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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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... technology must be copied, in whole or in the U.S. Use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. 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...
... technology must be copied, in whole or in the U.S. Use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. 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...
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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 are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. 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 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 . Getting Started 1 1 Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you may already know enough to get started .
If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. 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 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 . 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 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. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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. 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. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of 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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... Assistant, you enter your Internet and email information and set up your iMac G5, you 'll need to your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring Information to Your iMac G5 You can also take you through the process of the applications you don...
... Assistant, you enter your Internet and email information and set up your iMac G5, you 'll need to your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring Information to Your iMac G5 You can also take you through the process of the applications you don...
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... information available in sleep, its screen is in the "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" on page 23. 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 the remote for less than...
... information available in sleep, its screen is in the "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" on page 23. 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 the remote for less than...
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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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...as customizing the way your screen. The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs 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 you'll need help, and more. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support...
...as customizing the way your screen. The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs 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 you'll need help, and more. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support...
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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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...innovative scroll ball to work seamlessly with friends, family, and colleagues using the included iChat AV application. Connect your mouse to one of your iMac G5 is in speakers and sound output port. Video camera indicator light A small green LED light illuminates when the video camera on the back ... over broadband using it. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to your iMac G5 or talk with its desktop icon to CDR, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL...
...innovative scroll ball to work seamlessly with friends, family, and colleagues using the included iChat AV application. Connect your mouse to one of your iMac G5 is in speakers and sound output port. Video camera indicator light A small green LED light illuminates when the video camera on the back ... over broadband using it. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this light is in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to your iMac G5 or talk with its desktop icon to CDR, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL...
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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 or put it to devices, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Memory access... connector. For more . The Ethernet port automatically detects other audio equipment. Press and hold to your iMac G5 computer's power cord. You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T ...
... 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 or put it to devices, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Memory access... connector. For more . The Ethernet port automatically detects other audio equipment. Press and hold to your iMac G5 computer's power cord. You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T ...
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... X, see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 If you 're ready to read more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of the...
... X, see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 If you 're ready to read more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of the...
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... changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to change . Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 17 As you want to change the background color or pattern of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other system preferences. Feel ...You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to change it to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
... changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver-Select this preference pane to change . Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 17 As you want to change the background color or pattern of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other system preferences. Feel ...You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to change it to a photo or image you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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... can monitor printing, including halting your computer) and print wirelessly. You can print to them . The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 You may need to know the network name or address of printers connected to a network before you can now see the print jobs in the...
... can monitor printing, including halting your computer) and print wirelessly. You can print to them . The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 You may need to know the network name or address of printers connected to a network before you can now see the print jobs in the...
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... search for your optical drive. You can also connect headphones with 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. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your ... Update" in your computer. You can connect to listen privately. Chapter 2 Getting to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. To learn more about your Mac to Know Your iMac G5 19 To learn more about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store ...
... search for your optical drive. You can also connect headphones with 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. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your ... Update" in your computer. You can connect to listen privately. Chapter 2 Getting to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. To learn more about your Mac to Know Your iMac G5 19 To learn more about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store ...
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...Mac Help and search for "transferring files" or for more information, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 67. If you need . 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network...and "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on the other computer and you can transfer files. For more information. Â If your iMac G5 is connected to an Ethernet network, you can also connect to another computer on the network. For information about transferring files and ...
...Mac Help and search for "transferring files" or for more information, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 67. If you need . 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network...and "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on the other computer and you can transfer files. For more information. Â If your iMac G5 is connected to an Ethernet network, you can also connect to another computer on the network. For information about transferring files and ...