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iMac G5 User's Guide Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac G5 computer
iMac G5 User's Guide Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac G5 computer
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Contents 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 8 Next Steps 9 Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 12 Front View 14 Back View 16 Learning About Mac OS X 17 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 18 Connecting to a Printer 19 Playing ...20 Transferring Files to Another Computer 21 When an Application Does Not Respond 21 Using Applications 22 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 23 Using Your iMac G5 24 Using Mighty Mouse 25 Keyboard Controls 26 Using Your IR Receiver and the Remote 29 Using the Built-in iSight Video Camera 30 ...
Contents 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 8 Next Steps 9 Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 12 Front View 14 Back View 16 Learning About Mac OS X 17 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 18 Connecting to a Printer 19 Playing ...20 Transferring Files to Another Computer 21 When an Application Does Not Respond 21 Using Applications 22 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 23 Using Your iMac G5 24 Using Mighty Mouse 25 Keyboard Controls 26 Using Your IR Receiver and the Remote 29 Using the Built-in iSight Video Camera 30 ...
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... the New Memory 53 Troubleshooting 54 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your iMac G5 55 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5 56 Other Problems 57 Locating Your Product Serial Number 58 Using Apple Hardware Test 59 Specifications 61 Safety, Use, and Care Information 61 Safety ...Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac G5 62 Connectors and Ports 63 Avoid Hearing Damage 63 Ergonomics 64 Cleaning Your iMac G5 65 Carrying Your iMac G5 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Connecting to the Internet 69 Setup Assistant Worksheet 71 Setting ...
... the New Memory 53 Troubleshooting 54 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your iMac G5 55 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5 56 Other Problems 57 Locating Your Product Serial Number 58 Using Apple Hardware Test 59 Specifications 61 Safety, Use, and Care Information 61 Safety ...Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac G5 62 Connectors and Ports 63 Avoid Hearing Damage 63 Ergonomics 64 Cleaning Your iMac G5 65 Carrying Your iMac G5 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Connecting to the Internet 69 Setup Assistant Worksheet 71 Setting ...
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Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Getting Started 1 1 Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iMac G5," to find out about the new features of this section for instructions on getting started .
Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Getting Started 1 1 Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iMac G5," to find out about the new features of this section for instructions on getting started .
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power socket on the next two pages to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network. Follow the steps on the back of an Ethernet cable to the iMac G5 and the other end to set up your iMac G5.
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power socket on the next two pages to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network. Follow the steps on the back of an Ethernet cable to the iMac G5 and the other end to set up your iMac G5.
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d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 d d Step 4: Press the power button (®) to turn on your iMac G5. ® Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your iMac G5, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up and use them with your computer.
d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 d d Step 4: Press the power button (®) to turn on your iMac G5. ® Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your iMac G5, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up and use them with your computer.
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... Network settings so that the applications you 'll need to transfer information when you first start up your new iMac G5 (you transfer information later using Migration Assistant. Note: If you may apply. The Setup Assistant takes you enter your ...must have to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your iMac G5 for information you used on your iMac G5 to connect to your iMac G5, Setup Assistant starts....
... Network settings so that the applications you 'll need to transfer information when you first start up your new iMac G5 (you transfer information later using Migration Assistant. Note: If you may apply. The Setup Assistant takes you enter your ...must have to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your iMac G5 for information you used on your iMac G5 to connect to your iMac G5, Setup Assistant starts....
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... page 22. Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on the remote. To put your iMac G5 to Know Your iMac G5," on page 11. Put Your iMac G5 to sleep. Additional Information If you left them. onscreen help Using a specific feature of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press...
... page 22. Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on the remote. To put your iMac G5 to Know Your iMac G5," on page 11. Put Your iMac G5 to sleep. Additional Information If you left them. onscreen help Using a specific feature of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press...
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Moving your iMac G5 before moving it down your iMac G5 while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down . Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it .
Moving your iMac G5 before moving it down your iMac G5 while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down . Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it .
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...for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on your screen. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you to a printer, playing a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you see on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com,...about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of Mac OS X, including information about your...
...for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on your screen. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you to a printer, playing a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you see on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com,...about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of Mac OS X, including information about your...
