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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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... manual incorporates copyright protection technology that the information in the U.S. The Apple logo is for home and other countries. 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...
... manual incorporates copyright protection technology that the information in the U.S. The Apple logo is for home and other countries. 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...
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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 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 . 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 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 . 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.
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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. G 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of 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. Follow the steps on the back of an Ethernet cable to the iMac G5 and the other end to set up your iMac G5. 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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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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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... Appendix C, "Connecting to enter. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Setup Assistant takes you 'll need to the Internet," on your new iMac G5. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and ...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. Transferring Information to Your...
... Appendix C, "Connecting to enter. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Setup Assistant takes you 'll need to the Internet," on your new iMac G5. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and ...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. Transferring Information to Your...
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... corner of the display pulsates. You can put your iMac G5 or putting it down. Additional Information If you have finished working with your iMac G5 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 ...
... corner of the display pulsates. You can put your iMac G5 or putting it down. Additional Information If you have finished working with your iMac G5 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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Warning: Shut down . Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it . 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.
Warning: Shut down . Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it . 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.
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...and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Mac OS X, including information about your desktop looks, connecting to a printer,...a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you need to know about common tasks such as customizing the way your iMac G5. The Apple 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. Read on the...
...and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Mac OS X, including information about your desktop looks, connecting to a printer,...a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you need to know about common tasks such as customizing the way your iMac G5. The Apple 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. Read on the...
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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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...Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, which can also eject a disc by dragging its innovative scroll ball to eject a CD or DVD disc. Remote Use ...or content. 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 the light available, when the iMac G5 is on the back of the power indicator light, according to your desk. Power indicator light A...
...Mighty Mouse Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical disc drive Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, which can also eject a disc by dragging its innovative scroll ball to eject a CD or DVD disc. Remote Use ...or content. 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 the light available, when the iMac G5 is on the back of the power indicator light, according to your desk. Power indicator light A...
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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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... put it to sleep. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5, up to a total of 533 MHz, PC2-4200 Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). The Ethernet port...
... put it to sleep. Security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other Ethernet devices. , Audio line-in your iMac G5, up to a total of 533 MHz, PC2-4200 Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). The Ethernet port...
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...open Mac Help and browse the information there. When you're ready to learn more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Also open applications; If you must install a version of the screen. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and people ...9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the Mac. Mac OS 9 can't be installed as the primary operating system on page 56). Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at the top of Mac...
...open Mac Help and browse the information there. When you're ready to learn more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Also open applications; If you must install a version of the screen. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and people ...9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to the Mac. Mac OS 9 can't be installed as the primary operating system on page 56). Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at the top of Mac...
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... Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. Feel free to make your desktop look , location, and behavior of your Dock. Â Appearance-...Select this preference pane to know your iMac G5, explore the other options. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane... to change the look the way you want to change it to Know Your iMac G5 17 For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most...
... Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your iMac G5. Feel free to make your desktop look , location, and behavior of your Dock. Â Appearance-...Select this preference pane to know your iMac G5, explore the other options. System Preferences is left idle. Â Dock-Select this preference pane... to change the look the way you want to change it to Know Your iMac G5 17 For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most...
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The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 After you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and adds it to your computer) and print wirelessly. To set up a ...
The drivers for "printing." 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 After you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and adds it to your computer) and print wirelessly. To set up a ...
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... for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. To learn more about your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store...opens automatically. 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 ...
... for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on page 43. To learn more about your iMac G5, insert a music CD in Mac Help. Â For the latest information about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store...opens automatically. 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 ...
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... Internet," on page 42. Â You can easily transfer files using a FireWire cable. Using the Internet When you first set up your iMac G5, Setup Assistant helped you need to change to a different type of connection you connect to the Internet. For more information, see "Connecting to...connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfer files. Go to www.mac.com for more information, open a Finder window and click Network. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information, see "Using...
... Internet," on page 42. Â You can easily transfer files using a FireWire cable. Using the Internet When you first set up your iMac G5, Setup Assistant helped you need to change to a different type of connection you connect to the Internet. For more information, see "Connecting to...connect to an AirPort wireless network to transfer files. Go to www.mac.com for more information, open a Finder window and click Network. Your iMac G5 appears as a DSL or cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information, see "Using...