Apple Imac Mid2011 User Guide

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Chapter 2      Life with Your iMac
Pairing Your Apple Magic Mouse with Your iMac
If	your	Apple	Magic	Mouse	isn’t	paired	with	your	iMac, 	the	indicator	light	begins	to	
blink, 	indicating	your	mouse	is	in	discovery	mode	and	ready	to	pair	with	your	iMac. 	
To pair your mouse:
1  Slide	the	on/off 	switch	on	the	bottom	of	your	mouse	to	turn	it	on.
2  Choose	Apple	()	>	System	Preferences, 	and	then	click	Mouse.
3  Click	 “Set	Up	Bluetooth	Mouse…” 	in	the	lower-right	corner.
4  Select	your	wireless	mouse, 	and	then	follow	the	onscreen	instructions.
If	you	don’t	pair	your	mouse	with	your	iMac	within	3	minutes, 	the	indicator	light	and	
mouse	turn	off 	to	preserve	battery	life. 	Slide	the	on/off	switch	to	turn	your	mouse	on	
again, 	allowing	you	to	pair	it	with	your	iMac. 	Once	you	successfully	pair	your	mouse	
with	your	iMac, 	the	indicator	light	glows	steadily. 	
Using Your Apple Magic Mouse
To	learn	about	the	Multi-Touch	gestures	you	can	use	with	your	Apple	Magic	Mouse	
or	to	change	the	way	it	works,	use	Mouse	preferences.	Choose	Apple	()	>	System	
Preferences, 	and	then	click	Mouse. 
						

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Using the Apple Remote
If	your	iMac	came	with	an	Apple	Remote, 	you	can	use	it	with	Apple	products	that	have	
a	built-in	infrared	(IR)	receiver. 	Control	and	play	a	DVD	movie	or	music	from	your	iTunes	
library, 	watch	photo	slideshows	and	movie	trailers, 	and	more.
Up
Down
Play/PauseMenu Left
Right
Select
To use your remote:
1  Press	Play/Pause	to	play	or	pause	a	song, 	slideshow,	or	movie.
2  Press	Right	or	Left	to	skip	to	the	next	or	previous	song	in	your	iTunes	library, 	or	the	
next	or	previous	chapter	on	a	DVD.
3  Hold	down	Right	or	Left	to	fast-forward	or	rewind	a	song	or	movie.
4  Press	Up	or	Down	to	adjust	the	volume. 
						

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Pairing Your Apple Remote
Pair	your	Apple	Remote	with	your	iMac	or	another	Apple	product. 	After	you	pair	the	
iMac	or	Apple	product, 	it’s	controlled	by	only	the	paired	remote.
To pair your remote:
1  Move	within	3	to	4	inches	(8	to	10	cm)	of	your	iMac	or	Apple	product. 	
2  Point	the	remote	at	the	IR	receiver	on	the	front	of	your	iMac	or	Apple	product.
3  Hold	down	Right	and	Menu	for	5	seconds.
When	you’ve	paired	your	remote, 	a	chainlink	symbol	appears	onscreen.
To unpair your remote on an iMac: 
1  Choose	Apple	()	>	System	Preferences	from	the	menu	bar.
2  Click	Security, 	and	then	click	Unpair. 	
For	Apple	 TV	or	other	Apple	products, 	hold	down	Menu	and	Left	to	unpair.
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery: 
1  Use	a	coin	to	remove	the	battery	cover.
Battery
compartment
2 Insert	a	CR2032	battery, 	positive	(+)	side	up.
3  Replace	the	cover	and	use	a	coin	to	tighten	it. 	 
						

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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	37.
Troubleshooting	your	iMac	if	
you	have	a	problem “Problem,
	Meet	Solution” 	on	page	45.
Finding	service	and	support	
for	your	iMac “Learning	More,
	Service,	and	Support” 	on	page	62.	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. 
						

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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	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.”
Using	Bluetooth	wireless	
technology Help	Center	and	search	for	
“Bluetooth.”	Or	go	to	the	Bluetooth	
Support	page	at	www.apple.com/support/bluetooth.
Connecting	a	printer Help	Center	and	search	for	“printing.”
FireWire	and	USB	connections Help	Center	and	search	for	“FireWire”	or	“USB.”
Connecting	to	the	Internet Help	Center	and	search	for	“Internet.”
External	displays Help	Center	and	search	for	“display	port” 	or 	“target 	display 	mode.”
Using	a	 Thunderbolt	port Help	Center	and	search	for	 “Thunderbolt.”
Apple	Remote Help	Center	and	search	for	“remote.”
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. 
						

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To learn about See
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. 
						

							Help Center       RAM 
www.apple.com/store 
Boost Your Memory
3  
						

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Your	iMac	comes	with	at	least	4	gigabytes	(GB)	of	Double	Data	Rate	3	(DDR3)	Dynamic	
Random	Access	memory	(DRAM)	installed	as	two	2	GB	memory	modules. 	You	can	
replace	or	install	additional	2	GB	or	4	GB	memory	modules	for	up	to	a	maximum	of		
16	GB. 	Memory	modules	must	meet	the	following	specifications:
	
ÂSmall	Outline	Dual	Inline	Memory	Module	(SO-DIMM)	format
	
Â1333	MHz, 	PC3-10600, 	DDR3	compliant	(also	referred	to	as	DDR3	1333)
	
ÂUnbuffered	and	unregistered
WARNING:  Apple	recommends	that	you	have	an	Apple-certified	technician	install	
memory. 	See	“AppleCare	Service	and	Support” 	on	page	63	for	information	about	how	
to	contact	Apple	for	service. 	If	you	attempt	to	install	memory	and	damage	your	
equipment, 	that	damage	isn’t	covered	by	the	limited	warranty	on	your	iMac. 
						

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Chapter 3      Boost Your Memory
Installing Memory
Your	iMac	has	four	memory	slots. 	Two	are	filled	with	at	least	a	2	GB	memory	module. 	
You	can	install	additional	memory	in	the	free	slots	or	replace	the	memory	in	the	filled	
slots	with	2	GB	or	4	GB	memory	modules, 	for	up	to	16	GB	of	memory.
You	can	purchase	additional	Apple	memory	from	an	Apple	Authorized	Reseller, 	
an	Apple	Retail	Store, 	or	the	Apple	Online	Store	at	www.apple.com/store.
WARNING: Always	shut	down	your	iMac	and	remove	the	power	cord	before	installing	
memory. 	Do	not	attempt	to	install	memory	while	your	iMac	is	plugged	in.
To install memory : 
1  Turn	off 	your	iMac	by	choosing	Apple	()	>	Shut	Down.
2  Disconnect	all	cables	and	the	power	cord	from	your	iMac.
3  Place	a	soft, 	clean	towel	or	cloth	on	your	work	surface. 	Hold	the	sides	of	your	iMac	and	
lay	it	down	so	that	the	screen	rests	on	the	surface	and	the	bottom	faces	you. 
						

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4 Raise	the	stand	and	use	a	Phillips	#2	screwdriver	to	loosen	the	three	captive	screws	on	
the	memory	access	door .	 Turn	them	counterclockwise.
Phillips
screwdriver
Raise
stand
Memory
access
door
®
5  Remove	the	memory	access	door	and	set	it	aside.