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Front View Built-in microphone Integrated infrared (IR) receiver Ambient light sensor Built-in speaker d USB ports Built-in iSight video camera Video camera indicator light Slot-load optical disc drive Power indicator light Built-in speaker Remote rest - Volume controls C Media Eject key Apple Keyboard Remote MENU Mighty Mouse 12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
Front View Built-in microphone Integrated infrared (IR) receiver Ambient light sensor Built-in speaker d USB ports Built-in iSight video camera Video camera indicator light Slot-load optical disc drive Power indicator light Built-in speaker Remote rest - Volume controls C Media Eject key Apple Keyboard Remote MENU Mighty Mouse 12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
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...Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to eject a CD or DVD disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is on the back of the power indicator light, according to the light available, when the iMac G5 is in speakers Listen to...are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on , this key to your iMac G5 is capturing and displaying video. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5.) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of your iMac G5 is in speakers and sound output port. Remote rest Stow the remote when ...
...Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to eject a CD or DVD disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is on the back of the power indicator light, according to the light available, when the iMac G5 is in speakers Listen to...are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on , this key to your iMac G5 is capturing and displaying video. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5.) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of your iMac G5 is in speakers and sound output port. Remote rest Stow the remote when ...
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Back View £ Video out port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) , Audio line-in port f Headphone out/ optical out optical audio out port d USB 2.0 ports (3) H FireWire ports (2) Power port ® Power buton Memory access Security slot 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
Back View £ Video out port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) , Audio line-in port f Headphone out/ optical out optical audio out port d USB 2.0 ports (3) H FireWire ports (2) Power port ® Power buton Memory access Security slot 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
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...digital cameras, joysticks, and more memory to your iMac G5 computer's power cord. You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). For more information about installing memory, see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac G5. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology ...Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (you can add more . Press and hold to your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 or put it to a receiver, home ...
...digital cameras, joysticks, and more memory to your iMac G5 computer's power cord. You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). For more information about installing memory, see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac G5. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology ...Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (you can add more . Press and hold to your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 or put it to a receiver, home ...
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...for new users, experienced users, and people switching to the Mac. Also open applications; For information about software applications compatible with your iMac G5. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at your fingertips; and Front Row, ... you 're ready to learn more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with your iMac G5, you experience any problems while using the remote that was included with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X and ...
...for new users, experienced users, and people switching to the Mac. Also open applications; For information about software applications compatible with your iMac G5. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at your fingertips; and Front Row, ... you 're ready to learn more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with your iMac G5, you experience any problems while using the remote that was included with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X and ...
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...you get to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to Know Your iMac G5 17 Chapter 2 Getting to change . You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane ... you like. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5 is your iMac G5, explore the other options. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
...you get to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to Know Your iMac G5 17 Chapter 2 Getting to change . You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane ... you like. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5 is your iMac G5, explore the other options. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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... appear in the printer list. others require a network connection, such as Ethernet. You can now see the print jobs in the Dock to Know Your iMac G5 You can connect a USB printer to a printer, you send a document to the base station (instead of available printers. To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences...
... appear in the printer list. others require a network connection, such as Ethernet. You can now see the print jobs in the Dock to Know Your iMac G5 You can connect a USB printer to a printer, you send a document to the base station (instead of available printers. To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences...
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Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. When you work with a mini-jack to the headphone out/optical ...audio out port (f ) of your iMac G5 to listen privately. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update...
Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. When you work with a mini-jack to the headphone out/optical ...audio out port (f ) of your iMac G5 to listen privately. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update...
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...information about using Setup Assistant. If you need to change to a different type of connection you need. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 To access another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for further help. For more information, see ... transfer files. Transferring Files to Another Computer You have several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your iMac G5 to another computer's Ethernet port. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find...
...information about using Setup Assistant. If you need to change to a different type of connection you need. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 To access another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for further help. For more information, see ... transfer files. Transferring Files to Another Computer You have several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your iMac G5 to another computer's Ethernet port. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find...
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... open . If needed, you 're experiencing other applications open applications. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all Mac OS 9 applications. For more information about these applications, open the application,... iLife applications, for the application. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 Quitting a frozen application may "freeze" on page 53. Mac OS X provides a way to save your iMac G5. If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Using Applications ...
... open . If needed, you 're experiencing other applications open applications. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all Mac OS 9 applications. For more information about these applications, open the application,... iLife applications, for the application. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 Quitting a frozen application may "freeze" on page 53. Mac OS X provides a way to save your iMac G5. If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Using Applications ...