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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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..., Inc., registered in this copyright protection technology must be copied, in whole or in the U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMac, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, the Mac logo, Mac OS, and Macintosh are trademarks...
..., Inc., registered in this copyright protection technology must be copied, in whole or in the U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMac, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, the Mac logo, Mac OS, and Macintosh are trademarks...
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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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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 . If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5
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 . If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5
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G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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. 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.
G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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. 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.
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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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.
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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.
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... a Mac, Setup Assistant can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that the applications you used on your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. To transfer information, make sure FileVault is automatically set up your...
... a Mac, Setup Assistant can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that the applications you used on your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. To transfer information, make sure FileVault is automatically set up your...
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... Getting Started 9 Additional Information If you would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the back of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and ...hold the Play/Pause button on the remote for less than a few days, put your iMac G5 to Know Your iMac G5," on page 11. See...
... Getting Started 9 Additional Information If you would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the back of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and ...hold the Play/Pause button on the remote for less than a few days, put your iMac G5 to Know Your iMac G5," on page 11. See...
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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 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 . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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 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 . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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... about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to know about your iMac G5. Read on for your iMac G5. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different...
... about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to know about your iMac G5. Read on for your iMac G5. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different...
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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 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 -
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...Stow the remote when you're not using the included iChat AV application. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with your iMac G5. Connect your iMac G5 is in speakers and sound output port. Chapter 2 Getting to click, squeeze and scroll through documents or content. When your ... SuperDrive, which can also eject a disc by dragging its innovative scroll ball to Know Your iMac G5 13 Video camera indicator light A small green LED light illuminates when the video camera on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to CDR, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW...
...Stow the remote when you're not using the included iChat AV application. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with your iMac G5. Connect your iMac G5 is in speakers and sound output port. Chapter 2 Getting to click, squeeze and scroll through documents or content. When your ... SuperDrive, which can also eject a disc by dragging its innovative scroll ball to Know Your iMac G5 13 Video camera indicator light A small green LED light illuminates when the video camera on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to CDR, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW...
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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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...modem, or connect to Know Your iMac G5 15 H Two FireWire 400 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (you can add more memory to your iMac G5, up to devices, such as ... hold to reset during troubleshooting. ≤ Power port Connect your iMac G5 to connect an external monitor or projection device that uses an S-video or composite video connector. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other sound output ...
...modem, or connect to Know Your iMac G5 15 H Two FireWire 400 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (you can add more memory to your iMac G5, up to devices, such as ... hold to reset during troubleshooting. ≤ Power port Connect your iMac G5 to connect an external monitor or projection device that uses an S-video or composite video connector. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other sound output ...
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...Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that came with your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of... your files; Note: If you can't start up your iMac G5. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and ...
...Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that came with your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of... your files; Note: If you can't start up your iMac G5. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and ...
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to change the colors of ...with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to Know Your iMac G5 17 As you get to know your iMac G5. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect... that will appear on your screen when your iMac G5 is your command center for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. System Preferences is left idle...
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to change the colors of ...with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to Know Your iMac G5 17 As you get to know your iMac G5. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect... that will appear on your screen when your iMac G5 is your command center for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. System Preferences is left idle...
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... the printer icon in the Dock to choose the printers that came with your computer) and print wirelessly. After you can print to Know Your iMac G5 Monitoring Printing After you send a document to a printer, you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your print job or putting it to your printer to install...
... the printer icon in the Dock to choose the printers that came with your computer) and print wirelessly. After you can print to Know Your iMac G5 Monitoring Printing After you send a document to a printer, you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your print job or putting it to your printer to install...
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...m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. You can connect to Know Your iMac G5 19 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to music while you are connected to the...2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. iTunes, an easy-to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your Mac ... install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. To learn more about your iMac G5 to the Mac OS X website at www...
...m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. You can connect to Know Your iMac G5 19 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to music while you are connected to the...2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. iTunes, an easy-to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your Mac ... install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. To learn more about your iMac G5 to the Mac OS X website at www...
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...You can transfer files to another Mac using a FireWire cable. For more information about using FireWire to transfer files, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can easily transfer files using .Mac or another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "transferring ... "Using FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 42. Â You can transfer files. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your iMac G5 to an Ethernet network, cable or DSL modem, or a wireless network, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on page 30. Using the ...
...You can transfer files to another Mac using a FireWire cable. For more information about using FireWire to transfer files, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can easily transfer files using .Mac or another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "transferring ... "Using FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 42. Â You can transfer files. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your iMac G5 to an Ethernet network, cable or DSL modem, or a wireless network, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on page 30. Using the ...