iMac G5 User’s Guide Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your iMac G5 computer
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Contents Chapter 1 5 8 9 Getting Started Next Steps Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 Front View Back View Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Does Not Respond Using
Chapter 4 47 47 51 Installing Memory Installing Additional Memory Making Sure Your iMac G5 Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 5 53 54 55 56 57 58 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your iMac G5 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5 Other Problems Locating Your Product Serial Number Using Apple Hardware Test Appendix A 59 Specifications Appendix B 61 61 62 63 63 64 65 65 Safety, Use, and Care Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac G5
1 1 Getting Started Your iMac G5 has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an iMac G5 or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac G5,” to find out about the new features of this iMac G5.
Follow the steps on the next two pages to set up your iMac G5. Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the power socket on the back of your iMac G5. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the iMac G5 and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network.
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. d d d Step 4: Press the power button (®) to turn on your iMac G5. ® Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your iMac G5, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up and use them with your computer.
Next Steps The first time you turn on your iMac G5, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your iMac G5. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new iMac G5. Transferring Information to Your iMac G5 You can use Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another Mac to your new iMac G5.
Additional Information If you would like additional information, see the following: To learn about... See... Shutting down your iMac G5 or putting it to sleep “Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down” below. Using the different parts of your iMac G5 and performing some common tasks Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac G5,” on page 11. Finding the additional information available in the “Getting Answers Using Mac Help” on page 22.
Shut Down Your iMac G5 If you will not be using your iMac G5 for more than a few days, shut it down. Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down your iMac G5 before moving it. Moving your iMac G5 while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk.
2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your iMac G5. Read on for an overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 and the features of Mac OS X, including information about common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, using the Internet, getting answers when you need help, and more.
Front View Built-in microphone Built-in iSight video camera Video camera indicator light Slot-load optical disc drive Integrated infrared (IR) receiver Power indicator light Built-in speaker Ambient light sensor Remote rest Built-in speaker - Volume controls d USB ports Apple Keyboard 12 C Media Eject key Remote Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 MENU Mighty Mouse
- Built-in microphone Record sounds directly on your iMac G5 or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Built-in iSight video camera Video conference with friends, family, and colleagues using the included iChat AV application. Video camera indicator light A small green LED light illuminates when the video camera on your iMac G5 is capturing and displaying video.
Back View £ Video out port G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) , Audio line-in port f optical out d 14 Power port Headphone out/ optical audio out port USB 2.
£ Video out port Use the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect a television, VCR, or other video device that uses an S-video or composite video connector.
Learning About Mac OS X Your iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X “Tiger,” which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all of your files; Dashboard, an interface for putting handy “widgets” or mini-applications at your fingertips; Exposé, which tiles and neatly displays all your open applications; and Front Row, a new interface to access and control your music, photos, videos, and movies using the remote that was included with your iMac G5.
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following: Â 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.
Connecting to a Printer Follow the instructions that came with your printer to install any required software and to connect the printer. The drivers for most printers are built into Mac OS X. You can connect many printers with a USB cable; others require a network connection, such as Ethernet. If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to your computer) and print wirelessly.
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you’d like to listen to music while you work with your iMac G5, insert a music CD in your optical drive. iTunes, an easy-to-use music player, opens automatically. You can also connect headphones with a mini-jack to the headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) of your iMac G5 to listen privately. To learn more about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. To learn more about your optical drive, see “Using Your Optical Drive” on page 43.
Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your iMac G5 to an Ethernet network, cable or DSL modem, or a wireless network, see “Connecting to an Ethernet Network” on page 34 and “Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking” on page 30 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Also open Mac Help and search for “Ethernet” or “AirPort” for further help. Using the Internet When you first set up your iMac G5, Setup Assistant helped you connect to the Internet.
When an Application Does Not Respond On rare occasions, an application may “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit an application that’s not responding without restarting your iMac G5. Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit.
Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the information about using your Mac is available in Mac Help. To open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.
3 Using Your iMac G5 3 This chapter provides instructions for using the many built-in features and capabilities of your iMac G5, so you can get the most out of your computer. You’ll find important information in the following sections: Â “Using Mighty Mouse” on page 24 Â “Keyboard Controls” on page 25 Â “Using Your IR Receiver and the Remote” on page 26 Â “Using the Built-in iSight Video Camera” on page 29 Â “Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking” on page 30 Â “Using Bluetooth 2.
Using Mighty Mouse Your iMac G5 comes with Mighty Mouse, which features a 360-degree clickable scroll ball with adjustable scrolling, a pair of force-sensing side buttons, and left and right buttons with touch-sensitive technology. Set up Mighty Mouse as a one-button mouse or program it to enable the scroll ball, activate Exposé, or display Dashboard.
