Apple imac manual 3Using Your Computer

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Your iMac G5 has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs.

Here are some of your computer’s features and capabilities:

•High-speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment, such as printers, scanners, joysticks, keyboards, digital cameras, and floppy disk drives.

•FireWire 400 ports for connecting high-speed equipment, such as an iPod, iSight camera, digital video cameras, and external hard disk drives.

•Optional Bluetooth module for connecting wirelessly to digital devices.

•The latest in communications technologies, such as a 56K v.92 modem (on some models), 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and optional AirPort Extreme wireless networking.

•Combination headphone out/optical audio out port to connect headphones or digital audio equipment.

•VGA output with the Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) lets you use your iMac G5 with an external monitor or video projector.

Use your iMac G5’s video out port and the Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to present what’s on your computer’s screen on any television that supports composite or S-video.

To learn about what you can do with your iMac G5, start with the information in this chapter. Additional information can be found in Mac OS Help (see page 22) and on the Apple website.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Infinite Loop Contents Using Apple Hardware Test TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Other Problems1Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Transferring Information to Your iMac G5 Using a Wireless Keyboard and MouseSetting Up Your iMac G5 for the Internet What’s Next?Shut Down Your iMac G5 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5Additional Information Put Your iMac G5 to Sleep to Save EnergyPage 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 PrinterMonitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesKeeping Your Software Up to Date Transferring Files to Another Computer Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire DeviceConnecting to a Network Using the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesTo use Mac OS Help Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS HelpUsing Applications 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 FireWireFor More Information on FireWire Using FireWire DevicesFireWire Target Disk Mode How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and NetworkingTo set up a Bluetooth file exchange Bluetooth Wireless TechnologySetting Up Bluetooth File Exchange To set up a Bluetooth deviceTo set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computer Setting Up Bluetooth ConnectionsSending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyEthernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetAudio Line In Port Audio SupportHeadphone Out/Optical Audio Out Port For More Information on Using Audio External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iMac G5 Connecting an External Display or ProjectorConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Display or TVInserting a CD or DVD Disc Using Your Optical DriveFor More Information Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsTo burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD To record data to a DVD-R disc using the FinderKeyboard Controls Recording Information on a 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 Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerInstalling Mac OS X and Applications If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Other ProblemsInstalling Mac OS If you have a problem with an applicationIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you have problems with your Internet connectionIf your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Locating Your Product Serial NumberTo use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestSpecifications Page Carrying Your iMac G5 Cleaning Your iMac G5 DisplayTo clean your iMac G5 screen, do the following 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 Windows PC To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer Select how your computer connects to the Internet Setup Assistant WorksheetTo set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection 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 To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionSetting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection PPPoE Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Industry Canada Statement Bluetooth InformationFCC Compliance Statement Mouse Class 1 LED Information Vcci Class B Statement European CommunityLaser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTelephone 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