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iSight Users Guide

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Contents

Getting Started Setting Up iSight Using iSight Opening the Lens Using iChat AV Video Conferencing Sending Video One-Way Audio Conferencing Setting Your Buddy Icon Using iSight With Other Video Applications
23 Tips and Troubleshooting Learning More, Service, and Support iChat AV Onscreen Help Online Resources Obtaining Warranty Service
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Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Instructions Cleaning Handling
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Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing your iSight camera. In a few easy steps, you can get started video conferencing with friends, colleagues, and family in real-time, full-motion video and audio. To use iSight, you must have the following: A Macintosh computer with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater or any G4 or G5 processor Processor upgrades from other manufacturers are not supported. Mac OS X v10.2.5 or later and iChat AV iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 and later. Otherwise, to purchase iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat. A.Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account (only required to use iChat AV outside your local network) A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or cable modem, or over a local area network (LAN) Someone to video chat with You can video conference with other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users. Note: You can use iSight with video applications other than iChat AV, such as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster. You must install iChat AV to enable iSight for use with other applications.
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Setting Up iSight

iSight includes the following components:

iSight carrying case

Flat-panel display and flat-panel iMac mount

eMac and desktop mount

iSight Magnetic display mount PowerBook and iBook mount

Cable adapter

FireWire cable
To set up iSight, youll download and install iChat AV, the software used with iSight to video chat. Then youll mount iSight on your computer or desktop, and check to see that iSight is working.
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Step 1: Register Your iSight Go to www.apple.com/register. Step 2: If You Dont Already Have iChat AV, Purchase and Install It iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 or later. Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat. Step 3: Attach iSight to a Mount 1 Choose a mount, depending on where you want to place iSight. If you have an anodized aluminum Apple display, use the magnetic display mount. Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the mount. Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to the mount.

Magnetic display mount

Warning Do not place the magnetic mount near a CRT display, an iPod, an external hard disk, or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet.
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Otherwise, choose one of the other mounts (see page 6). Thread the FireWire cable through the top of the mount.
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2 Push the end of the FireWire cable into the cable adapter, as shown.
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3 Push the cable adapter into the top of the mount until it is firmly seated.
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4 Push iSight onto the mount assembly.
Note: If youre going to mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the closed side of the mount (as in the above illustration); if youre going to place iSight on your desktop, the lens should face the open side of the mount, where the cable enters it. You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount, turn it around, and reinsert it to orient it correctly.
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Step 4: Mount iSight Before mounting iSight, be sure the FireWire cable can reach a FireWire port on your computer. To purchase a FireWire cable of a different length, go to www.apple.com/store. Be sure to purchase an Apple Thin FireWire cable. Note: If you use a mount with adhesive backing, you can only remove the mount and replace it a few times before the adhesive quality is lost. To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display: Simply place the mount on top of the display, at or near the center.

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To mount iSight on a flat-panel display or a flat-panel iMac: Remove the paper covering and press the mount onto the back of the display.

Paper covering

Important: If you have a flat-panel iMac, for best adhesiveness mount iSight to either side of the Apple logo on the back of the iMac display, and not directly on the logo.
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To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook: Clamp the mount onto the display. Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place.

Thumbwheel

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To mount iSight on an eMac or CRT display: Remove the paper covering from the bottom of the mount and press it onto the display. Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of your eMac or display so it has an unobstructed line of sight.
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To use iSight on your desktop: Simply place iSight on your desktop in the desired position. You may wish to leave the paper covering on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight.
iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment.
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Step 5: Check to See That iSight Is Working 1 Turn on your computer (if it isnt already on) and plug the FireWire cable extending from iSight into a FireWire port on your computer. iChat AV opens automatically.
Important: If you havent used iChat before, a setup assistant helps you set it up. To use iChat AV, you need to be connected to a local area network (LAN), or you need a.Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. To sign up for a.Mac account, go to www.mac.com. For more information on setting up and using iChat AV, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. 2 In iChat AV, choose Window > Buddy List, then click the camera icon next to your picture in the Buddy List window.
iSight focuses automatically and an image from iSight appears onscreen. This lets you know iSight is working properly. When iSight is in use and capturing video, a green light appears on top of the unit. If you dont see an image: Be sure iSight is plugged in firmly and the lens is open (see page 18).
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Using iSight

With iSight, you can video chat with other iChat AV users in real-time, full-motion video. iSight has a built-in microphone, so you can talk, too. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can chat using voice only.

