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iMac G5
User’s Guide
Includes setup, expansion, and
troubleshooting information for
your iMac G5 computer
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1 Contents Chapter 1 5 Getting Started 8 What’s Next? 9 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5 Chapter 2 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 12 iMac G5 – Front View 14 iMac G5 – Back View 16 Learning About Mac OS X 17 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 18 Connecting to a Printer 19 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 19 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 20 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device 20 Co
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47 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card 51 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Chapter 5 57 Troubleshooting 57 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 59 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 60 Other Problems 61 Locating Your Product Serial Number 62 Using Apple Hardware Test Appendix A 63 Specifications Appendix B 65 Care, Use, and Safety Information 65 Cleaning Your iMac G5 65 Carrying Your iMac G5 66 Safety Instruction
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1 Getting Started 1 Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac G5 or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac G5,” to find out about the new features of this iMac G5. Keyboard Mouse AC cord Telephone c
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Follow the steps on the next two pages to set up your iMac G5. Step 1: Plug in the power cord. Step 2: To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. Step 4: Press the power button (®) to turn on your computer. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your iMac G5, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your computer. What’s Next? You’ve done everything you need to get your iMac G5 up and running. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Assistant starts. The Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on yo
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Additional Information If you would like additional information, see the following: To learn about... See... Shutting down your computer or putting “What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your it to sleep iMac G5” below. An overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac G5.” and some common tasks The additional information available in the “Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS onscreen help Help” on page 22. Us
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2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your iMac G5. Read on for an overview of the different parts of your computer and Mac OS X, and summary information on common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, connecting a digital camera, using the Internet, getting answers when you need help, and more. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new
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iMac G5 – Front View Slot-load optical disc drive Power indicator light Built-in microphone Built-in speaker Built-in speaker Volume controls USB ports Media Eject key Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
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Slot-load optical disc drive Your computer has a slot-load DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive or a SuperDrive. Both drives can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies, and write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also burn your own iMovie creations on DVD using iDVD or write files and documents to blank DVD-R discs using the Finder. Power indicator light A white light indicates th
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iMac G5 – Back View Audio line in port Headphone out/ digital optical audio out port Video out port USB ports (3) FireWire ports (2) Modem port Power port Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) ® Power button Security slot 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
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Audio line in port Input audio into your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other audio equipment. Headphone out/optical audio out port digital Connect headphones or other sound output devices. Or connect your iMac G5 to a receiver, home theater system, or other digital audio equipment using an optical audio cable with a mini-plug jack. Video out port Using the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect an external monitor or projection device that
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Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your computer, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that came with your iMac G5. Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there. You’ll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people
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Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following: • Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like. You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your screen w
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Connecting to a Printer The drivers for most printers are built into Mac OS X. To use a printer with your iMac G5, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install any required software and connect the printer to your computer. After connecting your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer for use. Note: If you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your iMac G5 and you have an AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect a USB print
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Monitoring Printing Once you’ve sent a document to a printer, you can monitor, stop, or put printing temporarily on hold. To monitor printing: m Click the printer icon in the Dock to open the printer window. You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them. For more information, open Mac OS Help (see page 22) and search for “printing.” Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you’d like to listen to music while you work with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in your optic
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Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device If you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you can connect it to your iMac G5. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see “FireWire” on page 26. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your iMac G5 to an Ethernet network, cable or DSL modem, or a wireless network, see “Ethernet (10/100Base-T)” on page 31 an
