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... 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 Using Your Mighty Mouse 28 Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices 30 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) 32 Connecting With FireWire 34 Connecting...
... 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 Using Your Mighty Mouse 28 Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices 30 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) 32 Connecting With FireWire 34 Connecting...
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...have a FireWire cable to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can also help you transfer files, applications, and other Mac. Need Help Setting Up? Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? Next Steps The first time you turn on the... :  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode.  Your other Mac  The Applications folder so that the applications you used on page 69. Press and hold the computer's power button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Press it ...
...have a FireWire cable to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can also help you transfer files, applications, and other Mac. Need Help Setting Up? Are the brightness and contrast controls on ? Next Steps The first time you turn on the... :  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode.  Your other Mac  The Applications folder so that the applications you used on page 69. Press and hold the computer's power button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Press it ...
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...information you have an Internet account, see the following: To learn about using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you don't use "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75...Power Mac G5," on page 69. Note: If you through the process of your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 25. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. To turn off on page 45. If you have a problem Installing Mac OS...
...information you have an Internet account, see the following: To learn about using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you don't use "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75...Power Mac G5," on page 69. Note: If you through the process of your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 25. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. To turn off on page 45. If you have a problem Installing Mac OS...
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... can find information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your computer in Mac OS 9. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at the... 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 use Mac OS 9 applications with your Power Mac G5, you want...must install a version of Mac OS 9 that came with your files; For information about the software applications compatible with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of the screen. Customizing ...
... can find information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your computer in Mac OS 9. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at the... 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 use Mac OS 9 applications with your Power Mac G5, you want...must install a version of Mac OS 9 that came with your files; For information about the software applications compatible with Mac OS X "Tiger," which tiles and neatly displays all of the screen. Customizing ...
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... available 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 its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you want to Know Your Power...
... available 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 its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you want to Know Your Power...
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... way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. To force an application to quit a frozen application without restarting your work in other problems with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. You can force the Classic ... experiencing other open . If you can also restart the Finder from the menu bar. The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 69. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to quit, which closes...
... way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. To force an application to quit a frozen application without restarting your work in other problems with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. You can force the Classic ... experiencing other open . If you can also restart the Finder from the menu bar. The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 69. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to quit, which closes...
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...button:  Assign primary and secondary buttons  Activate Exposé  Display Dashboard  Open Spotlight  Switch applications  Open applications You can connect a 20- Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices You can connect multiple displays to DVI port 1. You can either DVI... port and a 30-inch Apple Cinema Display to your Power Mac G5 and use the additional display to the port on ...
...button:  Assign primary and secondary buttons  Activate Exposé  Display Dashboard  Open Spotlight  Switch applications  Open applications You can connect a 20- Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices You can connect multiple displays to DVI port 1. You can either DVI... port and a 30-inch Apple Cinema Display to your Power Mac G5 and use the additional display to the port on ...
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...-equipped computer. To start up , you want to transfer files between your Power Mac G5 and another computer. To connect your Power Mac G5 in Applications/Utilities) to check the version of Mac OS X or Mac OS 9 with your computer that prevents you from starting up from starting up, or you... can operate in FireWire Target Disk Mode if the other computer has an older version, check for an update on it, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Startup Disk, and select the FireWire hard disk. or 9-pin connector on each end to connect your computer to or ...
...-equipped computer. To start up , you want to transfer files between your Power Mac G5 and another computer. To connect your Power Mac G5 in Applications/Utilities) to check the version of Mac OS X or Mac OS 9 with your computer that prevents you from starting up from starting up, or you... can operate in FireWire Target Disk Mode if the other computer has an older version, check for an update on it, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Startup Disk, and select the FireWire hard disk. or 9-pin connector on each end to connect your computer to or ...
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...the disc only once. Recording Information on a CD Your optical drive can record your CD multiple times. You can also record data files, such as applications, documents, or other kinds of the iTunes window. With a CD-RW disc, you can also record other digital files, on the disc once.... data (for the DVD appears on the desktop. 3 Double-click the DVD icon and drag files and folders to the Burn Disc icon in Applications) and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. Recording Information on most standard audio players. Open iTunes (in the Dock. See the documentation...
...the disc only once. Recording Information on a CD Your optical drive can record your CD multiple times. You can also record data files, such as applications, documents, or other kinds of the iTunes window. With a CD-RW disc, you can also record other digital files, on the disc once.... data (for the DVD appears on the desktop. 3 Double-click the DVD icon and drag files and folders to the Burn Disc icon in Applications) and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. Recording Information on most standard audio players. Open iTunes (in the Dock. See the documentation...
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With applications such as iDVD or DVD Studio Pro, you need an RJ-45-to-thin coax adapter (available from a network administrator who oversees its operation. Connecting ... uses thin coaxial cables. Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network You can use network printers and electronic mail; Visit an Apple Authorized Reseller for more information about iDVD, open iDVD (in Applications) and choose Help > iDVD Help. Chapter 3 Using Your Power Mac G5 37 You can connect directly to share files between...
With applications such as iDVD or DVD Studio Pro, you need an RJ-45-to-thin coax adapter (available from a network administrator who oversees its operation. Connecting ... uses thin coaxial cables. Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network You can use network printers and electronic mail; Visit an Apple Authorized Reseller for more information about iDVD, open iDVD (in Applications) and choose Help > iDVD Help. Chapter 3 Using Your Power Mac G5 37 You can connect directly to share files between...
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... at www.apple.com/bluetooth. To send a file to a Bluetooth device: 1 Choose Bluetooth status menu (◊) > Send File. 2 Select the file you should not have it installed by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (located in the Device list, click Search. If the device is found,... can also purchase an external Bluetooth USB adapter from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or online from the Device list, then click Send. When the device is not in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. Note: If...
... at www.apple.com/bluetooth. To send a file to a Bluetooth device: 1 Choose Bluetooth status menu (◊) > Send File. 2 Select the file you should not have it installed by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (located in the Device list, click Search. If the device is found,... can also purchase an external Bluetooth USB adapter from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or online from the Device list, then click Send. When the device is not in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. Note: If...
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.... Â Press the Command (x) and Q keys at the same time to start up . If a dialog appears, click Cancel. Â Choose Apple () > Force Quit and select the application you can try to see if it is compatible with your computer, here are firmly seated. Then try to cancel what the...up your Power Mac G5. Â If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program, check with the program's manufacturer to quit the current application. Â Press the Command (x) and period keys at the same time. You can also restart by pressing the Esc, Option, and Command (x) keys ...
.... Â Press the Command (x) and Q keys at the same time to start up . If a dialog appears, click Cancel. Â Choose Apple () > Force Quit and select the application you can try to see if it is compatible with your computer, here are firmly seated. Then try to cancel what the...up your Power Mac G5. Â If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program, check with the program's manufacturer to quit the current application. Â Press the Command (x) and period keys at the same time. You can also restart by pressing the Esc, Option, and Command (x) keys ...
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...; 2 flashes: no RAM installed  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 PRAM is reset to the default values and your clock settings may be reset.  If your...out the tray, remove the disc, and push the tray to close it allows the computer to start up, try again. Quit applications that doesn't work, choose Apple () > Restart and hold down the Shift key. Release the keys. You are open, then try resetting the parameter random ...
...; 2 flashes: no RAM installed  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 PRAM is reset to the default values and your clock settings may be reset.  If your...out the tray, remove the disc, and push the tray to close it allows the computer to start up, try again. Quit applications that doesn't work, choose Apple () > Restart and hold down the Shift key. Release the keys. You are open, then try resetting the parameter random ...
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... LED 7-Checkstop: red-contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider Edge of main logic board LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 LED #6 LED #7 Top bank of the main logic board. If the LED lights illuminate, locate the light and use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer in the...Power On: red-the main power is on page 75). You have a problem with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. To start the Classic environment, open a Mac OS 9 application or double-click a document that you must install Mac OS 9 (see "Installing Mac OS 9" on  ...
