iMac G5 User’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iMac G5 computer
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1 Contents Chapter 1 5 8 9 Getting Started What’s Next? What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5 Chapter 2 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 22 22 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 iMac G5 – Front View iMac G5 – 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 a Camera or Other FireWire Device Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Transferr
7 51 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Chapter 5 57 57 59 60 61 62 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Other Problems Locating Your Product Serial Number Using Apple Hardware Test Appendix A 63 Specifications Appendix B 65 65 65 66 67 67 67 68 Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your iMac G5 Carrying Your iMac G5 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Comp
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. Be sure to 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: Plug in the power cord. Step 2: To access the Internet, connect an Ethernet cable or phone cord.
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables. Step 4: Press the power button (®) to turn on your computer.
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 with your computer. What’s Next? You’ve done everything you need to get your iMac G5 up and running. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Assistant starts. The Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your computer.
Additional Information If you would like additional information, see the following: To learn about... See... Shutting down your computer or putting it to sleep “What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5” below. An overview of the different parts of your iMac G5 Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac G5.” and some common tasks The additional information available in the onscreen help “Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help” on page 22.
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 computer and Mac OS X, and summary information on common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, connecting a digital camera, using the Internet, getting answers when you need help, and more.
iMac G5 – Front View Slot-load optical disc drive Power indicator light Built-in microphone Built-in speaker 12 Built-in speaker Volume controls USB ports Media Eject key Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5
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.
iMac G5 – Back View Audio line in port digital Headphone out/ optical audio out port Video out port USB ports (3) FireWire ports (2) Modem port Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) ® Power button 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iMac G5 Power port Security slot
Audio line in port Input audio into your iMac G5 from a line-level microphone or other audio equipment. digital Headphone out/optical audio out port Connect headphones or other sound output devices. Or connect your iMac G5 to a receiver, home theater system, or other digital audio equipment using an optical audio cable with a mini-plug jack. Video out port Using the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.
Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your computer, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that came with your iMac G5. Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there.
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.
Connecting to a Printer The drivers for most printers are built into Mac OS X. To use a printer with your iMac G5, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install any required software and connect the printer to your computer. After connecting your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer for use.
Monitoring Printing Once you’ve sent a document to a printer, you can monitor, stop, or put printing temporarily on hold. m To monitor printing: Click the printer icon in the Dock to open the printer window. You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them. For more information, open Mac OS Help (see page 22) and search for “printing.” 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.
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device If you have an iPod, iSight camera, FireWire digital video camera, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you can connect it to your iMac G5. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see “FireWire” on page 26.
For more information about transferring files and documents, open Mac OS Help (see page 22) and search for “transferring files.” When an Application Freezes On rare occasions, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. 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.
Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help You can find answers to most of your questions about using your computer and Mac OS X in Mac OS Help. To use Mac OS Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock. 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu and choose Mac Help). 3 Type a question and press the Return key on your keyboard. 4 Double-click an item in the list of Help topics.
3 Using Your Computer 3 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.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iMac G5 comes with five USB ports ( ) (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the back of the computer 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 the computer 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 computer 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 For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “USB.
FireWire Your computer has two FireWire 400 ports ( ). FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as an iPod, an iSight camera, digital video cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer. FireWire ports These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: • Connect an iPod and transfer thousands of songs from iTunes or synchronize contact and calendar information using iSync.
Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer, 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).
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.
For More Information on AirPort To purchase an AirPort Base Station, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Additional information on AirPort is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport and in the Apple Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com.
Setting Up Bluetooth Connections Bluetooth enabled devices, such as computers, mobile phones, and handheld devices (PDAs), can connect to each other wirelessly at distances up to 10 meters (33 feet). To set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computer: 1 Make sure you have a Bluetooth module installed in your computer or a USB Bluetooth module connected to your computer. 2 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. 3 Click Set Up New Device.
Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (twistedpair) Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. Ethernet port (10/100Base-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 electronic mail; or connect to the Internet. You can also share files between two computers or set up a small network.
Audio Support Your iMac G5 comes with comprehensive audio capabilities, including 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 ( ) and listen to music without disturbing anyone around you.
Use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you want to use. Audio line in port For More Information on Using Audio Additional information about using audio is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “audio” or “music.” For information on audio and music products you can use with your iMac G5, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.
External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer 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 To connect an external display or projector to your computer with a VGA connector: 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. Your iMac G5 automatically detects the external display.
Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs and DVDs using your optical drive. You can play music from audio CDs and play DVD movies. You can also burn music CDs that can play in most CD players, and you can save documents and other digital files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. If your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, you can also use your home movies to make video DVDs that can by played in most home DVD players, or save documents to blank DVDR (recordable DVD) discs.
Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: • Drag the disc icon to the Trash. • Press and hold the Media Eject ( ) 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 the computer 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 If your iMac G5 has a SuperDrive, you can record your own home movies on a blank DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files to DVD-R discs). With iDVD, you can create your own customized DVD, burn it on a blank DVD-R disc, and play it on most standard DVD players. To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD: 1 Open iDVD and open your completed DVD project. 2 Click the Burn button.
Securing Your Computer Use a locking cable (available at www.apple.com/store) and the built-in security slot to attach your iMac G5 to a stationary object. Security slot Additional information on the software security features of your iMac G5, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “security” or “multiple users.
4 Enhancing Your Computer 4 This chapter provides information and instructions for enhancing your computer. Instructions are provided for the following procedures: • “Installing Additional Memory” on page 41 • “Installing an AirPort Extreme Card” on page 47 • “Replacing the Internal Backup Battery” on page 51 Warning: If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer.
To install a memory module: 1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple (K) > Shut Down. Disconnect all cables and the power cord from your computer. 2 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of the computer and slowly lay it down so the screen is flat against the surface and the bottom is facing towards you.
4 Holding the metal stand, tilt the back cover up and lift it away from the computer. The back cover with the stand attached should come off easily. If it doesn't, make sure the screws are turned completely counter-clockwise, taking care not to over torque the screws. 5 To protect the computer from electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by touching a metal surface inside the computer. Warning: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer.
6 Insert the memory module into the memory slot at an angle and press it gently to lock it in place. The module fits into the slot only one way. Be sure to align the notches on the module with the small notches inside the slot.
7 Holding the back cover by the stand, tilt it slightly and align the tabs on the top edge of the back cover with the slots on the top edge of the computer. Rotate the back cover down and gently press until it fits snugly on the computer. 8 Turn the three captive screws clockwise to tighten them. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws, as you may strip the screw heads.
9 Holding each side of the computer, gently turn the computer right side up. Then reconnect the cables and power cord you disconnected from your computer. 10 Press the power button on the back of your computer to turn it on. Warning: Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and could damage your computer. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your iMac G5, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory.
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card If your computer did not come with an AirPort Extreme Card, you can purchase one from your Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store and install it yourself or have it installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Note: Your iMac G5 is not compatible with older AirPort Cards. Use only an AirPort Extreme Card. To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your iMac G5: 1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple (K) > Shut Down.
4 Holding the metal stand, tilt the back cover up and lift it away from the computer. The back cover with the stand attached should come off easily. If it doesn't, make sure the screws are turned completely counter-clockwise. 5 To protect the computer from electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by touching a metal surface inside the computer. Warning: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer.
6 Connect the antenna to the AirPort Extreme Card. AirPort Extreme antenna AirPort Extreme card 7 Position the AirPort Extreme Card with the serial number facing up. Align the edges of the card with the guides on the AirPort Extreme Card slot and insert the card into the slot until it snaps into place.
Important: Be sure to push the AirPort Extreme Card firmly all the way into the slot. 8 Holding the back cover by the stand, tilt it slightly and align the tabs on the top edge of the back cover with the slots on the top edge of the computer. Rotate the back cover down and gently press until it fits snugly on the computer. 9 Turn the three captive screws clockwise to tighten them. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws, as you may strip the screw heads.
10 Holding each side of the computer, gently turn the computer right side up. Then reconnect the cables and power cord you disconnected from your computer. 11 Press the power button on the back of your computer to turn it on. Warning: Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and could damage your computer. If there is an AirPort network in range, you can select it using the AirPort status icon in the menu bar.
3 Raise the stand and use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws at the bottom of the computer by turning them counter-clockwise. 4 Holding the metal stand, tilt the back cover up and lift it away from the computer. The back cover with the stand attached should come off easily. If it doesn't, make sure the screws are turned completely counter-clockwise. 5 To protect the computer from electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by touching a metal surface inside the computer.
7 To remove the old battery, place a fingernail in the cutout, lift the battery, and slide it out from the metal clip. 8 Locate the positive (+) side of the new battery. Slide the battery under the metal clip so the positive side touches the metal clip. Remove old battery 1 2 3 Cut-out 4 Metal clip Insert new battery 9 Replace the AirPort Extreme Card following the instructions on page 47.
10 Holding the back cover by the stand, tilt it slightly and align the tabs on the top edge of the back cover with the slots on the top edge of the computer. Rotate the back cover down and gently press until it fits snugly on the computer. 11 Turn the three captive screws clockwise to tighten them. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws, as you may strip the screw heads.
12 Holding each side of the computer, gently turn the computer right side up. Then reconnect the cables and power cord you disconnected from your computer. 13 Press the power button on the back of your computer to turn it on. Warning: Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and could damage your computer. Note: Replacing the battery may cause some settings on your computer, such as date and time, to revert to the factory default settings.
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 computer, such as a system freeze or a computer that will not start up. You can find more troubleshooting information in Mac OS Help (see page 22), on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support, and in the Apple Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com.
• If that doesn’t work, unplug the power cord from the computer. Then plug the power cord back in and press the power button (®) on the computer to turn it on. If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application, check with the application’s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. For support and contact information about the software that came with your computer, go to www.apple.com/guide.
Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, and to install Mac OS 9. Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
Installing Mac OS 9 Your iMac G5 does not come with Mac OS 9 installed. To use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer, you have to install Mac OS 9 using the “Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test” disc. Follow these steps to install Mac OS 9: 1 Back up your essential files, if possible. 2 Insert the “Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test” disc that came with your computer. 3 Double-click “Install Extra Software.” 4 Follow 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 ( ) 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 computer while holding down the mouse button.
Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer’s hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the keyboard and mouse. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the “Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test” disc that came with your computer. 3 Restart your computer and hold down the “C” key as it starts up. A list of available startup volumes appears.
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 (K) > 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.
Care, Use, and Safety Information B Appendix B For your safety and that of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling your computer, as well as the guidelines for working more comfortably. Cleaning Your iMac G5 Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: • Shut down your iMac G5 and disconnect all cables. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings.
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port. If the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. 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, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.
You may have to raise your chair so 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.
Connecting to the Internet C Appendix C You can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real time over the Internet. Use this detailed guide to connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information and sign up for an Internet service provider (ISP) if you don’t already have one.
2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator. See the next section, “Setup Assistant Worksheet” on page 71 to find out what information to get for each type of connection. 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: • Open the Network pane of System Preferences. • Choose your connection method from the Show 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 “Manually using DHCP Router,”* enter the following: IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address * If you selected “Manually using DHCP Router,” 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.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Once you have completed the steps on the previous pages using the Setup Assistant, you are done setting up your Internet connection. If you don’t wish to use the Setup Assistant, or if you only want to make changes to specific parts of your Internet setup configuration, you can use the instructions below to set up your connection manually. To enter your information manually, follow the steps that correspond to your connection method.
Dial-Up Connection A dial-up modem is the most common way to connect to the Internet. Your modem uses a method called Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to connect to an ISP. Make sure your modem is plugged into a phone line and you have the information from your ISP available (see page 71). To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network.
5 Choose Internal 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 Internal 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). 2 Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox. 3 Click OK and Apply Now.
To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Select the On checkbox next to Built-in Ethernet. 5 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface.
Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 71). 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.
DHCP Configuration After you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your network information. To set up a DHCP configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 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.
PPPoE Configuration Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet, check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE. To set up a PPPoE connection: Have your user name, password, and if required, the domain name server (DNS) address from your ISP available as you configure your network (see page 71). 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.
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.
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection If your iMac G5 has an AirPort Extreme Card installed, you can configure your AirPort network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder. The assistant helps you configure the AirPort Base Station and set up your computer to use AirPort Extreme. For more information about your AirPort Base Station, see the AirPort Base Station Setup Guide that came with your base station.
To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 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.
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.
Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections If you can’t connect to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local area network (LAN), see the following steps. Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users may have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP.
Network Connections If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer. If only one IP address is used, then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or “IP masquerading.
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Disposal and Recycling Information The backlight lamp in this product contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state, and federal laws. For information about Apple’s recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment/summary.html Battery Disposal Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.
Information You Need in Canada The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to a user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, make sure that you are permitted to connect to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
Information You Need in the United Kingdom This terminal equipment is intended for direct connection to the analogue Public Switched Telecommunications Network and is approved for use within the United Kingdom with the following features: • Modem facility • Autocalling facility • Autoanswer facility • DTMF signaling Operation in the absence of proceed indication or upon detection of proceed indication This product is in conformity with relevant regulatory standards following the provisions of European Counc
Index Index A D AirPort Extreme 15, 28 connection 73 installing an AirPort Extreme Card 47 problems using 60 setting up 82 analog audio 32, 33 application freeze 21 applications 22 audio line in port 15 battery replacing the internal backup battery 51 built-in microphone 13 Built-in speakers 13 burning a CD-R or CD-RW disc 37 burning a DVD 38 date and time settings lost 61 DHCP 73 configuration 79 dial-up connection 74 modem 73 dialup connection 69 digital video camera 26 display cleaning 65 downloadi
H O hard disks 26 Headphone Out/Optical Audio Out Port 32 headphones, speakers 15 optical disc drive 13, 36 iDVD 38 iMac G5 – Back View 14 iMac G5 – Front View 12 inserting a CD or DVD 36 installing applications 59, 60 Classic support 59, 60 Mac OS 9 59, 60 Mac OS X 59, 60 Internet configuration 75 connecting to 8, 82 problems connecting 61, 85 settings 71 Internet service provider 69 iPod 26 ISP 69 Point-to-Point Protocol 73, 76, 80 power button 15 power indicator light 13 power socket 15 PPPoE 73 con
using multiple devices at once 25 V video out port 15, 34 volume controls 13 Index W wireless networking and Internet installing an AirPort Extreme Card 47 wireless networking and Internet access 28 working with a printer 18 95
