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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 the computer is in sleep. When your iMac G5 is on, this light is off.

Built-in microphone

Record sounds directly on your iMac G5 or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat AV application.

Built-in speakers

Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia.

-Volume controls

Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and sound output port.

Media Eject key

Press and hold this key to eject a CD or DVD disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash.

Apple Mouse

A precision optical mouse you can use on almost any surface, no mouse pad required.

Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on the Apple Keyboard

Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices to your iMac G5’s keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras, and joysticks. Connect your Apple Mouse to one of the keyboard USB ports. (There are also three high- speed USB 2.0 ports on the back of your computer.)

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Infinite Loop Contents Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer TroubleshootingOther Problems Using Apple Hardware Test1Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your iMac G5 for the Internet Using a Wireless Keyboard and MouseWhat’s Next? Transferring Information to Your iMac G5Additional Information What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5Put Your iMac G5 to Sleep to Save Energy Shut Down Your iMac G5Page For the Latest Information 2Getting to Know Your iMac G5Getting to Know Your iMac G5 IMac G5 Front ViewBuilt-in speakers IMac G5 Back View Audio line in port Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences To set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterKeeping Your Software Up to Date Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing Connecting to a Network Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire DeviceUsing the Internet Transferring Files to Another ComputerTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesUsing Applications Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS HelpTo use Mac OS Help 3Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesFor More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire FireWireFireWire Target Disk Mode Using FireWire DevicesFor More Information on FireWire How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and NetworkingSetting Up Bluetooth File Exchange Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyTo set up a Bluetooth device To set up a Bluetooth file exchangeSending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device Setting Up Bluetooth ConnectionsFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology To set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computerEthernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetHeadphone Out/Optical Audio Out Port Audio SupportAudio Line In Port For More Information on Using Audio External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Connecting an External Display or ProjectorFor More Information on Using an External Display or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iMac G5Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Using Your Optical DrivePlaying DVD Discs Ejecting a DiscRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More InformationKeyboard Controls To record data to a DVD-R disc using the FinderRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVDSecuring Your Computer Page 4Enhancing Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install a memory module Enhancing Your Computer Inch iMac Screwdriver Tighten 3 screws Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your iMac G5 Installing an AirPort Extreme CardEnhancing Your Computer Connect the antenna to the AirPort Extreme Card Phillips To replace an internal backup battery in your iMac G5 Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryEnhancing Your Computer Remove old battery Cut-out Metal clip Insert new battery Phillips Enhancing Your Computer Page If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Installing Mac OS X and Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerInstalling Applications Installing Mac OS Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communicationIf your date and time settings get lost repeatedly If you have problems with your Internet connectionLocating Your Product Serial Number If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestSpecifications Page To clean your iMac G5 screen, do the following Cleaning Your iMac G5 DisplayCarrying Your iMac G5 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up Using Your ComputerAvoid Hearing Damage Ergonomics Connectors and PortsDisplay Apple and the EnvironmentBefore you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection Setup Assistant WorksheetSelect how your computer connects to the Internet IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address If you selected Using DHCP, enter the followingSetting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Dial-Up Connection To set up Network preferences for the internal modem portTo test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port To set up a manual configuration Manual ConfigurationTo set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp ConfigurationTo set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE ConfigurationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections FCC Compliance Statement Bluetooth InformationIndustry Canada Statement Laser Information Vcci Class B Statement European CommunityExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse Class 1 LED InformationTelephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Disposal and Recycling InformationInformation You Need in Canada Information You Need in the United Kingdom Page Index Index Using multiple devices at once