Apple Imac 21 5inch Late 2011 User Guide

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facetime
Built-in FaceTime 
HD camera
Make video calls 
to the latest iPad, 
iPhone, iPod touch, 
or Mac.
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SD card slot
Import photos 
and videos 
from your 
digital camera.
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Mission Control
A bird’s-eye view 
of what’s running 
on your Mac.
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Make apps 
full screen 
with a click.
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Mac App Store
The best way 
to discover 
and download
Mac apps.
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Launchpad
Instant access 
to all your apps 
in one place.
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iPhoto
Organize, edit, 
and share 
your photos.
iPhoto Helpphotos
iMovie
Turn home 
videos into home 
blockbusters.
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GarageBand...

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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1:  Ready, Set Up, Go
  9	 What’s	in	the	Box
  10	 Setting	Up	 Your	iMac
  16	 Putting	 Your	iMac	to	Sleep	or	Shutting	It	Down
Chapter 2: Life with Your iMac
  20	 Basic	Features	of	 Your	iMac
  22	 Ports	on	 Your	iMac
  24	 Other	Components	of	 Your	iMac
  26	 Features	of	the	Keyboard	and	Mouse
  28	 Getting	Answers
Chapter 3:  Boost Your Memory
  33	 Installing	Memory
  38	 Making	Sure	 Your	iMac	Recognizes	the	New	Memory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
  41	 An	Ounce	of...

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 49	 Checking	for	a	Hardware	Problem
  50	 Problems	with	 Your	Internet	Connection
  53	 Problems	with	 Wireless	Communication
  53	 Keeping	 Your	Software	Up	to	Date
  54	 Learning	More, 	Service,	and	Support
Chapter 5:  Last, but Not Least
  58	 Important	Safety	Information
  62	 Important	Handling	Information
  63	 Cleaning	 Your	iMac
  64	 Understanding	Ergonomics
  66	 Apple	and	the	Environment
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  74	 Index 

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8Chapter 1      Ready, Set Up, Go
Your	iMac	is	designed	so	that	you	can	easily	set	it	up	and	start	using	it	right	away. 		
If	you’ve	never	used	an	iMac	or	are	new	to	Mac	computers, 	read	this	chapter	for	
instructions	about	getting	started. 	
Important:  Read	all	the	setup	instructions	in	this	chapter	and	the	safety	information	
starting	on	page	58	before	you	plug	your	iMac	into	a	power	outlet.
If	you	are	an	experienced	user, 	you	may	already	know	enough	to	get	started. 	Make	sure	
you	look	over	the...

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Chapter 1      Ready, Set Up, Go
What’s in the Box
Your	iMac	comes	with	an	Apple	Keyboard	with	Numeric	Keypad, 	an	Apple	Mouse,	and	
an	AC	power	cord.
AC power cord
Apple Keyboard wit\Nh N\fmeric Keypad
Apple Mo\fse 

10Chapter 1      Ready, Set Up, Go
Setting Up Your iMac
Follow	these	steps	to	set	up	your	iMac. 	Wait	until	Step	4	to	turn	on	your	iMac.
Step 1:  Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power 
port on the back of your iMac, and then plug the cord into a power outlet.