Features Basics Internet and email Desktop video Productivity Learning more and solving problems 26 Installing memory and an AirPort Card 28 Ergonomics and safety 2 4 6 14 18 20 Once you’ve set up your iMac and followed the onscreen guide to connect to the Internet, what’s next? In this booklet you’ll find more information to help you get the most out of your iMac: 1
Hot function keys Set the keyboard function keys to automatically open your Web browser, email application, or other favorite application. Two internal stereo speakers f Headphone ports CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Install software, use applications, and listen to music CDs. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can also play DVD videos.
Reset button Use during troubleshooting to restart your computer. Sound output Connect headphones, external speakers, and analog audio devices. Access door Install additional memory and an AirPort Card (on some models) for wireless networking. VGA output (on some models) Connect an external monitor or television for video mirroring. Ethernet Share files with another computer and access a computer network, printer, or the Internet. FireWire (on some models) Transfer video from a DV camera.
Control Strip Use this for convenient access to often-used settings. Apple menu Use this to select often-used applications and tools. To see the menu, click the apple () in the menu bar. Remote Access Use this Control Strip button to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. The Macintosh desktop is your starting place. What are the basics? . For a quick tutorial on mouse and desktop skills, choose Mac Tutorials from the Help menu. Trash Drag items here to delete them.
Folder Folders help organize your files and applications. Double-click a folder to open it. Window close box Click this to close a window. Application Applications are software programs (such as a game or word processor) that you use with your computer. Double-click an application’s icon to open the application. Document Documents are files that you create with an application (such as a letter you create with your word processor).
1 Double-click “Browse the Internet” to open your Web browser. 2 If you know the Internet address, you can go there directly. Type the Internet address and press Return on your keyboard.
1 Choose Search Internet from the File menu. Or you can search the Internet with Sherlock 2. 2 Click the other buttons to find people, read the news, shop, and more. . 7 Type what you want to find and click the Search button ( ). Then double-click an item in the list of sites.
www.apple.com/guide For great hardware and software products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol. www.apple.com/store Purchase the latest Apple hardware, software, and accessories. link to other Apple Web sites around the world. . From these Web sites you can quickly www.apple.com/support Product support, software updates, and technical information These Apple Web sites will help you get the most out of your computer.
www.apple.com/ireview Reviews of hundreds of Web sites: movies, finance, shopping, sports, and more www.apple.com/icards Send customized electronic postcards to your friends and family. 9 www.apple.
iDisk Your own 20 MB of storage on Apple’s Internet server. Share photos, movies, and other files over the Internet. Create personalized iCards using photos on your iDisk. HomePage Build a personal Web site in three easy steps. Create a photo album, publish an iMovie, post your resumé, and more. Now anyone can view your page on the Internet. Email Get your own Mac.com email address. It’s easy and works with your favorite email programs. KidSafe Make the Internet a safer place for your kids.
To learn more about iTools: m after you sign up for an account, go to www.apple.com/itools and click Help on the iTools menu bar To get started using iTools: 1 2 If you signed up with EarthLink and got a Mac.com email address using the Setup Assistant when you first turned on your computer, you already have an iTools account. Go to www.apple.com/itools and enter your member name and password. . Follow the simple instructions to sign up for a free account. Go to www.apple.
click the Send & Receive button. To view a message, click its subject. . To check for new messages, Follow these steps to create and send a message: How do I use email? 1 The first time you open the application, a setup assistant helps you connect to your email account. . Double-click the Mail icon on the desktop to open your email application.
2 To create a new email message, click the New button. 3 Type the email address and a subject. Then type your message and click Send Now.
To learn more about QuickTime: m see QuickTime Help, available in the Help menu m go to www.apple.com/quicktime Watch live video on the Internet using QuickTime TV. How can I watch movies and videos? 1 2 3 also watch movies you make with iMovie, listen to MP3 music files, and much more. . With QuickTime, you can Pull the tab to open the Favorites drawer. Then click a channel. Double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. Connect to the Internet.
1 Insert a DVD video disc. Then choose Apple DVD Player from the Apple (K) menu. 2 If your computer has a DVD drive, you can watch DVD video. To learn more about the Apple DVD Player, see Apple DVD Player Help, available in the Help menu. . To use the whole screen to watch the movie, choose Present Video on Screen from the Video menu. . Use the controller to play the movie or see the DVD’s special features.
