Contents
User’s Guide
Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada
Contents
Replacing the Battery
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card
Troubleshooting
Software Problems
Positioning the Computer and Display
1Setting Up
Plugging In the Computer
Display ports USB ports
Ethernet port Modem port
Keyboard
Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Adjusting Your Display
Need Help?
Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5
Setting up Your Power Mac G5 for the Internet
What’s Next?
What to Do When You Have Finished Working
Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep
To wake your computer from sleep
To turn off your computer
Shutting Down Your Power Mac G5
Getting to Know Your Computer
Optical drive
Ports and Connectors-Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities
Power socket
Slot 1 AGP 8X Pro slot
Battery
If you would like additional information, see the following
Additional Information
2Using Your Computer
For More Information About Your Keyboard
Using Your Apple Keyboard
Connecting a Second Display
Using Your Apple Mouse
For More Information About Your Mouse
To use multiple displays
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
For More Information on Displays
To connect a video device
Using USB Devices
Using Universal Serial Bus USB
For More Information on USB
Connecting Multiple USB Devices
Using FireWire
Using FireWire Devices
FireWire Target Disk Mode
To connect your Power Mac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode
Using Audio Devices
For More Information on FireWire
Optical Digital Audio Ports
Using Bluetooth Devices
Headphone Jack
Analog Audio Ports
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD
Using Your Optical Drive
Inserting a Disc
Ejecting a Disc
To record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes library
Recording Information on a DVD
To record data on a CD-R disc from the Finder
To burn a disc with iDVD
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
Using Your Modem
To configure your network settings
Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network
AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Wireless Network Connections
For More Information on AirPort
How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy
Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers
First, turn on file sharing on both computers
Next, follow these steps on one computer
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3Working Inside Your Computer
Opening the Computer
While holding the side panel, lift the latch
Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securely
Computer
Pull the fan assembly completely out of the computer
Installing Memory
To install memory
DDR Sdram Dimm
Working Inside Your Computer
Replace the air deflector
Working Inside Your Computer
Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel
Height 1.0 inch
Installing Internal Storage Devices
Installing Serial ATA Drives
Drive guides
Working Inside Your Computer
Replacing the Optical Drive
Remove the four metal Remove the power
Working Inside Your Computer
Working Inside Your Computer
Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card
About AGP Cards
About PCI Expansion Cards
PCI slots
Installing Your Card
Port access opening PCI slot
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery
Computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move
4Troubleshooting
Computer won’t turn on or start up
Status light flashes and the computer won’t start up
You are unable to eject a disc
Software Problems
You have a problem with a software program
You have trouble using AirPort wireless communication
After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move
Problems With Your Display
No image appears on the screen
Screen image appears dim or flickers
Screen freezes
Using Apple Hardware Test
Light on the front of the display is flashing
To use Apple Hardware Test
Installing Software on Your Computer
Installing Mac OS X and Applications
Installing Applications
Installing Classic Support and Other Applications
Maximizing Ethernet Performance
Locating Your Product Serial Number
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Random-access memory RAM
Processor and Memory Specifications
Graphics Controller
Video Display Modes
Combo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW Specifications
SuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW Specifications
Data formats
FireWire Specifications
USB Specifications
Ethernet Specifications
Modem Specifications
Optical Digital Audio Specifications
AirPort Extreme Card Optional Specifications
Compatibility
Optical digital audio out
Power Supply
Analog Audio Specifications
Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect
System Clock and Battery
Dimensions and Operating Environment
Important Safety Information
BSafety, Maintenance
Liquid Cooling System
Apple and the Environment
General Maintenance
Protecting Your Optical Drive
Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information
Maintaining Your Display
To keep your optical drive working properly
Shoulders relaxed
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Before you connect to the Internet
There are four kinds of Internet connections
To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer
To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer
To find the settings on a Windows PC
PPP
Gathering the Information You Need
Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections
Entering Your Information
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
To test your Internet configuration
To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port
To set up a manual configuration
Manual Configuration
To set up a Dhcp configuration
Dhcp Configuration
To set up a PPPoE connection
PPPoE Configuration
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network
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To test your AirPort Extreme connection
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
Industry Canada Statement
FCC Compliance Statement
Vcci Class B Statement European Community
Laser Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Battery Disposal Information
Mouse and Keyboard Information
High-Risk Activities Warning
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Information You Need in the United Kingdom
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Index
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