Opening the Lens

To open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. When iSight is in use and capturing video, a green light appears on top of the unit.
On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the lens and turn on iSight.
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Note: If you connect iSight to a PowerBook or iBook that isnt connected to power, you may wish to disconnect iSight when you arent using it, to conserve battery power.

Using iChat AV

iChat AV is the software you use with iSight to video chat. You can also have voice chats, chat using text, send files, and have group text chats. For more information about setting up and using iChat AV: Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.

Video Conferencing

To start a video chat: 1 Open iChat AV if it isnt already open.
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2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in your Buddy List.
Camera icon indicates the user can video chat Phone icon indicates the user can voice chat Click the Add button to add a buddy to your list
A preview image appears so you can see how you look onscreen. iSight focuses automatically. When your friend accepts your invitation, you see him or her onscreen. Your friend can see and hear you, and if he has a microphone, you can hear him, too. Note: The person youre chatting with can get the best view of your face if you position the video chat window close to the camera, so youre looking in the direction of iSight when you look at the chat window. Note: For information on adding people to your Buddy List, choose Help > iChat Help.
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Sending Video One-Way

If a friend has iChat AV but doesnt have a camera, you can send video one-way. Your friend can see and hear you, and if she has a microphone, you can hear her. Select a buddy in the iChat AV Buddy List. Then choose Buddies > Invite to One-Way Video Chat. If you like, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking her name in the Buddy List.

Audio Conferencing

If a friend has a microphone, you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight cameras built-in microphone. iSight must be connected and turned on. If your computer has a built-in or external microphone, you can use that, too. In iChat AV, click the phone icon next to a buddy in your Buddy List and wait for a reply.
A visual gauge shows your sound level. Make some noise to see the gauge rise. When the person accepts your invitation, you can use the volume slider to adjust speaker volume. Click the microphone button if you dont want the person to hear you. During an audio chat, the other person isnt able to see you.

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Setting Your Buddy Icon

You can take a picture of yourself using iSight and set it as your buddy icon. People who have placed you in their Buddy Lists see your new picture. To set your buddy icon: 1 In iChat AV, choose Buddies > Change My Picture. 2 Click the camera button. 3 Say cheese.
Using iSight With Other Video Applications
You can also use iSight with other applications that use cameras. For example, you can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie (using iMovie 4 or later), then use iMovie to edit the footage. Or you can use QuickTime Broadcaster to broadcast video over the Internet. If you dont already have iChat AV, you must download and install it to enable iSight for use with other applications. To get iChat AV: Go to www.apple.com/ichat. To learn more about iMovie: Go to www.apple.com/imovie. To learn more about QuickTime Broadcaster: Go to www.apple.com/quicktime/products/broadcaster.
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Tips and Troubleshooting

Most problems with iSight can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter.
If You Have a Dial-Up Internet Connection
To use iSight, you need a broadband Internet connection. To obtain broadband service, look under Internet in your phone directory.
If Your iSight Wont Turn On or Respond
Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer. Be sure the connector on the cable is oriented correctly. It can only be inserted one way. Make sure the lens is open. Rotate the lens ring to open it. When iSight is capturing video, a green light appears on top of the unit.
If You Dont See Your Image in iChat AV
Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer. Be sure the connector on the cable is oriented correctly. It can only be inserted one way. Make sure the lens is open. Rotate the lens ring to open it. When iSight is capturing video, a green light appears on top of the unit. Quit and restart iChat AV. Make sure youre using the latest version of iChat AV. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to get the latest version.
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If iSight Isnt Working With a Video Application
You can use iSight with video applications other than iChat AV, such as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster. If you dont already have iChat AV, you must download and install it to enable iSight for use with other applications. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to get iChat AV.

