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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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..., 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 Computer, Inc. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that the information in this manual may...
..., 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 Computer, Inc. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that the information in this manual may...
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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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Follow the steps 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...set it up quickly and start using it right away. 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 new highperformance Power Mac G5 computer. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and display. ...
Follow the steps 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...set it up quickly and start using it right away. 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 new highperformance Power Mac G5 computer. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and display. ...
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... the computer and display so that:  They are within easy reach 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 place. The computer does not operate properly when it as well. The only way to shut... when the side panel is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive tray has space to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you need to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up the computer by both of , behind, or below the display or...
... the computer and display so that:  They are within easy reach 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 place. The computer does not operate properly when it as well. The only way to shut... when the side panel is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive tray has space to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you need to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up the computer by both of , behind, or below the display or...
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... 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 also connect displays that came with your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port.  To connect an ADC display, use a...23-inch display, such as shown in DVI port 1 DVI display ports You can connect a:  20- Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Power Mac G5. Depending on the back of the following display adapters:  To connect a VGA display, use a DVI to VGA Adapter (included with the display ...
... 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 also connect displays that came with your Power Mac G5) to connect the display to the DVI port.  To connect an ADC display, use a...23-inch display, such as shown in DVI port 1 DVI display ports You can connect a:  20- Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Power Mac G5. Depending on the back of the following display adapters:  To connect a VGA display, use a DVI to VGA Adapter (included with the display ...
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..., or an Ethernet network. For more information about connecting a display, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on the back of your Power Mac G5. Connect the other 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." 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 the Ethernet ports on page 28). Step...
..., or an Ethernet network. For more information about connecting a display, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on the back of your Power Mac G5. Connect the other 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." 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 the Ethernet ports on page 28). Step...
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...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 set them up with your computer. Open the side panel and remove the film. With some Apple displays, you can also turn on ...by pressing its power button. Plug the ...
...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 set them up with your computer. Open the side panel and remove the film. With some Apple displays, you can also turn on ...by pressing its power button. Plug the ...
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... of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders stored on the computer.  If you enter your new Power Mac G5. Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that your new computer is the...  You must have a FireWire cable to turn on your screen, restart your computer. This gives you easy access to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on ? Setup Assistant takes you think your computer did not start up an account on the display adjusted correctly...
... of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders stored on the computer.  If you enter your new Power Mac G5. Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that your new computer is the...  You must have a FireWire cable to turn on your screen, restart your computer. This gives you easy access to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on ? Setup Assistant takes you think your computer did not start up an account on the display adjusted correctly...
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...Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. To turn off on page 89 for information you'll need to the Internet. 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... 4, "Working Inside Your Computer," on page 25. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Using a specific hardware feature of configuring your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using your computer to Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on the older computer. if you have an Internet ...
...Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. To turn off on page 89 for information you'll need to the Internet. 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... 4, "Working Inside Your Computer," on page 25. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Using a specific hardware feature of configuring your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using your computer to Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on the older computer. if you have an Internet ...
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... properly. When the computer is in sleep, the display's screen is not shut down your Power Mac G5, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your Power Mac G5, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up...
... properly. When the computer is in sleep, the display's screen is not shut down your Power Mac G5, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you have finished working with your Power Mac G5, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up...
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... of your computer and the features of Mac OS X, including information about your Power Mac G5. Getting the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you 'll need help, keeping your desktop looks, getting answers when you to...
... of your computer and the features of Mac OS X, including information about your Power Mac G5. Getting the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you 'll need help, keeping your desktop looks, getting answers when you to...
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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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.... H FireWire 400 port Connect your Apple Keyboard. Chapter 2 Getting to CD-R and CD-RW discs, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. Status light A white light indicates that the computer is muted. To restart your Power Mac G5, put the computer to sleep, or... wake it from sleep. With some Apple displays, you can also touch or press the display's power button to put it to sleep. The FireWire 400 port supports data ...
.... H FireWire 400 port Connect your Apple Keyboard. Chapter 2 Getting to CD-R and CD-RW discs, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. Status light A white light indicates that the computer is muted. To restart your Power Mac G5, put the computer to sleep, or... wake it from sleep. With some Apple displays, you can also touch or press the display's power button to put it to sleep. The FireWire 400 port supports data ...
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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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... other digital audio devices. Optical digital audio in port Connect your Power Mac G5. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 You can connect a 30-inch display, such as printers... cable. G Gigabit Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support Connect your Power Mac G5. You can also connect displays that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5 has the optional Bluetooth® and AirPort Extreme technologies installed, make...
... other digital audio devices. Optical digital audio in port Connect your Power Mac G5. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Power Mac G5 17 You can connect a 30-inch display, such as printers... cable. G Gigabit Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support Connect your Power Mac G5. You can also connect displays that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5 has the optional Bluetooth® and AirPort Extreme technologies installed, make...
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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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...type of memory used in the PCI Express graphics slot. Battery Your Power Mac G5 uses a battery. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your computer has trouble starting up to Know Your Power Mac G5 19 Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in slots 2 through 4... to replace the battery. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. You can install PCI cards ...
...type of memory used in the PCI Express graphics slot. Battery Your Power Mac G5 uses a battery. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your computer has trouble starting up to Know Your Power Mac G5 19 Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with a hard disk drive installed in slots 2 through 4... to replace the battery. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. You can install PCI cards ...
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...Also open applications; Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with your Power Mac G5, you must install a version of Mac OS 9 that supports the Classic environment (see "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75). You can quickly make your computer in Mac OS 9. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You... of your files; and much more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at www.apple.com/macosx. If you have problems using System Preferences. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your desktop look the way you 're ready to the Mac. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an ...
...Also open applications; Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with your Power Mac G5, you must install a version of Mac OS 9 that supports the Classic environment (see "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75). You can quickly make your computer in Mac OS 9. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You... of your files; and much more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at www.apple.com/macosx. If you have problems using System Preferences. Mac OS 9 can 't start up your desktop look the way you 're ready to the Mac. Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an ...
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... Mac Help. Chapter 2 Getting to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your Mac is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your Power Mac G5. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to Know Your Power Mac G5...
... Mac Help. Chapter 2 Getting to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your Mac is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your Power Mac G5. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to Know Your Power Mac G5...