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... You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5 11 Getting to Your Questions Using Mac Help 22 Using Applications 23 Using Your Computer 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 FireWire 28 AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 29 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 32 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) 33 Audio Support 34 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 36 Using Your Optical Drive 39 Keyboard Controls 40 Securing Your Computer 41 Enhancing Your Computer 41 Installing Additional Memory 3
... You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5 11 Getting to Your Questions Using Mac Help 22 Using Applications 23 Using Your Computer 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 FireWire 28 AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 29 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 32 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) 33 Audio Support 34 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 36 Using Your Optical Drive 39 Keyboard Controls 40 Securing Your Computer 41 Enhancing Your Computer 41 Installing Additional Memory 3
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... 48 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 53 Troubleshooting 53 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 55 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 56 Other Problems 57 Locating Your Product Serial Number 58 Using Apple Hardware Test 59 Specifications 61 Care, Use, and Safety Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac G5 61 Carrying Your iMac G5 62 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 63 Connectors and Ports...
... 48 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 53 Troubleshooting 53 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 55 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 56 Other Problems 57 Locating Your Product Serial Number 58 Using Apple Hardware Test 59 Specifications 61 Care, Use, and Safety Information 61 Cleaning Your iMac G5 61 Carrying Your iMac G5 62 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 63 Connectors and Ports...
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... instructions. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. For home users, Internet access requires an account with the same network settings as your hard disk. The Setup Assistant takes you used on your computer to connect to Your iMac G5 You can do it later using the Migration Assistant, make sure of setting up and running. If you 'll need to your information- Setting...
... instructions. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. For home users, Internet access requires an account with the same network settings as your hard disk. The Setup Assistant takes you used on your computer to connect to Your iMac G5 You can do it later using the Migration Assistant, make sure of setting up and running. If you 'll need to your information- Setting...
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... or the inability to sleep. Troubleshooting your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device, such as you have finished working with your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it . To put the computer to start up from the hard disk. Using a specific feature of your computer or putting it down . m Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Using the different parts of your iMac...
... or the inability to sleep. Troubleshooting your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device, such as you have finished working with your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it . To put the computer to start up from the hard disk. Using a specific feature of your computer or putting it down . m Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Using the different parts of your iMac...
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Volume controls C Media Eject key Apple Mouse 12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 iMac G5 - Front View Ambient light sensor Built-in speaker d USB ports Apple Keyboard Slot-load optical disc drive Power indicator light Built-in microphone Built-in speaker -
Volume controls C Media Eject key Apple Mouse 12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 iMac G5 - Front View Ambient light sensor Built-in speaker d USB ports Apple Keyboard Slot-load optical disc drive Power indicator light Built-in microphone Built-in speaker -
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... G5 is in sleep mode, according to one of the keyboard USB ports. (There are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on almost any surface, no mouse pad required. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the power indicator light when the computer is on your Apple Mouse to the light available. Connect your iMac G5 or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included...
... G5 is in sleep mode, according to one of the keyboard USB ports. (There are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on almost any surface, no mouse pad required. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the power indicator light when the computer is on your Apple Mouse to the light available. Connect your iMac G5 or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included...
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... the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (you can add more . Chapter 2 Getting to connect an external monitor or projection device that uses an S-video or composite video connector. d Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect printers, Zip and other Ethernet devices. f Headphone out/optical audio out port Connect headphones or other Ethernet devices. ® Power button Turn on page 41. Z AirPort Extreme Connect to a wireless network with a mini-plug jack. £ Video out port Use the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com...
... the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (you can add more . Chapter 2 Getting to connect an external monitor or projection device that uses an S-video or composite video connector. d Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect printers, Zip and other Ethernet devices. f Headphone out/optical audio out port Connect headphones or other Ethernet devices. ® Power button Turn on page 41. Z AirPort Extreme Connect to a wireless network with a mini-plug jack. £ Video out port Use the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com...
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... elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. When you have to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. For information about the compatibility of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to Know Your iMac G5 Note: If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac...
... elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. When you have to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. For information about the compatibility of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to Know Your iMac G5 Note: If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac...
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... connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's servers to music while you are available for updates again. For more information, search for specific installation and setup directions. Chapter 2 Getting to install and click Install. 3 Type an administrator name and password (the name and password you used when you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, or other enhancements from Apple. You can also see the manual...
... connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's servers to music while you are available for updates again. For more information, search for specific installation and setup directions. Chapter 2 Getting to install and click Install. 3 Type an administrator name and password (the name and password you used when you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, or other enhancements from Apple. You can also see the manual...
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... video cameras, and external hard disk drives. Â Bluetooth technology for connecting wirelessly to digital devices. Â The latest in communications technologies, such as a 56K v.92 modem (optional), 10/ 100/1000Base-T Ethernet, and AirPort Extreme wireless networking. Â Combination headphone out/optical audio out port to present what you can do with your computer's screen on any television that supports composite or S-video. Here are some of your needs...
... video cameras, and external hard disk drives. Â Bluetooth technology for connecting wirelessly to digital devices. Â The latest in communications technologies, such as a 56K v.92 modem (optional), 10/ 100/1000Base-T Ethernet, and AirPort Extreme wireless networking. Â Combination headphone out/optical audio out port to present what you can do with your computer's screen on any television that supports composite or S-video. Here are some of your needs...
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... devices (up , you connect more than two devices, the rest of a CD or DVD disc in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps: 1 Make sure that get power from the computer may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down . 6 Disconnect the FireWire cable. Apple has already included software to work with your computer. If you can connect multiple devices to each other computer's display shows the iMac G5 internal hard disk...
... devices (up , you connect more than two devices, the rest of a CD or DVD disc in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps: 1 Make sure that get power from the computer may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down . 6 Disconnect the FireWire cable. Apple has already included software to work with your computer. If you can connect multiple devices to each other computer's display shows the iMac G5 internal hard disk...
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... the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video out port you want to use. , Audio line-in Mac Help (see page 22). Use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you can connect external powered microphones or other audio equipment to the analog audio in port (,) on Using Audio Additional information about using audio is available in...
... the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video out port you want to use. , Audio line-in Mac Help (see page 22). Use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you can connect external powered microphones or other audio equipment to the analog audio in port (,) on Using Audio Additional information about using audio is available in...
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... display or an external monitor. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Note: The Apple Video Adapter is not compatible with a VGA connector: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to the VGA port on the external display or projector. 3 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to your iMac G5. Important: To ensure that your iMac G5 automatically detects the external display or projector, be sure the VGA adapter is plugged into the external display or projector first. 4 Use the Displays...
... display or an external monitor. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Note: The Apple Video Adapter is not compatible with a VGA connector: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to the VGA port on the external display or projector. 3 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to your iMac G5. Important: To ensure that your iMac G5 automatically detects the external display or projector, be sure the VGA adapter is plugged into the external display or projector first. 4 Use the Displays...
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... whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Do the following: 1 Start up correctly, shut down your iMac G5 The total includes the amount of memory installed in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More...
... whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Do the following: 1 Start up correctly, shut down your iMac G5 The total includes the amount of memory installed in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More...
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... rotating the computer may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless phone, or other source of interference is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have trouble using the Software Update pane of the other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. There are up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 2 that came with your AirPort...
... rotating the computer may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven, cordless phone, or other source of interference is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have trouble using the Software Update pane of the other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. There are up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 2 that came with your AirPort...
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... the serial number. If you have a problem using the disc and press the Media Eject key (C) on page 80 for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may need to have the internal backup battery replaced. If your date and time settings get your computer to connect to the Internet" on page 65 for information on setting up Internet connection, make sure...
... the serial number. If you have a problem using the disc and press the Media Eject key (C) on page 80 for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may need to have the internal backup battery replaced. If your date and time settings get your computer to connect to the Internet" on page 65 for information on setting up Internet connection, make sure...
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... power supplies to open Network Diagnostics and follow the onscreen instructions. Check System Preferences settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Drag Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click PPPoE. 7 Select "Connect using PPPoE, first check the cables and power supplies, then turn the power off and on . Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections If you can't connect to the Internet using to connect...
... power supplies to open Network Diagnostics and follow the onscreen instructions. Check System Preferences settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Drag Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click PPPoE. 7 Select "Connect using PPPoE, first check the cables and power supplies, then turn the power off and on . Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections If you can't connect to the Internet using to connect...
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...: Making adjustments or performing procedures other uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage. This product complies with IEC 60825-1 A1 A2. The ENERGY STAR program is a Class 1 LED product...disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. Deutschland: Das Gerät enthält Batterien. This device should be co-located or operated with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification. A service warning label is harmful to www.apple.com/environment/summary.html Battery Disposal Dispose of the optical disc drive ...
...: Making adjustments or performing procedures other uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage. This product complies with IEC 60825-1 A1 A2. The ENERGY STAR program is a Class 1 LED product...disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. Deutschland: Das Gerät enthält Batterien. This device should be co-located or operated with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification. A service warning label is harmful to www.apple.com/environment/summary.html Battery Disposal Dispose of the optical disc drive ...
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...-up connection 69 modem 69 dial-up connection 65 digital video camera 26 display cleaning 61 downloading software 19 DSL 69, 72 DVD burning (recording) 39 DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive 13, 36 DVD-Video, playing 38 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 72 E ejecting a disc 57 eject key 13 environment 64 ergonomics 63 Ethernet 32 port 15 external hard disks 26 F FireWire connecting devices 26 ports 15 FireWire Target Disk Mode 27 floppy disk drives 24...
...-up connection 69 modem 69 dial-up connection 65 digital video camera 26 display cleaning 61 downloading software 19 DSL 69, 72 DVD burning (recording) 39 DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive 13, 36 DVD-Video, playing 38 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 72 E ejecting a disc 57 eject key 13 environment 64 ergonomics 63 Ethernet 32 port 15 external hard disks 26 F FireWire connecting devices 26 ports 15 FireWire Target Disk Mode 27 floppy disk drives 24...
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... K keyboard 7, 24 controls 39 ergonomics 64 L LAN 72 connection 69 M Mac Help 22 Mac OS X 16 manual Internet configuration 73 memory 15 installing additional memory 41 seeing how much memory your computer has 47 modem cable 32, 65 DSL 32, 65 port 15 monitoring a printer 18 mouse 7, 13 ergonomics 64 N network connections 81 Network Setup Assistant 65 S safety 62 scanners 24, 26 security slot 15 securing your computer 40 serial number 57 setting...
... K keyboard 7, 24 controls 39 ergonomics 64 L LAN 72 connection 69 M Mac Help 22 Mac OS X 16 manual Internet configuration 73 memory 15 installing additional memory 41 seeing how much memory your computer has 47 modem cable 32, 65 DSL 32, 65 port 15 monitoring a printer 18 mouse 7, 13 ergonomics 64 N network connections 81 Network Setup Assistant 65 S safety 62 scanners 24, 26 security slot 15 securing your computer 40 serial number 57 setting...