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Power Mac G5 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Power Mac G5 computer
Power Mac G5 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Power Mac G5 computer
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..., CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleShare, AppleTalk, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, and Power Mac are service marks of Apple may not be copied, in whole or in... the U.S. and other countries. and other countries. .Mac is a service mark of third-party products is a U.S. registered trademark. ...
..., CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleShare, AppleTalk, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, and Power Mac are service marks of Apple may not be copied, in whole or in... the U.S. and other countries. and other countries. .Mac is a service mark of third-party products is a U.S. registered trademark. ...
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... on Your Power Mac G5 18 Internal Expansion Options 20 Learning About Mac OS X 20 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 21 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 22 When an Application "Freezes" or Does Not Respond 23 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 23 Connecting to a Printer 25 Using Your Power Mac G5 26 Using Your Apple Keyboard 27...
... on Your Power Mac G5 18 Internal Expansion Options 20 Learning About Mac OS X 20 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 21 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 22 When an Application "Freezes" or Does Not Respond 23 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 23 Connecting to a Printer 25 Using Your Power Mac G5 26 Using Your Apple Keyboard 27...
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...quickly and start using it right away. Before you can set up your computer and from the inside of your Power Mac G5. Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 Your Power Mac G5 is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of the side panel. Getting Started 1... 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and display. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit dual core processor technology, high-speed DDR2 memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion...
...quickly and start using it right away. Before you can set up your computer and from the inside of your Power Mac G5. Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 Your Power Mac G5 is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of the side panel. Getting Started 1... 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and display. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit dual core processor technology, high-speed DDR2 memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion...
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...front of its side or when the side panel is removed. Step 2: Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord firmly and completely into a grounded outlet or a grounded power strip. The only way to shut off power completely to . The computer does not operate properly when it as well. Position the ...computer and display so that: Â They are within easy reach so that you need to your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in front Warning: Apple recommends that you can unplug the computer or display when you operate your computer and display is heavy, use ...
...front of its side or when the side panel is removed. Step 2: Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord firmly and completely into a grounded outlet or a grounded power strip. The only way to shut off power completely to . The computer does not operate properly when it as well. Position the ...computer and display so that: Â They are within easy reach so that you need to your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in front Warning: Apple recommends that you can unplug the computer or display when you operate your computer and display is heavy, use ...
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Check the instructions that have an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or you may have one of your Power Mac G5. or 23-inch display, such as shown in DVI port 1 DVI display ports You can connect a video device using one or more cables to ... can connect two displays with Digital Visual interface (DVI) connectors to connect. Depending on the display, you can also connect displays that came with your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port. Â To connect an ADC display, use a DVI to VGA Adapter (included with the display for...
Check the instructions that have an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or you may have one of your Power Mac G5. or 23-inch display, such as shown in DVI port 1 DVI display ports You can connect a video device using one or more cables to ... can connect two displays with Digital Visual interface (DVI) connectors to connect. Depending on the display, you can also connect displays that came with your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port. Â To connect an ADC display, use a DVI to VGA Adapter (included with the display for...
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... use a DVI to Video Adapter (not included) to connect the device to DVI display port 2 (see the guidelines in Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5." Gigabit Ethernet ports 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started  To connect a television, VCR, or other end to either of the Ethernet ports on page...Internet or a network, connect one end of your Power Mac G5. To purchase a DVI to ADC Adapter or a DVI to Video Adapter, contact an Apple Authorized Reseller, visit an Apple Store retail location, or go online to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more information about connecting a ...
... use a DVI to Video Adapter (not included) to connect the device to DVI display port 2 (see the guidelines in Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5." Gigabit Ethernet ports 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started  To connect a television, VCR, or other end to either of the Ethernet ports on page...Internet or a network, connect one end of your Power Mac G5. To purchase a DVI to ADC Adapter or a DVI to Video Adapter, contact an Apple Authorized Reseller, visit an Apple Store retail location, or go online to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more information about connecting a ...
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... or on the keyboard. Plug the mouse cable into either USB port located on your computer, you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and an Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your computer. Step 6: ...Turn on your display must be turned on separately, turn it on . If your Power Mac G5 Press the power button (®) on the ...
... or on the keyboard. Plug the mouse cable into either USB port located on your computer, you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and an Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your computer. Step 6: ...Turn on your display must be turned on separately, turn it on . If your Power Mac G5 Press the power button (®) on the ...
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... screen, restart your new computer is the power strip turned on your new Power Mac G5. If your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If it again to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your other Mac are now on your new Power Mac G5 (you turn on the computer, see ... cable to connect the two computers. Need Help Setting Up? Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that the applications you enter your Internet...
