Apple Imac Mid2011 User Guide

Congratulations, you and your iMac were made for each other. 

Welcome to y our i Mac.www .apple .com/imac
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Use gestures like these 
to control your Mac. 
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Built-in FaceTime 
HD camera
Make video calls 
to the latest iPad, 
iPhone, iPod touch, 
or Mac.
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Thunderbolt 
high-speed I/O
Connect 
high-performance 
devices and 
displays.
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Mission Control
A bird’s-eye view 
of what’s running 
on your Mac.
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full screen 
with a click.
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Mac App Store
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to discover 
and download
Mac apps.
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to all your apps 
in one place.
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and share 
your photos.
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iMovie
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videos into home 
blockbusters.
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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	Apple	 Wireless	Keyboard	and	Magic	Mouse
  28	 Using	the	Apple	 Wireless	Keyboard
  30	 Using	the	Apple	Magic	Mouse
  32	 Using	the	Apple	Remote
  34	 Getting	Answers
Chapter 3:  Boost Your Memory
  39...

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Chapter 4:  Problem, Meet Solution
  47	 An	Ounce	of	Prevention
  47	 Problems	 That	Prevent	You	from	Using	 Your	iMac
  50	 Repairing, 	Restoring,	or	Reinstalling	Mac	OS	X	Software
  55	 Checking	for	a	Hardware	Problem
  56	 Replacing	the	Batteries
  58	 Problems	with	 Your	Internet	Connection
  61	 Problems	with	 Wireless	Communication
  62	 Keeping	 Your	Software	Up	to	Date
  62	 Learning	More, 	Service,	and	Support
  64	 Locating	 Your	Product	Serial	Number
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least...

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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	66	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	 Wireless	Keyboard,	a	wireless	Apple	Magic	Mouse, 	and	
an	AC	power	cord. 	If	you	ordered	an	Apple	Remote, 	it’s	also	in	the	box.
AC power cordApple Magic Mouse
Apple Wireless Keyboard...

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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.