Using a dual boot iMac
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The iMac differs from regular desktop computers. It features a:
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Turning on an iMac
The power button for an iMac is located on the back of the computer, bottom right corner - press the power button once to turn on the iMac.
Windows or OS X?
To start up the iMac using Windows XP:
- Press the power button on the iMac – it starts up in Windows XP by default.
To start up the iMac using OS X:
- Hold down the Option key on the keyboard and press the power button on the iMac.
Hold the Option key until the disk icons appear onscreen.
- Double-click the Macintosh HD icon.
The computer will start up with Mac OS X.
Ejecting a CD or DVD
The eject key for the CD/DVD drive on an iMac is located on the keyboard:
Location of eject key for CD/DVD drive on new Mac keyboards
- Load your CD/DVD by inserting it into the CD/DVD slot.
- Eject your CD/DVD by pressing the eject key – there is a short delay between pressing the eject button and the disc ejecting.
Typing PC key commands on an Apple keyboard
See this article on the Apple website for key mappings on wired aluminium keyboards:
See this article on the Apple website for key mappings on wireless aluminium keyboards:
The table below refers to plastic "Apple Pro" keyboards. See this article on the Apple website for more information:
| PC key command | Apple external keyboard |
|---|---|
| Control-Alt-Delete | Control-Option-Delete* |
| Alt | |
| Backspace | Delete |
| Delete | Delete* |
| Enter | Return |
| Enter (numeric keypad) | Enter |
| Insert | Help |
| Num lock | Clear |
| Pause/Break | F16 |
| Print Screen | F14 |
| Scroll/Lock | F15 |
| Windows | Command |
* Use the Delete key above the arrow keys.