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If the problem reoccurs when you use a particular application, check with the application’s manufacturer to see if the application is compatible with your iMac.

For information about the software that came with your iMac, go to www.apple.com/downloads.

If the problem occurs frequently, try repairing your disk, restoring your software from a backup, or reinstalling your system software using the Mac OS X Utilities pane

(see “Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software” on page 50).

If your iMac freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark

ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. If your iMac doesn’t start up after a delay, shut down your iMac by pressing and holding the power button (®) for about 5 seconds, until it shuts down. Then hold down the Option key and press the power button (®) again to start up your iMac. Keep holding down the Option key until your iMac starts up, then click the arrow under the icon of the startup disk you want to use.

After your iMac starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder.

ÂÂ If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see “Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software” on page 50).

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Contents Congratulations, you and your iMac Were made for each other Welcome to your iMac OS X Lion Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box Setting Up Your iMac Ready, Set Up, Go Turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse Ready, Set Up, Go Configure your iMac To set up your iMacCustomize your desktop and set your preferences Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down Putting Your iMac to SleepTo put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the followingShutting Down Your iMac Page Life with Your iMac Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in ambient light sensor Ports on Your iMac Ethernet port 10/100/1000Base-T Other Components of Your iMac Power port Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse Apple Wireless Keyboard Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard About the Indicator LightPairing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard with Your iMac Using Your Apple Wireless KeyboardTo pair your wireless keyboard To customize your keyboardUsing the Apple Magic Mouse Pairing Your Apple Magic Mouse with Your iMac Using Your Apple Magic MouseTo pair your mouse Using the Apple Remote To use your remotePairing Your Apple Remote Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery To pair your remoteGetting Answers More InformationTo get help from Help Center System Preferences by choosing Apple K System Downloading Mac software Boost Your Memory Boost Your Memory Installing Memory To install memoryRemove the memory access door and set it aside Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory modules Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver To check the memory installed in your iMac Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New MemoryProblem, Meet Solution Problem, Meet Solution Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac An Ounce of PreventionIf your iMac won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac won’t turn on or start up If you have trouble inserting a discRepairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If your date and time settings get lost repeatedlyIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you have trouble scrolling with your mouseProblem, Meet Solution Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility To connect by using a Wi-Fi networkTo open the Mac OS X Utilities application Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple ApplicationsRestoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings Checking for a Hardware Problem To use Apple Hardware TestReplacing the Batteries To replace the batteries in the Apple Wireless Keyboard Problems with Your Internet Connection To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic MouseTo use Network Diagnostics Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet ConnectionsTo enter PPPoE settings PPPoE ConnectionsProblems with Wireless Communication Learning More, Service, and Support Keeping Your Software Up to DateOnline Resources AppleCare Service and Support Onscreen HelpSystem Information Locating Your Product Serial Number Country Phone WebsiteLast, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least Power specifications Mouse Class 1 Laser InformationLaser Information for Optical Disc Drives Do Not Make Repairs YourselfImportant Handling Information ÂÂ Maximum operating altitude 10,000 feet 3048 metersCleaning Your iMac Cleaning Your iMac DisplayTo clean your iMac display, do the following Cleaning Your Mouse Understanding ErgonomicsKeyboard MouseDisplay Apple and the Environment ChairRegulatory Compliance Information Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Korea Warning Statements Japan Vcci Class B Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Chinese Battery Statement Page Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Parameter RAM, resetting 49 ports Force an application to quit Page Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada