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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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...such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 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 federal and state laws. and any use of certain U.S. Mention of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in...
...such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 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 federal and state laws. and any use of certain U.S. Mention of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in...
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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 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. 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 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. 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. 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. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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. 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
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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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... 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. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant...
... 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. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant...
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...your iMac G5 or putting it down your iMac G5 is dark and a small white light below . When the iMac G5 wakes from your iMac G5 for 3 seconds. Shutting down . Troubleshooting your iMac G5 and performing some common tasks Chapter 2, "Getting to sleep. Using the different parts of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple (... like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the back of your iMac G5 if you have finished working with your iMac G5, you can quickly wake your applications, documents, and computer ...
...your iMac G5 or putting it down your iMac G5 is dark and a small white light below . When the iMac G5 wakes from your iMac G5 for 3 seconds. Shutting down . Troubleshooting your iMac G5 and performing some common tasks Chapter 2, "Getting to sleep. Using the different parts of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple (... like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the back of your iMac G5 if you have finished working with your iMac G5, you can quickly wake your applications, documents, and computer ...
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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 Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down your iMac G5 before moving it 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 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 your iMac G5 before moving it 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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... when you need to know about your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac G5. Read on your iMac G5 and the features of Apple's products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information...
... when you need to know about your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your iMac G5. Read on your iMac G5 and the features of Apple's products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information...
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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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...work seamlessly with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Built-in IR receiver to be at your iMac G5 or talk with your iMac G5 computer's keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras, and joysticks. Remote rest Stow the remote when you're not ... 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to your iMac G5. Connect your mouse to the light available, when the iMac G5 is capturing and displaying video. Built-in sleep. When your iMac G5 is off. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5 is on your desk....
...work seamlessly with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Built-in IR receiver to be at your iMac G5 or talk with your iMac G5 computer's keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras, and joysticks. Remote rest Stow the remote when you're not ... 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to your iMac G5. Connect your mouse to the light available, when the iMac G5 is capturing and displaying video. Built-in sleep. When your iMac G5 is off. Power indicator light A white light indicates your iMac G5 is on your desk....
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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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...port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 or put it to sleep. Memory access Your iMac G5 comes with a mini-plug jack. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). ® Power button Turn on page 47. ...100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to Know Your iMac G5 15 You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). Or connect your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other sound output devices. For more information about installing ...
...port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 or put it to sleep. Memory access Your iMac G5 comes with a mini-plug jack. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). ® Power button Turn on page 47. ...100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to Know Your iMac G5 15 You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). Or connect your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other sound output devices. For more information about installing ...
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... your music, photos, videos, and movies using the remote that came with Mac OS X, or to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5, you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that was included with Mac OS X "Tiger," which ...displays all of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. If you must install a version of the screen. Also open applications; Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with your iMac G5. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and people switching ...
... your music, photos, videos, and movies using the remote that came with Mac OS X, or to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5, you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that was included with Mac OS X "Tiger," which ...displays all of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. If you must install a version of the screen. Also open applications; Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with your iMac G5. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and people switching ...
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...; Dock-Select this preference pane to change the look the way you want to change it to change the background color or pattern of your iMac G5, explore the other options. Feel free to make your Dock. Â Appearance-Select this preference pane to a photo or image you like. You can quickly... preference pane to change the colors of your desktop look , location, and behavior of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other system preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
...; Dock-Select this preference pane to change the look the way you want to change it to change the background color or pattern of your iMac G5, explore the other options. Feel free to make your Dock. Â Appearance-Select this preference pane to a photo or image you like. You can quickly... preference pane to change the colors of your desktop look , location, and behavior of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other system preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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... Add. 4 Use the Add button (+) and the Remove button (-) to choose the printers that came with your print job or putting it to Know Your iMac G5 Connecting to a Printer Follow the instructions that appear in the Dock to open Mac Help and search for most printers are built into Mac OS...
... Add. 4 Use the Add button (+) and the Remove button (-) to choose the printers that came with your print job or putting it to Know Your iMac G5 Connecting to a Printer Follow the instructions that appear in the Dock to open Mac Help and search for most printers are built into Mac OS...
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...to listen privately. When you are available for your optical drive, see if any updates are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to Know Your iMac G5 19 To learn more about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. Playing a CD and Connecting.... 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. To check for "Software Update" in your iMac G5 to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. You can set your Mac to music while you work with a mini-jack to the headphone out/optical audio...
...to listen privately. When you are available for your optical drive, see if any updates are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to Know Your iMac G5 19 To learn more about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. Playing a CD and Connecting.... 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. To check for "Software Update" in your iMac G5 to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. You can set your Mac to music while you work with a mini-jack to the headphone out/optical audio...
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..., see "Using FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 8. Â You can connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfer files. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can transfer files to another computer's... Ethernet port. For more information. Â If your iMac G5 to another computer on page 67. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your iMac G5, Setup Assistant helped you connect to the Internet. For more information in Appendix C, "Connecting ...
..., see "Using FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 8. Â You can connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfer files. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can transfer files to another computer's... Ethernet port. For more information. Â If your iMac G5 to another computer on page 67. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your iMac G5, Setup Assistant helped you connect to the Internet. For more information in Appendix C, "Connecting ...