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Apple iMac (Early 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 line-in port
Input audio to your iMac from a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.

f

Headphone out/optical audio out port
Connect headphones or other sound output devices. Or connect your iMac to a
receiver, home theater system, or other digital audio equipment using an optical
audio cable with a mini-plug jack.

d

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

H

Two FireWire 400 ports
Connect high-speed external devices, such as a digital video camera or an
external storage device.