Apple iMac G5 manual Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

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Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar.

Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following:

•Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like. You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your screen when the computer is left idle.

•Dock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of your Dock.

•Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options.

As you get to know your computer, explore the other System Preferences. It is your command center for most settings on your iMac G5. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for “System Preferences” or for the specific preference you want to change.

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 PrinterMonitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesKeeping Your Software Up to Date 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 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 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 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 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 Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerInstalling Mac OS X and 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 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 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