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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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... 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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Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 Your Power Mac G5 is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your Power Mac G5. Before you can set up your computer and from the outside of the side panel. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology, including advanced ..., and Serial ATA internal storage, all in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to set it up your new highperformance Power Mac G5 computer. For instructions about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on purchasing your computer and display. This chapter...
Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 Your Power Mac G5 is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your Power Mac G5. Before you can set up your computer and from the outside of the side panel. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology, including advanced ..., and Serial ATA internal storage, all in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to set it up your new highperformance Power Mac G5 computer. For instructions about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on purchasing your computer and display. This chapter...
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... side panel is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive tray has space to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you can unplug the computer or display when you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in place. Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up the...
... side panel is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive tray has space to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you can unplug the computer or display when you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in place. Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up the...
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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. Display ports FireWire 400 port USB port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. You can ... 20- Depending on the back of the following display adapters: Â To connect a VGA display, use a DVI to VGA Adapter (included with your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port. Â To connect an ADC display, use a DVI to ADC Adapter (not included) to connect the...
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. Display ports FireWire 400 port USB port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. You can ... 20- Depending on the back of the following display adapters: Â To connect a VGA display, use a DVI to VGA Adapter (included with your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port. Â To connect an ADC display, use a DVI to ADC Adapter (not included) to connect the...
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...cable to either of your Power Mac G5. Â To connect a television, VCR, or other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or an Ethernet network. Connect the other video device, use a DVI to Video Adapter (not included) to connect the device to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more... page 28). Gigabit Ethernet ports 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 DVI display port 2 (see the guidelines in Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5."
...cable to either of your Power Mac G5. Â To connect a television, VCR, or other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or an Ethernet network. Connect the other video device, use a DVI to Video Adapter (not included) to connect the device to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more... page 28). Gigabit Ethernet ports 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 DVI display port 2 (see the guidelines in Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5."
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Open the side panel and remove the film. With some Apple displays, you can use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Plug the mouse into a USB port on your Power Mac G5 Press the power button (®) on the front of the computer to turn it on the inside of...is not long enough to reach a USB port on the keyboard. Step 6: Turn 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 display. You may see ...
Open the side panel and remove the film. With some Apple displays, you can use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Plug the mouse into a USB port on your Power Mac G5 Press the power button (®) on the front of the computer to turn it on the inside of...is not long enough to reach a USB port on the keyboard. Step 6: Turn 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 display. You may see ...
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...5 seconds until the computer turns off. Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your computer. If your new Power Mac G5. If you have another Mac to your display has brightness and contrast controls, adjust them. Â If you may have a FireWire cable to connect...and contrast controls on your screen or you don't see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on ? Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can use Setup Assistant to your old Mac. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure of the following : Â Is the computer plugged...
...5 seconds until the computer turns off. Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your computer. If your new Power Mac G5. If you have another Mac to your display has brightness and contrast controls, adjust them. Â If you may have a FireWire cable to connect...and contrast controls on your screen or you don't see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on ? Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can use Setup Assistant to your old Mac. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure of the following : Â Is the computer plugged...
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...to the Internet," on page 45. More Information For more information about using your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. See...... transfer information later using Migration Assistant. To turn off on page 75. memory, and cards, or changing the battery Troubleshooting your Power Mac G5, you can do it up your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 25. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Open...
...to the Internet," on page 45. More Information For more information about using your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. See...... transfer information later using Migration Assistant. To turn off on page 75. memory, and cards, or changing the battery Troubleshooting your Power Mac G5, you can do it up your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 25. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Open...
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... or the inability to start up from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is dark. Shutting...
... or the inability to start up from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is dark. Shutting...
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... a printer. Getting to Know Your 2 Power Mac G5 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to know about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, getting answers when you need help, keeping your software up to date, and connecting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs...
... a printer. Getting to Know Your 2 Power Mac G5 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to know about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, getting answers when you need help, keeping your software up to date, and connecting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs...
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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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With some Apple displays, you can also touch or press the display's power button to put it to sleep, or wake it again to turn on . Your display may also have USB ports. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can write music, documents... press the Media Eject (C) key on ; Status light A white light indicates that the computer is on your Macintosh to Know Your Power Mac G5 15 d USB 2.0 port Connect your Apple Keyboard. The SuperDrive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. To restart your ...
With some Apple displays, you can also touch or press the display's power button to put it to sleep, or wake it again to turn on . Your display may also have USB ports. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can write music, documents... press the Media Eject (C) key on ; Status light A white light indicates that the computer is on your Macintosh to Know Your Power Mac G5 15 d USB 2.0 port Connect your Apple Keyboard. The SuperDrive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. To restart your ...
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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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..., speakers, USB microphones, and USB hubs. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect your Power Mac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to either display port. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 G Gigabit Ethernet ports with the DVI to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) ... components. £ DVI display ports Connect displays that came with analog output capability. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5. Optical digital audio out port Connect your Power Mac G5 has the optional Bluetooth® and AirPort Extreme technologies installed, make sure this antenna is ...
..., speakers, USB microphones, and USB hubs. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect your Power Mac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to either display port. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 G Gigabit Ethernet ports with the DVI to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) ... components. £ DVI display ports Connect displays that came with analog output capability. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5. Optical digital audio out port Connect your Power Mac G5 has the optional Bluetooth® and AirPort Extreme technologies installed, make sure this antenna is ...
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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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...Express expansion slots. You can install an additional hard disk drive in the bottom hard disk drive bay. Battery Your Power Mac G5 uses a battery. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your Power Mac G5, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on page 28 or "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 51.... For more information, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 68. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay. You can install PCI cards in the PCI Express graphics slot...
...Express expansion slots. You can install an additional hard disk drive in the bottom hard disk drive bay. Battery Your Power Mac G5 uses a battery. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your Power Mac G5, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on page 28 or "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 51.... For more information, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 68. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay. You can install PCI cards in the PCI Express graphics slot...
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... Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at www.apple.com/macosx. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and users switching to Know Your Power Mac G5 and much more about Mac OS X, ...ready to use Mac OS 9 applications with your Power Mac G5, you have problems using System Preferences. You can quickly make your open Mac Help and browse the information there. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all your desktop look the way ...
... Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at www.apple.com/macosx. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and users switching to Know Your Power Mac G5 and much more about Mac OS X, ...ready to use Mac OS 9 applications with your Power Mac G5, you have problems using System Preferences. You can quickly make your open Mac Help and browse the information there. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all your desktop look the way ...
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...change. Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard. For more information, open Mac Help: 1 Click the ...explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your Power Mac G5. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in Mac Help. To open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific ...
...change. Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard. For more information, open Mac Help: 1 Click the ...explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your Power Mac G5. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in Mac Help. To open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific ...
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... a frozen application may allow you to save your computer. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. If you need to, you 're experiencing other open . If you can also restart ...Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 69. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5 When an Application "Freezes" or Does Not Respond Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your work in other problems with the application selected. 2 ...
... a frozen application may allow you to save your computer. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. If you need to, you 're experiencing other open . If you can also restart ...Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 69. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5 When an Application "Freezes" or Does Not Respond Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your work in other problems with the application selected. 2 ...