iMac Essentials
iMac
Essentials
Contents
4 Chapter 1: iMac at a glance
4 Say hello to iMac
5 Take a tour
6 Connect accessories
9 Use an external display
10 Chapter 2: Get started
10 Set up
11 Find your way around
13 Quickly open apps
14 Search with Spotlight
15 Access all your content anywhere with iCloud
16 Use your iMac and iOS devices together
18 AirDrop
18 AirPrint
18 AirPlay
19 Migrate your data
20 Back up and restore
21 Chapter 3: Apps
21 Chapter 3: Apps
21 About apps
21 Safari
22 Mail
23 Notes
24 Messages
25 Calendar
26 Photos
27 iTunes
28 FaceTime
29 Maps
30 iBooks
31 Pages
32 Numbers
33 Keynote
34 iMovie
35 GarageBand
37 App Store
38 Chapter 4: Explore iMac
38 Get answers in Mac Help
39 Learn more
40 Replace memory
44 Chapter 5: Safety, handling, and support
44 Important safety information
46 Important handling information
47 Understanding ergonomics
48 Learning more, service, and support
49 FCC regulatory compliance
49 Canadian regulatory compliance
50 Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity
50 ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement
51 Apple and the environment
51 Disposal and recycling information
51 Software License Agreement
Say hello to iMac
Take a look around. Want a quick intro to the features of your iMac? Go to Take a tour.
Get started. Press the power button on the back of your iMac, and you're up and running. See Set up for more details.
Stay in sync. Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all your devices with iCloud. And use your iMac with your iOS devices to make and receive phone calls and texts, or create an Instant Hotspot. Learn more in Access all your content anywhere with iCloud.
Unleash your creativity. Plan events and share info and photos with Notes; organize and listen to music, books, movies, and more with iTunes; create presentations with Keynote; and check out all the apps available on App Store, to express yourself in as many ways as you have ideas.
Dig deeper. Explore your iMac and get your questions answered. Go to Get answers in Mac Help.
Take a tour
Your iMac is packed with advanced technologies and a beautiful reflection-reducing display in a remarkably thin design.
3.5 mm Headphone Jack Gigabit Ethernet
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3.5 mm Headphone Jack: Plug in stereo headphones or a digital 5.1 surround-sound speaker system and experience high-quality sound while watching movies or listening to your favorite music.
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SDXC card slot: Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your iMac, with the latest high-capacity SD cards.
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USB 3 ports: Connect an iPad, iPhone, iPod, digital camera, camcorder, external storage, or printer quickly and easily. The iMac USB 3 ports support USB 3 and USB 2 devices.
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Thunderbolt 2 ports: This ultrafast and ultraflexible technology lets you connect high-speed peripherals such as RAID arrays, external displays, and docking stations. Thunderbolt 2 supports adapters (sold separately) for technologies like FireWire or HDMI, for increased connectivity.
• Gigabit Ethernet port: Connect a router or modem to get on the Internet, or connect to another computer to transfer files without using Wi-Fi.
Power button AC power cord
- AC power cord: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand, plug it into the power port on the back of your iMac, then plug the cord into a power outlet.
• Power button: Press and hold for three seconds to turn your iMac on or off, or press to put it to sleep.
Connect accessories
Work wirelessly
Using Bluetooth $ ^{\circledR} $ technology, your iMac can connect wirelessly to devices such as the included Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Keyboard (described below), and to optional devices like the Magic Trackpad 2, peripheral devices, wearable sport accessories, and others. Use the Bluetooth menu ✱ at the top of your screen to connect to, pair, and transfer information between your iMac and the device.
What's included
To use your iMac, you need two accessories included in the box—the Magic Keyboard and the Magic Mouse 2.
Important: To begin using your Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2, simply make sure the on/off switches on both devices are on (green is visible). The devices connect to your iMac automatically.
