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... A Appendix B Appendix C Index 47 Installing Memory 47 Installing Additional Memory 51 Making Sure Your iMac G5 Recognizes 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...
... A Appendix B Appendix C Index 47 Installing Memory 47 Installing Additional Memory 51 Making Sure Your iMac G5 Recognizes 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...
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...Down" below the lower-right corner of the display pulsates. Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on page 23. You can put your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac G5," on page 47. See... When your applications, documents, and computer...To learn about... Troubleshooting your iMac G5 if you have finished working with your iMac G5, 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,...
...Down" below the lower-right corner of the display pulsates. Installing memory Chapter 4, "Installing Memory," on page 23. You can put your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device Chapter 3, "Using Your iMac G5," on page 47. See... When your applications, documents, and computer...To learn about... Troubleshooting your iMac G5 if you have finished working with your iMac G5, 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,...
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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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..., or other audio equipment. H Two FireWire 400 ports 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 sleep. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting. ≤ Power port Connect your...
..., or other audio equipment. H Two FireWire 400 ports 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 sleep. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting. ≤ Power port Connect your...
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... Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your iMac G5 comes with your iMac G5 for instructions about installing memory in your iMac G5 for additional memory. You can add a 512 MB, 1 gigabyte (GB), or 2 GB memory module to contact Apple for expansion. Installing Memory 4 4 This chapter provides information and instructions about how...
... Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your iMac G5 comes with your iMac G5 for instructions about installing memory in your iMac G5 for additional memory. You can add a 512 MB, 1 gigabyte (GB), or 2 GB memory module to contact Apple for expansion. Installing Memory 4 4 This chapter provides information and instructions about how...
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... it is located between the two screws, as shown in the illustration. Don't mistake the ambient light sensor for a screw. To install a memory module: 1 Turn your iMac G5 off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. · Warning: Always shut down so that the screen is flat against the surface and the bottom is facing...
... it is located between the two screws, as shown in the illustration. Don't mistake the ambient light sensor for a screw. To install a memory module: 1 Turn your iMac G5 off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. · Warning: Always shut down so that the screen is flat against the surface and the bottom is facing...
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Rings 7 Insert the memory module into the memory compartment. The module fits in the slot, pulling the rings will dislodge it. Memory module Chapter 4 Installing Memory 49 If a memory module is installed in the slot only one way (see the illustration below). 6 Pull the two rings in the memory compartment down simultaneously.
Rings 7 Insert the memory module into the memory compartment. The module fits in the slot, pulling the rings will dislodge it. Memory module Chapter 4 Installing Memory 49 If a memory module is installed in the slot only one way (see the illustration below). 6 Pull the two rings in the memory compartment down simultaneously.
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...iMac G5 will automatically fold part way into the memory compartment. Ambient light sensor Phillips screwdriver 50 Chapter 4 Installing Memory Warning: Always remember to tighten the screws. You will hear a slight click and the two rings will not function properly without the memory access cover. 8 Press the memory... module gently into the compartment to lock it to push the rings into the slot when the memory is seated correctly. 9 Replace the memory access door using it in place. Use a...
...iMac G5 will automatically fold part way into the memory compartment. Ambient light sensor Phillips screwdriver 50 Chapter 4 Installing Memory Warning: Always remember to tighten the screws. You will hear a slight click and the two rings will not function properly without the memory access cover. 8 Press the memory... module gently into the compartment to lock it to push the rings into the slot when the memory is seated correctly. 9 Replace the memory access door using it in place. Use a...
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... came with your iMac G5 to make sure that the memory is compatible with this iMac G5 and that it on the back of your iMac G5 plus the new memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Chapter 4 Installing Memory 51 Making Sure Your iMac G5 Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your iMac G5 The total...
... came with your iMac G5 to make sure that the memory is compatible with this iMac G5 and that it on the back of your iMac G5 plus the new memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Chapter 4 Installing Memory 51 Making Sure Your iMac G5 Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your iMac G5 The total...
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...you experience a problem with your iMac G5, there is not compatible with your iMac G5. Â Any software that may not be compatible with your iMac G5. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If your iMac G5 needs service, consult the service and...that you recently installed. Troubleshooting 5 5 Occasionally you may have a problem. This chapter contains solutions to open your iMac G5, such as additional memory or a peripheral) that will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find more troubleshooting ...
