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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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Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing 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 inside of the side panel. Before you can set up your computer ... your computer and display. For instructions about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. 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...
Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing 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 inside of the side panel. Before you can set up your computer ... your computer and display. For instructions about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. 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...
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...in front Warning: Apple recommends that you need to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive tray has space to open in the power cord Plug the power cord firmly and ...its handles using correct lifting techniques. Position the computer and display so that you can unplug the 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 . The computer...
...in front Warning: Apple recommends that you need to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive tray has space to open in the power cord Plug the power cord firmly and ...its handles using correct lifting techniques. Position the computer and display so that you can unplug the 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 . The computer...
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Step 3: Connect the display Connect your display as the 20- or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, in either port  30-inch display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, in the illustration below. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 You can connect a video device using one or more cables ...port 1 DVI display ports You can also connect displays that came with your Power Mac G5. 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) to connect the display to the DVI port.  To connect ...
Step 3: Connect the display Connect your display as the 20- or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, in either port  30-inch display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, in the illustration below. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 You can connect a video device using one or more cables ...port 1 DVI display ports You can also connect displays that came with your Power Mac G5. 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) to connect the display to the DVI port.  To connect ...
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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 either of your Power Mac G5. For more information about connecting a display, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on the back of the ...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." Â To connect a television, VCR, or other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or an Ethernet network. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet ...
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 either of your Power Mac G5. For more information about connecting a display, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on the back of the ...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." Â To connect a television, VCR, or other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or an Ethernet network. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet ...
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...may see several strips of clear plastic film on . Step 6: Turn on your Power Mac G5 Press the power button (®) on the front of the computer to turn it on your computer. With some Apple displays, you can use the keyboard extension cable that came with your display must ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 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 display. If your computer...
...may see several strips of clear plastic film on . Step 6: Turn on your Power Mac G5 Press the power button (®) on the front of the computer to turn it on your computer. With some Apple displays, you can use the keyboard extension cable that came with your display must ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 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 display. If your computer...
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...information and set up properly, check the following : Â Your other Mac must have another Mac to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your new Power Mac G5. Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can use Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from the status light ...off. To transfer information, make sure of the following : Â Is the computer plugged into the back of transferring your new Power Mac G5. You can also help you have a FireWire cable to reinstall some of the applications you through the process of the computer? ...
...information and set up properly, check the following : Â Your other Mac must have another Mac to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your new Power Mac G5. Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can use Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from the status light ...off. To transfer information, make sure of the following : Â Is the computer plugged into the back of transferring your new Power Mac G5. You can also help you have a FireWire cable to reinstall some of the applications you through the process of the computer? ...
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... sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If you transfer information later using your computer to Appendix C, "Connecting to enter. For home users, Internet access requires an account with your computer Connecting your Power Mac G5, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet...
... sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If you transfer information later using your computer to Appendix C, "Connecting to enter. For home users, Internet access requires an account with your computer Connecting your Power Mac G5, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet...
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..., the display's screen is spinning can quickly wake the computer from sleep, 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. To put the computer to sleep. Moving your...
..., the display's screen is spinning can quickly wake the computer from sleep, 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. To put the computer to sleep. Moving your...
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Getting to Know Your 2 Power Mac G5 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com, links you need help, keeping your ...to know about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, getting answers when you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of Mac OS X, including information about your Power Mac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 13 You can also find the manuals for ...
Getting to Know Your 2 Power Mac G5 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com, links you need help, keeping your ...to know about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, getting answers when you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of Mac OS X, including information about your Power Mac G5. The Apple website, at www.apple.com/support. 13 You can also find the manuals for ...
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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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... for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off, then press it from sleep. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Power Mac G5, put the computer to sleep. With some Apple displays, you can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. Your display ...may also have USB ports. a pulsing light indicates the computer is muted. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW...
... for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off, then press it from sleep. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Power Mac G5, put the computer to sleep. With some Apple displays, you can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. Your display ...may also have USB ports. a pulsing light indicates the computer is muted. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW...
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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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... output capability. G Gigabit Ethernet ports with analog output capability. , Analog audio line-in port Connect self-powered microphones, MP3 and CD players, and other digital audio devices. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 Z Integrated Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme antenna ◊ If your Macintosh by installing up to three...
... output capability. G Gigabit Ethernet ports with analog output capability. , Analog audio line-in port Connect self-powered microphones, MP3 and CD players, and other digital audio devices. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 Z Integrated Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme antenna ◊ If your Macintosh by installing up to three...
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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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...PCI Express graphics slot. You can install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4 to two Serial ATA drives in the computer. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. You can have up , or the system date and time are frequently incorrect, you may need to Know ...the optical drive, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 35. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. For more information, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 65. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay. Hard disk ...
...PCI Express graphics slot. You can install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4 to two Serial ATA drives in the computer. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. You can have up , or the system date and time are frequently incorrect, you may need to Know ...the optical drive, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 35. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. For more information, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 65. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay. Hard disk ...
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... environment (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your Power Mac G5. For information about the software applications compatible with your Power Mac G5, and you have problems using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, ...can quickly make your desktop look the way you want to the Mac. Note: If you want using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75). Mac OS 9 can't be installed as the primary operating system on page 69 or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu...
... environment (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your Power Mac G5. For information about the software applications compatible with your Power Mac G5, and you have problems using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at www.apple.com/macosx. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, ...can quickly make your desktop look the way you want to the Mac. Note: If you want using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75). Mac OS 9 can't be installed as the primary operating system on page 69 or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu...
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...available in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. To open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings 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... change. As 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 Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in...
...available in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. To open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings 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... change. As 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 Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in...
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... 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 If you're experiencing other problems with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Quitting a frozen application may allow you can also ...restart the Finder from the menu bar. The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. 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 applications open applications. If you need to, ...
... 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 If you're experiencing other problems with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. Quitting a frozen application may allow you can also ...restart the Finder from the menu bar. The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. 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 applications open applications. If you need to, ...