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8 Chapter 1
Getting Started
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. If you
already have a Mac, the Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files,
applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new iMac G5.
Transferring Information to Your iMac G5
You can use the Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another
Mac to your new iMac G5. To transfer information, make sure of the following:
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Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode.
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Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v 10.1 or later installed.
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You must have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable.
The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information—
just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your iMac G5 does not
affect the information on your other Mac. Using the Setup Assistant, you can transfer:
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User accounts, including preferences and email
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Network settings, so your new computer is automatically set up to work with the
same network settings as your other Mac
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Applications folder so that the applications you used on your other Mac are now on
your new iMac G5 (you may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)
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Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. This gives you easy access to the
files and folders you used on your old Mac.
If you don’t use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your
iMac G5, you can do it later. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-
click the Setup Assistant icon.
Setting Up Your iMac G5 for the Internet
If you didn’t transfer your network settings, the Setup Assistant can also take you
through the process of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. For home
users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees
may apply.
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If you don’t already have an Internet account, the assistant can set you up with one.
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If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the
Internet,” on page 69 for information you’ll need to enter.