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... 25 Using Your Power Mac G5 26 Using Your Apple Keyboard 27 Using Your Mighty Mouse 28 Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices 30 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) 32 Connecting With FireWire 34 Connecting Audio Devices 35 Using Your Optical Drive 37 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 39 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 41 Using Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Wireless Technology 43 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers 45 Working Inside Your Computer 46 Opening the Computer 51 Installing Memory 57 Installing Internal Storage Devices 65 Adding PCI Express Cards...
... 25 Using Your Power Mac G5 26 Using Your Apple Keyboard 27 Using Your Mighty Mouse 28 Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices 30 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) 32 Connecting With FireWire 34 Connecting Audio Devices 35 Using Your Optical Drive 37 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 39 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 41 Using Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Wireless Technology 43 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers 45 Working Inside Your Computer 46 Opening the Computer 51 Installing Memory 57 Installing Internal Storage Devices 65 Adding PCI Express Cards...
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... display 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 connect a: Â 20- Display ports FireWire 400 port USB port Display cable You can connect two displays with Digital Visual interface (DVI) connectors to the DVI port. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 You can connect a video device using one or more cables to VGA Adapter (included with the display for additional setup information. Check the instructions that have one of your Power...
... display 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 connect a: Â 20- Display ports FireWire 400 port USB port Display cable You can connect two displays with Digital Visual interface (DVI) connectors to the DVI port. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 You can connect a video device using one or more cables to VGA Adapter (included with the display for additional setup information. Check the instructions that have one of your Power...
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... your hard disk. Transferring Information to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Transferring information to Your Power Mac G5 You can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that the applications you see a blinking question mark on the screen or see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on ? You can use Setup Assistant to turn...
... your hard disk. Transferring Information to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Transferring information to Your Power Mac G5 You can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings so that the applications you see a blinking question mark on the screen or see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on ? You can use Setup Assistant to turn...
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..., make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. More Information For more information about ... Note: If you 'll need to the Internet. Installing additional drives, Chapter 4, "Working Inside Your Computer," on page 89 for information you transfer information later using your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 89. memory, and cards, or changing the battery Troubleshooting your Power...
..., make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. More Information For more information about ... Note: If you 'll need to the Internet. Installing additional drives, Chapter 4, "Working Inside Your Computer," on page 89 for information you transfer information later using your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 89. memory, and cards, or changing the battery Troubleshooting your Power...
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... covered slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as the 20- Analog audio line-out port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other digital audio devices. You can also connect displays that use a video graphics array (VGA) connector with the DVI to VGA Adapter that use ordinary power or extension cords. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to either display port. ¥ Latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in port Connect...
... covered slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as the 20- Analog audio line-out port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other digital audio devices. You can also connect displays that use a video graphics array (VGA) connector with the DVI to VGA Adapter that use ordinary power or extension cords. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, to either display port. ¥ Latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in port Connect...
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... trouble starting up to replace the battery. For more information, see "Installing Memory" on page 65. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your computer's capabilities. For more information, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 68. For more information about installing additional memory or about the optical drive, see "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 65. For more information, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 35. For information about the specific type of memory used in slots...
... trouble starting up to replace the battery. For more information, see "Installing Memory" on page 65. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your computer's capabilities. For more information, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 68. For more information about installing additional memory or about the optical drive, see "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 65. For more information, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 35. For information about the specific type of memory used in slots...
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... handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your fingertips; Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and users switching to the Mac. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can 't start up your computer in Mac OS 9. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer...the software applications compatible with your Power Mac G5, you must install a version of the screen. Also open applications; When you want to Tiger booklet that supports the Classic environment (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your Power Mac G5, and you can quickly make your open ...
... handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your fingertips; Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and users switching to the Mac. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can 't start up your computer in Mac OS 9. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer...the software applications compatible with your Power Mac G5, you must install a version of the screen. Also open applications; When you want to Tiger booklet that supports the Classic environment (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on your Power Mac G5, and you can quickly make your open ...
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... computer) and print wirelessly. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to a Printer Follow the instructions that came with a USB cable; Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to most printers...
... computer) and print wirelessly. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to a Printer Follow the instructions that came with a USB cable; Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to most printers...
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... projector. 4 Turn on the TV, VCR, or projector and start up your computer. Using a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device You can connect your Power Mac G5 to a television, VCR, projector, or other end of the DVI to Video Adapter to the DVI port on your Power Mac G5 graphics card that supports TV-out, DVI display port 2. 3 Connect the other external video device using your display is available from an Apple Authorized...
... projector. 4 Turn on the TV, VCR, or projector and start up your computer. Using a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device You can connect your Power Mac G5 to a television, VCR, projector, or other end of the DVI to Video Adapter to the DVI port on your Power Mac G5 graphics card that supports TV-out, DVI display port 2. 3 Connect the other external video device using your display is available from an Apple Authorized...
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.... or 9-pin connector on your desktop after you connect the hard disk drive to your computer to the Trash before disconnecting the FireWire cable. Using FireWire Devices With FireWire you connect a new device. Your computer automatically detects when you can use video-editing software such as an external hard disk on it, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Startup Disk, and select the FireWire hard disk. To disconnect your Power Mac G5. 2 Use a FireWire cable with FireWire...
.... or 9-pin connector on your desktop after you connect the hard disk drive to your computer to the Trash before disconnecting the FireWire cable. Using FireWire Devices With FireWire you connect a new device. Your computer automatically detects when you can use video-editing software such as an external hard disk on it, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Startup Disk, and select the FireWire hard disk. To disconnect your Power Mac G5. 2 Use a FireWire cable with FireWire...
