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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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If you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. If you are an experienced user, you have never used an iMac G5 or are new to get started . 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 may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. If you are an experienced user, you have never used an iMac G5 or are new to get started . 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
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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 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 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.
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. 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 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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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. 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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... didn't transfer your network settings, Setup Assistant can use Setup Assistant to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on your other Mac  Your applications folder so that your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Open the Applications folder, open...
... didn't transfer your network settings, Setup Assistant can use Setup Assistant to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on your other Mac  Your applications folder so that your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Open the Applications folder, open...
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..." on page 53. 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 the computer to sleep. Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep If you will...
..." on page 53. 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 the computer to sleep. Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep If you will...
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Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down your iMac G5 before moving it down. Moving 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 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. Warning: Shut down your iMac G5 before moving it down. Moving 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 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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..., and online catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of Apple's products on your iMac G5. Read on for all of Mac OS X, including ... desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you 'll need help, and more. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you need to know about your screen.
..., and online catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of Apple's products on your iMac G5. Read on for all of Mac OS X, including ... desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you 'll need help, and more. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you need to know about your screen.
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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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...icon to be at your iMac G5.) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in sleep. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is on the back of your desk. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power ...USB 1.1 devices to the light available, when the iMac G5 is in speakers Listen to eject a CD or DVD disc. Built-in sleep. Volume controls Increase or ...
...icon to be at your iMac G5.) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in sleep. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is on the back of your desk. Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power ...USB 1.1 devices to the light available, when the iMac G5 is in speakers Listen to eject a CD or DVD disc. Built-in sleep. Volume controls Increase or ...
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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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... 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 computer's power cord. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base... (inside ) Connect to a wireless network using an optical audio cable with at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other sound output devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects other...
... 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 computer's power cord. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base... (inside ) Connect to a wireless network using an optical audio cable with at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other sound output devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects other...
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...and people switching to Know Your iMac G5 For information about software applications compatible with your iMac G5. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that came with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. When you're ...ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your iMac G5, see the Welcome to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5. You'll find plenty of information for putting ...
...and people switching to Know Your iMac G5 For information about software applications compatible with your iMac G5. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that came with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. When you're ...ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your iMac G5, see the Welcome to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5. You'll find plenty of information for putting ...
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... following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to change the look the way you want to change . As you get to Know Your iMac G5 17 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to know your desktop, or change the colors of your...
... following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to change the look the way you want to change . As you get to Know Your iMac G5 17 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to know your desktop, or change the colors of your...
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The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 After you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and adds it to your computer) and print wirelessly. Connecting to a Printer ...
The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 After you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and adds it to your computer) and print wirelessly. Connecting to a Printer ...
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... updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date 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 Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see "Using Your Optical Drive" on the screen. Â...
... updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date 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 Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see "Using Your Optical Drive" on the screen. Â...
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...for "connecting two computers." Â You can easily transfer files using a FireWire cable. For more information, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can transfer files via the Internet using FireWire to transfer files, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" ...on the network. Also open Mac Help and search for more information about setting up your iMac G5, Setup Assistant helped you want to connect your iMac G5. Â You can also connect to another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "...
...for "connecting two computers." Â You can easily transfer files using a FireWire cable. For more information, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can transfer files via the Internet using FireWire to transfer files, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" ...on the network. Also open Mac Help and search for more information about setting up your iMac G5, Setup Assistant helped you want to connect your iMac G5. Â You can also connect to another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "...
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...Not Respond On rare occasions, an application may allow you to save your iMac G5. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with software applications, including iLife applications,...can also restart the Finder from this dialog. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 The application quits, leaving all Mac OS 9 applications. Mac OS X provides ...to quit, which closes all other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the screen. Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Quitting a frozen application may "freeze" on page...
...Not Respond On rare occasions, an application may allow you to save your iMac G5. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with software applications, including iLife applications,...can also restart the Finder from this dialog. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 The application quits, leaving all Mac OS 9 applications. Mac OS X provides ...to quit, which closes all other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the screen. Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Quitting a frozen application may "freeze" on page...