... LED 7-Checkstop: red-contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider Edge of main logic board LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 LED #6 LED #7 Top bank of the main logic board. If the LED lights illuminate, locate the light and use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer in the...Power On: red-the main power is on page 75). You have a problem with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. To start the Classic environment, open a Mac OS 9 application or double-click a document that you must install Mac OS 9 (see "Installing Mac OS 9" on  ...
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.... The operating system may be able to the computer. Â Calibrate your display appears, you see Mac Help. Choose Apple () > Force Quit and select the application. Â If that doesn't work, force the computer to restart by pressing the power button on color and your graphics... card and that has frozen to display colors. On some Apple flat-panel displays, the power light displays a series of System Preferences....
.... The operating system may be able to the computer. Â Calibrate your display appears, you see Mac Help. Choose Apple () > Force Quit and select the application. Â If that doesn't work, force the computer to restart by pressing the power button on color and your graphics... card and that has frozen to display colors. On some Apple flat-panel displays, the power light displays a series of System Preferences....
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... instructions. For more information about 45 seconds). 6 Make a note of the error code before installing Mac OS X and other applications. 74 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Apple is a problem with your computer. 3 Restart your computer, and to install Mac OS 9. Your computer may be software-related. To...Use the software install discs that came with your computer except the keyboard and mouse. Important: Apple recommends that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that you back up your destination disk, you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2...
... instructions. For more information about 45 seconds). 6 Make a note of the error code before installing Mac OS X and other applications. 74 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Apple is a problem with your computer. 3 Restart your computer, and to install Mac OS 9. Your computer may be software-related. To...Use the software install discs that came with your computer except the keyboard and mouse. Important: Apple recommends that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that you back up your destination disk, you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2...
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...Support." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions. To install the applications: 1 Back up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 2 that came with your computer ...detects the appropriate speed but defaults to verify this setting. Installing Applications To install the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination ...
...Support." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions. To install the applications: 1 Back up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 2 that came with your computer ...detects the appropriate speed but defaults to verify this setting. Installing Applications To install the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination ...
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Open System Profiler (in Applications/Utilities) and click the System Profile tab. The serial number of your Power Mac G5 is located inside the side panel, directly below the air ...
Open System Profiler (in Applications/Utilities) and click the System Profile tab. The serial number of your Power Mac G5 is located inside the side panel, directly below the air ...
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... supplied in removable dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)  PC2-4200, 533 MHz DIMMs, also known as DDR2-533  DIMMs must be installed in Applications/Utilities, provides information about your computer, including the amount of equal size and equal specification  Eight DIMM slots available:  256 MB DIMMs must...
... supplied in removable dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)  PC2-4200, 533 MHz DIMMs, also known as DDR2-533  DIMMs must be installed in Applications/Utilities, provides information about your computer, including the amount of equal size and equal specification  Eight DIMM slots available:  256 MB DIMMs must...
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...your ISP, skip the Internet setup part of Internet connections: Â Dial-up AOL. 2 Gather the connection information you need the AOL Installer application. Note: If you want to use Network Setup Assistant, you can use the information in your connection manually. When you first start up an... connected to the Internet, you may be able to use its settings. 89 Open System Preferences and click Network. Open the AOL Installer application and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your phone directory. There are four kinds of Setup Assistant. In some cases, if another ...
...your ISP, skip the Internet setup part of Internet connections: Â Dial-up AOL. 2 Gather the connection information you need the AOL Installer application. Note: If you want to use Network Setup Assistant, you can use the information in your connection manually. When you first start up an... connected to the Internet, you may be able to use its settings. 89 Open System Preferences and click Network. Open the AOL Installer application and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your phone directory. There are four kinds of Setup Assistant. In some cases, if another ...