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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 have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. 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 get started . Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 If you may already know enough to find out about the new features of this section for instructions on getting started . Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away.
If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. 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 get started . Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 If you may already know enough to find out about the new features of this section for instructions on getting started . Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away.
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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. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. Follow the steps on the back of an Ethernet cable to the iMac G5 and the other end to set up 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. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. 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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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. d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.
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... home users, Internet access requires an account with the same network settings as 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. Using Setup Assistant, you through the process of setting up your...
... home users, Internet access requires an account with the same network settings as 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. Using Setup Assistant, you through the process of setting up your...
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... a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the remote. See... When the iMac G5 wakes from your iMac G5 for 3 seconds. 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...
... a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the remote. See... When the iMac G5 wakes from your iMac G5 for 3 seconds. 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...
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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 Warning: Shut down . Choose Apple () > 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 Warning: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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... free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of Apple's products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com, links you to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what... you see on for your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Mac OS X, including information about common tasks such as customizing the way ...
... free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of Apple's products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com, links you to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what... you see on for your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Mac OS X, including information about common tasks such as customizing the way ...
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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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...and DVD movies. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is capturing and displaying video. - Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, which can also write music, documents, and other digital files to eject a CD or DVD disc. Mighty Mouse Use ... colleagues using it. - Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to be at your iMac G5 is off. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5.) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the sound coming from ...
...and DVD movies. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is capturing and displaying video. - Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, which can also write music, documents, and other digital files to eject a CD or DVD disc. Mighty Mouse Use ... colleagues using it. - Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to be at your iMac G5 is off. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5.) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the sound coming from ...
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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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... 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. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wirelessly to connect an external...cameras, joysticks, and more information about installing memory, see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to devices, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. You can ...
... 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. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wirelessly to connect an external...cameras, joysticks, and more information about installing memory, see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to devices, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. You can ...
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... with your iMac G5. and Front Row, a new interface to Tiger booklet that came with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. You'll find plenty of your fingertips; Dashboard, an interface... for new users, experienced users, and people switching to Know Your iMac G5 For information about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website ...
... with your iMac G5. and Front Row, a new interface to Tiger booklet that came with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. You'll find plenty of your fingertips; Dashboard, an interface... for new users, experienced users, and people switching to Know Your iMac G5 For information about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website ...
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... For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5, explore the other options. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this ... this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other system preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. System Preferences...
... For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5, explore the other options. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this ... this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other system preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. System Preferences...
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... After you send a document to a printer, you want to use, and then click Add. 4 Use the Add button (+) and the Remove button (-) to Know Your iMac G5
... After you send a document to a printer, you want to use, and then click Add. 4 Use the Add button (+) and the Remove button (-) to Know Your iMac G5
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... in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. To learn more about your iMac G5 to listen privately. To learn more information, search for your computer. Chapter 2 Getting to -use music player, opens automatically.... iTunes, an easy-to Know Your iMac G5 19 You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to ...
... in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. To learn more about your iMac G5 to listen privately. To learn more information, search for your computer. Chapter 2 Getting to -use music player, opens automatically.... iTunes, an easy-to Know Your iMac G5 19 You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to ...
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...or network address of connection, such as a disk drive on page 42. Â You can connect to an AirPort wireless network to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can transfer files to the Internet. For more information, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on the network.... 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 "Connecting to an Ethernet Network" on page 34 and "...
...or network address of connection, such as a disk drive on page 42. Â You can connect to an AirPort wireless network to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can transfer files to the Internet. For more information, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on the network.... 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 "Connecting to an Ethernet Network" on page 34 and "...
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...application. If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 For more . You can force Classic to quit an application that's not ...responding without restarting your work in other open . Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The application quits...
...application. If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 For more . You can force Classic to quit an application that's not ...responding without restarting your work in other open . Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The application quits...