Use the pop-up menus in the Mouse pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences to assign the following actions to a button:  Assign primary and secondary buttons  Activate Exposé  Display Dashboard  Open Spotlight  Switch applications  Open applications You can also deactivate vertical and horizontal scrolling and adjust the tracking, scrolling, and double-click speeds. More Information About Mighty Mouse Additional information about programming and using your Mighty Mouse is available in Mac Help.
Using Your IR Receiver and the Remote Your remote works with the Front Row interface and the integrated infrared (IR) receiver, which is located behind the Apple () logo on the front of your iMac G5. Use your remote to open Front Row and play iTunes music, watch iPhoto slideshows and QuickTime movie trailers, play a DVD with DVD Player, and more from across the room. When you are not using the remote, you can stow it out of the way using the remote rest, which is located on the right side of your iMac G5.
To use your remote: Â Press the Menu button to open Front Row and play songs, slideshows, movies, movie trailers, and music videos. Press the Menu button to return to the previous menu. Â Press the Volume Up (+) and Volume Down (–) buttons to move through the menu options and adjust the volume. Â Press the Select/Play/Pause button to select an option from the menu. You can also use the Select/Play/Pause button to play or pause a song in iTunes, a slideshow in iPhoto, or one of your movies.
To delete a pairing between the remote and your iMac: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Security and then click Unpair. Replacing the Battery The remote includes a battery. When needed, replace the battery with a CR 2032 battery. Press this button with a small blunt object to partially eject the battery compartment. M EN U Positive side (+) faces up. Pull the battery compartment free.
Using the Built-in iSight Video Camera With the built-in iSight video camera, you can video conference with other iChat AV users in real-time full-motion video. Your iMac G5 also has a built-in microphone, so you have both voice and video for your iChat AV video conference. Microphone Video camera indicator light Video camera Video Conferencing To use the built-in iSight to video conference, you must have the following: Â A .
To start a video conference with more than one buddy: 1 Open iChat AV. 2 Hold down the Command key while you select the buddies you want to invite to the video conference. 3 Click the Camera button at the bottom of your buddy list. For information about adding people to your buddy list, choose Help > iChat AV Help. Turning Off the iSight Video Camera To turn off your iSight camera, close the active iChat window.
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. With AirPort Extreme technology, your iMac G5 makes a wireless connection to an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, which is connected to the Internet via a telephone line or a DSL or cable modem.
Using Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Wireless Technology Your iMac G5 comes with built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) wireless technology. Bluetooth lets you make short-range wireless connections between computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, camera phones, printers, digital cameras, and wireless input devices, such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (available for purchase at www.apple.com/store).
To delete a pairing with a device: 1 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. 2 Click Devices, and select the device in the list. 3 Click Delete Pairing. Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange You can control how your iMac G5 handles files that are exchanged between Bluetooth devices. You can choose to accept or refuse files sent to your iMac G5, which folder to use for the files you accept from other devices, which folder other devices can browse, and which applications to use with the files you accept.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your iMac G5 comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (twisted-pair) Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and retrieve information; use network printers, modems, and email; or connect to the Internet.
Using Audio Devices Your iMac G5 comes with comprehensive audio capabilities, including built-in stereo speakers, a combination headphone out/optical audio out port to connect headphones or digital audio equipment, and an analog audio line-in port. Headphone Out/Optical Audio Out Port Connect a pair of headphones to the combination headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) and listen to music without disturbing anyone around you.
Audio Line-In Port You can connect external powered microphones or other audio equipment to the analog audio line-in port (,) on the back of the iMac G5 for importing audio. Use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you want to use. , Audio line-in port More Information About Using Audio Additional information about using audio is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “audio” or “music.
Connecting External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your iMac G5 has a video out port you can use to connect an external display (monitor) or VGA projector, using the Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/ store). You can also display or record computer images by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), using the Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store). Note: The Apple Video Adapter is not compatible with some previous iMac models.
Connecting an External Display or Projector Use the Apple VGA Display Adapter to connect an external VGA display or a projector to your iMac G5. Your iMac G5 automatically detects the external display. To connect an external display or projector: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to the VGA port on the external display or projector. 3 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to your iMac G5.
Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Your iMac G5 comes with five USB ports (d) (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the back of the iMac G5 and two USB 1.1 ports on the keyboard), which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect peripherals. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while your iMac G5 is running.
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your iMac G5 and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Most USB hubs also have a power adapter and should be plugged into an outlet. USB hub More Information About USB Additional information about USB is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “USB.
Connecting With FireWire Your iMac G5 has two FireWire 400 ports (H). FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as digital video cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your iMac G5.
Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your iMac G5, simply connect the device to the computer. Apple has already included software to work with many FireWire devices. When you connect a FireWire device, if your iMac G5 cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer’s website for the latest software. Note: The FireWire port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to a total of 8 watts).
