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This chapter provides information and instructions about installing memory in your iMac.

Your iMac comes with at least 512 MB of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. You can replace the memory in your iMac with two 512 MB or two 1 GB memory modules for a maximum of 2 GB of memory. Memory modules must be installed in pairs and meet the following specifications:

åSmall Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format

å667 MHz, PC2-5300, DDR2 compliant (also referred to as DDR2 667)

åUnbuffered 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 instructions about how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage isnÕt covered by the limited warranty on your iMac.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Installing Memory Index Page Getting Started What’s in the Box Setting up Your iMac Getting Started Connect the keyboard and mouse cables Getting Started If you would like more information, see the following More InformationShut Down Your iMac Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It DownPut Your iMac to Sleep For the Latest Information Getting to Know Your iMacApple Remote Basic Features of Your iMacRemote rest Power indicator lightSlot-loading optical disc drive Built-in speakersAdditional Features of Your iMac Built-in infrared IR receiver Camera indicator lightBuilt-in iSight camera Built-in microphonePorts on Your iMac Headphone out/optical digital audio port Two FireWire 400 portsMini-DVI video out port Ethernet port 10/100/1000Base-T Audio in/optical digital audio in portAdditional Components of Your iMac AirPort Extreme wireless technology inside Power portSecurity slot Power button Memory accessCustomizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Monitoring Printing Connecting a PrinterTo set up a printer Keeping Your Software Up to Date To check for updated softwareTransferring Files to Another Computer Page Using Your iMac Using Mighty Mouse To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences Configuring Mighty MouseMore Information About Mighty Mouse Keyboard ControlsKeyboard equivalent Apple Remote button Using the Apple Remote and Front Row To use your Apple Remote Your Apple Remote canTo pair your Apple Remote with your iMac Pairing Your Apple RemoteTo turn off IR reception Replacing the Apple Remote BatteryTo delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your iMac Turning Off IR ReceptionMore Information About the Apple Remote To replace the batteryTo capture live video Using the Built-in iSight CameraTaking Pictures with Photo Booth Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HDVideoconferencing with iChat AV To start a videoconference Turning Off the iSight CameraHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless NetworkingMore Information About AirPort More Information About Using Ethernet Connecting to an Ethernet NetworkHeadphone Out/Optical Digital Audio Out Port Using Audio DevicesAudio In/Optical Digital Audio In Port More Information About Using AudioConnecting an External Display, Projector, TV, or VCR Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video DevicesTo connect a TV or VCR to your iMac More Information About Using an External Display or TVTo connect an external display or projector Using USB Devices Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus USBMore Information About USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire Connecting FireWire DevicesMore Information About FireWire Using FireWire DevicesUsing Your Optical Drive To use a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps Inserting a CD or DVD DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs More Information About Recording CDs To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using iTunesRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Securing Your iMac Page Installing Memory Replacing the Memory To install memoryRemove the memory access door and set it aside Remove Memory modules Levers Push levers Memory modules Raise stand Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory To check the memory installed in your iMacPage Troubleshooting5 If your iMac won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMacIf the iMac won’t turn on or start up To install Mac OS Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMacInstalling Mac OS To force an application to quit Installing ApplicationsWhen an Application Doesn’t Respond To install applicationsIf you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If you have trouble ejecting a disc If you have a problem with your Internet connectionLocating Your Product Serial Number If your date and time settings get lost repeatedlyTo use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestPage Specifications Page Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac Safety, Use, and Care InformationAppendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Connectors and PortsHigh-Risk Activities Warning Laser InformationUnderstanding Ergonomics Avoid Hearing DamageShoulders relaxed Mouse Carrying Your iMac Cleaning Your iMacCleaning Your iMac Display To clean your iMac screen, do the followingThere are four kinds of Internet connections Connecting to the InternetBefore you can connect to the Internet, you need to To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Gathering the Information You Need Manually Using Dhcp with a manual address Using BootP PPP To use Network Assistant Using Network Setup Assistant to ConnectCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics Turn the modem on and off and reset the modem hardwarePPPoE Connections Check System Preferences settingsNetwork Connections Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope-EU Declaration of Conformity Wireless Radio UseExposure to Radio Frequency Energy European CommunityApple and the Environment External USB Modem InformationDisposal and Recycling Information Battery Disposal InformationTaiwan European Union-Disposal Information Page 101 IndexEthernet cable 44 port 21 using 103 104 USB