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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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.... Every effort has been made to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 service marks of their respective companies. Apparatus Claims of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the...
.... Every effort has been made to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 service marks of their respective companies. Apparatus Claims of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the...
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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 may already know enough 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 are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. 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 get started .
If you may already know enough 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 are new to Macintosh computers, read this iMac G5. 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 get 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. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your iMac G5. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 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 d Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.
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...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. Fees may have to reinstall some of ..., applications, and other Mac. Setup Assistant helps you first start up to your iMac G5, Setup Assistant starts. Transferring information to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on your new iMac G5. To turn on your other information from another Mac to enter. 8 Chapter 1...
...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. Fees may have to reinstall some of ..., applications, and other Mac. Setup Assistant helps you first start up to your iMac G5, Setup Assistant starts. Transferring information to your iMac G5 does not affect the information on your new iMac G5. To turn on your other information from another Mac to enter. 8 Chapter 1...
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... Help" on page 47. Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 53. 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 set...
... Help" on page 47. Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have a problem Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 53. 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 set...
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Warning: Shut down . Moving your iMac G5 before moving it down 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. Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it .
Warning: Shut down . Moving your iMac G5 before moving it down 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. 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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... answers when you see on for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of software and hardware for your iMac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 11 Read on your iMac G5. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to its system...
... answers when you see on for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of software and hardware for your iMac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 11 Read on your iMac G5. Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to its system...
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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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...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 the Trash. Connect your mouse to the light available, when the iMac G5 is off. The SuperDrive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio ...discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. Chapter 2 Getting to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, which can also write music, documents, and other digital files to click, squeeze and scroll through documents or content. Mighty ...
...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 the Trash. Connect your mouse to the light available, when the iMac G5 is off. The SuperDrive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio ...discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. Chapter 2 Getting to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, which can also write music, documents, and other digital files to click, squeeze and scroll through documents or content. Mighty ...
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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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... lock and cable to sleep. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 or put it to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). ® Power button Turn on page 47. Connect both USB 1.1 and highspeed USB 2.0 ...AirPort Extreme technology in port Input audio to your iMac G5 to a wireless network using an optical audio cable with at www.apple.com/store) to your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store). Z AirPort Extreme technology (inside) Connect...
... lock and cable to sleep. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5 or put it to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store). ® Power button Turn on page 47. Connect both USB 1.1 and highspeed USB 2.0 ...AirPort Extreme technology in port Input audio to your iMac G5 to a wireless network using an optical audio cable with at www.apple.com/store) to your iMac G5 computer's power cord. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store). Z AirPort Extreme technology (inside) Connect...
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...applications that was included with your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications 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 your iMac G5. If you want to the Mac. Also open applications; Exposé, which includes...
...applications that was included with your iMac G5 in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications 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 your iMac G5. If you want to the Mac. Also open applications; Exposé, which includes...
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... the look the way you like. Feel free to make your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you want to know your iMac G5. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. For more information, choose Help > 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 get to change the colors of your desktop look , ...
... the look the way you like. Feel free to make your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you want to know your iMac G5. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. For more information, choose Help > 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 get to change the colors of your desktop look , ...
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... detects it automatically and adds it to your computer) and print wirelessly. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in the Dock to Know Your iMac G5 Connecting to a Printer Follow the instructions that appear in the printer list. Monitoring Printing After you send a document to a printer, you can print to a network...
... detects it automatically and adds it to your computer) and print wirelessly. To monitor printing, click the printer icon in the Dock to Know Your iMac G5 Connecting to a Printer Follow the instructions that appear in the printer list. Monitoring Printing After you send a document to a printer, you can print to a network...
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... with a mini-jack to the headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) of your iMac G5 to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. You can connect to listen privately. To learn more about Mac OS X, go to ...check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about...
... with a mini-jack to the headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) of your iMac G5 to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. You can connect to listen privately. To learn more about Mac OS X, go to ...check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can also connect headphones with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about...
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..." or for more information in Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 67. 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 "Understanding AirPort...Chapter 2 Getting to Server from the Finder menu bar. Â You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your iMac G5. Â You can transfer files to another computer's Ethernet port. Using the Internet When you need to change to another computer on the ...
..." or for more information in Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 67. 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 "Understanding AirPort...Chapter 2 Getting to Server from the Finder menu bar. Â You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your iMac G5. Â You can transfer files to another computer's Ethernet port. Using the Internet When you need to change to another computer on the ...