Apple EMac manual Restoring Your Computer’s Software, Reinstalling Mac OS

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Restoring Your Computer’s Software

Use the Software Install and Restore discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X, applications, or Classic support. Some models of eMac come with a series of Software Install CDs and another series of Software Restore CDs, and some models come with a single series of Software Install and Restore DVDs.

To restore all of your computer’s software:

mFollow the instructions below to reinstall Mac OS X, then follow the instructions to reinstall applications and Classic support.

Reinstalling Mac OS X

1Back up essential files, if possible.

2Insert the first Software Install and Restore disc (or the first Software Install disc) that came with your computer.

3Double-click the Install Mac OS X icon.

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

5After selecting the destination disk for installation, click Options and continue following the onscreen instructions.

Reinstalling Applications and Classic Support

To reinstall applications and Classic support if your eMac came with two Software Install and Restore DVDs:

1Back up essential files, if possible.

2Insert the first Software Install and Restore disc that came with your computer.

3Double-click the “Install Applications and Classic Support” icon.

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

To reinstall applications and Classic support if your eMac came with multiple Software Install and Software Restore CDs:

1Back up essential files, if possible.

2Insert the first Software Restore disc. Double-click the “SoftwareRestore.pkg” icon to install the Software Restore application.

3Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your computer’s software.

Note: iCal, iChat AV, iMovie, iPhoto, iSync, iTunes, and Safari are part of Mac OS X. To install them you must follow the directions for installing Mac OS X (above).

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Other Problems Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryTroubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerGetting Started Setting Up Your eMac Power button Adjusting Your Display Where to Go From HereWhat to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac Put Your eMac to SleepShut Down Your eMac Page For the Latest Information Using the Applications That Came With Your eMacEMac Front View Stereo speakers EMac Side View Headphone port Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences To set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterMonitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateTransferring Files to Another Computer Connecting a Digital Videocamera or Other FireWire DeviceConnecting to a Network Connecting to the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesTo use Mac OS Help Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS HelpUsing Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesFor More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and NetworkingBluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet 10/100Base-TFor More Information on AirPort External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video For More Information on Using EthernetConnecting an External Display or Projector To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the eMac Using Your Optical DriveConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Display or TVInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More InformationTo record data to a DVD-R disc Keyboard ControlsRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVDSecuring Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your eMac Installing an AirPort Extreme CardEnhancing Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the internal backup battery Enhancing Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Troubleshooting5 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Restoring Your Computer’s Software Reinstalling Mac OSReinstalling Applications and Classic Support To restore all of your computer’s softwareIf you have problems with your Internet connection Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communicationIf your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Apple Hardware TestTo use Apple Hardware Test Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Page To clean your eMac screen, do the following Cleaning Your eMac DisplayCarrying Your eMac Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerEnergy Star Compliance Apple and the EnvironmentKeyboard ErgonomicsBefore you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Setup Assistant Worksheet To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connectionSelect how your computer connects to the Internet IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address If you selected Using DHCP, enter the followingSetting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Dial-Up Connection To set up Network preferences for the internal modem portTo test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port To set up a manual configuration Manual ConfigurationTo set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp ConfigurationTo set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE ConfigurationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Korea Statement High-Risk Activities WarningInformation You Need in the United States Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index Index Video out port 15, 30 volume controls