Using Your Optical Drive Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, which you can use to install software from CDs and DVDs, play music from audio CDs, and play DVD movies. You can also burn your home movies to make video DVDs that can be played in most home DVD players. You can burn music CDs that can play in most CD players, and save documents or other digital files to blank CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs using the Finder. You can store nearly twice as much data (up to 8.
Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: Â Drag the disc icon to the Trash. Â Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key on the keyboard until the disc ejects. If you can’t eject the disc, quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again. If that doesn’t work, restart your iMac G5 while holding down the mouse button. Playing DVD Discs To play a DVD, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc.
Recording Information on a DVD Your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, so you can record your own home movies on a blank DVD+R DL, DVD±RW, or DVD±R disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files). To record data to a DVD-R disc using the Finder: 1 Insert a blank DVD+R DL, DVD±RW, or DVD±R disc in the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to create. A DVD icon appears on the desktop.
4 Installing Memory 4 This chapter provides information and instructions about installing memory in your iMac G5. Your iMac G5 comes with at least 512 megabytes (MB) of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory installed. Your iMac G5 has one memory slot available for expansion.
To install a memory module: 1 Turn your iMac G5 off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. · Warning: Always shut down your iMac G5 before installing memory. Do not attempt to install memory in the computer while it is plugged in. 2 Disconnect all cables and the power cord from your iMac G5. 3 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your iMac G5 and slowly lay it down so that the screen is flat against the surface and the bottom is facing you.
6 Pull the two rings in the memory compartment down simultaneously. If a memory module is installed in the slot, pulling the rings will dislodge it. Rings 7 Insert the memory module into the memory compartment. The module fits in the slot only one way (see the illustration below).
8 Press the memory module gently into the compartment to lock it in place. You will hear a slight click and the two rings will automatically fold part way into the slot when the memory is seated correctly. 9 Replace the memory access door using it to push the rings into the memory compartment. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the screws. Warning: Always remember to replace the memory access cover after you have finished installing memory.
10 Holding each side of your iMac G5, turn the computer right side up, and then reconnect the cables and power cord. 11 Press the power button on the back of your iMac G5 to turn it on. Making Sure Your iMac G5 Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your iMac G5, you can check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the memory, do the following: 1 Start up your iMac G5. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac.
5 Troubleshooting 5 Occasionally you may have problems while working with your iMac G5. This chapter gives you some solutions to try when you have a problem. This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your iMac G5, such as a system freeze or a iMac G5 that will not start up. You can find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help (see page 22) and on the Apple Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support.
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your iMac G5 If your iMac G5 won’t respond or the pointer won’t move  First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure. If you have a wireless keyboard or mouse, make sure the batteries are fresh.  If that doesn’t work, try to force problem applications to quit. Hold down the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. If a dialog appears, select the application and click Force Quit.
 If that does not work, unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds. Plug the power cord back in and press the power button (®) again to start up your iMac G5.  If you are still unable to start up your iMac G5, see the service and support information that came with your iMac G5 for information about contacting Apple for service.
Installing Mac OS 9 Your iMac G5 does not come with Mac OS 9 installed. To use Mac OS 9 applications with your iMac G5, you have to install Mac OS 9 using the Mac OS X Install Disc 2. To install Mac OS 9: 1 Back up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 2 that came with your iMac G5. 3 Double-click “Install Mac OS 9 System Support.” 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions.
If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that may be using the disc and press the Media Eject key (C) on your keyboard.  If that doesn’t work, open a Finder window and click the eject icon next to the disc icon in the sidebar, or drag the disc’s icon from the desktop to the Trash.  If that doesn’t work, restart the iMac G5 while holding down the mouse button. If you have problems with your Internet connection  Make sure your network cable is connected and functioning properly.
Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your iMac G5 computer’s hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your iMac G5 except the keyboard and mouse. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your iMac G5. 3 Restart your iMac G5 and hold down the Option key as it starts up.
Specifications A Appendix A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your iMac G5, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Click the triangles in the window to show and hide information in the different categories. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.
Safety, Use, and Care Information B Appendix B For your safety and the safety of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling your iMac G5, as well as the guidelines for working more comfortably. Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac G5 For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Be sure that you always do the following: Â Keep your iMac G5 away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. Â Protect your iMac G5 from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. Â Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your iMac G5 into a wall socket. Â Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Â Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.
Avoid Hearing Damage Warning: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, then stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time required before your hearing can be affected.
You may have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the regular work surface.
Cleaning Your iMac G5 Display To clean your iMac G5 screen, do the following: Â Shut down your iMac G5 and disconnect all cables. Â Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Carrying Your iMac G5 Before you lift or reposition your iMac G5, you may need to disconnect all cables and cords connected to it. To lift or move your iMac G5, hold the sides of the computer. Apple and the Environment Apple Computer, Inc.
