LL298586J.book Page 1 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM eMac User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your eMac computer LL298586J.book Page 2 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 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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LL298586J.book Page 3 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 6 8 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 26 28 29 31 32 34 37 38 Getting Started Setting Up Your eMac What's Next? 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 Digital Videocamera or Other FireWire Device Connecting to a Network Connecting to the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer Using Mac OS 9 Applications When an Application Freezes Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac Help Using Applications Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB) FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking Bluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Using Your Optical Drive Keyboard Controls Securing Your Computer Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3 LL298586J.book Page 4 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Chapter 4 39 39 43 46 51 51 53 54 55 55 57 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 65 67 69 69 72 77 80 83 Enhancing Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Other Problems Using Apple Hardware Test Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your eMac Carrying Your eMac Safety Instructions for Using Your Computer Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Ergonomics Connecting to the Internet Setup Assistant Worksheet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Dial-Up Connection DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections AirPort Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Communications Regulation Information Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index 89 4 Contents LL298586J.book Page 5 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 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 LL298586J.book Page 6 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Setting Up Your eMac 1 Plug the power cord firmly into the power socket and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip. Voltage requirements are stated inside the optical drive door panel. Important: Your eMac does not have a universal power supply. Be sure to check inside the optical drive door panel for your computer's voltage requirements. Voltage requirements inside optical drive door Use the Media Eject key (C) on your Apple Keyboard to open the optical drive door. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started LL298586J.book Page 7 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 2 To enable Internet connectivity, connect your computer's Ethernet port (G) to an Ethernet network or to your DSL or cable modem using an Ethernet cable. Or connect your computer's modem port (W ) (included on some models) to a telephone line using the included phone cord (see illustration). W Modem port G Ethernet port AC cord Telephone cord 3 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports (d) on the computer. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. d d Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 LL298586J.book Page 8 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 4 Turn on your computer by pressing the power button (®) on the side of the computer. ® Power button Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display, choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences (click the Apple menu and choose System Preferences) and click Displays. To increase display contrast, press the F15 key on your keyboard. To decrease contrast, press F14. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse and optional Bluetooth module with your eMac, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your computer. What's Next? You've done everything you need to get your eMac up and running. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Assistant starts. The Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your computer. If you already have a Mac, the Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new eMac. Transferring Information to Your eMac You can use the Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another Mac to your new eMac. To transfer information, make sure of the following:  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode.  Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed.  You must have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started LL298586J.book Page 9 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information-- just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your eMac does not affect the information on your other Mac. Using the Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new computer is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac  The Applications folder so that the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new eMac (you may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. If you don't use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your eMac, you can do it later. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. (After you set up your computer initially, the Setup Assistant's name changes to Migration Assistant.) Note: If you transfer information later using the Migration Assistant, make sure the File Vault is turned off on the older computer. To turn off File Vault, choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Setting Up Your eMac for the Internet If you didn't transfer your network settings, the Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 65 for information you'll need to enter. Additional Information If you would like additional information, see the following: To learn about... Shutting down your computer or putting it to sleep See... "What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac" on page 10 What you can do with the hardware and software "Getting to Know Your eMac" on page 11 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 "Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac Help" on page 22 "Using Your Computer" on page 23 "Enhancing Your Computer" on page 39 What to do if you have a problem with your eMac "Troubleshooting" on page 51 Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 LL298586J.book Page 10 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 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, which takes much less time than the startup process. To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following:  Choose Apple ( ) > Sleep.  Press the Power button. To wake the computer, press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse. Shut Down Your eMac If you will not use your eMac for more than a few days, shut it down.  Choose Apple ( ) > 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. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started LL298586J.book Page 11 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 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 Apple Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support. 11 LL298586J.book Page 12 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM eMac ­ Front View Microphone AirPort Extreme Card slot (inside) Optical disc drive Power indicator light Stereo speakers - Volume controls d USB ports C Media Eject key Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse 12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac LL298586J.book Page 13 Thursday, M ...