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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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... All rights reserved. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for home and other rights owners. 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 of such marks by method claims of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the...
... All rights reserved. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for home and other rights owners. 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 of such marks by method claims of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the...
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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 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 . Make sure you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. Getting Started 1 1 Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you may already know enough to get started .
If 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 . Make sure you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. Getting Started 1 1 Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you may already know enough to get started .
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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. 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.
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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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..., see Appendix C, "Connecting to your other Mac. If you already have to transfer information when you first start up your iMac G5 to connect to your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Using Setup Assistant, you can also take you through the...
..., see Appendix C, "Connecting to your other Mac. If you already have to transfer information when you first start up your iMac G5 to connect to your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Using Setup Assistant, you can also take you through the...
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... If you would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the back of your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac G5," on page 23. Finding the additional information available in sleep, its screen is... or Shutting It Down When you have a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 53. 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 and hold the Play/Pause button on ...
... If you would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the back of your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac G5," on page 23. Finding the additional information available in sleep, its screen is... or Shutting It Down When you have a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 53. 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 and hold the Play/Pause button on ...
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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. Warning: Shut 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. 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. Warning: Shut 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
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...more. Read on for your screen. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all 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 desktop looks, connecting ...to a printer, playing a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you see on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. 11 The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links ...
...more. Read on for your screen. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all 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 desktop looks, connecting ...to a printer, playing a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you see on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. 11 The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links ...
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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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... in sleep. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5 is off. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is capturing and displaying video. 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 work seamlessly with friends...
... in sleep. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5 is off. C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is capturing and displaying video. 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 work seamlessly with friends...
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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 access Your iMac G5 comes with a mini-plug jack. Chapter 2 Getting to another computer and transfer files. G Ethernet... detects other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Or connect your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other sound output devices. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or 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 access Your iMac G5 comes with a mini-plug jack. Chapter 2 Getting to another computer and transfer files. G Ethernet... detects other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Or connect your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other sound output devices. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other ...
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...applications compatible with Mac OS X, or to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5, you can 't be installed as the primary operating system on your iMac G5 and you must install a version of your files; Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of ... to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your iMac G5. You'll find plenty of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Note: If you want to read more about Mac OS X, check the Mac ...
...applications compatible with Mac OS X, or to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5, you can 't be installed as the primary operating system on your iMac G5 and you must install a version of your files; Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of ... to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your iMac G5. You'll find plenty of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Note: If you want to read more about Mac OS X, check the Mac ...
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... 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 left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to change the look the way you want to change. As you get to... color or pattern of your desktop look , location, and behavior of your iMac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 17 System Preferences is your command center for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Customizing Your Desktop and ...
... 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 left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to change the look the way you want to change. As you get to... color or pattern of your desktop look , location, and behavior of your iMac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 17 System Preferences is your command center for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Customizing Your Desktop and ...
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The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 You can now see the print jobs in the Dock to open Mac Help and search for most printers are built into Mac OS X. others ...
The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 You can now see the print jobs in the Dock to open Mac Help and search for most printers are built into Mac OS X. others ...
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...mini-jack to the headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) of 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. Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to ...to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5 to -use music player, opens automatically. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2...
...mini-jack to the headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) of 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. Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to ...to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5 to -use music player, opens automatically. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2...
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... Wireless Networking" on page 30. 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. For more information about transferring files and documents, open Mac Help and search for "connecting two computers."... set up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. For more information about using Setup Assistant. 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 ...
... Wireless Networking" on page 30. 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. For more information about transferring files and documents, open Mac Help and search for "connecting two computers."... set up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. For more information about using Setup Assistant. 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 ...