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...-Date 19 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device 20 Connecting to a Network 20 Using the Internet 20 Transferring Files to Another Computer 21 When an Application Does Not Respond 22 Getting Answers to Know Your iMac G5 12 iMac G5 - Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 5 Getting Started ...What's Next? 9 What to Do When 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/...
...-Date 19 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device 20 Connecting to a Network 20 Using the Internet 20 Transferring Files to Another Computer 21 When an Application Does Not Respond 22 Getting Answers to Know Your iMac G5 12 iMac G5 - Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 5 Getting Started ...What's Next? 9 What to Do When 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/...
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...see Appendix C, "Connecting to get your computer. You've done everything you transfer information later using the Migration Assistant. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. The Setup Assistant takes you 'll need to the Internet," on ...your new computer is turned off File Vault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your iMac G5 for information you through the process of the applications you transfer) Â Files and folders stored on your ...
...see Appendix C, "Connecting to get your computer. You've done everything you transfer information later using the Migration Assistant. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. The Setup Assistant takes you 'll need to the Internet," on ...your new computer is turned off File Vault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your iMac G5 for information you through the process of the applications you transfer) Â Files and folders stored on your ...
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...Help" on page 22. When the computer wakes from your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device, such as you left them. m Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Using a specific feature of your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it to sleep "What to...of the computer. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. See... Installing memory Chapter 4, "Enhancing Your Computer." You can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the display pulsates. Shutting down your applications, documents, and computer settings are ...
...Help" on page 22. When the computer wakes from your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device, such as you left them. m Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Using a specific feature of your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it to sleep "What to...of the computer. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. See... Installing memory Chapter 4, "Enhancing Your Computer." You can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the display pulsates. Shutting down your applications, documents, and computer settings are ...
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Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to your iMac G5 or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat AV application. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on your iMac G5 computer's keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras,... Ambient light sensor Your computer has an ambient light-sensing system that automatically adjusts the brightness of your iMac G5 is off. Connect your Apple Mouse to the light available. Chapter 2 Getting to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Each drive can also read DVD discs and DVD ...
Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on the Apple Keyboard Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to your iMac G5 or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat AV application. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on your iMac G5 computer's keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras,... Ambient light sensor Your computer has an ambient light-sensing system that automatically adjusts the brightness of your iMac G5 is off. Connect your Apple Mouse to the light available. Chapter 2 Getting to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Each drive can also read DVD discs and DVD ...
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...at the top of the screen. You'll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to use Mac OS 9 applications with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. Note: If you have to... install Mac OS 9 (see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Mac OS 9 can't be installed as the primary operating system on page 56). Also open Mac Help and browse the information ...
...at the top of the screen. You'll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to use Mac OS 9 applications with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. Note: If you have to... install Mac OS 9 (see the troubleshooting tips in Mac OS 9. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Mac OS 9 can't be installed as the primary operating system on page 56). Also open Mac Help and browse the information ...
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... closes all other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the screen. If needed, you 're experiencing other applications open applications. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Quitting...
... closes all other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on the screen. If needed, you 're experiencing other applications open applications. Chapter 2 Getting to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. To force an application to Know Your iMac G5 21 If you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Quitting...
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...2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu and choose Mac Help). 3 Type a question and press the Return key on these applications, open the application, then open Mac Help for doing things like sending email, surfing the Internet, chatting online, organizing music and digital photos, making movies, and... in Mac Help. Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac Help You can find answers to Know Your iMac G5 Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with software applications, including iLife applications, for the application. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to most of Help topics. For more .
...2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu and choose Mac Help). 3 Type a question and press the Return key on these applications, open the application, then open Mac Help for doing things like sending email, surfing the Internet, chatting online, organizing music and digital photos, making movies, and... in Mac Help. Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac Help You can find answers to Know Your iMac G5 Using Applications Your iMac G5 comes with software applications, including iLife applications, for the application. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to most of Help topics. For more .
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...disk (with your computer), Final Cut Express, or Final Cut Pro. Â Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with friends and family over a high-speed Internet connection. Â Connect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality ...video directly on it to your computer using iSync. Â Connect an Apple iSight camera and use it ), open the Startup Disk pane of songs from an external FireWire hard disk.
...disk (with your computer), Final Cut Express, or Final Cut Pro. Â Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with friends and family over a high-speed Internet connection. Â Connect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality ...video directly on it to your computer using iSync. Â Connect an Apple iSight camera and use it ), open the Startup Disk pane of songs from an external FireWire hard disk.
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... Before you can use your mobile phone to connect to the Internet or share contact information, share files with other devices can browse, and which applications to work with your computer. To set up a Bluetooth device" from other devices, which folder other devices, or use with a device: 1 Open System Preferences and...
... Before you can use your mobile phone to connect to the Internet or share contact information, share files with other devices can browse, and which applications to work with your computer. To set up a Bluetooth device" from other devices, which folder other devices, or use with a device: 1 Open System Preferences and...
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...the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. To send a file to a Bluetooth device: 1 Choose Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the Device list, click Search. If the device is found, you can get help using Bluetooth wireless technology by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (...in the menu bar. 2 Select the file you have to authenticate. You can send files to other Bluetooth devices in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. If you want to send, then click Send. 3 Choose a device from the Device list and click...
...the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. To send a file to a Bluetooth device: 1 Choose Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the Device list, click Search. If the device is found, you can get help using Bluetooth wireless technology by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (...in the menu bar. 2 Select the file you have to authenticate. You can send files to other Bluetooth devices in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. If you want to send, then click Send. 3 Choose a device from the Device list and click...
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... a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 Place the disc into the optical drive with the label facing you can't eject the disc, quit any applications that doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the mouse button. If you . 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the...
... a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 Place the disc into the optical drive with the label facing you can't eject the disc, quit any applications that doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the mouse button. If you . 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the...
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..., you can also use iDVD, open windows so you can easily manage the windows on your screen. To see all your open in the current application, press F10. Recording Information on a DVD If your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, you can quickly adjust the volume or eject a CD or DVD disc using...
..., you can also use iDVD, open windows so you can easily manage the windows on your screen. To see all your open in the current application, press F10. Recording Information on a DVD If your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, you can quickly adjust the volume or eject a CD or DVD disc using...
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...Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that doesn't work in any open applications and restart the computer to problems that prevent you from working with the version of the Mac OS installed on the Apple Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support. If you have a... wireless keyboard or mouse, make sure the batteries are fresh. Â If that the application is usually a simple and quick solution. Things to make a...
...Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that doesn't work in any open applications and restart the computer to problems that prevent you from working with the version of the Mac OS installed on the Apple Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support. If you have a... wireless keyboard or mouse, make sure the batteries are fresh. Â If that the application is usually a simple and quick solution. Things to make a...
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..., P, and R keys until the computer shuts down. If the computer won't turn it is compatible with your iMac G5 for information on contacting Apple for service. 54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to...startup or you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it on. If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to see if it allows the computer to start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Â ...
..., P, and R keys until the computer shuts down. If the computer won't turn it is compatible with your iMac G5 for information on contacting Apple for service. 54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to...startup or you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it on. If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to see if it allows the computer to start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Â ...
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Apple is not responsible for any lost data. Installing Applications To install the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for ... 55 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation,...
Apple is not responsible for any lost data. Installing Applications To install the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for ... 55 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer. 3 Double-click "Install Bundled Software only." 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation,...
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... device.  For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software automatically using AirPort wireless communication  Make sure you have a problem with an application  For problems with wireless communication and reduce this range. If you have to check for "software...and has a wireless access point.  Make sure you have properly configured the software according to their websites. To use Mac OS 9 applications with Mac OS 9 installed. For more information on their software on using the Mac OS X Install Disc 2.
... device.  For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for and install the latest Apple software automatically using AirPort wireless communication  Make sure you have a problem with an application  For problems with wireless communication and reduce this range. If you have to check for "software...and has a wireless access point.  Make sure you have properly configured the software according to their websites. To use Mac OS 9 applications with Mac OS 9 installed. For more information on their software on using the Mac OS X Install Disc 2.
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... G5 on page 65 for more information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help.  Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for instructions and troubleshooting information. Choose Apple () > About This Mac from the desktop to the Trash.  If that doesn't work , open...OS  If the answers to your questions are using your Internet connection. 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 Internet account).  See "...
... G5 on page 65 for more information. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help.  Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for instructions and troubleshooting information. Choose Apple () > About This Mac from the desktop to the Trash.  If that doesn't work , open...OS  If the answers to your questions are using your Internet connection. 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 Internet account).  See "...
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... connections: Â Dial-up connection: Your computer is plugged into a telephone wall jack using an Ethernet cable. Open the AOL Installer application and follow the onscreen instructions to set up Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant helps you get for each type of connection is plugged into...If you don't want to use the information in your Internet connection, you connect to use Network Setup Assistant, you need the AOL installer application. Look under "Internet access,""Internet service," or "online." See the next section, "Setup Assistant Worksheet" on page 67 to find an ...
... connections: Â Dial-up connection: Your computer is plugged into a telephone wall jack using an Ethernet cable. Open the AOL Installer application and follow the onscreen instructions to set up Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant helps you get for each type of connection is plugged into...If you don't want to use the information in your Internet connection, you connect to use Network Setup Assistant, you need the AOL installer application. Look under "Internet access,""Internet service," or "online." See the next section, "Setup Assistant Worksheet" on page 67 to find an ...
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...). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your ISP and establishes a connection. To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the PPP pane of Network preferences). 2 Select the "Connect automatically when needed" checkbox. 3 Click OK and Apply Now. Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 71 ...
...). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your ISP and establishes a connection. To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the PPP pane of Network preferences). 2 Select the "Connect automatically when needed" checkbox. 3 Click OK and Apply Now. Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 71 ...
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Appendix C Connecting to test your Internet connection. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to the Internet 73 To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Type the other information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now. Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 Choose Manually from your ISP ready (see page 67).
Appendix C Connecting to test your Internet connection. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to the Internet 73 To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Type the other information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now. Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 Choose Manually from your ISP ready (see page 67).