iMac Essentials

Table of Contents

Look around your new Mac

Get a quick intro to the features of your iMac.

Take a tour of iMac

Back view of iMac display with an emphasis on the power button.

Want to get started?

Press the power button on the back of your iMac, follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running.

Set up your iMac

iCloud content being accessed across various devices.

Stay in sync

Access your documents, photos, contacts, and more across all your devices with iCloud. And use your iMac with your iOS and iPadOS devices to make phone calls, copy and paste across devices, or create an Instant Hotspot.

Use your iMac with iCloud and Continuity

Unleash your creativity

Your iMac comes with apps for everything you want to do. Edit and share your photos. Enjoy music, books, movies, and more. Create presentations. And discover new apps in the App Store.

Learn about apps included with your Mac

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Discover new features

Find out about new features in macOS, your included apps, and your iMac.

Learn about new macOS features

To browse the iMac Essentials, click Table of Contents at the top of the page. You can also download the guide from Apple Books (where available).

If you need more help, visit the iMac Support website.

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