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Chapter 3      Boost Your Memory
6 Untuck	the	tabs	in	the	memory	compartment. 	
7  To	replace	memory	modules, 	pull	the	tab	to	eject	the	installed	memory	module. 	
Remove	the	memory	modules	you	want	to	replace.
®
Untuck the tabs
Pull the tab 

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42Chapter 3      Boost Your Memory
8 Insert	the	new	memory	modules	in	the	slots	with	the	notches	facing	right, 	as	shown	in	
the	illustration. 	
	
ÂIf	you	install	additional	memory	modules, 	insert	them	in	the	open	slots.
	
ÂIf	you	replace	the	installed	memory	modules, 	insert	a	new	memory	module	in	each	
of	the	slots	furthest	from	the	display. 	
9  Press	each	memory	module	firmly	and	evenly	into	its	slot. 	You’ll	hear	a	slight	click	when	
the	memory	module	is	seated	correctly.
10  Tuck	the	tabs	into	the...

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Chapter 3      Boost Your Memory
11 Replace	the	memory	access	door	and	tighten	the	three	captive	screws	with	a		
Phillips	#2	screwdriver.
WARNING:  Remember	to	replace	the	memory	access	door	after	you	install	memory. 	
Your	iMac	won’t	function	properly	without	the	memory	access	door.
Phillips
screwdriver
Raise
stand
Memory
access
door
®
12  Hold	your	iMac	by	its	sides	and	return	it	to	a	standing	position. 	Then	reconnect	the	
cables	and	power	cord.
13  Press	the	power	button	(®)	on	the	back	of	your...

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44Chapter 3      Boost Your Memory
Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory
After	installing	memory, 	make	sure	your	iMac	recognizes	the	new	memory. 	
To check the memory installed in your iMac:
1  Start	up	your	iMac.
2  When	you	see	the	Mac	OS	X	desktop, 	choose	Apple	()	>	About	This	Mac.
You’ll	see	the	total	amount	of	memory	installed	in	your	iMac. 	For	a	detailed	view	of	the	
amount	of	memory	installed, 	open	System	Information	by	clicking	More	Info.
If	the	memory	you	installed	doesn’t	meet...

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www.apple.com/macosx 
Help Center       help 
www.apple.com/support 
Problem, Meet Solution
4  

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46Chapter 4      Problem, Meet Solution
Occasionally	you	may	have	problems	while	working	with	your	iMac. 	Read	on	for	
troubleshooting	tips	to	try	when	you	have	a	problem. 	You	can	also	find	more	
troubleshooting	information	in	Help	Center	and	on	the	iMac	Support	website	at	
www.apple.com/support/imac.
If	you	experience	a	problem	working	with	your	iMac, 	there’s	usually	a	simple	and	quick	
solution. 	If	you	encounter	a	problem, 	try	to	make	a	note	of	what	you	did	before	the	
problem	occurred. 	This	can...

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Chapter 4      Problem, Meet Solution
An Ounce of Prevention
If	you	have	a	problem	with	your	computer	or	software, 	having	kept	up-to-date	
Time	Machine	backups	ensures	that	your	data	won’t	be	lost. 	If	you	make	regular	Time	
Machine	backups, 	you	can	restore	your	software	and	all	your	data	to	exactly	the	way	it	
was	at	the	time	of	backup. 	Even	serious	issues	are	of	less	concern	when	you	safeguard	
your	information	with	 Time	Machine.
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac
If your iMac won’t...

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48Chapter 4      Problem, Meet Solution
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...

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Chapter 4      Problem, Meet Solution
If your iMac won’t turn on or start up
	
ÂMake	sure	the	power	cord	is	plugged	into	your	iMac	and	a	functioning	power	outlet. 	
	
ÂRestart	your	computer	while	holding	down	the	Command	(x)	and	R	keys, 	until	the	
computer	restarts. 	When	the	Mac	OS	X	Utilities	pane	apears, 	select	an	option	to	repair	
your	disk, 	restore	your	software, 	or	reinstall	Mac	OS	X	and	Apple	applications. 	For	
more	information, 	see	“Repairing, 	Restoring,	or	Reinstalling	Mac	OS	X...

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50Chapter 4      Problem, Meet Solution
If you have trouble ejecting a disc
	
ÂQuit	any	applications	that	may	be	using	the	disc, 	and	then	press	the	Media	
Eject	key	(C)	on	your	keyboard.
	
ÂOpen	a	Finder	window	and	click	the	eject	icon	next	to	the	disc	icon	in	the		
sidebar, 	or	drag	the	disc	icon	from	the	desktop	to	the	 Trash.
	
ÂLog	out	from	your	user	account	by	choosing	Apple	()	>	Log	Out	 “User”	(your	
account	name	appears	in	the	menu), 	and	then	press	the	Media	Eject	key	(C)	on	
your	keyboard....
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