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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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... 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 U.S. and other countries. .Mac is prohibited. registered trademark. Manufactured under ...
... 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 U.S. and other countries. .Mac is prohibited. registered trademark. Manufactured under ...
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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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Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. If you may already know enough to get started . 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 .
Keyboard AC cord Mighty Mouse MENU Remote 5 Make sure you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac G5 or are an experienced user, you are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. If you may already know enough to get started . 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 .
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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. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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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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... files, applications, and other Mac. The Setup Assistant takes you enter your Internet and email information and set up your new iMac G5. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 67 for the Internet If... transferring your other information from another Mac to the Internet. Transferring information to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on 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.
... files, applications, and other Mac. The Setup Assistant takes you enter your Internet and email information and set up your new iMac G5. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 67 for the Internet If... transferring your other information from another Mac to the Internet. Transferring information to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on 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.
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... computer to sleep quickly, do one of your iMac G5 and bypass the startup process. Using the different parts of the display pulsates. Put Your iMac G5 to Sleep If you would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the ...power button on the back of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and ...
... computer to sleep quickly, do one of your iMac G5 and bypass the startup process. Using the different parts of the display pulsates. Put Your iMac G5 to Sleep If you would like additional information, see the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the ...power button on the back of the iMac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and ...
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Moving your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac G5 before moving it. 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 Warning: Shut down .
Moving your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it down your iMac G5 before moving it. 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 Warning: Shut down .
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..., getting answers when you need to know about your iMac G5. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need help, and more. Read on your iMac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 11 For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system...
..., getting answers when you need to know about your iMac G5. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need help, and more. Read on your iMac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 11 For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system...
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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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...joysticks. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Integrated infrared (IR) receiver Use your iMac G5 is in sleep. Built-in IR receiver to click, squeeze and scroll through documents or content. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on... colleagues using it. - Connect your mouse to one of the keyboard USB ports. (There are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to CDR, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs.
...joysticks. Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Integrated infrared (IR) receiver Use your iMac G5 is in sleep. Built-in IR receiver to click, squeeze and scroll through documents or content. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on... colleagues using it. - Connect your mouse to one of the keyboard USB ports. (There are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to CDR, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs.
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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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...printers, disk drives, digital cameras, joysticks, and more memory to your iMac G5. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wirelessly to sleep. You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). ® Power button Turn on page 47. Z AirPort...with a mini-plug jack. For more information about installing memory, see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to a total of 533 MHz, PC2-4200 Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous ...
...printers, disk drives, digital cameras, joysticks, and more memory to your iMac G5. ◊ Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (inside) Connect wirelessly to sleep. You can purchase an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store). ® Power button Turn on page 47. Z AirPort...with a mini-plug jack. For more information about installing memory, see "Installing Additional Memory" on your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to a total of 533 MHz, PC2-4200 Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous ...
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...; Note: If you want to Tiger booklet that came with your iMac G5, you 're ready to learn 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 your iMac G5. and Front Row, a new interface to read more about software... experience any problems while using the remote that was included with Mac OS X "Tiger," which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that came with your iMac G5, see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the Mac. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your fingertips; You'll...
...; Note: If you want to Tiger booklet that came with your iMac G5, you 're ready to learn 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 your iMac G5. and Front Row, a new interface to read more about software... experience any problems while using the remote that was included with Mac OS X "Tiger," which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that came with your iMac G5, see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the Mac. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your fingertips; You'll...
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...desktop, or change . System Preferences is your command center for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Chapter 2 Getting to know your iMac G5, explore the other options. As you want to change it to a photo or image you like. For more information, choose Help > ... Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & ...
...desktop, or change . System Preferences is your command center for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Chapter 2 Getting to know your iMac G5, explore the other options. As you want to change it to a photo or image you like. For more information, choose Help > ... Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. You can quickly make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & ...
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The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 For more information, open the printer window. Connecting to a Printer Follow the instructions that appear in the printer list. Monitoring Printing After you send a document ...
The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 For more information, open the printer window. Connecting to a Printer Follow the instructions that appear in the printer list. Monitoring Printing After you send a document ...
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...(f ) of your Mac to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. iTunes, an easy-to Know Your iMac G5 19 Keeping Your Software Up to Date You... Optical Drive" on the screen. Â For more about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about your optical drive, see if any updates are...
...(f ) of your Mac to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. iTunes, an easy-to Know Your iMac G5 19 Keeping Your Software Up to Date You... Optical Drive" on the screen. Â For more about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about your optical drive, see if any updates are...
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...Using FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 42. Â You can connect to an AirPort wireless network to Know Your iMac G5 For more information. Â If your iMac G5 is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another computer on the network. Go to www.mac....information, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on page 30. For information about using FireWire to transfer files, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can transfer files via the Internet using .Mac or another Internet account. Connecting to a Network If you want...
...Using FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 42. Â You can connect to an AirPort wireless network to Know Your iMac G5 For more information. Â If your iMac G5 is connected to an Ethernet network, you can transfer files to another computer on the network. Go to www.mac....information, see "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on page 30. For information about using FireWire to transfer files, see "Transferring Information to Your iMac G5" on page 8. Â You can transfer files via the Internet using .Mac or another Internet account. Connecting to a Network If you want...