... screen, restart your new computer is the power strip turned on your new Power Mac G5. If your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If it again to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your other Mac are now on your new Power Mac G5 (you turn on the computer, see ... cable to connect the two computers. Need Help Setting Up? Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that the applications you enter your Internet...
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... a specific hardware feature of configuring your Power Mac G5 and setting it up your computer to Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 25. if you have an Internet account, see the following: To learn about using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and...
... a specific hardware feature of configuring your Power Mac G5 and setting it up your computer to Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 25. if you have an Internet account, see the following: To learn about using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and...
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... do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the front of your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have ..., the display's screen is not shut down your Power Mac G5, choose Apple () > Shut Down. You can 't turn it off the computer any key on a power strip or by turning off your Power Mac G5 before moving it down. Putting Your Power Mac G5 to sleep quickly, do one of the following :...
... do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the front of your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have ..., the display's screen is not shut down your Power Mac G5, choose Apple () > Shut Down. You can 't turn it off the computer any key on a power strip or by turning off your Power Mac G5 before moving it down. Putting Your Power Mac G5 to sleep quickly, do one of the following :...
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... chapter gives you some basic information you'll need help, keeping your Power Mac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 13 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts of your computer ...and the features of Mac OS X, including information about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, getting answers when you see on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com, links you to know about your screen. Read on ...
... chapter gives you some basic information you'll need help, keeping your Power Mac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 13 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts of your computer ...and the features of Mac OS X, including information about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, getting answers when you see on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com, links you to know about your screen. Read on ...
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Basic Features of Your Power Mac G5 Optical drive Status light ® Power button FireWire 400 port f Headphone jack USB 2.0 port 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
Basic Features of Your Power Mac G5 Optical drive Status light ® Power button FireWire 400 port f Headphone jack USB 2.0 port 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
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... to put it to sleep, or wake it again to turn on your Power Mac G5, put the computer to CD-R and CD-RW discs, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. With some Apple displays, you can write music, documents, and other digital files to sleep. Optical drive Your... Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard...
... to put it to sleep, or wake it again to turn on your Power Mac G5, put the computer to CD-R and CD-RW discs, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. With some Apple displays, you can write music, documents, and other digital files to sleep. Optical drive Your... Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard...
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Ports and Connectors on Your Power Mac G5 Latch DVI display port 2 Integrated Bluetooth and AirPort antenna FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port - Audio line-out port , Audio line-in port Access covers for PCI Express expansion slots DVI display port 1 G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port USB 2.0 ports (3) Power socket 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
Ports and Connectors on Your Power Mac G5 Latch DVI display port 2 Integrated Bluetooth and AirPort antenna FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port - Audio line-out port , Audio line-in port Access covers for PCI Express expansion slots DVI display port 1 G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port USB 2.0 ports (3) Power socket 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
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...components. £ DVI display ports Connect displays that came with the DVI to VGA Adapter that use ordinary power or extension cords. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5 has the optional Bluetooth® and AirPort Extreme technologies installed, make sure this antenna is a special high-...current cord. You can connect a display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to DVI display port 1. The ...
...components. £ DVI display ports Connect displays that came with the DVI to VGA Adapter that use ordinary power or extension cords. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5 has the optional Bluetooth® and AirPort Extreme technologies installed, make sure this antenna is a special high-...current cord. You can connect a display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to DVI display port 1. The ...
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Internal Expansion Options Optical drive DDR2 SDRAM slots Battery Top hard disk drive bay Bottom hard disk drive bay Slots 2-4: PCI Express Slot 1: PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
Internal Expansion Options Optical drive DDR2 SDRAM slots Battery Top hard disk drive bay Bottom hard disk drive bay Slots 2-4: PCI Express Slot 1: PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
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... slot Connect your display to Know Your Power Mac G5 19 Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±... PCI Express Cards" on page 65. If your computer has trouble starting up to expand your Power Mac G5, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 35. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. For more information, see "Installing Memory" on page 57....
... slot Connect your display to Know Your Power Mac G5 19 Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±... PCI Express Cards" on page 65. If your computer has trouble starting up to expand your Power Mac G5, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 35. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. For more information, see "Installing Memory" on page 57....
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When you're ready to Know Your Power Mac G5 You can quickly make your desktop look the way you have problems using System Preferences. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your computer in Mac OS 9. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. and much more about Mac OS X, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page...
When you're ready to Know Your Power Mac G5 You can quickly make your desktop look the way you have problems using System Preferences. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your computer in Mac OS 9. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. and much more about Mac OS X, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page...
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Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference pane you want to Know Your Power Mac G5 21 Chapter...
Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference pane you want to Know Your Power Mac G5 21 Chapter...