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... not plug line-out devices into the computer's headphone jack. Analog Audio Ports You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the analog minijacks on your internal built-in speaker is inserted into close it. Using Your Optical Drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with the label facing up, and make video DVDs that comes on a CD, or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for the disc appears...
... not plug line-out devices into the computer's headphone jack. Analog Audio Ports You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the analog minijacks on your internal built-in speaker is inserted into close it. Using Your Optical Drive Your Power Mac G5 comes with the label facing up, and make video DVDs that comes on a CD, or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for the disc appears...
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... as you install or replace optical drives or Serial ATA hard disk drives. You can attach a lock or cable. The drives must meet these specifications: Â Type: Serial ATA Â Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm) Â Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm) Â Height: 1.0 inch For more information about requirements and devices supported, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller or the Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. While pushing the side panel against...
... as you install or replace optical drives or Serial ATA hard disk drives. You can attach a lock or cable. The drives must meet these specifications: Â Type: Serial ATA Â Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm) Â Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm) Â Height: 1.0 inch For more information about requirements and devices supported, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller or the Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. While pushing the side panel against...
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...; 3 flashes: incompatible RAM installed  4 flashes: no good DIMM banks  5 or 6 flashes: contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider 70 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The computer won 't start up .  Make sure the power cord is connected to eject a disc. If that are unable to a working power source. Quit applications that doesn't work : 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Carefully press down either the mouse button or the Media Eject (C) key on your hard disk.
...; 3 flashes: incompatible RAM installed  4 flashes: no good DIMM banks  5 or 6 flashes: contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider 70 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The computer won 't start up .  Make sure the power cord is connected to eject a disc. If that are unable to a working power source. Quit applications that doesn't work : 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Carefully press down either the mouse button or the Media Eject (C) key on your hard disk.
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... contrast controls on the Internet for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates: www.apple.com/support. You have trouble using AirPort wireless communication. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station. Â Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is not in sleep. You have a problem using your...
... contrast controls on the Internet for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates: www.apple.com/support. You have trouble using AirPort wireless communication. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station. Â Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is not in sleep. You have a problem using your...
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... instructions. If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination disk for any lost data. Important: Apple recommends that you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer, and to insert the next Mac OS X install disc. A list of the error code before pursuing support options...
... instructions. If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination disk for any lost data. Important: Apple recommends that you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer, and to insert the next Mac OS X install disc. A list of the error code before pursuing support options...
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... X already installed. If it is connected is configured for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions. For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer, you experience connection problems on the link. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 75 Ask your computer detects the appropriate speed but defaults to install Mac OS 9 using the Mac OS X Install Disc 2. If a switch's port is set to half-duplex. If the switch's port at...
... X already installed. If it is connected is configured for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions. For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer, you experience connection problems on the link. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 75 Ask your computer detects the appropriate speed but defaults to install Mac OS 9 using the Mac OS X Install Disc 2. If a switch's port is set to half-duplex. If the switch's port at...
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... you configure your network, your base station. AirPort Wireless Connection If your Power Mac G5 has AirPort Extreme installed, you configure the AirPort Base Station and set up menu, as instructed by your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field. 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the Utilities folder within your connection. You can configure your AirPort network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located...
... you configure your network, your base station. AirPort Wireless Connection If your Power Mac G5 has AirPort Extreme installed, you configure the AirPort Base Station and set up menu, as instructed by your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field. 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the Utilities folder within your connection. You can configure your AirPort network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located...
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... power supplies Make sure all modem cables are ready to diagnose connection problems. Click "Assist me" in the menu bar and choose Turn AirPort On. Once you configure your AirPort, built-in Ethernet, or external modem, you are firmly plugged in the menu. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your ISP, or with an external device you are using to connect to your Internet service provider using your AirPort settings...
... power supplies Make sure all modem cables are ready to diagnose connection problems. Click "Assist me" in the menu bar and choose Turn AirPort On. Once you configure your AirPort, built-in Ethernet, or external modem, you are firmly plugged in the menu. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your ISP, or with an external device you are using to connect to your Internet service provider using your AirPort settings...
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... of the optical disc drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 LED product. Nevertheless, it to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage. Mouse and Keyboard Information The Apple optical mouse is a Class 1 laser product. This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification. European Union: This symbol means that standard configurations of this product reaches its battery according to...
... of the optical disc drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 LED product. Nevertheless, it to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage. Mouse and Keyboard Information The Apple optical mouse is a Class 1 laser product. This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification. European Union: This symbol means that standard configurations of this product reaches its battery according to...
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... specification 51, 77 K keyboard 26 keyboard extender cable 9 L LAN 94 connection 91, 92 latch 17, 57 LED lights 71 liquid cooling system 84 M Mac OS X learning about 20 maintenance 85 manual Internet configuration 95 manually using DHCP router option 91 Material Safety Data Sheet 85 Mighty Mouse 27 modem cable 89 DSL 89 multiple displays 28 N network connections 103 Network Setup Assistant 89 no image on screen 72 O operating environment 82 operating system 20 optical digital audio 17...
... specification 51, 77 K keyboard 26 keyboard extender cable 9 L LAN 94 connection 91, 92 latch 17, 57 LED lights 71 liquid cooling system 84 M Mac OS X learning about 20 maintenance 85 manual Internet configuration 95 manually using DHCP router option 91 Material Safety Data Sheet 85 Mighty Mouse 27 modem cable 89 DSL 89 multiple displays 28 N network connections 103 Network Setup Assistant 89 no image on screen 72 O operating environment 82 operating system 20 optical digital audio 17...