Apple Imac Mid2011 User Guide
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41 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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43 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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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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47 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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49 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....