Apple EMac manual Apple Hardware Test, If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly

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If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS

•If the answers to your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac OS Help for instructions and troubleshooting information.

•Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates.

If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly

•You may need to replace the internal backup battery. See “Replacing the Internal Backup Battery” on page 44 for more information.

Apple Hardware Test

If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there is a problem with one of your computer’s components, such as the memory or processor.

If your eMac came with two Software Install and Restore DVDs, Apple Hardware Test is on the first Software Install and Restore DVD. If your eMac came with a series of Software Install CDs and another series of Software Restore CDs, Apple Hardware Test is on a separate Apple Hardware Test CD.

To use Apple Hardware Test:

1Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the keyboard and mouse. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it.

2Start up your computer using Apple Hardware Test:

•If you have the Apple Hardware Test CD, insert it into your computer. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up.

•If you have two Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into your computer. Then restart your computer and hold down the Option key as it starts up. A list of available startup volumes appears. Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow.

3When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds, follow the onscreen instructions.

4If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test does not detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related.

For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Apple Hardware Test CD or on the first Software Install and Restore DVD.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Troubleshooting Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Other ProblemsGetting Started Setting Up Your eMac Power button Adjusting Your Display Where to Go From HereShut Down Your eMac What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMacPut Your eMac to Sleep 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 PrinterTo check for updated software Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesKeeping Your Software Up to Date Monitoring PrintingConnecting to a Network Connecting a Digital Videocamera or Other FireWire DeviceConnecting to the Internet Transferring Files to Another ComputerTo 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 FireWireFor More Information on FireWire Using FireWire DevicesFireWire Target Disk Mode How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and NetworkingFor More Information on AirPort Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyEthernet 10/100Base-T External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video For More Information on Using EthernetConnecting an External Display or Projector Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your Optical DriveFor More Information on Using an External Display or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the eMacTo eject a disc, do one of the following Inserting a CD or DVD DiscEjecting a Disc Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Playing DVD DiscsFor More Information To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW discRecording Information on a DVD Keyboard ControlsTo burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD To record data to a DVD-R discSecuring 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 If the computer won’t turn on or start up Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Reinstalling Applications and Classic Support Reinstalling Mac OSTo restore all of your computer’s software Restoring Your Computer’s SoftwareIf you have a problem with an application Other ProblemsIf you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication If you have problems with your Internet connectionTo use Apple Hardware Test If your date and time settings get lost repeatedlyApple 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 Windows PC To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer Select how your computer connects to the Internet Setup Assistant WorksheetTo set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection 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 To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionSetting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection PPPoE Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Vcci Class B Statement European Community FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Laser Information Battery Disposal InformationKorea Statement High-Risk Activities Warning Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyInformation 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