Apple MB953LL/A manual Boost Your Memory

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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

Â1066 MHz, PC3-8500, DDR3 compliant (also referred to as DDR3 1066)

ÂUnbuffered and unregistered

WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that came with your iMac 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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Contents Congratulations, you and your iMac Were made for each other Say hello to your iMac Mac OS X Snow Leopard 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 Press the power button on the back to turn on your iMac Use Setup Assistant to configure your iMac 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 Life with Your iMac Page Life with Your iMac Basic Features of Your iMac Camera indicator light 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 Dashboard key F4 Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard About the Indicator LightPairing Your Wireless Keyboard with Your iMac Using Your Keyboard To pair your wireless keyboardTo customize your keyboard Using the Apple Magic Mouse Pairing Your Apple Magic Mouse with Your iMac Using Your Apple Magic MouseTo pair your mouse Getting Answers More InformationTo open Mac Help Using the iSight camera Mac Help and search for iSight Page 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 If your iMac won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveIf your iMac won’t turn on or start up To replace the batteries in the wireless keyboard Replacing the BatteriesReplace the battery compartment cover To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic MouseUsing Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware TestProblems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsTurn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware To enter PPPoE settingsProblems with AirPort Wireless Communication Network ConnectionsTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateWhen an Application Doesn’t Respond Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMacInstalling Mac OS To install Mac OSInstalling Applications To install the applications that came with your computerOther Problems If you have trouble inserting a discIf you have trouble ejecting a disc Learning More, Service, and Support If your date and time settings get lost repeatedlyIf you have trouble scrolling with your mouse Online ResourcesAppleCare Service and Support Onscreen HelpSystem Profiler Country Phone Website Locating Your Product Serial Number Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least Power specifications Frequency 50 to 60 HzLaser Information for Optical Disc Drives Do Not Make Repairs YourselfImportant Handling Information 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 Compliance StatementBluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Taiwan Class B Statement Disposal and Recycling Information Taiwan European Union-Disposal Information Page Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Operating environment Looking for Something? Page