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Apple iMac (Intel-based, Late 2006) User Manual

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Chapter 2

Life with 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. Use a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter
to connect to an external monitor that has a VGA connector. 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.

d

Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports

Connect a modem, iPod, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more. You
can also connect USB 1.1 devices.

,

Audio in/optical digital audio in port

Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. This port
is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack.

f

Headphone out/optical digital audio port
Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment.
This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack.

H

FireWire 400 port
Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras or external
storage. If your iMac has two FireWire 400 ports, they provide up to 8 watts of
power combined.

H

FireWire 800 port (on some models)
The FireWire 800 port supports data rates up to 800 Mbps. If your iMac has a
FireWire 400 and 800 port, they provide up to 15 watts of power combined.