iMac

Features Whether you’re an aspiring music producer, movie director, web designer, or flat-out speed
demon, you’ll find inspiration in the most entertaining and versatile iMac ever. It’s the shortest
Affordable high performance
• Up to 600-MHz PowerPC G3 processor route to the Internet, the best way to make Desktop Movies, and now, with Apple’s new iTunes
• ATI RAGE 128 3D accelerated graphics with software, it’s music to your ears. So strap on those dancing shoes—the newest iMac is ready to
up to 16MB of video memory become the center of your digital entertainment world.
• 64MB or 128MB of SDRAM; supports up to 1GB
• High-capacity hard disk drives up to 40GB1
iMac is still the simplest and best computer for the Internet. It’s so easy, in fact, that you can
Fast, easy Internet access be surfing the web in less than 10 minutes. iMac even gives you 30 days of free Internet service
• 30 days of free Internet service from EarthLink from EarthLink. And with optional AirPort, you can get online wirelessly from almost anywhere
• Setup Assistant that can get you on the Internet in
less than 10 minutes
in your home, school, or office.3 You can also sign up for a free membership to iTools, Apple’s
• Free membership to iTools, Apple’s suite of Internet suite of Internet services designed to take advantage of everything the web has to offer—including
services a free Mac.com email address, a place to store and share your files, and the tools to build your
• High-speed 56K V.90 modem2 own website.
• Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, ready to connect
to a DSL or cable modem
• Support for AirPort wireless networking3 Ready for a new spin on music? With iTunes software,4 managing your music collection has never
been easier. Import songs from your CDs to your computer, and turn your iMac into a jukebox
Simply beautiful music by creating personal playlists of your favorite MP3 music files. You can experience the pure digital
• New iTunes software for organizing and listening
to your favorite MP3 music files4 playback of your CDs, MP3s, and Internet radio via the rich, driving stereo sound of the built-in
• Slot-loading CD-RW drive for creating custom Harman Kardon Odyssey audio system. Want to take it with you? Download music directly to
music CDs5 your compatible MP3 player or, with the built-in CD-RW drive,5 create your own customized CDs
• Clear, powerful Harman Kardon Odyssey audio system to enjoy anywhere.
Memorable Desktop Movies
• Two FireWire ports for connecting DV camcorders, iMac sparks even more creativity with iMovie, Apple’s easy-to-use digital video editing software.
hard disks, and other high-speed peripherals Simply shoot your own footage with a FireWire-equipped digital camcorder and download it
• iMovie software to create truly cinematic digital movies
to your iMac. Then use iMovie to add titles, transitions, music, and special effects, and voila!
Easy setup and use You’ve directed a masterpiece to play full screen on your iMac, copy to videotape through your
• All-in-one system—just plug in the computer and camcorder, or share on the web using HomePage, a feature of iTools.
you’re ready to go
• The Mac OS provides you with the world’s easiest-
to-use system software
For the ultimate in performance, go for iMac Special Edition. It includes all the features of iMac,
• Preinstalled applications let you begin working and along with our fastest, most powerful ever 600-megahertz PowerPC G3 processor, 128 megabytes
playing right away of RAM, and a 40-gigabyte hard drive.

The new iMac: Powerful. Entertaining. Primed to inspire untold feats of creativity. Now it’s
everybody’s time to be a star.
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iMac
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Technical Specifications
Processor and memory Audio
• 400-, 500-, or 600-MHz PowerPC G3 processor • Integrated high-performance Odyssey audio system
• 512K backside level 2 cache (400-MHz system); by Apple and Harman Kardon
or 256K on-chip level 2 cache (500-MHz and • Built-in microphone for speech recognition and audio
600-MHz systems) recording
• 100-MHz system bus • Front-mounted dual mini headphone jacks (headphones
• 64MB or 128MB of PC100 SDRAM; two DIMM slots not included)
support up to 1GB using 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, or • Analog audio input and output minijacks; up to 16-bit
512MB DIMMs stereo and 44.1-kHz sampling rate
• Support for external USB audio devices
Storage
• 10GB, 20GB, or 40GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive1 Video
• Slot-loading 24x (maximum) CD-ROM drive (reads CD • Standard VGA output port (15-pin mini D-Sub
at 24x speed); or 8x4x24x (maximum) CD-RW drive connector)
(writes CD-R at 8x speed, writes CD-RW at 4x speed, — Support for video mirroring: external devices display
reads CD at 24x speed) an image identical to that shown on the built-in display
• Support for external FireWire and USB storage devices
Keyboard and mouse
Display • Apple Pro Keyboard with full-size function and
• Built-in 15-inch shadow-mask CRT (13.8-inch navigation keys, audio controls, and media-eject key
diagonal viewable image size); 0.28-mm dot pitch • Apple Pro Mouse with optical sensor for precise
• Onscreen geometry adjustment to keep display cursor control
images properly aligned throughout its lifetime
• Theater Mode for enhanced brightness of Electrical requirements and agency approvals
full-screen video using iMovie or QuickTime Player • Line voltage: 100V to 260V AC
• Flip foot for 17° tilt • Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz, single phase
• Maximum continuous power: 150W
Graphics support • U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR compliant
• ATI RAGE 128 Pro graphics accelerator with 8MB
of SDRAM graphics memory or ATI RAGE 128 Ultra Environmental requirements
graphics accelerator with 16MB of SDRAM graphics • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
memory; AGP 2X support • Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° C)
• Three crisp, flicker-free screen resolutions: 640 by • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
480 pixels at 117 Hz, 800 by 600 pixels at 95 Hz, • Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
and 1024 by 768 pixels at 75 Hz
• 24-bit true color at all resolutions for displaying Size and weight
millions of colors • Height: 15.0 inches (38.1 cm)
• Width: 15.0 inches (38.1 cm)
Communications • Depth: 17.1 inches (43.5 cm)
• Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector)2 • Weight: 34.7 pounds (15.8 kg)
• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
• Optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11
DSSS compliant3
• Optional AirPort Base Station with 56K modem
and 10BASE-T Ethernet port3

