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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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Getting Started 1 1 Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. Make sure you are new to get started . Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 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 . If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, 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 may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. Make sure you are new to get started . Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 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 . If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you can set it up quickly and start using it right away.
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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 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. 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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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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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...transfer files, applications, and other Mac are now on your new iMac G5 (you through the process of the applications you transfer) Â Files and folders stored on your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the ...onscreen instructions. Using Setup Assistant, you first start up a user on your new iMac G5. Setup Assistant helps you don't use Setup ...
...transfer files, applications, and other Mac are now on your new iMac G5 (you through the process of the applications you transfer) Â Files and folders stored on your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the ...onscreen instructions. Using Setup Assistant, you first start up a user on your new iMac G5. Setup Assistant helps you don't use Setup ...
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... have finished working with your iMac G5, you can quickly wake your iMac G5 and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac G5," on the remote for less than a few days, put your computer to sleep quickly, do one of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy...
... have finished working with your iMac G5, you can quickly wake your iMac G5 and bypass the startup process. To wake your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac G5," on the remote for less than a few days, put your computer to sleep quickly, do one of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy...
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Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using 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 Moving your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac G5 before moving it. Warning: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using 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 Moving your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac G5 before moving it. Warning: Shut down . Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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...catalogs 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 iMac G5. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this... book may be slightly different from what you 'll need help, and more. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter ...
...catalogs 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 iMac G5. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this... book may be slightly different from what you 'll need help, and more. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter ...
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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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...(IR) receiver Use your remote and the built-in iSight video camera Video conference with your iMac G5 is capturing and displaying video. When your iMac G5. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on your iMac G5 computer's keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras, and joysticks. Built-in IR receiver to ...mouse to one of the power indicator light, according to the light available, when the iMac G5 is off. 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...
...(IR) receiver Use your remote and the built-in iSight video camera Video conference with your iMac G5 is capturing and displaying video. When your iMac G5. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on your iMac G5 computer's keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras, and joysticks. Built-in IR receiver to ...mouse to one of the power indicator light, according to the light available, when the iMac G5 is off. 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...
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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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...). Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting. ≤ Power port Connect your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other video device that uses a VGA connector. £ Video out port Use the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect an external monitor or projection device that uses an...
...). Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting. ≤ Power port Connect your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other video device that uses a VGA connector. £ Video out port Use the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect an external monitor or projection device that uses an...
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...www.apple.com/macosx. When you experience any problems while using the remote that automatically indexes all your open Mac Help and browse the information there. You'll find plenty of the screen. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that was included with your iMac G5....X, see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5, you want to Know Your iMac G5 Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of Mac OS 9 that came with your...
...www.apple.com/macosx. When you experience any problems while using the remote that automatically indexes all your open Mac Help and browse the information there. You'll find plenty of the screen. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that was included with your iMac G5....X, see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5, you want to Know Your iMac G5 Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of Mac OS 9 that came with your...
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... system preferences. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to change it... Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5 is your command center for the specific preference you get to know your desktop, or change the colors of your iMac G5, explore the other options. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. As ...
... system preferences. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to change it... Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5 is your command center for the specific preference you get to know your desktop, or change the colors of your iMac G5, explore the other options. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. As ...
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... printer icon in the Dock to know the network name or address of available printers. The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 You can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to your computer) and print wirelessly. You can monitor printing, including halting...
... printer icon in the Dock to know the network name or address of available printers. The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 You can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to your computer) and print wirelessly. You can monitor printing, including halting...
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...jack to the headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) of your iMac G5 to listen privately. 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 For more information, search for "Software Update" in your optical drive. To learn more about your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â...
...jack to the headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) of your iMac G5 to listen privately. 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 For more information, search for "Software Update" in your optical drive. To learn more about your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â...
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...AirPort connection. For information about using a FireWire cable. For more information in Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 30. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can connect to an AirPort wireless network... two computers." Â You can transfer files via the Internet 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 "...
...AirPort connection. For information about using a FireWire cable. For more information in Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 30. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can connect to an AirPort wireless network... two computers." Â You can transfer files via the Internet 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 "...
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... an application that's not responding without restarting your work in other open applications. You can force Classic to save your iMac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with software applications, including iLife applications, for the application. If needed...
... an application that's not responding without restarting your work in other open applications. You can force Classic to save your iMac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with software applications, including iLife applications, for the application. If needed...