eMac
User’s Guide
K Apple Computer, Inc 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved
Contents
Setting Up Your eMac
Where to Go From Here
Using Your Computer
Replacing the Internal Backup Battery
Troubleshooting
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
Other Problems
Telephone cord Keyboard
Getting Started
AC cord
Setting Up Your eMac
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Power button
Where to Go From Here
Adjusting Your Display
What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac
Put Your eMac to Sleep
Shut Down Your eMac
To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following
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Using the Applications That Came With Your eMac
Getting to Know Your eMac
For the Latest Information
eMac - Front View
Volume controls
Power indicator light
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac
Microphone
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac
eMac - Side View
Memory access inside
FireWire
Security slot Power port Power button Video output port
Memory access inside
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac
Learning About Mac OS
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
Connecting to a Printer
To set up a printer
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
To check for updated software
Monitoring Printing
Connecting a Digital Videocamera or Other FireWire Device
Connecting to a Network
Connecting to the Internet
Transferring Files to Another Computer
When an Application Freezes
To force an application to quit
Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help
To use Mac OS Help
Using Your Computer
Universal Serial Bus USB
Using USB Devices
For More Information on USB
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
USB hub
FireWire
These are some of the things you can do with FireWire
Using FireWire Devices
FireWire Target Disk Mode
For More Information on FireWire
To connect your eMac in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps
AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking
How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
Ethernet 10/100Base-T
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
For More Information on AirPort
External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Connecting an External Display or Projector
connector
Using Your Optical Drive
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
For More Information on Using an External Display or TV
To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the eMac
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
Ejecting a Disc
To eject a disc, do one of the following
Playing DVD Discs
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
For More Information
To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc
Keyboard Controls
Recording Information on a DVD
To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD
To record data to a DVD-R disc
Securing Your Computer
Sample locking device with security cable
Installing Additional Memory
Enhancing Your Computer
To install additional memory
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer
5 Disconnect the power cord from the computer
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card
To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your eMac
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
6 Tuck the tab on the AirPort Extreme Card down into the computer
Replacing the Internal Backup Battery
To replace the internal backup battery
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer
5 Disconnect the power cord from the computer
7 Locate the Power Management Unit reset button inside the computer. Push the button for one second using a pen or pencil
10 Press the Power button on the side of your computer to turn it on
Troubleshooting5
If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
If the computer won’t turn on or start up
Restoring Your Computer’s Software
Reinstalling Mac OS
Reinstalling Applications and Classic Support
To restore all of your computer’s software
Other Problems
If you have a problem with an application
If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication
If you have problems with your Internet connection
Apple Hardware Test
If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS
If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly
To use Apple Hardware Test
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Specifications
A Appendix
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Cleaning Your eMac
Care, Use, and Safety Information
Cleaning Your eMac Display
To clean your eMac screen, do the following
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Carrying Your eMac
ENERGY STAR Compliance
Apple and the Environment
For More Information
Ergonomics
Keyboard
Chair
Mouse
Connecting to the Internet
Appendix
There are four kinds of Internet connections
Before you connect to the Internet
To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer
To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer
To find the settings on a Windows PC
To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection
Setup Assistant Worksheet
Select how your computer connects to the Internet
If you selected “Using DHCP,” enter the following
If you selected “PPP for PPPoE connections,” enter the following
Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually
Dial-Up Connection
To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port
To test your Internet configuration
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
2 Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox
1 Click PPP Options in the PPP pane of Network preferences
3 Click OK and Apply Now
To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port
Manual Configuration
To set up a manual configuration
DHCP Configuration
To set up a DHCP configuration
PPPoE Configuration
To set up a PPPoE connection
5 Type the domain name server DNS addresses in the DNS Servers field
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network
To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection
To test your AirPort Extreme connection
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Check the cables and power supplies
Turn the modem on and off and reset the modem hardware
Check System Preferences settings
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP
Network Connections
FCC Compliance Statement
Industry Canada Statement
VCCI Class B Statement European Community
Communications Regulation Information
Battery Disposal Information
Laser Information
Korea Statement High-Risk Activities Warning
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Telephone Line Problems
Information You Need in the United States
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Information You Need in Canada
Service à la clientèle d’Apple Canada
Telephone jack type CA-11
Type de prise téléphonique CA-11
Information You Need in the United Kingdom
Information You Need in Australia
ATB0 ITU/CCITT operation AT&G0 no guard tone
AT&P1 33/66 pulse dial make/break ratio
ATS0 = 0 or ATS0 = 1 no answer or answer greater than one ring
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Index
Index
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updating software 19 USB 7 connecting devices 24 hubs ports 13
using multiple devices at once
wireless networking and Internet access 28 working with a printer
video out port 15, 30 volume controls