If the Video Looks Choppy
iChat AV detects your Internet connection speed and optimizes video for best performance. If the video looks choppy, you or the person you are chatting with may need to set the bandwidth limit to a lower level. In iChat AV, choose iChat > Preferences and click Video. Then choose a setting from the Bandwidth Limit menu.

If Others Cant Hear You

iSight may not be set as your microphone. In iChat, choose iChat > Preferences and click Video. Then choose iSight Built-in from the Microphone pop-up menu.
If You Hear Echoes or Loud Sounds
Your speakers may be too close to the microphone. Change the angle of the speakers or move them away from the microphone and turn down the computers volume.
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If iChat AV Isnt Working Correctly
For information about using and troubleshooting iChat AV, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.
If Removing a Mount Left Residue on Your Computer or Display
Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to remove any residue. Avoid getting moisture into any openings on the display or computer surface. If any residue remains, you can use Goo Gone, produced by Magic American Corporation, to remove it. Go to www.googone.com for more information. Note: While the mounts with adhesive backing are designed to be repositioned, moving them more than a few times reduces their adhesive quality. For best results, avoid repositioning the mounts more than two or three times.
Getting the Latest Version of iChat AV
You can use Software Update to check for and download a newer version of iChat AV. Open System Preferences and click Software Update. Then click Check Now to see if a newer version is available.
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Learning More, Service, and Support
You can find more information about using iSight and iChat AV in onscreen help and on the web.

iChat AV Onscreen Help

To access iChat Help, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. In iChat Help, you can find information on such topics as: Setting up iChat AV Adjusting camera settings Sending files Instant messaging and chatting
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Online Resources

For the latest information on iSight, go to www.apple.com/isight. For iSight service and support information, a variety of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/isight. For support outside of the United States, go to www.apple.com/support and choose your country from the Multi-Lingual Support pop-up menu.

Obtaining Warranty Service
If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If the unit still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service.
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Safety and Cleaning

Important Safety Instructions
When setting up and using iSight, remember the following: Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug in iSight. Keep these instructions handy for reference. Follow all instructions and warnings. Never cover or enclose iSight while it is connected to your computer, even if iSight is turned off. iSight needs adequate ventilation. Warning: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.
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Operating and Storage Temperatures
Operate iSight in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35 C (32 to 95 F). Use the included storage container to store iSight. Store iSight in a place where the temperature is always between 20 and 45 C (4 to 113 F).

Magnetic Display Mount

Do not place the magnetic mount near a CRT display, an iPod, an external hard disk, or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet.

Avoid Wet Locations

Warning: To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use iSight in or near water or wet locations. Keep iSight away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. Protect iSight from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on iSight. If you do, unplug iSight before cleaning up the spill. Depending on what you spilled and how much of it got into your equipment, you may have to send your equipment to Apple for service. See Learning More, Service, and Support on page 26.
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Do Not Make Repairs Yourself
Warning: Do not attempt to open iSight or disassemble it. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. No user-serviceable parts are inside. For service, see Learning More, Service, and Support on page 26.

Cleaning

Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of iSight and its components: Make sure iSight is unplugged. Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Dont use aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, or abrasives.

Handling

iSight may be damaged by improper storage or handling. Be careful not to drop iSight when using or transporting the device.
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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. Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
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Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple Authorized Reseller. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000. Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI Class B Statement
European Community Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
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Setting Up Your iMac G5 for the Internet
If you didnt transfer your network settings, Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of setting up your iMac G5 to connect to the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C, Connecting to the Internet, on page 67 for information youll need to enter.