Export your finished movie back to tape in your DV camera or to a QuickTime file. 16 To learn more about iMovie: m open the iMovie application, then go through the tutorial, available in the Help menu m see iMovie Help, available in the Help menu m go to www.apple.com/imovie to find compatible DV cameras 2 3 In iMovie, bring in your video clips, then edit and polish them into movies. Shoot video with a digital video camera. Then connect the DV camera using a FireWire cable.
Viewers Click the clip viewer (eye tab) to edit and place clips. Click the timeline viewer (clock tab) to edit sound. Mode switch Use this to switch between importing from a DV camera and editing. iMovie monitor Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camera. Playback controls Use these to play the movie in the iMovie monitor. Click the Play Full Screen button to use the entire screen. Scrubber bar Use this to select sections of video.
Database Keep records, save addresses, make inventories. Merge mailing information with the word processor to send form letters. Presentation tool Create an onscreen slide presentation. Add movies, art, graphs, and charts. Word processing Write letters, create brochures, make greeting cards and party invitations. Layout capabilities Add photos, tables, charts, and sidebars. Link text frames, layer graphics, and wrap text. Use AppleWorks for writing, drawing, making presentations, and more.
1 Open AppleWorks, in the Applications folder on your hard disk. To get started using AppleWorks: from the Internet. 19 . Click the Web tab to download more templates To learn more about AppleWorks: m see AppleWorks Help, available in the Help menu m open the AppleWorks Getting Started file (on your hard disk in the AppleWorks folder) m go to the AppleWorks Web site at www.apple.
1 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Look in Mac Help for more information on using your computer. Where do I go to learn more? 2 of the Help available for your computer, choose Help Center from the Help menu. . If you want to look at all information about your computer by clicking one of the blue underlined items in the window. . You can browse through in the Help menu, choose Finder from the Application menu and try again. . If you don’t see Mac Help Type a question and click Search.
3 looking for, try rewording your question. . If you didn’t find what you were Click an item in the list of Help topics. it will go to another Help topic, automatically do something for you, or take you to more information on the Internet. . Underlined items are links.
m Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure. First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected.
m You probably started up your computer using the system software on a CD instead of your hard disk. If this is the only way that you can start up your computer, reinstall the system software on your hard disk. Look for instructions in Mac Help or use the Installer application on your software install CD. If you notice that the background picture is different: m Make sure that the hard disk that contains the System Folder is selected in the Startup Disk control panel. m Choose Mac Help from the Help menu.
If you have a problem with a USB device: Make sure there isn’t a software conflict. m Many USB devices work automatically with Apple’s USB software. If you installed the software that came with the device, open the Extensions Manager control panel and turn off the software extensions that came with the device. Then restart your computer. m If that doesn’t work, contact the manufacturer of the device to make sure the device and software are compatible with your computer.
m Choose Mac Help from the Help menu. There you can find out how to locate and change your Internet settings. m If you’re not sure of the correct information for your Internet settings, contact your Internet service provider. If that doesn’t work, make sure your Internet settings are configured correctly. m Wait a while, then try connecting again. First, make sure the telephone line is properly connected to your computer.
1 Open the access door using a coin to turn the latch. Before installing: m shut down the computer m unplug all cables, except the power cord m place the computer face down on a soft cloth 2 . Touch this metal before you touch any parts inside the computer. Don’t walk around the room until you’ve finished installing memory or an AirPort Card. Touch the metal shield inside the recessed latch area. Then unplug the power cord. For detailed instructions, refer to Mac Help (see page 20).
4 iMac to install an AirPort Card. If you don't see the guide rail, your iMac is not compatible with AirPort. . You must have an AirPort-compatible To install an AirPort Card, detach the antenna from the guide rail, then remove the protective plastic cap. 5 software, look in the Help Center, available in the Help menu. . For instructions on using the AirPort Connect the antenna firmly to the AirPort Card and insert the card sideways into the slot.
m When you use the computer keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. m You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet.
Thighs tilted slightly Forearms level or tilted down slightly Lower back supported Forearms and hands in a straight line Shoulders relaxed Feet flat on the floor 45–70 cm (18–28 in.) Clearance under work surface Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your monitor by raising your work surface.) Important Don’t lift the computer using the flip-out foot. You could damage your computer.
Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to. When setting up and using your computer, remember the following: m Place your computer in a location with adequate ventilation. Never block the vents on the computer. m Your computer has a three-wire grounding plug that will only fit a grounded AC outlet.
Warning Do not attempt to access the high-voltage area or power supply. If you suspect the power supply needs service, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. The power supply in your computer is a high-voltage component and not user-serviceable. If you suspect the power supply needs service, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.
The DV camera pictured on page 16 of this manual is not included with this product. The model shown may not be available in all areas. Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes.
