Installing Mac OS, To install Mac OS | Apple MC413LL/A manual

åIf that doesnÕt work, unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. Plug the power cord back in and press the power (¨) button again to start up your iMac.

åIf you are still unable to start up your iMac, see the service and support information that came with your iMac for information about contacting Apple for service.

Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac

Use the software installation discs that came with your iMac to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your iMac.

Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before reinstalling software. Apple isnÕt responsible for any lost data.

Installing Mac OS X

To install Mac OS X:

1Back up your important files.

2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac.

3Double-click ÒInstall Mac OS X and Bundled Software.Ó

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

5After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your iMac may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc.

Important: The ÒErase and InstallÓ option erases the iMac hard disk so you should back up your important files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.

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Apple MC413LL/A manual Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac, Installing Mac OS, To install Mac OS

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 More Information If you would like more information, see the following Put Your iMac to Sleep Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It DownShut Down Your iMac Getting to Know Your iMac For the Latest Information Basic Features of Your iMac Apple Remote Built-in speakers Power indicator lightSlot-loading optical disc drive Remote rest Additional Features of Your iMac Built-in microphone Camera indicator lightBuilt-in iSight camera Built-in infrared IR receiver Ports on Your iMac Audio in/optical digital audio in port Two FireWire 400 portsMini-DVI video out port Ethernet port 10/100/1000Base-T Headphone out/optical digital audio port Additional Components of Your iMac Memory access Power portSecurity slot Power button AirPort Extreme wireless technology inside Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences To set up a printer Connecting a PrinterMonitoring Printing To check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to Date Transferring Files to Another Computer Page Using Your iMac Using Mighty Mouse Configuring Mighty Mouse To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences Keyboard Controls More Information About Mighty Mouse Keyboard equivalent Apple Remote button Using the Apple Remote and Front Row Your Apple Remote can To use your Apple Remote Pairing Your Apple Remote To pair your Apple Remote with your iMac Turning Off IR Reception Replacing the Apple Remote BatteryTo delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your iMac To turn off IR reception To replace the battery More Information About the Apple Remote Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HD Using the Built-in iSight CameraTaking Pictures with Photo Booth To capture live video Videoconferencing with iChat AV Turning Off the iSight Camera To start a videoconference Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access More Information About AirPort Connecting to an Ethernet Network More Information About Using Ethernet Using Audio Devices Headphone Out/Optical Digital Audio Out Port More Information About Using Audio Audio In/Optical Digital Audio In Port Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices Connecting an External Display, Projector, TV, or VCR To connect an external display or projector More Information About Using an External Display or TVTo connect a TV or VCR to your iMac Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB Devices Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time More Information About USB Connecting FireWire Devices These are some of the things you can do with FireWire Using FireWire Devices More Information About FireWire Using Your Optical Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To use a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps Playing DVD Discs Ejecting a DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using iTunesMore Information About Recording CDs Securing Your iMac Page Installing Memory To install memory Replacing the Memory Remove the memory access door and set it aside Remove Memory modules Levers Push levers Memory modules Raise stand To check the memory installed in your iMac Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New MemoryPage Troubleshooting5 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac If your iMac won’t respond or the pointer won’t move If the iMac won’t turn on or start up Installing Mac OS Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMacTo install Mac OS To install applications Installing ApplicationsWhen an Application Doesn’t Respond To force an application to quit If you have a problem with an application Other ProblemsIf you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication If you have a problem with your Internet connection If you have trouble ejecting a disc If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Locating Your Product Serial Number Using Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware TestPage Specifications Page Safety, Use, and Care Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Connectors and Ports Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Laser Information High-Risk Activities Warning Avoid Hearing Damage Understanding Ergonomics Shoulders relaxed Mouse To clean your iMac screen, do the following Cleaning Your iMacCleaning Your iMac Display Carrying Your iMac Connecting to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connections To find the settings on a Windows PC To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerBefore you can connect to the Internet, you need to Gathering the Information You Need Manually Using Dhcp with a manual address Using BootP PPP Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect To use Network Assistant Turn the modem on and off and reset the modem hardware Troubleshooting Your ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Check System Preferences settings PPPoE Connections Network Connections Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement European Community Wireless Radio UseExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity External USB Modem Information Apple and the Environment Battery Disposal Information Disposal and Recycling Information Taiwan European Union-Disposal Information Page Index 101 Ethernet cable 44 port 21 using 103 USB 104