Apple iMac G3 - page 2

2Your iMac at a glance

4Mac OS X basics

8What you can do with your iMac

10 Listen to music on your computer or on the go

12 Create and edit your own movies

14 Search the Internet

16 Get more out of the Internet

18 Send and receive email

20 Organize, plan, and create

22 Keep your iMac’s software up-to-date

24 Learn more and solve problems

30 Install memory and an AirPort Card

32 Work more comfortably

34 Safety, cleaning, and power management

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:

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Main Page Your iMac at a glance Your computer has these built-in features: Page Mac OS X basics The Macintosh desktop is your starting place. Page Change the Mac OS to suit your preferences. There are lots of ways to customize Mac OS X. Click the icons in the Dock or toolbar to find and open files and applications. . Page The iMac is your digital hub. Listen to music on your computer or on the go. Use iTunes to create a library of music and make your own CDs. 1. 3. 2. . If your computer has a CD-RW drive, you can create your own music CDs. Create and edit your own movies. Use iMovie to edit video from a digital video camera. 3. 1. 2. With iMovie, you can add music, voiceovers, titles transitions, and more. Search the Internet. If you know the Internet address, you can go there directly. 2. 1. . 3. 2. . Or you can search the Internet with Sherlock. Get more out of the Internet with iTools. iTools is a suite of Internet services integrated into Mac OS X. . Store pictures, movies, documents, and other files remotely. 2. 1. . Send and receive email. Follow these steps to create and send a message. to open the Mail application. 1. . Page Organize, plan, and create using AppleWorks. Use AppleWorks for writing, drawing, making presentations, and more. . 1. To get started using AppleWorks: Keep your iMacs software up-to-date. 1. Page Learn more about using your computer. Look in Mac Help for more information on using your computer. 4. 3. 2. These Apple Web sites will help you get the most out of your computer. . Advice and troubleshooting If you dont find the answer to your problem on the following pages: Switching between Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 If the computer wont respond: Then do this: If you see a flashing question mark during startup: Then do this: If the computer wont turn on or start up: If you cant log into your computer: If your printer wont respond or work correctly: If you cant eject a CD: If you have a problem with a third-party software program: If you have a problem with your Internet connection: If the Apple Pro Mouse isnt responding properly: Install memory and an AirPort Card. For detailed instructions, refer to Mac Help (see page 24). 1. Page Work more comfortably. Keyboard Mouse Chair Computer Avoiding fatigue Safety, cleaning, and power management Safety Cleaning your computer equipment Power supply Power-saving and environmental features ENERG Y ST AR Wheres the fine print?