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Apple iMac (Mid 2006) User Manual

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Chapter 2

Getting to Know Your iMac

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Mini-DVI video out port

Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel
display or other display that has a DVI connector. Connect to an external monitor
or projection device that uses a VGA connector with a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter.
You can also use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support
to connect to a TV, VCR, or other video device. Adapters are available at
www.apple.com/store.

G

Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or
cable modem, or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet
port automatically detects other Ethernet devices.

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Audio in/optical digital audio in port

Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment.

f

Headphone out/optical digital audio port

Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment.

d

Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect a modem, iPod, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to
your iMac. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.

H

Two FireWire 400 ports
Connect high-speed external devices, such as a digital video camera or an
external storage device. The two FireWire ports provide up to 8 watts of power
between them.