Look around your new Mac
Get a quick intro to the ports, camera, accessories, and other features of your iMac.
Set up your iMac
Connect your keyboard and mouse or trackpad, then press the power button on the back of your iMac. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running.
If you’re coming from a Windows PC
Learn what things are called on your Mac, where to find your files, how to right-click, and how your iMac can do everything your Windows PC did—and more.
Make your Mac your own
Tailor your iMac to fit you. Change your wallpaper, choose a color theme, adjust icon and widget styles, customize the Dock, and tweak font sizes.
Ready to go out of the box
Your iMac comes with many apps already installed and even more available for download in the App Store. Learn about some key apps that help you stay connected, get creative, and be productive.
Discover what’s new
Check out the Mac User Guide to find out what’s new in macOS 27, including the latest features and apps.
New features for macOS 27 Golden Gate
This iMac Getting Started Guide is for the current 24-inch iMac**. To explore the iMac Getting Started Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.
If you need more help, visit the iMac Support website.