Apple iMac G5 manual AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking

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AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking

Your iMac G5 is AirPort Extreme-ready. If you ordered an AirPort Extreme Card when you purchased your iMac G5, the card is already installed. If you do not have an AirPort Extreme Card installed and would like to install one, see page 47 for more information.

AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network, you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more.

Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card. Previous models of AirPort Card are not compatible with your computer. You also need an AirPort Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.

How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access

With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the Internet via a telephone line or a DSL or cable modem.

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Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Infinite Loop Contents Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerOther Problems Using Apple Hardware Test1Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Setting Up Your iMac G5 for the InternetWhat’s Next? Transferring Information to Your iMac G5What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5 Additional InformationPut Your iMac G5 to Sleep to Save Energy Shut Down Your iMac G5Page 2Getting to Know Your iMac G5 For the Latest InformationIMac G5 Front View Getting to Know Your iMac G5Built-in speakers IMac G5 Back View Audio line in port Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer To set up a printerKeeping Your Software Up to Date Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device Connecting to a NetworkUsing the Internet Transferring Files to Another ComputerWhen an Application Freezes To force an application to quitUsing Applications Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS HelpTo use Mac OS Help 3Using Your Computer Using USB Devices Universal Serial Bus USBUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBFireWire These are some of the things you can do with FireWireFireWire Target Disk Mode Using FireWire DevicesFor More Information on FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessBluetooth Wireless Technology Setting Up Bluetooth File ExchangeTo set up a Bluetooth device To set up a Bluetooth file exchangeSetting Up Bluetooth Connections Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled DeviceFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology To set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computerFor More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-THeadphone 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 an External Display or Projector Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Display or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iMac G5Using Your Optical Drive Inserting a CD or DVD DiscEjecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More InformationTo record data to a DVD-R disc using the Finder Keyboard ControlsRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVDSecuring Your Computer Page Installing Additional Memory 4Enhancing Your ComputerTo install a memory module Enhancing Your Computer Inch iMac Screwdriver Tighten 3 screws Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Installing an AirPort Extreme Card To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your iMac G5Enhancing Your Computer Connect the antenna to the AirPort Extreme Card Phillips Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace an internal backup battery in your iMac G5Enhancing Your Computer Remove old battery Cut-out Metal clip Insert new battery Phillips Enhancing Your Computer Page Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Installing Mac OS X and Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerInstalling Applications Other Problems Installing Mac OSIf you have a problem with an application If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communicationIf you have problems with your Internet connection If your date and time settings get lost repeatedlyLocating Your Product Serial Number If you have trouble ejecting a discUsing Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware TestSpecifications Page To clean your iMac G5 screen, do the following Cleaning Your iMac G5 DisplayCarrying Your iMac G5 Safety Instructions for Setting Up Using Your Computer Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety InformationConnectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage ErgonomicsApple and the Environment DisplayThere are four kinds of Internet connections Before you connect to the InternetTo 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 If you selected Using DHCP, enter the following IP Address Subnet Mask Router AddressSetting Up Your Internet Connection Manually To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port Dial-Up ConnectionTo test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port Manual Configuration To set up a manual configurationDhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connectionAppendix 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 Vcci Class B Statement European Community Laser InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse Class 1 LED InformationDisposal and Recycling Information Telephone and Apple 56K Modem InformationInformation You Need in Canada Information You Need in the United Kingdom Page Index Index Using multiple devices at once