Apple Imac 21 5inch Late 2011 User Guide

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Built-in microphone
Capture	sounds	on	your	iMac, 	or	talk	with	friends	live	over	the	Internet	using	the	
included	iChat	application.
Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light
Use	the	FaceTime	application	to	make	video	calls	to	other	FaceTime	users	(on	any	
iPhone	4, 	iPad	2,	new	iPod	touch, 	or	Mac	with	FaceTime), 	take	pictures	with	Photo	Booth, 	
or	capture	video	with	iMovie. 	The	indicator	light	glows	when	the	FaceTime	HD	camera		
is	operating.
Built-in ambient light sensor
Automatically	adjusts	the	brightness	of	your	display, 	based	on	ambient	light.
Slot-loading SuperDrive 
The	slot-loading	SuperDrive	reads	and	writes	standard-size	CDs	and	DVDs.
SD card slot
Easily	transfer	photos, 	videos,	and	data	to	and	from	your	iMac	with	an	SD	card.
Built-in stereo speakers
Listen	to	music, 	movies,	games,	and	other	multimedia	files. 
						

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Ports on Your iMac
®Headphone out/
optical digital
audio out port Audio in/optical
digital audio
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Mini DisplayPort£
USB 2.0 ports (4)d
Ethernet port(10/100/1000
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FireWire 800 portH 
						

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GEthernet port (10/100/1000Base-T )
Connect	to	a	high-speed	10/100/1000Base-T	Ethernet	network, 	connect	a	DSL	or	
cable	modem, 	or	connect	to	another	computer	and	transfer	files. 	The	Ethernet	port	
automatically	detects	other	Ethernet	devices.
£Mini DisplayPort 
Output	port	with	support	for	DVI, 	VGA, 	and	dual-link	DVI. 	The	27-inch	model	also	
supports	input	from	an	external	DisplayPort	source. 	Required	cables	and	adapters	are	
available	separately.
dFour high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect	an	iPod, 	iPhone,	iPad,	mouse, 	keyboard, 	printer,	disk	drive, 	digital	camera, 	
joystick, 	external	USB	modem, 	and	more.	You	can	also	connect	USB	1.1	devices.
,Audio in/optical digital audio in port
Connect	an	external	powered	microphone	or	digital	audio	equipment. 	This	port	is	also	a	
S/PDIF	stereo	3.5	mini-phono	jack.
fHeadphone out/optical digital audio out port
Connect	headphones ,	external	powered	speakers, 	or	digital	audio	equipment. 	This	port	is	
also	a	S/PDIF	stereo	3.5	mini-phono	jack.
HFireWire 800 port
Connect	external	devices, 	such	as	digital	video	cameras	and	storage	devices. 	The	port	
provides	up	to	7	watts	of	power. 
						

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Other Components of Your iMac
®
Power button
Power port®
Memory access
(underneath) Security slot 
						

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Power port
Connect	the	power	cord	to	your	iMac.
Security slot
Attach	a	lock	and	cable	to	discourage	theft	(available	separately).
®Power button
Press	to	turn	on	your	iMac	or	put	it	to	sleep. 	Hold	down	to	restart	your	iMac	during	
troubleshooting.
Memory access
Install	additional	memory. 	Your	iMac	comes	with	at	least	2	GB	of	memory	installed	as	
one	2	GB	memory	module. 	
Z802.11n Wi-Fi (inside)
Connect	to	a	wireless	network	using	built-in	802.11n	 Wi-Fi	technology. 
						

