User manual APPLE EMAC - ORIGINAL

eMac User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your eMac computer K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. 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Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada. 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 36 36 37 37 41 Getting Started Setting Up Your eMac Where to Go From Here What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac Getting to Know Your eMac eMac ­ Front View eMac ­ Side View Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help Using Applications Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB) FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking Ethernet (10/100Base-T) External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Using Your Optical Drive Keyboard Controls Securing Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 3 45 Chapter 5 49 49 50 51 52 53 55 57 57 58 58 59 60 61 62 64 73 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Troubleshooting What You'll Find in This Chapter Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Restoring Your Computer's Software Other Problems Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your eMac Carrying Your eMac Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Apple and the Environment Ergonomics Connecting to the Internet Setup Assistant Worksheet Troubleshooting Your Connection Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index 4 Contents 1 Getting Started 1 Your eMac has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an eMac or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your eMac," to find out about the new features of this eMac. Telephone cord Keyboard AC cord Mouse 5 Setting Up Your eMac 1 Plug the power cord firmly into the power socket (marked with the symbol on the back of the computer) and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip. 2 To enable Internet connectivity, connect your computer's Ethernet port to an Ethernet network or to your DSL or cable modem using an Ethernet cable. Or connect your computer's modem port (included on some models) to a telephone line using the included phone cord and your computer's modem port. W Modem port Ethernet port AC cord Telephone cord 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports ( ) on the computer. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. 4 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power button (®) on the side of the computer. ® Power button Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display, choose Apple (K) > System Preferences (click the Apple menu and choose System Preferences) and click Displays. Where to Go From Here You've done everything you need to get your eMac up and running. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Assistant takes you through the process of configuring your computer and setting it up for the Internet. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. · If you don't already have an Internet account, the assistant can set you up with one. · If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 61 for information you'll need to enter. If you would like additional information, see the following: To learn about... Shutting down your computer or putting it to sleep What you can do with the hardware and software features of your eMac The additional information available in the onscreen help Using a specific feature of your eMac, or connecting a digital device, such as an iPod Installing memory or an AirPort Extreme Card What to do if you have a problem with your eMac See... "What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac" on page 9. Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your eMac." "Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help" on page 22. Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer." Chapter 4, "Enhancing Your Computer." Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac When you have finished working with your eMac, you have two options. Put Your eMac to Sleep If you will be away from your eMac for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, its screen is dark and a small white light pulsates to the right of the optical drive. You can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following: · Choose Apple (K) > Sleep. · Press the Power button. To wake the computer, press any key on the keyboard. Shut Down Your eMac If you will not use your eMac for more than a few days, shut it down. · Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down. Warning: Shut down your eMac before moving it. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you'll need to know about your eMac. Read on for an overview of the different parts of your computer and Mac OS X, and summary information on common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, connecting a digital camera, using the Internet, getting answers when you need help, and more. For the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your eMac. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on the AppleCare Service and Support website at www.apple.com/ support. 11 eMac ­ Front View Microphone AirPort Extreme Card slot (inside) Optical disc drive Power indicator light Stereo speakers - Volume controls USB ports Media Eject key Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Microphone Record sounds directly on your eMac or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat AV application. Optical disc drive Your computer has a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive, or a SuperDrive. Each drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, and other kinds of media. Both the Combo drive and SuperDrive can also read DVD discs and DVD movies, and write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs. The SuperDrive can also write to blank DVD-R discs using the Finder or iDVD. To open the drive, press the Media Eject ( ) key on your Apple keyboard. Stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports (on keyboard) Connect low-power USB devices to your eMac's keyboard, such as mice, digital cameras, and joysticks. Connect your Apple mouse to one of the keyboard USB ports. There are three more USB ports on the side of your computer. AirPort Extreme Card slot An AirPort Extreme Card in your computer allows you to connect to a wireless network. Your eMac may have come with an AirPort Extreme Card already installed. If not, you can purchase an AirPort Extreme Card and install it yourself. See "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 41. Power indicator light A white light indicates that the computer is on. A pulsing light indicates the computer is in sleep. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and sound output port. Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a CD or DVD disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Apple mouse A precision optical mouse you can use on almost any surface, no mouse pad required. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 13 eMac ­ Side View Security slot Memory access (inside) Power port Headphone jack ® Power button Audio line-in port USB ports FireWire 400 ports Modem port Ethernet port Video output port 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Memory access (underneath) Your eMac comes with at least 128 megabytes (MB) of Synchronous Dynamic RandomAccess Memory (SDRAM). There are two SDRAM slots, one of which is usually available for expansion. The maximum amount of memory you can have in your eMac is 1 gigabyte (GB), using two 512 MB SDRAM modules. For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 37. f Headphone port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Audio line in port Connect your eMac to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment. Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect USB devices, such as printers, external hard disks, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks, to your eMac. There are two more USB ports on your keyboard. Two FireWire 400 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as an iPod, digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. W G Modem port (on some models) Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal 56K v.92 modem. Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices. Video out port Using the optional Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector. Using the optional Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store), connect your eMac to a television, VCR, or another video device that uses an S-video or composite video connector. ® Power button Turn on your eMac or put it to sleep. Press and hold to reset during troubleshooting. Power socket Connect the computer's power cord. Security slot Protect your eMac by connecting a security cable. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 15 Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X. Note: Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as the primary operating system on your eMac. Mac OS X features include an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. When you're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that came with your eMac. Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there. You'll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to the Mac. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following: · Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like. You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your screen when the computer is left idle. · Dock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of your Dock. · Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options. As you get to know your computer, explore the other System Preferences. It is your command center for most settings on your eMac. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you want to change. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 17 Connecting to a Printer To use a printer with your eMac, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Many printers connect via a USB cable; others are accessed via a network connection, such as Ethernet. For more information about your USB ports, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 29. For more information about a network or wireless connection, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 29 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking" on page 27. After connecting and setting up your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer for use. If you're connecting to a printer via a network, you may need to know the network name or address of the printer to select it. If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your eMac, you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly. To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click the Set Up Printers button. 3 Click the Add button. 4 Choose the type of connection for your printer (for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on). To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your printer information and click Add. 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Monitoring Printing Once you've sent a document to a printer, you can monitor printing and halt or put it temporarily on hold. m To monitor printing: Click the Printer icon in the Dock to open the Printer window. You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them. For more information, open Mac OS Help (see page 22) and search for "printing." Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to music while you work with your eMac, insert a music CD in your optical drive. iTunes, an easy-to-use music player, will appear automatically on the screen. You can also connect headphones with a minijack to the headphone port of your eMac to listen privately. To learn more about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes & Music Store Help. To learn more about your optical drive, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 32. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 19 · For more information, search for "Software Update" in Mac OS Help (see page 22). · For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos. Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device If you have an iPod, iSight camera, digital video camera, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you can connect it to your eMac. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see "FireWire" on page 26. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your eMac to an Ethernet network, cable or DSL modem, or a wireless network, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 29 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking" on page 27 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Also open Mac OS Help (see page 22) and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for further help. Using the Internet When you first set up your eMac, you were instructed on how to connect to the Internet. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information in Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 61. Transferring Files to Another Computer If you want to transfer files or documents to or from your eMac, you have several ways of doing it. · You can transfer files via the Internet using .Mac or another Internet account. · You can transfer files to another computer on a network. To access another server or computer, choose Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar. · You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your eMac to another computer's Ethernet port. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "Connecting two computers." · You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable. Your eMac appears as a disk drive on the other computer and you can transfer files. For information about using FireWire to transfer files, see "FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 27. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac · If your computer has an AirPort Extreme Card, you can connect to an AirPort Extreme wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see "AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking" on page 27. For general information about transferring files and documents, see "Switching to the Mac," located in the "User Guides and Information" folder on your hard disk. Also open Mac OS Help and search for the type of connection you need. When an Application Freezes On rare occasions, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all other applications open. If needed, you can force the Classic Environment to quit, which closes all Classic applications. You can also restart the Finder from this dialog. If you're experiencing other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 49. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 21 Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help You can find answers to most of your questions about using your computer and Mac OS X using Mac OS Help onscreen. To Use Mac OS Help 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock. 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu and choose Mac Help). 3 Type a question and press the Return key on your keyboard. 4 Double-click an item in the list of Help topics. Using Applications Your eMac comes with software applications for doing things like sending email, surfing the Internet, chatting online, organizing music and digital photos, making movies, and much more. For more information on these applications, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that came with your computer. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 3 Using Your Computer 3 Your eMac has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs. Here are some of your computer's features and capabilities: · Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for connecting additional equipment, such as printers, scanners, joysticks, keyboards, digital cameras, and floppy disk drives. · FireWire ports for connecting high-speed equipment, such as an iPod, iSight camera, digital video cameras, and external hard drives. · The latest in communications technologies, such as a 56K v.92 modem (on some models), 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and optional AirPort Extreme wireless Internet and networking. · VGA output with the Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store) lets you the use your eMac with an external monitor or video projector. Use your eMac's video out port and the Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/ store) to present what's on your computer's screen on any television that supports composite or S-video. · Audio line in port, headphone port, and more. To learn about what you can do with your eMac, start with the information in this chapter. Additional information can be found in Mac OS Help (see page 22) and on the many Apple websites. 23 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your eMac comes with five USB ports ( ) (three on the computer and two on the keyboard), which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically accesses the necessary software whenever you connect a new device. Note: Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your eMac cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer's website for the latest software. 24 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Most USB hubs also have a power adapter and should be plugged into an outlet. USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "USB." You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/usb. For information on USB devices available for your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 25 FireWire Your computer has two FireWire 400 ports ( ). FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices--such as an iPod, an iSight camera, DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer. These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: · Connect an iPod and transfer thousands of songs from iTunes or synchronize contact and calendar information using iSync. · Connect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on your computer using video-editing software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, or Final Cut Express. · Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer files. A FireWire hard disk icon appears on your desktop after you connect the drive to your eMac. · Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire disk (with a valid operating system installed on it), open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences, and click the FireWire disk. Restart your computer. Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Apple has already included software to work with many FireWire devices. When you connect a FireWire device, if your eMac cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer's website for the latest software. 26 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Note: The FireWire port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to 8 watts maximum). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the "daisy-chain" of devices to the FireWire port on your computer. In most cases, at most two devices should get power from the computer. If you connect more than two devices, the rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than two FireWire devices that get power from the computer may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, disconnect the FireWire devices, and restart your computer. FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want to transfer files between your eMac and another FireWire-equipped computer, or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer. To connect your eMac in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps: 1 Make sure that your eMac is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable with a standard 6-pin connector on each end to connect your eMac to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your eMac and immediately hold down the T key. Your eMac display shows the FireWire logo. The other computer's display shows the eMac internal hard disk icon and the icon of a CD or DVD disc in the eMac's optical drive. 4 When you are finished transferring files, drag the eMac hard disk icon and the CD or DVD disc icon to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the eMac to shut it down, and then disconnect the FireWire cable. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on FireWire is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "FireWire." You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking Your eMac is AirPort Extreme-ready. If you ordered an AirPort Extreme Card when you purchased your eMac, the card is already installed. If you do not have an AirPort Extreme Card installed and would like to install one, see page 41 for more information. AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 27 Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card. Previous models of AirPort Card are not compatible with your computer. You also need an AirPort Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions. How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the Internet via a telephone line or a DSL or cable modem. Connection to the Internet AC outlet AirPort Extreme Base Station For More Information on AirPort To purchase an AirPort Base Station, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Additional information on AirPort is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport and in the Apple Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com. 28 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (twistedpair) Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and retrieve information; use network printers, modems, and electronic mail; or connect to the Internet. You can also use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small network. The Ethernet port on your eMac automatically detects other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices. · Use 2-pair category 3 (Cat 3) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet network. · Use 2-pair category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T or a 100Base-T Ethernet network. For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including how to set up an Ethernet network and transfer files using Ethernet, is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For information on networking products you can use with your eMac, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 29 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video out port you can use to connect an external display (monitor) or VGA projector, using the Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store). You can also display or record computer images by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), using the Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store). Note: The Apple Video Adapter is not compatible with some previous models of eMac. Apple VGA adapter Æ S-video out port Composite video port Apple Video adapter Æ When an external monitor or television is connected, the same image appears on both the eMac display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring). Note: Because of the display limitations of most televisions, images displayed on a television screen are of lower quality than those on the built-in display or external monitor. 30 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect an external display or projector to your computer with a VGA connector: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to the VGA port on the external display or projector. 3 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to your eMac. Your eMac automatically detects the external display. Important: To ensure that your eMac automatically detects the external display or projector, be sure the VGA adapter is plugged into the external display or projector first. 4 Use the Displays pane of System Preferences to adjust the resolution on the external display or projector. Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the eMac: 1 Connect the single-plug end of the Apple Video Adapter to the video out port on your eMac. 2 Connect the other end of the adapter to the composite video port or the S-video port on the TV or VCR. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 To adjust how the images are displayed on the device, use the Displays pane of System Preferences. The image appears on both the eMac and the TV, except for DVD playback, which appears only on the TV. For More Information on Using an External Display or TV Additional information on using and configuring an external monitor is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "display." Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 31 Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs using your optical drive. You can play multimedia content (such as QuickTime movies) from CD discs and music from audio CDs. If your eMac has a DVD/CD-RW Combo drive or a SuperDrive, you can burn music CDs, and save documents and other digital files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs. If your eMac has a SuperDrive, you can also use your home movies to make video DVDs that can by played in most home DVD players, or save documents to blank DVD-R (recordable DVD) discs. Note: If you have older software that comes on floppy disks, contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD or for download from the web, or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for your eMac from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store (www.apple.com/store). Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 With the computer turned on, press the Media Eject key ( ) on the keyboard to open the drive tray. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 2 Place the disc flat on the tray, with the label facing up, and press the Media Eject key again to close the tray. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. 3 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: · Drag the disc icon to the Trash. · Press and hold the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard until the disc ejects. If you can't eject the disc, quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again. If that doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the mouse button. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 Playing DVD Discs If your eMac has a DVD/CD-RW Combo drive or a SuperDrive, you can play standard DVD-Video discs. To play a DVD, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc. If your eMac is connected to a TV so that you can watch DVD playback on the TV screen, select 720 x 480 NTSC (in the United States) or 720 x 576 PAL (in Europe and other regions) in the Displays pane of System Preferences. You can easily connect your eMac to your stereo system. Use a 3.5-millimeter miniplugto-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone port (f ) on your eMac to the audio input ports on your stereo. Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs If your eMac has a DVD/CD-RW Combo drive or a SuperDrive, you can record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library. To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock. 2 Select the playlist you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. (For highest compatibility with CD players, use a CD-R disc.) 4 At the top of the iTunes window, click Burn CD. You can also record data on CD-R and CD-RW discs: 1 Insert a blank disc in the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc. An icon for the CD appears on the desktop. 3 Drag files and folders to the disc icon. 4 Choose File > Burn Disc, or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock. For More Information · For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD-R disc, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes & Music Store Help. · For instructions on using DVD Player, open DVD Player and choose Help > DVD Player Help. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Recording Information on a DVD If your eMac has a SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files to DVD-R discs). With iDVD, you can create your own customized DVD, burn it on a blank DVD-R disc, and play it on most standard DVD players. To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD: 1 Open iDVD and open your completed DVD project. 2 Click the Burn button. 3 Insert a new blank DVD-R disc into the drive when prompted. 4 Click the Burn button again. To record data to a DVD-R disc: 1 Insert a blank DVD-R disc in the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to create. An icon for the DVD appears on the desktop. 3 Double-click the DVD icon, then drag files and folders to it. 4 Choose File > Burn Disc, or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock. For more information about how to use iDVD, open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Keyboard Controls You can quickly adjust the volume or eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard controls. Mute key Media Eject key Volume Down key Volume Up key Securing Your Computer Use a locking cable and the built-in security slot to attach your eMac to a stationary object. Sample locking device with security cable Additional information on the software security features of your eMac, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "security" or "multiple users." 36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 4 Enhancing Your Computer 4 This chapter provides information and instructions for enhancing your computer. Instructions are provided for the following procedures: · "Installing Additional Memory" on page 37 · "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 41 Warning: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer. Installing Additional Memory Your eMac comes with at least 128 megabytes (MB) of Synchronous Dynamic RandomAccess Memory (SDRAM). There are two SDRAM slots, one of which is usually available for expansion. Each memory slot accepts any memory module that meets the following specifications: · Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) · 3.3 volt (V) · Unbuffered · 64-bit wide, 168-pin module · PC-133 compliant The maximum amount of RAM you can have in your eMac is 1 gigabyte (GB), using two 512 MB memory modules. 37 To install additional memory: 1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple (K) > Shut Down. Disconnect all cables except the power cord from your computer. 2 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Slowly lift up and turn the computer so the screen is facing down on the cloth. 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access panel. Then gently remove the access panel. 38 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 4 Touch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge. Important: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the memory and closed the computer. 5 Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 6 Insert the memory module into the memory slot. The module fits into the slot only one way. Be sure to align the notches on the module with the small notches inside the slot. With the ejectors in the open position, push down on the DIMM until it locks into place. The ejectors will automatically close. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 39 7 Hold the access panel against the base of the computer and tighten the screw. 8 Gently turn the computer right side up. Then reconnect the cables you disconnected from your computer. 9 Press the Power button on the side of your computer to turn it on. Warning: Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and could damage your computer. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your eMac, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Do the following: 1 Start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac. Total memory installed in your eMac 40 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, open Apple System Profiler by clicking More Info. If your computer doesn't recognize the memory or it doesn't start up correctly, shut down your eMac and check the instructions again to make sure that the memory you installed is compatible with this eMac and that it is installed correctly. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. Installing an AirPort Extreme Card If your computer did not come with an AirPort Extreme Card, you can purchase one from your Apple-authorized dealer or from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store and install it yourself or have it installed by an Apple-authorized service provider. Note: Your eMac is not compatible with older AirPort Cards. Use only an AirPort Extreme Card. To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your eMac: 1 Press the Media Eject key ( ) on the keyboard to open the access door. Then hold the door open and press the eject key again to retract the drive tray. 2 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple (K) > Shut Down. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 41 3 Loosen the captive screws on the AirPort access panel using a Phillips screwdriver. Then remove the panel and unhook the antenna from the panel. 4 Insert the AirPort Extreme Card partially into the slot, with the logo facing down, then connect the antenna firmly to the card. 42 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 5 Push the AirPort Extreme Card firmly into the slot and tuck the antenna down into the computer. You may need to lift the card slightly as you push it in. Important: Be sure to push the AirPort Extreme Card firmly all the way into the slot. 6 Tuck the tab on the AirPort Extreme Card down into the computer. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 43 7 Replace the AirPort access panel. 8 Press the Power button on the side of your computer to turn it on. If there is an AirPort network in range, you can select it using the AirPort status icon in the menu bar. If you want to set up an AirPort Base Station, use the AirPort Setup Assistant, in Applications/Utilities. 44 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Your computer has a backup battery that preserves certain settings, such as the date and time, when the computer is off. You may need to replace the battery if you have intermittent problems starting up your computer, or if settings such as the date and time change when you start up your computer. You can purchase a replacement 3.6V, 1/2AA leadless lithium battery at most electronics or computer stores. Note: If your computer is plugged into a power strip, Apple recommends you leave the strip turned on to avoid shortening battery life. To replace the internal backup battery: 1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple (K) > Shut Down. Disconnect all cables except the power cord from your computer. 2 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Slowly lift up and turn the computer so the screen is facing down on the cloth. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 45 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access panel. Then gently remove the access panel. 4 Touch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge. Important: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the memory and closed the computer. 5 Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 46 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 6 Remove the internal backup battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure to align the plus sign (+) on the battery with the one inside the computer. 7 Locate the PMU reset button inside the computer. Push the button for one second using a pen or pencil. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 47 8 Hold the access panel against the base of the computer and tighten the screw. 9 Gently turn the computer right side up. Then reconnect the cables you disconnected from your computer. 10 Press the Power button on the side of your computer to turn it on. Warning: Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and could damage your computer. 11 Dispose of the old battery according to your local environmental guidelines. Replacing the battery may cause some settings on your computer, such as date and time, to revert to the factory default settings. You may also have to restore modem settings in any communications programs you use. 48 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 5 Troubleshooting 5 Occasionally you may have problems while working with your eMac. This chapter gives you some solutions to try when you have a problem. Most problems occur because your software isn't properly set up or you're using software that isn't compatible with the version of the Mac OS (system software) installed on your computer. Other less likely sources include problems with the Mac OS or problems with your computer's hardware, such as the memory or hard disk. When you experience a problem with your computer, it's important to remember that there is usually a simple and quick solution. When you encounter a problem, be aware of the conditions that led up to the problem. Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you need. Things to note include: · The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer. · Any software that you recently installed. Certain applications install extensions that may not be compatible with the Classic environment. · Any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you installed. What You'll Find in This Chapter This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your computer, such as a system freeze or a computer that will not start up. You can find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help (see page 22), on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support, and in the Apple Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com. 49 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won't respond or the pointer won't move · First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure. · If that doesn't work, try to force problem applications to quit. Hold down the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. If a dialog appears, select the application and click Force Quit. Then save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up. · If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the Power button (®) for a few seconds to shut down the computer. · If that doesn't work, unplug the power cord from the computer. Then plug the power cord back in and press the Power button (®) on the computer to turn it on. If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. For support and contact information about the software that came with your computer, go to www.apple.com/guide. If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 51). If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark · Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn't start up after a delay, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the Power button (®) for about 5 seconds, until the computer shuts down. Then hold down the Option key and press the Power button (®) again to start up your computer. When your computer starts up, click the hard disk icon, then click the right arrow. · After the computer starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. · If the problem occurs frequently, you may need to reinstall your system software (see "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 51). If the computer won't turn on or start up · Make sure the power cord is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. · If that does not work, press the Power button (®) and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time. · If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer. See whether removing it allows the computer to start up (see page 37). · If you are still unable to start up your computer, see the service and support information that came with your eMac for information on contacting Apple for service. 50 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting