User manual APPLE IMAC G4

[. . . ] User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Benutzerhandbuch Manual del usuario Manuale Utente Guia do Usuário Gebruikershandleiding Handbok Brukerhåndbok Brugerhåndbog Käsikirja · · · · · · · · · · · · Once you've set up your iMac and followed the onscreen guide to connect to the Internet, what's next?Read on to find out how to get the most out of your iMac: 2 4 8 Your iMac at a glance Mac OS X basics What you can do with your iMac 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Listen to music on your computer or on the go Make your own movie or watch a movie on DVD Make your own Hollywood-style DVDs Search the Internet Get more out of the Internet Send and receive email Organize, plan, and create Keep your iMac's software up-to-date 26 32 34 36 Learn more and solve problems Install memory and an AirPort Card Work more comfortably Safety, cleaning, and power management 1 Your iMac at a glance Your computer has these built-in features: Built-in microphone Record sound or control your computer with spoken commands. Power indicator light Pulsing light indicates that the computer is sleeping. Optical disc drive Install software, use applications, and create your own music CDs. If you have the SuperDrive, you can make them, too. Volume controls Use the keyboard to adjust sound volume. Apple Pro Speakers Included with some models. [. . . ] Most applications made for Mac OS 9 will work in the Mac OS X Classic environment. You can also start up your computer using Mac OS 9. To set your computer to use Mac OS 9: m In Mac Help (see page 26), you can find a great deal of troubleshooting advice, including information to help you solve problems with m Connecting to the Internet m Using software installation and restore discs m Changing your computer's settings m Printing m And more m Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Type a question in the search window (for example, type "How do I eject a disc?") and click Ask. m Choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu in Mac OS X. If the icons are dimmed, click the padlock icon and enter the password you chose when you first set up Mac OS X. m Click Restart. To set your computer to use Mac OS X again: If your Apple Pro Speakers aren't working correctly: Make sure they are connected securely. m Unplug and then plug in the connector and make sure it is secure. You should feel two clicks. m Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. m Click the triangle next to the hard disk that contains your operating system folders. m Click Restart. 28 If the computer won't respond: First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. If the problem occurs frequently: m Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure. Then try to cancel what the computer is doing. m You may need to reinstall your system software. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and type "install system software" for more information. m Try to force problem applications to quit. Select the application and click Force Quit. If the computer still doesn't respond, restart it. If you see a flashing question mark during startup: If the computer doesn't start up after a delay, hold down the Option key and restart your computer. m Hold the Power button (®) on the computer for five seconds. When the computer turns off, press the Power button again to restart it. Then plug the power cord back in and press the Power button on the computer to turn it on. m When your computer starts up, click the hard disk icon, then click the arrow. Then do this: After the computer starts up: Then do this: If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application: m Open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If the problem occurs frequently: m Check with the application's manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. m For support and contact information about the software that came with your computer. Go to www. apple. com/guide m You may need to reinstall your system software. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and type "install system software" for more information. 29 If the computer won't turn on or start up: First, make sure the power cord is connected. If your printer won't respond or work correctly: Check all cables and connections. m Make sure both ends of the power cord are plugged in securely. m If your computer is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. m See the service and support information that came with your iMac for information on having your computer serviced. m Make sure the printer is plugged into the computer and an electrical outlet. Make sure the printer is turned on. Make sure your computer is set up to use your printer. If you can't log into your computer: Make sure you are typing your user name and password correctly. m Install the software that came with your printer. Then select your printer. m Make sure you are using the same capitalization and punctuation that you used originally. Check to see if the Caps Lock key has been pressed. If that doesn't work, reset your password. If you can't eject a CD or DVD, or open the drive tray: Make sure the disc is not in use. m Insert the Mac OS X software install CD that came with your computer. When the Installer appears, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu and follow the onscreen instructions. m Quit all applications that are using files on the disc. [. . . ] m Make sure you only connect the modem to an analog phone line, the type commonly used in residences. Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem, because it could damage the modem. m Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place. Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and damage your computer. [. . . ]