Apple Imac Mid2011 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.
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver
Use	an	Apple	Remote	(available	separately)	with	the	IR	receiver	to	control	Keynote	on	
your	iMac	from	up	to	30	feet	(9.1	meters)	away. 
						

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Ports on Your iMac
®Headphone out/
optical digital
audio out port Audio in/optical
digital audio
in port
,
f
Thunderbolt
ports (1 or 2)
USB 2.0 ports (4)
d
Ethernet port(10/100/1000
Base-T )G
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.
One or two Thunderbolt ports (high-speed data, video, and audio)
Connect	 Thunderbolt-compatible	devices	for	high-speed	data	transfer, 	or	connect	
an	external	display	that	uses	Mini	DisplayPort. 	You	can	purchase	adapters	to	connect	
displays	that	use	DVI, 	HDMI,	or	VGA. 	The	21.5-inch	iMac	has	one	 Thunderbolt	port		
and	the	27-inch	iMac	has	two.
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	mm	mini	phone	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	mm	mini	phone	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	4	GB	of	memory	installed	as	
two	2	GB	memory	modules. 	
Z802.11n Wi-Fi (inside)
Connect	to	a	wireless	network	using	built-in	802.11n	 Wi-Fi	technology.
◊Bluetooth® 	wireless technology (inside)
Connect	wireless	devices, 	such	as	the	Apple	Wireless	Keyboard	and	Apple	Magic	Mouse, 	
Bluetooth	mobile	phones, 	PDAs,	and	printers. 
						

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Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse
Brightness
keys Apple
Wireless
Keyboard
Volume
keys
-
Apple
Magic
Mouse
Media
keys
Launchpad
key
Mission Control
key Media Eject
keyC 
						

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Apple Magic Mouse
Features	a	laser	tracking	engine, 	Bluetooth	wireless	technology,	and	a	seamless	top-shell	
that	uses	Multi-Touch	technology	to	support	multiple	buttons, 	360˚	scrolling,	screen	
zoom, 	and	swipe	control	of	your	iMac. 	Use	Mouse	preferences	to	adjust	tracking, 	clicking,	
and	scrolling	speed, 	or	to	add	secondary	button	support	(see	page	31).
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Combines	wireless	freedom	with	integrated	function	keys	that	work	with	your	
applications.
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	iMac, 	
including	Dashboard, 	all	your	spaces,	and	all	open	windows. 	
Launchpad key (F4)
Open	Launchpad	to	instantly	see	all	of	the	applications	on	your	iMac. 	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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Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard
Your	Apple	Wireless	Keyboard, 	which	comes	with	two	AA	batteries	installed, 	is	already	
paired	with	your	iMac. 	Pairing	means	your	keyboard	and	iMac	are	connected	wirelessly	
and	can	communicate	with	each	other.
About the Indicator Light
The	LED	on	your	Apple	 Wireless	Keyboard	functions	as	a	battery	indicator	and	a	status	
light. 	When	you	first	turn	on	your	keyboard, 	the	light	glows	steadily	for	5	seconds, 	
indicating	the	batteries	are	good, 	and	then	turns	off.	If	you	press	the	power	button	(®)	
on	your	wireless	keyboard	and	the	indicator	light	doesn’t	glow, 	you	may	need	to	
replace	the	batteries. 	See	“Replacing	the	Batteries” 	on	page	56.	
Power buttonIndicator light                          
						

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Pairing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard with Your iMac
If	your	 Apple	 Wireless	 Keyboard	 isn’t	paired	 with	your	 iMac, 	the	 indicator	 light	begins	 to	
blink, 	indicating	your	keyboard	is	in	discovery	mode	and	ready	to	pair	with	your	iMac. 	
To pair your wireless keyboard:
1  Press	the	power	button	(®)	to	turn	on	your	wireless	keyboard.
2  Choose	Apple	()	>	System	Preferences, 	and	then	click	Keyboard.
3  Click	 “Set	Up	Bluetooth	Keyboard…” 	in	the	lower-right	corner.
4  Select	your	wireless	keyboard, 	and	then	follow	the	onscreen	instructions.
If	you	don’t	pair	your	keyboard	with	your	iMac	within	3	minutes, 	the	indicator	light	
and	keyboard	turn	off 	to	preserve	battery	life. 	Press	the	power	button	(®)	to	turn	your	
keyboard	on	again, 	allowing	you	to	pair	it	with	your	iMac. 	Once	you	successfully	pair	
your	keyboard	with	your	iMac, 	the	indicator	light	glows	steadily	for	3	seconds, 	and	then	
turns	off. 	
Using Your Apple Wireless Keyboard
Customize	your	Apple	 Wireless	Keyboard	using	Keyboard	preferences. 	You	can	change	
the	modifier	keys, 	assign	keyboard	shortcuts	to	menu	commands	in	a	Mac	OS	X	
application	or	in	the	Finder, 	and	more.
To customize your keyboard:
1  Choose	Apple	()	>	System	Preferences.
2  Click	Keyboard, 	and	then	click	Keyboard	or	Keyboard	Shortcuts. 
						

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Using the Apple Magic Mouse
Your	Apple	Magic	Mouse, 	which	comes	with	two	AA	batteries	installed, 	is	already	
paired	with	your	iMac. 	Pairing	means	your	Apple	Magic	Mouse	and	iMac	are	connected	
wirelessly	and	can	communicate	with	each	other.
About the Indicator Light
When	you	first	turn	on	your	Apple	Magic	Mouse, 	the	light	glows	steadily	for	5	seconds,	
indicating	the	batteries	are	good. 	If	you	turn	your	mouse	on	and	the	indicator	light	
doesn’t	glow, 	you	may	need	to	replace	the	batteries. 	See	“Replacing	the	Batteries” 	on	
page	56.
Indicator light
On/off switch