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iMac
iMacs are a line of powerful Macintosh desktop computers produced by Apple, Inc. Originally introduced in 1998, the iMac has gone through several incarnations. Currently, the iMac encompasses all components directly behind the monitor in a slim, space-saving design.
555 Questions
Can you extend the desktop of an iMac with a second monitor?
Yes iMacs have built in support for an external display in extended desktop mode. You may need an adapter to connect the monitor to the iMacs Mini-DVI output port.
Where did the name iMac come from?
I think it came from the name of an actual apple type/brand but to avoid confusion apple named it the Macintosh
It came from a Apple Tree, only they spelled it a bit different.
That answer is good, but neglects the much more long lived Macintosh coat, which was invented by a Scottish chemist, who perfected the design of a waterproof fabric by welding two componets of the coat together.
How bad do power failures affect iMacs?
The same way they do any other piece of electronics. On the Mac a power failure will do no harm.
How do you install Windows on your iMac computer?
The following instructions are for Intel-based Macs, only. Windows will not run on the older processors without expensive and poorly performing software.
One feature of the current Mac OS X software is an applet called Boot Camp that allows you to install and switch back and forth (on restart) between the Apple and Microsoft operating systems.
Section I
- Power up the Mac under the OS X Leopard 10.4.6 (or higher) operating system.
- Before installing the new operating system, back up any files and applications installed under OS X.
- Log in to an administrator account on your computer (if one is set, otherwise continue).
- Make sure no applications are running.
- Open a new finder window and access your applications folder.
- Find the Utilities folder within Applications and locate Boot Camp Assistant.
- Double-click the application to run.
- When the application window (aka Wizard, to Microsoft fans) opens, first click the Print button to retrieve a hard copy of the instructions, then click the "Continue" button. This will take you to the next screen.
- The following screen will read: "Select what you want to do and click Continue."
- If you haven't already created a Windows partition, select the "create or remove a Windows partition" button.
- Click Continue
- Boot Camp Assistant will help you create a new partition for Windows on your internal hard disk (if you have multiple internal hard disks, you can use any). It is extremely important to create a new partition, or you may wipe out your Mac operating system.
- When you create the Windows partition, you'll have the option of choosing to set aside 32 GB, divide the disk space equally, or set a custom size. The Windows partition must be at least 5GB to accommodate the new operating system. You should also leave at least 5 GB of free space on each partition. Consider which operating system will get more use, and which partition will store more files and applications, then set your size accordingly.
- When you're satisfied with your choice, click Partition.
- Following the screen prompts, place your Windows installation disk in the DVD drive. You must use a single full-installation disk (not an upgrade) of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or a more recent version such as Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or the current incarnation of same. Do not attempt to install an earlier version of Windows.
Section 2
- At this point, you will select and run the Windows Installation Wizard, following instructions as you would if installing on a standard PC.
- Install the Boot Camp drivers on your Windows volume by inserting the OS X disk one DVD.
- If AutoRun opens, quit the program.
- Using Windows Explorer, locate and select the driver you want to install.
- Open the driver to start installation.
- Note: You will not be able to use the Eject key on your keyboard while the Welcome screen is displayed (you must be set up and running a user account for this key to work). In order to eject a disk, use Windows Explorer to select the disk, and click the Explorer eject icon.
Section 3
- If you want your computer to restart automatically after a power failure, click the Boot Camp system tray item and choose the Boot Camp control panel.
- Click the Power tab.
- Select "Restart automatically after a power failure."
Windows should now be installed in its own partition on your internal hard drive.
Section 4
To select which start-up disk you want to use for a particular session:
- Restart your computer while holding down the "Option" key.
- When the labeled disk icons appear on your screen, release the option key.
- Use the mouse to select OS X or Windows.
- Click the arrow under the icon.
- Your computer will now start under your selected operating system.
Note: You can only use one partition at a time. Although the dormant partition icon will be visible on your desktop, you will not have access to any files or applications under that OS.
If you need to transfer a file between operating systems, you'll have to email it to yourself from the appropriate operating system, burn the file to CD or DVD, or transfer across a network, using a second computer as an intermediary (and yes, Macs and PCs can talk to each other across a network).
Section 5
- To set the default operating system in Windows, click the Boot Camp system tray item and choose the control panel.
- Select the disk with the operating system you want to use by default.
- Restart your computer.
Once the default OS is set, your computer will automatically boot under the selected partition. If you want to use the other operating system for a session, restart while holding down the option key, select the non-default disk, and click the arrow. You will not need to reset your default on restart unless you deliberately want to change it.
Installing Windows on the Intel Mac is usually straightforward and painless; however, if you run into conflicts, consult the instructions you printed in Step 8 of Section 1 for troubleshooting tips. Or ask a teenager to help you.
How do you brighten screen on an iMac?