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Features of the Keyboard and Mouse
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Apple Mouse
Use	the	programmable, 	multibutton	mouse	with	its	innovative	scroll	ball	to	click, 	
squeeze, 	and	scroll	through	documents, 	webpages,	and	other	content.
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Use	the	function	keys	for	one-touch	access	to	Mac	features. 	Use	the	numeric	keypad	to	
navigate	documents, 	efficiently	enter	numbers	in	spreadsheets, 	and	make	calculations.	
Two	USB	2.0	ports	make	it	easy	to	connect	your	mouse	and	a	high-speed	peripheral	
such	as	a	digital	camera	or	printer.
CMedia Eject key
Hold	down	this	key	to	eject	a	disc. 	You	can	also	eject	a	disk	by	dragging	its	desktop	icon	
to	the	 Trash.
Brightness keys (F1, F2)
Increase	()	or	decrease	()	the	brightness	of	the	screen. 	
­­Mission Control key (F3)
Open	Mission	Control	for	a	comprehensive	view	of	what’s	running	on	your	Mac, 	
including	Dashboard, 	all	your	spaces,	and	all	open	windows. 	
Launchpad key (F4)
Open	Launchpad	to	instantly	see	all	of	the	applications	on	your	Mac. 	Click	an	application	
to	open	it.
’Media keys (F7, F8, F9)
Rewind	(), 	play	or	pause	(’),	or	fast-forward	()	a	song, 	movie,	or	slideshow.
-Volume keys (F10, F11, F12)
Mute	(—),	decrease	(–),	or	increase	(-)	the	volume	of	sound	coming	from	the	speakers	or	
headphone	port	on	your	iMac. 
						

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Getting Answers
Much	more	information	about	using	your	iMac	is	available	in	Help	Center, 	and	on	the	
Internet	at	www.apple.com/support/imac. 	
To get help from Help Center:
1  Click	the	Finder	icon	in	the	Dock	(the	bar	of	icons	along	the	edge	of	the	screen).
2  Click	the	Help	menu	in	the	menu	bar	and	do	one	of	the	following: 	
	
ÂType	a	question	or	term	in	the	Search	field, 	and	then	choose	a	topic	from	the	results	
list	or	choose	Show	All	Help	 Topics	to	see	all	topics.
	
ÂChoose	Help	Center	to	open	the	Help	Center	window, 	where	you	can	browse	or	
search	topics.
More Information 
For	more	information	about	using	your	iMac, 	see	the	following:
To learn aboutSee
Installing	memory “Boost	Your	Memory” 	on	page	31.
Troubleshooting	your	iMac	if	
you	have	a	problem “Problem,
	Meet	Solution” 	on	page	39.
Finding	service	and	support	
for	your	iMac “Learning	More,
	Service,	and	Support” 	on	page	54.	Or	see	the	
Apple	Support	website	at	www.apple.com/support.
Using	Mac	OS	X The	Mac	OS	X	website	at	www.apple.com/macosx. 	Or	search	for	
“Mac	OS	X” 	in	Help	Center.
Moving	from	a	PC	to	a	Mac “Why	you’ll	love	a	Mac”	at	www.apple.com/getamac/whymac.
Connecting	to	the	Internet Help	Center	and	search	for	“Internet.” 
						

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To learn about See
Using	iLife	applications The	iLife	website	at	www.apple.com/ilife. 	Or	open	an	iLife	
application, 	open	Help	for	the	application, 	and	then	type	a	
question	or	term	in	the	search	field.
Changing	System	Preferences System	Preferences	 by	choosing	 Apple	(
K)	>	 System	 Preferences. 	
Or	search	for	 “system	preferences” 	in	Help	Center.
Using	the	FaceTime	HD	camera Help	Center	and	search	for	“FaceTime.”	
Using	your	keyboard	or	mouse System	Preferences	and	choose	Keyboard	or	Mouse. 	Or	open	
Help	Center	and	search	for	 “keyboard”	or	“mouse.”
Using	 Wi-Fi The	AirPort	Support	page	at	www.apple.com/support/airport. 	
Or	open	Help	Center	and	search	for	 “wi-fi.”
Connecting	a	printer Help	Center	and	search	for	“printing.”
FireWire	and	USB	connections Help	Center	and	search	for	“FireWire”	or	“USB.”
External	displays Help	Center	and	search	for	“display	port”	or	“target	display	
mode.”
Using	the	SuperDrive Help	Center	and	search	for	“optical	drive.”
Specifications The	Specifications	page	at	www.apple.com/support/specs	for	
standard	technical	specifications.	Or	open	System	Information	
by	choosing	Apple	(
K)	>	About	 This	Mac	from	the	menu	bar	
and	then	clicking	More	Info.
Downloading	Mac	software	
updates Software	Updates	by	choosing	Apple	(
K)	>	Software	Update.
Finding	and	downloading	
Mac	apps Mac	App	Store	by	choosing	Apple	(
K)	>	App	Store.
	Or	click	the	
icon	in	the	Dock.
Instructions, 	technical	support, 	
and	Apple	product	manuals The	Apple	Support	website	at	www.apple.com/support.