iMac G5 User's Guide

Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac G5 computer

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Contents

Chapter 1 5 Getting Started
8 Next Steps
9 Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2 11 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
12 Front View
14 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
20 Keeping Your Software Up to Date
20 Connecting to a Network
20 Using the Internet
20 Transferring Files to Another Computer
21 When an Application Does Not Respond
21 Using Applications
22 Getting Answers Using Mac Help
Chapter 3 23 Using Your iMac G5
24 Using Mighty Mouse
25 Keyboard Controls
26 Using Your IR Receiver and the Remote
29 Using the Built-in iSight Video Camera
30 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking
32 Using Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Wireless Technology
34 Connecting to an Ethernet Network
35 Using Audio Devices
37 Connecting External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video)
39 Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
41 Connecting With FireWire
43 Using Your Optical Drive
45 Securing Your iMac G5

Chapter 4 47 Installing Memory
47 Installing Additional Memory
51 Making Sure Your iMac G5 Recognizes the New Memory
Chapter 5 53 Troubleshooting
54 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your iMac G5
55 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5
56 Other Problems
57 Locating Your Product Serial Number
58 Using Apple Hardware Test
Appendix A 59 Specifications
Appendix B 61 Safety, Use, and Care Information
61 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac G5
62 Connectors and Ports
63 Avoid Hearing Damage
63 Ergonomics
64 Cleaning Your iMac G5
65 Carrying Your iMac G5
65 Apple and the Environment
Appendix C 67 Connecting to the Internet
69 Setup Assistant Worksheet
71 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually
71 Dial-Up Connection
74 DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
78 AirPort Wireless Connection
81 Troubleshooting Your Connection
Index 87

Getting Started

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. Make sure you 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 AC cord Remote

Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power socket on the back of your iMac G5.