Connecting to the Internet C Appendix C You can use your iMac G5 to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and conference in real time over the Internet. Use this detailed guide to connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information. If you didn’t use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, you can use it now. Open System Preferences and click Network.
In some cases, if another computer in the same location is already connected to the Internet, you may be able to use its settings. To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer: Â Open the Network pane of System Preferences. Â Choose your connection method from the Show pop-up menu. Â Copy the information for your configuration. To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer: Â Open the TCP/IP control panel. Â Find the connection method in the “Connect via” pop-up menu.
Setup Assistant Worksheet You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP), your network administrator, or your other computer on these pages, then enter it in Network Setup Assistant. Select how your computer connects to the Internet.
2 Enter information from your ISP: If you selected “Manually” or “Using DHCP with manual address,”* enter the following: IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address * If you selected “Using DHCP with manual address,” you don’t need to enter a subnet mask or router address. If you selected “Using DHCP,” enter the following: DHCP Client ID Note: DHCP Client ID is optional and may not be required. Ask your ISP.
The information below is optional. Ask your ISP if you need to enter it. DNS Hosts (optional for DHCP & BootP) Domain Name (optional) Proxy Server (optional) Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Once you have completed the steps on the previous pages using Setup Assistant, you are done setting up your Internet connection.
3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to External Modem. 4 Drag External Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. 5 Choose External Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP. 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now.
To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click the External Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your dial-up telephone number, account name, and password, if necessary. 4 Click Connect. Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection. To connect automatically when you start an Internet application, such as a web browser or email: 1 Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network preferences).
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or Ethernet LAN, ask your ISP or network administrator how you should configure your Internet connection: Â Manually—With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences.
Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 69). To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 Choose Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. 4 Type the other information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready.
3 Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. 4 Click Apply Now. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection. Note: Unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise, ignore the DHCP Client ID field and the Search Domains field. PPPoE Configuration Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).
2 Click PPPoE and select “Connect using PPPoE.” 3 Type the information into the corresponding fields. If you want all users of your computer to use the same connection method, select “Save password.” Note: To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP application, such as a web browser or email, click PPPoE Options, then select “Connect automatically when needed” and click OK.
4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your ISP. If you have a static IP address from your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field. 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field. 6 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready. You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to test your connection.
To check if you have access to an AirPort network: m Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed there. If you don’t see an AirPort network listed, you can use AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your settings, or you can change them using the Network pane of System Preferences. Setting Up an AirPort Connection Manually Gather the following information from your system administrator if you’ll be setting up a manual connection.
4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort. Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP, as instructed by your ISP or network administrator. If you’re setting up your network yourself, it may be easier to configure the network using DHCP, because the server assigns IP addresses automatically. 5 Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP.
 If you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields.  If you chose Using DHCP, you don’t need to enter any further information unless your system administrator has instructed you to do so. 8 Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting or when your computer wakes from sleep. 9 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your AirPort settings, you are ready to connect.
PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, first check the cables and power supplies, then turn the power off and on and reset the modem hardware. Check System Preferences settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list. 5 Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click PPPoE.
Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Laser Information Korea Statement Warning: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes.
Battery Disposal Your iMac G5 has an internal backup battery that preserves settings, such as the date and time, when the computer is off. Do not attempt to change the battery. Only an Apple-certified technician can change the battery. Deutschland: Dieses Gerät enthält Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmüll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gerätes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der maßgeblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen.
Index Index A AirPort Extreme connection 71 overview 30 problems using 56 setting up 78 ambient light sensor 13 analog audio 36 application freeze 21 applications 21 assistants AirPort Setup Assistant 78 Migration Assistant 8 Network Setup Assistant 67 Setup Assistant 8, 20, 57 Setup Assistant worksheet 69 audio line in port 15 B built-in microphone 13 built-in speakers 13 built-in video camera See iSight burning a CD-R or CD-RW disc 44 burning a DVD 45 C cable modem 74 cameras digital 39 DV 41 iSight 1
ports 15 Target Disk Mode 42 floppy disk drives 39 Force Quit 21 freezing up 54 frozen application 21 K G L game pads 39 H hard disks 41 headphone out/optical audio out port 35, 44 headphones, speakers 15 I iChat application 13 buddy icon 30 help 30 installing 55 using built-in iSight 29 video conferencing 29 iDVD 45 iMac G5 – Back View 14 iMac G5 – Front View 12 infrared receiver.
computer freezes during startup 54 computer won’t respond 54 computer won’t start up 54 connecting to Internet 81 date and time settings lost 57 ejecting a disc 57 Internet connection 57 problem with an application 56 R RAM. See memory recording discs 44, 45 remote delete pairing 27 overview 13, 26 pairing the remote 27 remote rest 13, 26 replacing the battery 28 turning off IR 28 using 26 S safety 61 scanners 39, 41 SDRAM.
