be hazardous. Obey all signs
and instructions.
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Important handling information
Operating environment. Operating your iMac outside these ranges may aect performance:
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Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
•
Storage temperature: -4° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
•
Relative humidity: 5% to 90% (noncondensing)
•
Operating altitude: Tested up to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters)
Do not operate your iMac in areas with signicant amounts of airborne dust, or smoke from
cigarettes, cigars, ashtrays, stoves, or replaces, or near an ultrasonic humidier using unltered
tap water. Tiny airborne particles produced by smoking, cooking, burning, or using an ultrasonic
humidier with unltered 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.
Carrying your iMac. Before you lift or reposition your iMac, shut it down and disconnect all
cables and cords. To lift your iMac, hold its sides.
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.
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° F or 22° C).
Cleaning your iMac. When cleaning the outside of your iMac and its components, rst shut
down your iMac, then unplug all cords and cables. Then dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to
wipe the iMac exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Don’t spray liquid directly on the
computer. Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide
that might damage the nish.
Cleaning the iMac display. To clean your iMac screen, rst shut down your iMac, then unplug all
cords and cables. Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Don’t
spray liquid directly on the screen.
Cleaning the Magic Mouse 2. Turn o the mouse, then unplug the cable (if necessary). To clean
the outside of your mouse, use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth that’s been lightly moistened with
water. Don’t get moisture in any openings or use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
Cleaning the Magic Keyboard. Turn o the keyboard, then unplug the cable (if necessary). To
clean the outside of your keyboard, use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth that’s been lightly moistened
with water. Don’t get moisture in any openings or use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
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Understanding ergonomics
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When you use the keyboard and mouse, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and
forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a 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 qualied health specialist.
Mouse or optional trackpad. Position the mouse or trackpad at the same height as the keyboard
and within a comfortable reach.
Chair. An adjustable chair that provides rm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of
the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet are at on the oor. The back of the chair
should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adjusting the backrest to t your body properly.
Built-in 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 to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm).
Position the display to minimize glare and reections from overhead lights and 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.
For more information about ergonomics, see www.apple.com/about/ergonomics.
Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 47
Learning more, service, and support
You can nd more information about your iMac through Mac Help, System Report,
Apple Diagnostics, and online resources.
Mac Help. You can often nd answers to your questions, as well as instructions and
troubleshooting information, in Mac Help on your iMac. Click the Finder icon in the Dock,
click Help in the menu bar, and choose Mac Help.
System Report. To get information about your iMac, use System Report. 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 Report, choose Apple menu > About This Mac,
then click System Report.
Apple Diagnostics. You can use Apple Diagnostics to help determine if there’s a problem with
one of the computer’s components, such as the memory or processor. Apple Diagnostics helps
to identify the potential source of a hardware issue and provides rst steps to try and resolve it.
Apple Diagnostics will also help you get in touch with Apple Support should you need more help.
Before using Apple Diagnostics, disconnect any external devices, such as a hard disk or external
display. Be sure you’re connected to the Internet.
To start Apple Diagnostics, restart your iMac and hold down the D key as it starts up. If prompted,
select the language for your location. Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. The
basic Apple Diagnostics test takes a few minutes to complete. If issues are found, a description
of the issue appears with additional instructions. Make a note of any reference codes before you
exit Apple Diagnostics.
Online resources. For online service and support information, go to www.apple.com/support.
You can learn about Apple products, view online manuals, and check for software updates.
Connect with other Apple users, and get service, support, and professional advice from Apple.
AppleCare support. If you need assistance, AppleCare representatives can help you with
installing and opening apps, and with troubleshooting. Call the support center number nearest
you (the rst 90 days are complimentary). Have the purchase date and your iMac serial number
ready when you call.
Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase.
Country Phone number Web address
United States 1-800-275-2273 www.apple.com/support
Australia (61) 1-300-321-456 www.apple.com/au/support
Canada 1-800-263-3394 English:
www.apple.com/ca/support
French:
www.apple.com/ca/fr/support
Ireland 1-800-804-062 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 at www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html.
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FCC regulatory compliance
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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important: Changes or modications to this product not authorized by Apple could void
the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless 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
between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios,
television sets, and other electronic devices.
If necessary, contact Apple or take your iMac to an Apple-authorized repair center, such as an
Apple Authorized Service Provider. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions.
Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):
Apple Inc. Corporate Compliance
1 Innite Loop, MS 91-1EMC
Cupertino, CA 95014
Canadian regulatory compliance
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.
Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Users are advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (that is, priority users)
of the bands 5250–5350 MHz and 5650–5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference
and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 49
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
La bande 5150–5250 MHz est rservs uniquement pour une utilisation l’intrieur an de
réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les
mêmes canaux.
Les utilisateurs êtes avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés
utilisateurs principaux (c.--d., qu’ils ont la priorit) pour les bandes 5250–5350 MHz et
5650–5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux
dispositifs LAN-EL.
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Apple Inc. declares that this wireless device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive.
A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at www.apple.com/euro/compliance.
Apple’s EU representative is Apple Distribution International, Hollyhill Industrial Estate,
Cork, Ireland.
This device can be used in the European Community.
European Community Restrictions
This device is restricted to indoor use in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Apple has determined that standard congurations of this
product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy eciency. The ENERGY STAR program is
a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy-ecient products.
Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources.
iMac 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. To change this setting, click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, then click
Energy Saver.
iMac meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy eciency. Reducing energy consumption
saves money and helps conserve valuable resources. For more information about ENERGY STAR,
go to www.energystar.gov.
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Apple and the environment
At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our
operations and products.
For information, go to www.apple.com/environment.
Disposal and recycling information
This symbol indicates that this product and/or battery should not be disposed of with household
waste. When you decide to dispose of this product and/or its battery, do so in accordance with
local environmental laws and guidelines.
For information about Apple’s recycling program, recycling collection points, restricted
substances, and other environmental initiatives, visit www.apple.com/environment.
European Union—Disposal Information
The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its
battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its
end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection
and recycling of your product and/or its battery 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.
Brasil—Informações sobre descarte e reciclagem
O símbolo indica que este produto e/ou sua bateria não devem ser descartadas no lixo
domstico. Quando decidir descartar este produto e/ou sua bateria, faça-o de acordo com as
leis e diretrizes ambientais locais. Para informações sobre o programa de reciclagem da Apple,
pontos de coleta e telefone de informações, visite www.apple.com/br/environment.
Información sobre eliminación de residuos y reciclaje
El símbolo indica que este producto y/o su batería no debe desecharse con los residuos
domésticos. Cuando decida desechar este producto y/o su batería, hágalo de conformidad
con las leyes y directrices ambientales locales. Para obtener información sobre el programa de
reciclaje de Apple, puntos de recolección para reciclaje, sustancias restringidas y otras iniciativas
ambientales, visite www.apple.com/la/environment.
Software License Agreement
Use of iMac constitutes acceptance of the Apple and third-party software license terms found at
www.apple.com/legal/sla.
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Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, Mission Control, Numbers,
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AirPrint, Flyover, and Hando are trademarks of Apple Inc.
AppleCare, Apple Store, iCloud, iTunes Radio, and iTunes Store
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IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.
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