• Telling the computer when to turn on, turn off, sleep, wake, idle, and so on.
• Handling system resets from various commands.
• Controlling the fans.

Note that resetting ]]> Fri, 27 May 2005 07:00:00 -0500 Release date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:53:59 -0600; Views: 2224 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302503 MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight) and iMac (Early 2006) computers come with a built-in iSight camera that you can use for several purposes, including participating in video chat sessions over the Internet with a broadband Internet connection. Here are some ways you can use your built-in iSight camera and the images it produces.

Video conferencing

To use the built-in iSight camera 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 that uses a DSL or cable modem, or a local area network (LAN). You can't use ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:53:59 -0600 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 626 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302506 iMac G5 (iSight) comes with a 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM module built into the logic board that can't be removed or replaced. It also has one additional RAM slot that can support up to 2 GB of memory (you can install a 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB module in this slot). You must use a memory module (DIMM) that meets these criteria:
  • PC2-4200
  • unbuffered
  • nonparity
  • 240-pin
  • 533 MHz
  • DDR2 SDRAM

  DIMMs that have any of the following features are not supported in the iMac G5 (iSight):

  • registered or buffered
  • PLLs
  • ECC
  • parity
  • EDO RAM

  To install memory into the RAM slot, follow these instructions:

  1. Turn off your computer by choosing Shut Down ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:38:03 -0600; Views: 523 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302549 If the Apple Remote that comes with your MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight), or iMac (Early 2006) computer doesn't seem to be working as expected, here are some things you can check for to determine if the remote is working properly.

     Troubleshooting checklist

     When you use the Apple Remote, make sure of the following:

     • You are using the remote within 30 feet of the computer.
     • You have an unobstructed line-of-sight to the front of the computer.
     • You are pointing the lens end of the Apple Remote directly at the front of the computer.
     • Your computer is on and awake.
     • The "Disable remote control infrared receiver" checkbox in ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:38:03 -0600 Release date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:45:56 -0600; Views: 358 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302679 If you may see a ‘green screen’ when you launch Photo Booth or iChat (or any application that uses the built-in iSight camera) on your iMac G5 (iSight), be sure to update to Mac OS X 10.4.3. You can use Software Update to download and install the update, or download it from Apple Downloads. Be sure that you shut your computer down completely (not just restart) after installing the update. iChat and Photo Booth should behave as expected after this.
       
       
       

       If you can't update right away, try quitting and starting the application again. If the issue continues after ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:45:56 -0600 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 277 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302520 When you take pictures with the built-in iSight camera in your iMac G5 (iSight), the resulting images may look blue or green in Photo Booth or iChat instead of full color.

       This can happen when your display's Colors setting is set to "Thousands" in the Displays pane of System Preferences. To fix your photos, just modify the settings to display millions of colors instead of thousands:

       1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
       2. Click Displays, then click the Display tab.
       3. From the Colors pop-up menu, choose Millions.
       ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 -0600; Views: 219 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302556 Got questions about the MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006)? Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about this computer.

       Is Photo Booth available for my other Macintosh computers?
       Photo Booth is only available with the MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006) computer.

       Can I get Front Row and an Apple Remote for my other Macintosh computers?
       While you can use the Apple Remote with other Apple products, such as the iPod Universal Dock, Front Row is only available with the MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight), and iMac (Early 2006).

       This computer doesn't come with a built-in ]]> Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 -0600 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 211 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302505 iMac G5 (iSight) comes with a 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM module built into the logic board that can't be removed or replaced. It also has one additional RAM slot that can support up to 2 GB of memory (you can install a 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB module in this slot). You must use a memory module (DIMM) that meets all of these criteria:

       • PC2-4200
       • unbuffered
       • nonparity
       • 240-pin
       • 533 MHz
       • DDR2 SDRAM

       DIMMs that have any of the following features are not supported in the iMac G5 (iSight):

       • registered or buffered
       • PLLs
       • ECC
       • parity
       • EDO RAM

       If you use System Profiler (find it in /Applications/Utilities) to view the memory, the DIMM ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 19:25:26 -0600; Views: 159 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302667 Final Cut Pro 4 through Final Cut Pro HD 4.5 require a computer with an AGP video card for installation. PowerMac G5 (Late 2005) models (released October 19, 2005) and iMac G5 (iSight) models feature newer PCI Express video cards. Because of this, you can't install Final Cut Pro 4.x on these computers. Final Cut Pro 4.x is not supported on these computers.

       Final Cut Pro 3.x and earlier do not work in Max OS X 10.4 Tiger. Because Power Mac G5 (Late 2005) and iMac G5 (iSight) models require Mac OS X 10.4.2 or later, you can't install Final Cut ]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2006 19:25:26 -0600 Release date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:35:04 -0500; Views: 150 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302553 If you open Final Cut Express HD 3.0 on certain computers, you'll get a "Configuration Error" message that indicates that your computer is missing certain hardware or software, or possibly an AGP graphics card. This can happen with:

       • iMac G5 (iSight)
       • Power Mac G5 (Late 2005)
       • Power Mac G5 (Late 2005 Dual 2.0 GHz)
       • Power Mac G5 (Late 2005 Dual 2.3 GHz)
       • Power Mac G5 (Late 2005 Quad)

       To resolve this issue, update to Final Cut Express HD 3.0.1 using Software Update or by downloading it from here.

       ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:35:04 -0500 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 142 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302533 If you try to play a song in Front Row on your iMac G5 (iSight) but the application can't find the song because it's not in the default iTunes library, you'll see an alert message that either says, "iTunes cannot play this song" or "Communications error." If this happens, just show Front Row where you keep your music.

