Troubleshooting, Other Problems, Specifications | Apple imac

47Installing an AirPort Extreme Card

51Replacing the Internal Backup Battery

Chapter 5	57	Troubleshooting
	57	Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
	59	Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer
	60	Other Problems
	61	Locating Your Product Serial Number
	62	Using Apple Hardware Test
Appendix A	63	Specifications
Appendix B	65	Care, Use, and Safety Information
	65	Cleaning Your iMac G5
	65	Carrying Your iMac G5
	66	Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
	67	Connectors and Ports
	67	Avoid Hearing Damage
	67	Ergonomics
	68	Apple and the Environment
Appendix C	69	Connecting to the Internet
	71	Setup Assistant Worksheet
	73	Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually
	74	Dial-Up Connection
	76	DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
	82	AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
	85	Troubleshooting Your Connection
	87	Communications Regulation Information
Index	93

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Apple imac Troubleshooting, Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer, Other Problems, Using Apple Hardware Test

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User’s Guide Apple Infinite Loop Contents Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerOther Problems Using Apple Hardware Test 1Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Setting Up Your iMac G5 for the InternetWhat’s Next? Transferring Information to Your iMac G5 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5 Additional InformationPut Your iMac G5 to Sleep to Save Energy Shut Down Your iMac G5Page 2Getting to Know Your iMac G5 For the Latest Information IMac G5 Front View Getting to Know Your iMac G5 Built-in speakers IMac G5 Back View Audio line in port Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer To set up a printer Keeping Your Software Up to Date Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device Connecting to a NetworkUsing the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes To force an application to quit Using Applications Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS HelpTo use Mac OS Help 3Using Your Computer Using USB Devices Universal Serial Bus USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USB FireWire These are some of the things you can do with FireWire FireWire Target Disk Mode Using FireWire DevicesFor More Information on FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Bluetooth Wireless Technology Setting Up Bluetooth File ExchangeTo set up a Bluetooth device To set up a Bluetooth file exchange Setting Up Bluetooth Connections Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled DeviceFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology To set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computer For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-T Headphone Out/Optical Audio Out Port Audio SupportAudio Line In Port For More Information on Using Audio External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video Connecting an External Display or Projector Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Display or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iMac G5 Using Your Optical Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More Information To record data to a DVD-R disc using the Finder Keyboard ControlsRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD Securing Your Computer Page Installing Additional Memory 4Enhancing Your Computer To install a memory module Enhancing Your Computer Inch iMac Screwdriver Tighten 3 screws Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Installing an AirPort Extreme Card To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your iMac G5 Enhancing Your Computer Connect the antenna to the AirPort Extreme Card Phillips Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace an internal backup battery in your iMac G5 Enhancing Your Computer Remove old battery Cut-out Metal clip Insert new battery Phillips Enhancing Your Computer Page Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move If the computer won’t turn on or start up Installing Mac OS X and Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerInstalling Applications Other Problems Installing Mac OSIf you have a problem with an application If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication If you have problems with your Internet connection If your date and time settings get lost repeatedlyLocating Your Product Serial Number If you have trouble ejecting a disc Using Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware Test Specifications Page To clean your iMac G5 screen, do the following Cleaning Your iMac G5 DisplayCarrying Your iMac G5 Safety Instructions for Setting Up Using Your Computer Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Display 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 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connection Setup Assistant WorksheetSelect how your computer connects to the Internet If you selected Using DHCP, enter the following IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port Dial-Up Connection To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections 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 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections FCC Compliance Statement Bluetooth InformationIndustry Canada Statement Vcci Class B Statement European Community Laser InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse Class 1 LED Information Disposal and Recycling Information Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Information You Need in Canada Information You Need in the United Kingdom Page Index Index Using multiple devices at once