Peripheral connections
• Two USB ports (12 Mbps each) on computer; two USB
ports on keyboard
• Two 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports6; includes
4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable for connecting DV camera
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iMac
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Configurations
iMac iMac iMac Special Edition
Order no. M7683LL/A—Indigo M7669LL/A—Indigo M7680LL/A—Graphite
M8347LL/A—Blue Dalmatian M7675LL/A—Blue Dalmatian
M8348LL/A—Flower Power M7679LL/A—Flower Power
Processor 400-MHz PowerPC G3 500-MHz PowerPC G3 600-MHz PowerPC G3
Level 2 cache 512K at 160 MHz 256K at 500 MHz 256K at 600 MHz
Memory (PC100 SDRAM) 64MB 64MB 128MB
Hard disk drive1 10GB Ultra ATA 20GB Ultra ATA 40GB Ultra ATA
Optical drive CD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW
Graphics support ATI RAGE 128 Pro with 8MB SDRAM ATI RAGE 128 Ultra with 16MB SDRAM ATI RAGE 128 Ultra with 16MB SDRAM
FireWire Two ports Two ports Two ports
USB Two ports (12 Mbps each) Two ports (12 Mbps each) Two ports (12 Mbps each)
VGA video mirroring Yes Yes Yes
Modem2 56K V.90 56K V.90 56K V.90
Ethernet 10/100BASE-T 10/100BASE-T 10/100BASE-T
Wireless networking3 AirPort ready AirPort ready AirPort ready
All models include Apple Pro Keyboard; Apple Pro Mouse; FireWire camcorder cable; modem cable; Mac OS 9.1, QuickTime, iMovie 2, iTunes,4 AppleWorks, Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator, Quicken Deluxe 2001, Palm Desktop, FAXstf, Cro-Mag Rally, Bugdom, and Nanosaur software; Apple Hardware Test
CD; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited warranty. All models also include 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink.
Internet access requires an Internet service account. Most applications are preinstalled. Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM.

Build-to-Order Options
In addition to choosing from Apple’s preconfigured systems, you can order an iMac with factory-installed options
such as additional RAM and AirPort wireless networking from your authorized Apple reseller or through the online
For More Information Apple Store. For up-to-date information, visit www.apple.com/store or call 800-MY-APPLE.

For more information about this product, or

to find out where to buy Apple products, visit
www.apple.com/hardware on the World Wide Web
Other Options
or call 800-538-9696. To purchase products from Product Order no.
the Apple Store, go to www.apple.com/store or call AirPort Card M7600LL/B
800-MY-APPLE. AirPort Base Station M7601LL/B
Visit the Macintosh Products Guide at
www.apple.com/guide for the latest information on 1 For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
more than 18,000 hardware and software products 2 Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.
for your new computer. 3 Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with
AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.
Apple offers iTools, a free suite of Internet services,
4 iTunes may require Internet download; Internet access fees may apply. iTunes is licensed for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the
to help you get more out of using the web. Visit user is legally permitted to reproduce.
www.apple.com to sign up. 5 CD-RW drive included in 500- and 600-MHz iMac systems.
6 Actual rates will vary.
Your iMac comes with 90 days of telephone support
and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the
AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service
and support to three full years. Only the AppleCare
Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone
support from Apple technical experts and the assur-
ance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified
technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more
information, visit www.apple.com/support/products
or call 800-823-2775. Look for this logo
to find great products
for your Mac.

Apple © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AppleWorks, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, and the Mac logo are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPort, Apple Store, iMac, iMovie, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
1 Infinite Loop AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. PowerPC is a
Cupertino, CA 95014 trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license therefrom. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
408-996-1010 trademarks of their respective companies. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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