       If you keep all of your music in one folder location:

       1. Open iTunes.
       2. From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences.
       3. Click the Advanced tab, then click the General tab below it.
       4. Click Change next to the "iTunes Music folder location" section.
       5. Navigate to and select the folder that contains ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:48:48 -0600; Views: 138 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302781 Mac G5 (iSight) and iMac (Early 2006) computers come with a built-in iSight camera which you can use primarily for video chat sessions on the internet over a broadband internet connection. You can also use another video capture device, such as an external FireWire iSight camera.

          When you plug in other video capture devices, the iChat AV preferences will have a Camera pulldown menu. From this menu, you can choose any camera that the computer recognizes to use with iChat AV.

          With an additional video capture device plugged in, Photo Booth will use whichever camera isn't selected in iChat AV preferences as ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:48:48 -0600 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 137 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302564 If you've got an iMac G5 (iSight), here's a guide to its external ports and connectors. You'll find all of the ports and connectors mentioned in this article on the Input/Output (I/O) panel located on the back of the computer on the bottom-right side.

          

          I/O Ports

          

          The ports (from left to right) and what they do

          Sound Output

          This headphone/line output features a D/A converter that supports 24-bit, 32-96 kHz audio for both digital optical audio and analog audio output. For analog output, you can use a standard audio cable with a 3.5 mm metal plug. For digital ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 76 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302550 Although Front Row and DVD Player both allow you to view DVD movies in full screen on your iMac G5 (iSight), the user experience is a bit different. Here are some of the differences: Using DVD Player Using Front Row "+" and "-" buttons control system volume with standard visual feedback. "+" and "-" buttons control volume with iPod-like visual feedback. >> and << buttons will ff/rew or go to next/prev chapters with no feedback. >> and << buttons will ff/rew or go to next/prev chapters with iPod-like visual feedback. "MENU" button goes to the Front Row menu on the ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 -0600; Views: 59 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302547 iMac G5 (iSight) and iMac (Early 2006) computers, while similar in form to previous iMac G5 models, are not compatible with the iMac G5 VESA Mount Adapter Kit (part number M9755G/A). Apple will not be offering this kit for installation on iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006) computers. ]]> Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 -0600 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 51 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302516 When you're installing Mac OS X on your iMac G5 (iSight), don't use the right button on your Mighty Mouse. The installer doesn't support the right button, but the button will work once the installation is finished and the computer starts up normally. Use the left mouse button when you install Mac OS X. This document will be updated as more information becomes available. ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 45 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302487 When you try to open Final Cut Express HD on an iMac G5 (iSight) or on a Power Mac G5 (Late 2005), you may see an alert message that says, "Configuration Error. Missing certain hardware or software - AGP Graphics Card." If you see this alert, you need to update your version of Final Cut Express. You can download the Final Cut Express HD 3.0.1 update and the Pro Application Update 2005-02 from here and then install them. ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:39:21 -0600; Views: 38 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302992 DVD Studio Pro 3.x requires a computer with an AGP video card. PowerMac G5 (Late 2005) models (released October 19, 2005) and iMac G5 (iSight) models feature newer PCI Express video cards. Because of this, DVD Studio Pro 3.x is not supported on these computers and if you install it you may encounter unexpected behavior. For instance, on Quad processor models, if you try to import MPEG-2 assets DVD Studio Pro will unexpectedly quit. This does not occur with DVD Studio Pro 4.x. Products affected DVD Studio Pro 3.x Power Mac G5 (Late 2005) iMac G5 (iSight) If you need to use DVD Studio Pro on ]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:39:21 -0600 Release date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:45:16 -0600; Views: 37 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302873 If you're working in Final Cut Pro 5 on an iMac G5 (iSight), it's possible for the Edit to Tape window to react to the iMac's built-in iSight camera, as though you had an extra DV camera or video recorder connected to a FireWire port. Situations may include: If you have a DV device powered on and connected to FireWire while the Edit to Tape window is open, and you turn that camera off, video from the iMac's built-in iSight camera may appear in the Edit to Tape window. If you switch to the Video tab from another tab in the ]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:45:16 -0600 Release date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:44:05 -0600; Views: 35 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302560 If you want to showcase your smiling face in the best way possible, here's how to position your iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006) display for optimal video conferencing with iChat AV! Lights... To get the best picture, use a good light source in a well-lit room. See "Use good lighting for the best iSight picture" for complete information on lighting. Camera... To set your display so that your built-in iSight has optimum framing for video conferencing, open iChat AV, then choose Video Preview from the Video menu. Look directly at the camera. Position the top of the display at or slightly ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:44:05 -0600 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 34 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301330 It's easy to mount an iSight camera to an iMac G5. Just follow these simple steps: Use the magnetic display mount that came with the iSight. Push the end of the iSight FireWire cable into the mount as shown below. Be sure the FireWire cable can reach one of the FireWire ports on the back cover of your iMac G5. Connect the iSight to the top of the mount. Place the mount on top of your iMac G5 display in the center. A magnet that's located here will hold the iSight magnetic mount in place. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 22 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302548 Some of the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 discs that ship with iMac G5 (iSight) erroneously show Apple Hardware Test as being "AHT version 2.5.2." The actual version on these discs is version 2.5.3. Apple Hardware Test for iMac version 2.5.3 is the correct version to use with the iMac G5 (iSight) computer, and the label is printed correctly on later shipping discs. ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Release date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500; Views: 12 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302536 If you see nothing but black when you preview your Front Row photos on your iMac G5 (iSight), you may have inadvertently replaced the original iPhoto library with another one. Don't worry. Just rebuild your iPhoto library to bring back your images. ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500