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... 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 service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. AppleCare and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. "Dolby,""Pro...
... 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 service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. AppleCare and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. "Dolby,""Pro...
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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 a CD and ... Internet 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 ...
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 a CD and ... Internet 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 ...
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... the Internet If you didn't transfer your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you already have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode. Â Your other Mac. Setting Up Your iMac G5 for information you automatically transfer files, applications, and...
... the Internet If you didn't transfer your new iMac G5 is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you already have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode. Â Your other Mac. Setting Up Your iMac G5 for information you automatically transfer files, applications, and...
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...screen is in the "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" on page 47. Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you will be away from sleep, your iMac G5 is dark and a small white light below . To put your iMac G5 and performing some common tasks Chapter 2,... would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on page 23. When the iMac G5 wakes from your iMac G5 for 3 seconds. onscreen help Using a specific feature of your iMac G5 to sleep. Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on page 22...
...screen is in the "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" on page 47. Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you will be away from sleep, your iMac G5 is dark and a small white light below . To put your iMac G5 and performing some common tasks Chapter 2,... would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on page 23. When the iMac G5 wakes from your iMac G5 for 3 seconds. onscreen help Using a specific feature of your iMac G5 to sleep. Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on page 22...
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... slightly different from what you see on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of Mac OS X, including information about your screen. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you...
... slightly different from what you see on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of Mac OS X, including information about your screen. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you...
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... open applications; You'll find plenty of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Note: If you can't start up your fingertips; For information about software applications compatible with...
... open applications; You'll find plenty of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Note: If you can't start up your fingertips; For information about software applications compatible with...
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...Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5 is your command center for the specific preference you want to Know Your iMac G5 17 Chapter 2 Getting to change the look the way you want using System Preferences. As you like. Choose Apple... () > System Preferences from the menu bar. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to a photo or image you get to know your iMac G5, explore the other options. Customizing Your Desktop ...
...Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen when your iMac G5 is your command center for the specific preference you want to Know Your iMac G5 17 Chapter 2 Getting to change the look the way you want using System Preferences. As you like. Choose Apple... () > System Preferences from the menu bar. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane to a photo or image you get to know your iMac G5, explore the other options. Customizing Your Desktop ...
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... detects it automatically and adds it temporarily on hold. For more information, open Mac Help and search for most printers are built into Mac OS X. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in the Dock to Know Your iMac G5 You can monitor printing, including halting your print job or putting it to connect...
... detects it automatically and adds it temporarily on hold. For more information, open Mac Help and search for most printers are built into Mac OS X. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in the Dock to Know Your iMac G5 You can monitor printing, including halting your print job or putting it to connect...
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... Drive" on the screen. Â For more about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Chapter 2 Getting to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. You can set your iMac G5 to listen privately. To learn more information, search...
... Drive" on the screen. Â For more about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Chapter 2 Getting to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. You can set your iMac G5 to listen privately. To learn more information, search...
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... to transfer files. Transferring Files to Another Computer You have several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your iMac G5 to another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for the type of connection you need to change to a different type...for "transferring files" or for further help. If you need . 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 For more information, open Mac Help and search for more information. Â If your iMac G5 is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another Internet account. Or if you know...
... to transfer files. Transferring Files to Another Computer You have several ways to transfer files or documents to or from your iMac G5 to another server or computer, open Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for the type of connection you need to change to a different type...for "transferring files" or for further help. If you need . 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 For more information, open Mac Help and search for more information. Â If your iMac G5 is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another Internet account. Or if you know...
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...an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 The application quits, leaving all Mac OS 9 applications. Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. If needed, you 're experiencing other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way...iLife applications, for the application. When an Application Does Not Respond On rare occasions, an application may allow you to save your iMac G5. If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Quitting a frozen application may "freeze" on page 53. Chapter 2...
...an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 The application quits, leaving all Mac OS 9 applications. Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. If needed, you 're experiencing other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way...iLife applications, for the application. When an Application Does Not Respond On rare occasions, an application may allow you to save your iMac G5. If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Quitting a frozen application may "freeze" on page 53. Chapter 2...
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Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your Mac is available in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the information about using your keyboard. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 To open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in Mac Help.
Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your Mac is available in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the information about using your keyboard. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 To open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in Mac Help.
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...43 Â "Securing Your iMac G5" on page 45 To learn about what you can get the most out of your iMac G5, so you can be found in Mac Help and on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. 23 Additional information can do with your iMac G5, start with the information in... this chapter. Using Your iMac G5 3 3 This chapter provides instructions for using...