Additional Information

If you would like additional information, see the following:
To learn about. Shutting down your iMac G5 or putting it to sleep Using the different parts of your iMac G5 and performing some common tasks See. Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down below. 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. onscreen help Using a specific feature of your iMac G5 or connecting a digital device Installing memory Troubleshooting your iMac G5 if you have a problem Chapter 3, Using Your iMac G5, on page 23. Chapter 4, Installing Memory, on page 47. Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, on page 53.
Putting Your iMac G5 to Sleep or Shutting It Down
When you have finished working with your iMac G5, you can put your computer to sleep or shut it down.
Put Your iMac G5 to Sleep
If you will be away from your iMac G5 for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep. When your iMac G5 is in sleep, its screen is dark and a small white light below the lower-right corner of the display pulsates. You can quickly wake your iMac G5 and bypass the startup process. To put your iMac G5 to sleep quickly, do one of the following: Choose Apple () > Sleep. Press the power button on the back of the iMac G5. Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Press and hold the Play/Pause button on the remote for 3 seconds. To wake your iMac G5, press any key on the keyboard or button on the remote. When the iMac G5 wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them.

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.
Getting to Know Your iMac G5
This chapter gives you some basic information youll 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.
For the Latest Information
Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac G5. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apples products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support.

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 Expos, or display Dashboard.

Left button

Right button

Scroll ball (button)

Side button
Programming Your Mighty Mouse
You can set up Mighty Mouse as a one-button mouse or program it as a multibutton mouse by using the Mouse pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. To open Keyboard & Mouse preferences: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Mouse.
Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5
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 Expos 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. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for Mighty Mouse.

Keyboard Controls

You can quickly adjust the volume or eject a disc using the keyboard controls.

Mute key Media Eject key

Volume Down key

Volume Up key

To increase display contrast, press the F15 key on your keyboard. To decrease contrast, press F14. Using Expos, you can easily manage the windows on your screen. To see all your open windows at once, press F9. To see all the windows open in the current application, press F10. To hide all the open windows so that you can see the desktop, press F11.
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.
Warning: The remote rest contains a magnet that may erase the data on a hard disk drive or iPod. To preserve your data, keep these and other magnetic media away from the remote rest. Use your remote to: Adjust the volume of a song, play or pause a song, or skip to the next or previous track in iTunes. Play a slideshow of any of your photo albums in iPhoto. Play movies that are in your Movies folder or watch online QuickTime movie trailers. Play a DVD in your optical drive with DVD Player.

To use your remote: 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. Press the Volume Up (+) and Volume Down () buttons to move through the menu options and adjust the volume. 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. Press the Previous/Rewind and Next/Fast-forward buttons to skip to the next or previous track in iTunes or hold them down to fast-forward within a track. You can also use these buttons to skip to the next or previous chapter in a DVD movie or hold them down to fast-forward or rewind a movie.
Volume Up button IR window

Previous/Rewind button

Next/Fast-forward button

Volume Down button

Select/Play/Pause button

Menu button

Battery compartment

Pairing Your Remote

You can use your remote with an iMac G5 that has an integrated IR receiver. If you have multiple iMac computers or other devices with integrated IR receivers in one room (for example, more than one iMac in a home office or lab), you can pair your remote with a specific computer or device. Pairing sets up the receiving computer or device to be controlled by only one remote. To pair your remote with your iMac: 1 Move very close to your iMac (about 3 to 4 inches away). 2 Point the remote at the Apple logo on the front of your iMac G5. 3 Press and hold the Menu and Next/Fast-forward buttons on the remote for 5 seconds.
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.

Positive side (+) faces up.

M EN U

Pull the battery compartment free.
To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button with a small object, as described in the illustration above. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive side (+) facing up. 4 Close the battery compartment.

Turning Off IR Reception

You can use Security preferences to turn IR reception on your iMac G5 on or off. To turn off IR reception: Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security. Select the Disable remote control infrared receiver checkbox.
More Information About the Remote
Additional information about your remote is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for remote.
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: A.Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account (required for iChat AV) A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or cable modem, or a local area network (LAN). You can't use a dial-up Internet connection. Someone to video conference with (for example, you can video conference with other iChat AV users) To start a video conference: 1 Open iChat AV. 2 Click the Camera button next to a buddy in your buddy list. This illuminates the green LED light next to your built-in iSight to indicate you are recording video. This also sends an invitation to your buddy to accept your video request and lets you preview how you look on camera. When a buddy accepts your invitation, you can see them on your screen and you appear on their screen.
Video Conferencing With More Than One Buddy

You can video conference with up to three buddies at once. One buddy hosts the video conference, and the others participate.
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. The green LED next to the camera stops illuminating, indicating that the video camera is off and recording has stopped.
Using Your Picture as Your Buddy Icon
You can take a picture of yourself using the built-in iSight and use it as your buddy icon. People who have placed you in their buddy lists see your picture. To set your buddy icon: 1 Open iChat AV. 2 Choose Buddies > Change My Picture. 3 Click the Camera button. 4 Say cheese.
Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking
Your iMac G5 comes with built-in AirPort Extreme technology. 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: You also need an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme 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. 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.
AirPort antenna AirPort Express AC outlet

DSL or cable modem

Connection to the Internet
More Information About AirPort
To purchase an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Additional information about 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.

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. For information about audio and music products you can use with your iMac G5, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.
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.

Video out port

When an external monitor or television is connected, the same image appears on both the iMac G5 display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring). Note: Because of the display limitations of most televisions, images displayed on a television screen are of lower quality than those on the built-in display or an external monitor.
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. Important: To ensure that your iMac G5 automatically detects the external display or projector, be sure the VGA adapter is plugged into the external display or projector first. 4 Use the Displays pane of System Preferences to adjust the resolution on the external display or projector.
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Devices
Use the Apple Video Adapter to connect a television, VCR, or other types of video devices with composite or S-video ports to your iMac G5. When you connect a television, the image appears on both the iMac G5 and the TV. To connect a video device to your iMac G5: 1 Connect the single-plug end of the Apple Video Adapter to the video out port on your iMac G5. 2 Connect the other end of the adapter to the composite video port or the S-video port on the TV or VCR. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 To adjust how the images are displayed on the device, use the Displays pane of System Preferences.
More Information About Using an External Display or TV

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 manufacturers website for the latest software. Note: The FireWire port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to a total of 8 watts). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the daisy-chain of devices to the FireWire port on your iMac G5. In most cases, at most two devices should get power from the iMac G5. If you connect more than two devices, the rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than two FireWire devices that get power from the iMac G5 may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down your iMac G5, disconnect the FireWire devices, and restart your iMac G5.
Using FireWire Target Disk Mode
If you want to transfer files between your iMac G5 and another FireWire-equipped computer, or you have a problem that prevents your iMac G5 from starting up, you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer. To connect your iMac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps: 1 Make sure that your iMac G5 is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable with a standard 6-pin connector on each end to connect your iMac G5 to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your iMac G5 and immediately hold down the T key. Your iMac G5 display shows the FireWire logo. The other computers display shows the iMac G5 internal hard disk icon and the icon of a CD or DVD disc in the iMac G5 computers optical drive. 4 Drag the iMac G5 hard disk icon and the CD or DVD disc icon to the Trash when you have finished transferring files. 5 Press the power button on your iMac G5 to shut it down. 6 Disconnect the FireWire cable.
More Information About FireWire
Additional information about FireWire is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for FireWire. You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire.

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, DVDR, DVDRW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs using the Finder. You can store nearly twice as much data (up to 8.54 GB) on a DVD+R DL disc. Important: The optical drive on your iMac G5 supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. Noncircular or small discs may become lodged in the drive. If a disc becomes lodged in the drive, see the troubleshooting information on page 57. Note: If you have older software that comes on floppy disks, contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD or for download from the web, or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for your iMac G5 from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 Place the disc into the optical drive with the label facing you. 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided.

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 (C) key on the keyboard until the disc ejects. If you cant eject the disc, quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again. If that doesnt 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. If your iMac G5 is connected to a TV so that you can watch DVD playback on the TV screen, select 720 x 480 NTSC (in the United States) or 720 x 576 PAL (in Europe and other regions) in the Displays pane of System Preferences. You can easily connect your iMac G5 to your stereo system. Use an optical audio cable with a mini-plug connector (available www.apple.com/store) to connect the combination headphone out/optical audio out port (f ) on your iMac G5 to the optical audio input port on your stereo receiver.
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
You can record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library. To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc using iTunes: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock. 2 Select the playlist you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. (For highest compatibility with CD players, use a CD-R disc.) 4 At the top of the iTunes window, click Burn CD. To record your files and folders on CD-R and CD-RW discs using the Finder: 1 Insert a blank disc in the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc. An icon for the CD appears on the desktop. 3 Drag files and folders to the disc icon. 4 Choose File > Burn Disc, or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock.

More Information About Recording CDs
For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD-R disc, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. For instructions on using DVD Player, open DVD Player and choose Help > DVD Player Help.
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, DVDRW, or DVDR 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, DVDRW, or DVDR 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. 3 Double-click the DVD icon, then drag files and folders to it. 4 Choose File > Burn Disc, or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock. You can also use iDVD to create your own customized DVD, burn it on a blank DVD disc, and play it on most standard DVD players. For more information about how to use iDVD, open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help.

Securing Your iMac G5

Use a locking cable and the built-in security slot to secure your iMac G5.
You can purchase a locking cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Additional information about the software security features of your iMac G5, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for security or multiple users.

Installing Memory

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.
Installing Additional Memory
You can add memory modules that meet the following specifications: DDR2 DRAM 533 MHz, PC2-4200 compliant (also referred to as DDR2 533) Unbuffered and unregistered You can add a 512 MB, 1 gigabyte (GB), or 2 GB memory module to the open slot in your iMac G5 for a maximum of 2.5 GB of memory. Use System Profiler to determine the amount of memory installed in your iMac G5. You can also use System Profiler to determine if the slot is empty and available for additional memory. To use System Profiler: 1 Choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar. 2 Click More Info to open System Profiler. 3 Click the disclosure triangle next to Hardware. 4 Click Memory. Warning: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that came with your iMac G5 for instructions about how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your iMac G5.

The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with your iMac G5 plus the new memory you installed. For a more detailed view of the amount of memory installed in your iMac G5, open System Profiler by clicking More Info. If your iMac G5 doesnt recognize the memory or it doesnt start up correctly, shut it down and check the installation instructions again to make sure that the memory is compatible with this iMac G5 and that it is installed correctly. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory.

Troubleshooting

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. When you experience a problem with your iMac G5, there is usually a simple and quick solution. When you encounter a problem, try to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred. This will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you need. Things to note include: The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your iMac G5. Any software that you recently installed. Certain applications install extensions that may not be compatible with the Classic environment. Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you connected or installed. Warning: Do not attempt to open your iMac G5. If your iMac G5 needs service, consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions about how to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service. Your iMac G5 does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory.
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your iMac G5
If your iMac G5 wont respond or the pointer wont 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 doesnt 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. Then save your work in any open applications and restart your iMac G5 to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up. If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the power button () on the back of the iMac G5 for a few seconds to shut down the computer. If that doesnt work, unplug the power cord from the iMac G5. Then plug the power cord back in and press the power button () on the iMac G5 to turn it on. If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application, check with the applications manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your iMac G5. For support and contact information about the software that came with your iMac G5, go to www.apple.com/guide. If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5 on page 55). If the iMac G5 freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds. If the iMac G5 doesnt start up after a delay, shut down your iMac G5 by pressing and holding the power button () for about 5 seconds, until the iMac G5 shuts down. Then hold down the Option key and press the power button () again to start up your iMac G5. When your iMac G5 starts up, click the hard disk icon, then click the right arrow. After the iMac G5 starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your iMac G5 on page 55). If the iMac G5 wont turn on or start up Make sure the power cord is plugged into the iMac G5 and into a functioning power outlet. If that does not work, press the power button () and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time. If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your iMac G5. Check whether removing it allows the iMac G5 to start up (see page 47).

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. If you selected PPP (for PPPoE connections), enter the following:
Service Provider (optional)
PPPoE Service Name (optional)

Account Name

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. If you dont wish to use 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 modem with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection (see page 71) Cable modem, DSL, or LAN connection using these configurations: Manual (see page 75) DHCP (see page 75) PPPoE (see page 76) AirPort wireless connection (see page 78)

Dial-Up Connection

A dial-up modem is a common way to connect to the Internet. If you use an external Apple USB modem with your iMac G5, it uses a method called Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to connect to an ISP. Make sure your external modem is plugged into a USB port on your computer and into a phone line. Have the information from your ISP available (see page 69). To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network.
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). 2 Select the Connect automatically when needed checkbox.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficiency. Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy.

Class 1 label

Service warning label
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the AirPort Extreme Card in this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment. This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between the AirPort Extreme Card antennas and a persons body and must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.
Disposal and Recycling Information
The backlight lamp in this product contains mercury. Dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apples recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment/summary.html. European Union: This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
Mouse Class 1 LED Information
The Apple optical mouse is a Class 1 LED product in accordance with IEC 60825-1 A1 A2. This product complies with the requirements of European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC. It also complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification.

Taiwan Statement

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. When this product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it 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.
Deutschland: Dieses Gert enthlt Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gertes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der mageblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen. Taiwan:

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
mobile phone 32 PDA via Bluetooth 32 to a network 34 to an external display or VGA projector 37 to a TV, video projector, or VCR 37 USB Devices 39
Dashboard 16 date and time settings lost 57 DHCP 71 configuration 75 dial-up connection 71 modem 71 using 67 digital video camera 41 DIMMs. See memory display cleaning 65 Dock 22 downloading software 19 DSL 71, 74 DVD burning (recording) 45 playing videos 44 DVD Player 44 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 74
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
cable modem 74 cameras digital 39 DV 41 iSight 13 carrying Your iMac GCD burning (recording) 44 changing System Preferences 17 the desktop 17 cleaning your computer 64 computer disposal 84 connecting FireWire devices 41 headphones 19
ejecting a disc 57 eject key 13 environment 65 ergonomics 63 Ethernet port 15 using 34 Expos 16 external hard disks 41
FireWire connecting devices 41
ports 15 Target Disk Mode 42 floppy disk drives 39 Force Quit 21 freezing up 54 frozen application 21
keyboard controls 25 ergonomics 64 setup 7 USB ports 39

game pads 39

LAN 74 connection 71
hard disks 41 headphone out/optical audio out port 35, 44 headphones, speakers 15
Mac OS 9 installing 56 Mac OS X installing 55 learning about 16 manual Internet configuration 75 memory installing additional memory 47 memory access compartment 15 seeing how much memory your computer has 51 Mighty Mouse ergonomics 64 multi-button mouse 13 programming 24 setting up 7 using 24 Migration Assistant 8 modem cable 34, 67 DSL 34, 67 mouse. See Mighty Mouse
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. See IR inserting a CD or DVD 43 installing applications 55, 56 Classic support 55, 56 Mac OS 9 55, 56 Mac OS X 55, 56 Internet configuration 73 connecting to 8, 67, 78 problems connecting 57, 81 settings 69 Internet service provider 67 IR receiver 13, 26 turning off reception 28 iSight indicator light 13 turning off 30 using 29 video camera 13 video conferencing 29 ISP 67 iTunes 44
network connections 82 Network Setup Assistant 67
operating system 16 optical disc drive 13, 43
Point-to-Point Protocol 71, 74, 76 power button 15 power indicator light 13 power socket 15 PPPoE configuration 76 overview 71 preferences. See System Preferences Print & Fax preferences 18 printing setup 18 problems AirPort Extreme 56