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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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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 cards, and Serial ... panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Before you can set up your computer and display. 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...
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 cards, and Serial ... panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Before you can set up your computer and display. 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...
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...computer or display when you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in front of, behind, or below the display or computer is to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you need to. Step 2: Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord firmly and completely into the recessed... power cord socket on the back of its side or when the side panel is placed on...
...computer or display when you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in front of, behind, or below the display or computer is to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you need to. Step 2: Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord firmly and completely into the recessed... power cord socket on the back of its side or when the side panel is placed on...
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... 30-inch display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, in the illustration below. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Step 3: Connect the display Connect your display as the 20- Check the instructions that have one of your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port. Â...or more cables to the display ports on the display, you may have an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or you can also connect displays that came with the display for additional setup information. You can connect two displays with your Power Mac G5.
... 30-inch display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, in the illustration below. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Step 3: Connect the display Connect your display as the 20- Check the instructions that have one of your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port. Â...or more cables to the display ports on the display, you may have an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or you can also connect displays that came with the display for additional setup information. You can connect two displays with your Power Mac G5.
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...video device, 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." Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet 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. 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 ...
...video device, 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." Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet 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. 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 ...
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... cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If 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 protect the side panel during shipment). Step 6: Turn on your computer. Open ...the side panel and remove the film. With some Apple displays, you can also turn it on. Step 5: ...
... cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If 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 protect the side panel during shipment). Step 6: Turn on your computer. Open ...the side panel and remove the film. With some Apple displays, you can also turn it on. Step 5: ...
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... and contrast controls, adjust them. Â If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your new Power Mac G5. Next Steps The first time you turn on the computer. Â If you still don't see anything on ? Â Is the... Applications folder so that the applications you used on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If you think your screen or you have to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your computer. If you don't see anything on ? Transferring information to reinstall some of the applications you ...
... and contrast controls, adjust them. Â If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your new Power Mac G5. Next Steps The first time you turn on the computer. Â If you still don't see anything on ? Â Is the... Applications folder so that the applications you used on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If you think your screen or you have to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your computer. If you don't see anything on ? Transferring information to reinstall some of the applications you ...
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...choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 See... If you have a problem Installing Mac OS 9 to use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your Power Mac G5,... 89. Note: If you transfer information later using your Power Mac G5 Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5," on page 25. For home users, Internet access requires an account with your computer Connecting your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using Migration Assistant. More Information For...
...choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 See... If you have a problem Installing Mac OS 9 to use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your Power Mac G5,... 89. Note: If you transfer information later using your Power Mac G5 Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5," on page 25. For home users, Internet access requires an account with your computer Connecting your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using Migration Assistant. More Information For...
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...: Â Press any other way). To turn it . Your files or system software could be damaged if your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. You can damage the hard disk, ...Power Mac G5 before moving it off your Power Mac G5 for only a short time, put the computer to Sleep If you should turn off . Putting Your Power Mac G5 to sleep. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can quickly wake the computer from your Power Mac G5 for a day or two, you will be using your Power Mac G5, choose Apple...
...: Â Press any other way). To turn it . Your files or system software could be damaged if your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. You can damage the hard disk, ...Power Mac G5 before moving it off your Power Mac G5 for only a short time, put the computer to Sleep If you should turn off . Putting Your Power Mac G5 to sleep. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can quickly wake the computer from your Power Mac G5 for a day or two, you will be using your Power Mac G5, choose Apple...
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... 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 need to know about your Power Mac G5. Getting the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images...
... 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 need to know about your Power Mac G5. Getting the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images...
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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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...your Apple Keyboard. H FireWire 400 port Connect your Macintosh to turn the computer on ; When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack, the built-in sleep. ® Power button Press this button for them all. d USB 2.0 port Connect your Macintosh to sleep. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has ... can write music, documents, and other digital files to Know Your Power Mac G5 15 The SuperDrive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. To restart your Power Mac G5, put the computer to FireWire devices (including digital videocameras and hard ...
...your Apple Keyboard. H FireWire 400 port Connect your Macintosh to turn the computer on ; When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack, the built-in sleep. ® Power button Press this button for them all. d USB 2.0 port Connect your Macintosh to sleep. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has ... can write music, documents, and other digital files to Know Your Power Mac G5 15 The SuperDrive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. To restart your Power Mac G5, put the computer to FireWire devices (including digital videocameras and hard ...
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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 Ports and Connectors on Your Power Mac G5 Latch DVI display port 2 Integrated Bluetooth and AirPort antenna FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port -
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... speakers and other devices with analog output capability. , Analog audio line-in the covered slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 Access covers for PCI Express slots (3) Expand your Macintosh to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in port Connect...
... speakers and other devices with analog output capability. , Analog audio line-in the covered slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 Access covers for PCI Express slots (3) Expand your Macintosh to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in port Connect...
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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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... drive in the PCI Express graphics slot. For more information, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 65. Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. Chapter 2 Getting to replace the battery. If your computer has trouble starting up ...to two Serial ATA drives in the memory slots. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your display to the card in the bottom hard disk drive bay. You ...
... drive in the PCI Express graphics slot. For more information, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 65. Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. Chapter 2 Getting to replace the battery. If your computer has trouble starting up ...to two Serial ATA drives in the memory slots. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your display to the card in the bottom hard disk drive bay. You ...
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.... 20 Chapter 2 Getting to use Mac OS 9 applications with your Power Mac G5, you 're ready to learn more about the software applications compatible with Mac OS X, or to the Mac. When you must install a version of Mac OS 9 that came with your Power Mac G5. If you have problems using System Preferences. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You...
.... 20 Chapter 2 Getting to use Mac OS 9 applications with your Power Mac G5, you 're ready to learn more about the software applications compatible with Mac OS X, or to the Mac. When you must install a version of Mac OS 9 that came with your Power Mac G5. If you have problems using System Preferences. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You...
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... 2 Getting to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in Mac Help. 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 ...for the specific preference pane you see on your Power Mac G5. For more information, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the information about using your keyboard. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to Know Your...
... 2 Getting to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in Mac Help. 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 ...for the specific preference pane you see on your Power Mac G5. For more information, open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the information about using your keyboard. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to Know Your...
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The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 69. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5 You can force the Classic environment to quit, which closes all other applications open applications. The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. ... selected. 2 Click Force Quit. To force an application to save your computer. If you to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. Quitting a frozen application may allow you 're experiencing other open .
The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 69. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5 You can force the Classic environment to quit, which closes all other applications open applications. The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. ... selected. 2 Click Force Quit. To force an application to save your computer. If you to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. Quitting a frozen application may allow you 're experiencing other open .