...43 Â "Securing Your iMac G5" on page 45 To learn about what you can get the most out of your iMac G5, so you can be found in Mac Help and on the iMac Support website at www.apple.com/support/imac. 23 Additional information can do with your iMac G5, start with the information in... this chapter. Using Your iMac G5 3 3 This chapter provides instructions for using...
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... contrast, press the F15 key on your Mighty Mouse is available in Mac Help. To hide all the open windows so that you can quickly adjust the volume or eject a disc using your screen. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 25 More Information About Mighty Mouse Additional information about programming and using the...194; Activate Exposé  Display Dashboard  Open Spotlight  Switch applications  Open applications You can see the desktop, press F11. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "Mighty Mouse." To see all the windows open windows at once, press F9.
... contrast, press the F15 key on your Mighty Mouse is available in Mac Help. To hide all the open windows so that you can quickly adjust the volume or eject a disc using your screen. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 25 More Information About Mighty Mouse Additional information about programming and using the...194; Activate Exposé  Display Dashboard  Open Spotlight  Switch applications  Open applications You can see the desktop, press F11. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "Mighty Mouse." To see all the windows open windows at once, press F9.
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...Off IR Reception You can use Security preferences to partially eject the battery compartment. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "remote." 28 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 To turn IR reception on your iMac: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security. Â Select the ... 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a CR 2032 battery. To delete a pairing between the remote and your iMac G5 on or off IR reception: Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Security and then click Unpair.
...Off IR Reception You can use Security preferences to partially eject the battery compartment. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "remote." 28 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 To turn IR reception on your iMac: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security. Â Select the ... 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a CR 2032 battery. To delete a pairing between the remote and your iMac G5 on or off IR reception: Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Security and then click Unpair.
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...with (for iChat AV) Â A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or cable modem, or a local area network (LAN). Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 29 One buddy "hosts" the video conference, and the others participate. You can't use the built-in iSight to video conference, you must have both.... This also sends an invitation to your buddy to accept your screen and you appear on camera. Your iMac G5 also has a built-in microphone, so you have the following: Â A .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account (required for example, you can video conference...
...with (for iChat AV) Â A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or cable modem, or a local area network (LAN). Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 29 One buddy "hosts" the video conference, and the others participate. You can't use the built-in iSight to video conference, you must have both.... This also sends an invitation to your buddy to accept your screen and you appear on camera. Your iMac G5 also has a built-in microphone, so you have the following: Â A .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account (required for example, you can video conference...
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... an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/airport. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help. Additional information about AirPort is connected to the Internet via a telephone line or a DSL or cable modem. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 31...
... an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/airport. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help. Additional information about AirPort is connected to the Internet via a telephone line or a DSL or cable modem. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 31...
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...Bluetooth status in the menu bar, open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. Once you've set up the device to work with your iMac G5. Apple still recommends the use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, you need to set up to communicate with the device only once, and the... files between Bluetooth enabled computers and devices, even Mac to set up the device, it in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) wireless technology. Bluetooth enabled devices can use your business card or calendar events directly to pair your iMac G5 and a Bluetooth enabled PDA. You need for the...
...Bluetooth status in the menu bar, open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. Once you've set up the device to work with your iMac G5. Apple still recommends the use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, you need to set up to communicate with the device only once, and the... files between Bluetooth enabled computers and devices, even Mac to set up the device, it in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) wireless technology. Bluetooth enabled devices can use your business card or calendar events directly to pair your iMac G5 and a Bluetooth enabled PDA. You need for the...
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... (10/100/1000Base-T) Connecting to a network gives you access to other Ethernet devices. The Ethernet port on your iMac G5, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For information about networking products you can use network printers...
... (10/100/1000Base-T) Connecting to a network gives you access to other Ethernet devices. The Ethernet port on your iMac G5, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For information about networking products you can use network printers...
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For information about using audio is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Use the Sound pane of the iMac G5 for "audio" or "music." Audio Line-In Port You can use . , Audio line-in port More Information About Using Audio Additional information about audio and ... analog audio line-in port (,) on the back of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you want to use with your iMac G5, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 36 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 Choose Help > Mac Help and search for importing audio.
For information about using audio is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Use the Sound pane of the iMac G5 for "audio" or "music." Audio Line-In Port You can use . , Audio line-in port More Information About Using Audio Additional information about audio and ... analog audio line-in port (,) on the back of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you want to use with your iMac G5, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 36 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5 Choose Help > Mac Help and search for importing audio.