...you experience a problem with your iMac G5, there is not compatible with your iMac G5. Â Any software that may not be compatible with your iMac G5. Things to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. If your iMac G5 needs service, consult the service and...that you recently installed. Troubleshooting 5 5 Occasionally you may have a problem. This chapter contains solutions to open your iMac G5, such as additional memory or a peripheral) that will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find more troubleshooting ...
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...the right arrow.  After the iMac G5 starts up (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5" on the back of the iMac G5 for about 5 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time.  If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed ... your iMac G5 won't respond or the pointer won 't turn it on page 55). If the problem occurs frequently, you have a wireless keyboard or mouse, make sure the batteries are connected. When your system software (see a flashing question mark  Wait a few seconds to www.apple.com/...
...the right arrow.  After the iMac G5 starts up (see "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5" on the back of the iMac G5 for about 5 seconds, until you hear the startup sound a second time.  If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed ... your iMac G5 won't respond or the pointer won 't turn it on page 55). If the problem occurs frequently, you have a wireless keyboard or mouse, make sure the batteries are connected. When your system software (see a flashing question mark  Wait a few seconds to www.apple.com/...
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Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/iMac and www.apple.com/support. 59 To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Click the triangles in the window to find out detailed information about your iMac G5, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to show and hide information in the different categories.
Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/iMac and www.apple.com/support. 59 To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Click the triangles in the window to find out detailed information about your iMac G5, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to show and hide information in the different categories.
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... been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged  You suspect that your iMac G5, as well as the guidelines for cleaning and handling your iMac G5 needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an...
... been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged  You suspect that your iMac G5, as well as the guidelines for cleaning and handling your iMac G5 needs service or repair  You want to add memory  The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged  You spill something into an...
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... and Ports Never force a connector into this product, or similar products, must always be hazardous if misused. Operation of any user-serviceable parts, except the memory (for service. Do not attempt to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to open your iMac G5 or install items other than the...
... and Ports Never force a connector into this product, or similar products, must always be hazardous if misused. Operation of any user-serviceable parts, except the memory (for service. Do not attempt to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about how to open your iMac G5 or install items other than the...
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... 74 connection 71 M Mac OS 9 installing 56 Mac OS X installing 55 learning about 16 manual Internet configuration 75 memory installing additional memory 47 memory access compartment 15 seeing how much memory your computer has 51 Mighty Mouse ergonomics 64 multi-button mouse 13 programming 24 setting up 54 frozen application 21 G... 13 buddy icon 30 help 30 installing 55 using 24 Migration Assistant 8 modem cable 34, 67 DSL 34, 67 mouse. Back View 14 iMac G5 - ports 15 Target Disk Mode 42 floppy disk drives 39 Force Quit 21 freezing up 7 using built-in iSight 29 video conferencing 29 iDVD...
... 74 connection 71 M Mac OS 9 installing 56 Mac OS X installing 55 learning about 16 manual Internet configuration 75 memory installing additional memory 47 memory access compartment 15 seeing how much memory your computer has 51 Mighty Mouse ergonomics 64 multi-button mouse 13 programming 24 setting up 54 frozen application 21 G... 13 buddy icon 30 help 30 installing 55 using 24 Migration Assistant 8 modem cable 34, 67 DSL 34, 67 mouse. Back View 14 iMac G5 - ports 15 Target Disk Mode 42 floppy disk drives 39 Force Quit 21 freezing up 7 using built-in iSight 29 video conferencing 29 iDVD...
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... 81 date and time settings lost 57 ejecting a disc 57 Internet connection 57 problem with an application 56 R RAM. See memory security slot location 15 securing your Internet configuration 73 transferring files or documents 20 troubleshooting 53 U updating software 19 USB connecting devices...computer freezes during startup 54 computer won't respond 54 computer won't start up a printer 18 your computer 6 shutting down before installing memory 48 the computer 10 sleep 9 software updating 19 Software Update preferences 19 specifications 59 Spotlight 16 static IP address 75 stopping an ...
... 81 date and time settings lost 57 ejecting a disc 57 Internet connection 57 problem with an application 56 R RAM. See memory security slot location 15 securing your Internet configuration 73 transferring files or documents 20 troubleshooting 53 U updating software 19 USB connecting devices...computer freezes during startup 54 computer won't respond 54 computer won't start up a printer 18 your computer 6 shutting down before installing memory 48 the computer 10 sleep 9 software updating 19 Software Update preferences 19 specifications 59 Spotlight 16 static IP address 75 stopping an ...