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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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