The iMac keyboard has brightness keys - on the current model on the F1 and F2 keys. The screen can be calibrated by selecting Displays within System Preferences, then clicking the Color button and the Calibrate... button. This will talk you through the screen calibration.
How do you remove an administrator password on an iMac G3?
"Admin" refers to users who can do things on the computer that non-admin users can't do. To delete a user, create an admin user. After you have created an admin user, open the System Preferences window.
In "Users and Groups" select the user you want to delete and click the minus sign at the bottom of the "Users and Groups" pane. You may need that user's password.
How do you download pictures from camera to iMac?
Plug your camera or card reader into your mac via a usb cable. Then open up iphoto and click the import all photos button. It may take a while to import if the file sizes are larger.
Will my iMAC work on a 220 current?
Do you mean a 220V as in a power in Europe? Then,
Check your adaptor. It will tell you the input voltage. If it sates that the range of the input voltage in 100V-240V then YES you can plug in your adapter into a 220V outlet.
Please note that some people advise that you plug in the adapter into the power before plugging it into the computer.
Where could one go online to buy an Apple G5 iMac?
If you are looking to purchase an Apple G5 Desktop computer, you can purchase one from eBay and also Amazon. The price will fluctuate depending on the condition. Mint and unused ones will have a higher asking price.
How do you turn on the sound on an iMac?
Use the volume keys on the keyboard. If that does not help check in System Preferences / Sound /Output that the internal speakers are selected and that the Mute button is not ticked. Ensure nothing is plugged into the Audio output socket on the back.
Will ilife 09 work on iMac g4?
The minimum requirement is a G4 running at 867MHz or faster. But a G4 will, depending on instruments used and amount of RAM available etc., struggle with anything more than a couple of tracks in GarageBand.
Is an iMac a computer or laptop?
An iMac is a computer, but a computer is not necessarily an iMac, so they are not the same thing.
Yes. The 64-bit version of Windows 7 can be installed with Boot Camp on Intel Macs with a Core 2 Duo processor. As of the time of this answer, full support for Windows 7 had only been out for about 8 days, so make sure you have installed the latest updates from Apple before installing.
How can you run CrossOver on an iMac G5?
CrossOver requires a Mac with an Intel Core Duo processor to replicate a Windows type computer. It will not work on a G5 iMac.
Do you get free online play in Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare for iMac?
yeah dude i palyed iot this morning just get it form any apple store
How do you factory reset an iMac?
If you are referring to restarting an iMac, you can choose one of the following options;
- Click on the Apple menu, and select the Restart option
- To force a restart, in the even that your iMac freezes, you can hold down Control+Both Command Keys, while holding down this combination press the power button, this will force a restart.
If you are referring to restoring an iMac, you should do the below;
- You will need your Mac OS X install disk,
- Insert your install CD/DVD into the drive and restart your computer,
- While it is booting, hold down the 'D' key for it to run from the disc,
- Follow the on-screen prompts to do what you wish to do.
Where can you get a cheap imac?
It isn't very common that deals and discounts on Apple branded products are available as Apple is usually very expensive for retailers to stock. It is possible that information on discounts and specials can be found on fan websites such as Mac Rumors, and larger online stores such as Amazon may offer discount more often than most stores.
The current iMac models (aluminum and glass, introduced mid-2007) have either a 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (for 20" and 24" models), or a 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (for high-end 24" model).
As of February 2010 the iMac range utilises the following processors:
◦ 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache
◦ 3.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache
◦ 2.66GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache; Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.2GHz
◦ 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache; Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.46GHz; Hyper-Threading for up to eight virtual cores
How do you get another page on the iMac safari?
Click the + sign on the far right of the screen at the bottom of the toolbar.
iMac's can be used for anything a regular Windows PC can be used for and much more. You can edit your movies on professional software such as iMac, sort out your photos with iPhoto, sync your music library with iTunes, create websites with iWeb or browse the internet with Safari. There are many other things you can do as well.
There are two different ways. One is there is usually a key to mute and un-mute your computer near the keyboard. But that's for a laptop. The second one is on the bottom right of your screen, there is a small button that has a picture of a horn and sound waves. Click on it and you can mute, un-mute, and change the sound of your computer.
Disadvantages of iMac computer?
There are no disadvantages I can think of other than, if you want to run Widows programs you will need to install Windows on your Mac and then dual boot. Of course when you do that the Apple computer will be just as easy to infect as any Windows PC. There also are not as many games created for the Mac OSx.
How do you put photos on 1998 iMac?
If your Mac has crashed and you have lost all data then unless you made a backup of all the photos they cannot be replaced. If you used Time Machine and your iMac was connected to an external hard drive then all your photos are on that external hard drive. Simply open Time Machine and restore all the photos to iPhoto.
Can you transfer pictures from a dell PC to an iMac?
You will need to save the pictures on a flash drive, CD, or DVD, in order to load them on an iMac.
