Apple eMac 2005 User Manual

eMacUser’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your eMac computer LL298586J.book Page 1 Thursday, March 10, 2005

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac When you have finished working with your eMac, you have two opti

2 112 Getting to Know Your eMacThis chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your eMac. Read on for an overview of the

12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac eMac – Front ViewMicrophoneOptical disc driveStereo speakersUSB portsAirPort ExtremeCard slot (inside)Power

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 13 MicrophoneRecord sounds directly on your eMac or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included

14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac eMac – Side View® Power buttonPower socketMemory access(inside)Security slotHeadphonejackAudio line-inpor

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 15 Memory access (inside)Your eMac comes with at least 256 megabytes (MB) of Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynam

16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Learning About Mac OS XYour computer comes with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 17 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesYou can quickly make your desktop look the way you want

18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Connecting to a PrinterOnce you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer can usually detect it autom

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 19 Keeping Your Software Up-to-DateYou can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the l

K Apple Computer, Inc.© 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,

20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Transferring Files to Another ComputerIf you want to transfer files or documents to or from your eMac, you h

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 21 When an Application FreezesOn rare occasions, an application may “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a

22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac Help You can find answers to most of your questions about us

3 233 Using Your ComputerYour eMac has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs

24 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB)Your eMac comes with five USB ports (d) (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the computer

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 25 Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeIf all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more US

26 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer FireWireYour computer has two FireWire 400 ports (H). FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external hig

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 27 Using FireWire DevicesTo use a FireWire device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Appl

28 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and NetworkingYour eMac is AirPort Extreme-ready. If you ordered an AirPort Extr

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 29 AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base StationsIf you have an AirPort Express, you can connect to the Internet w

3 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 Getting Started6 Setting Up Your eMac 8 What’s Next? 10 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac Chapter 2 1

30 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Setting Up a Bluetooth DeviceBefore you can use your mobile phone to connect to the Internet or share contact info

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 31 To send a file to a Bluetooth device:1 Choose Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar.2 Select th

32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer  Use 4-pair category 3 (Cat 3) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet network. Use 2-pair category 5

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 When an external monitor or television is connected, the same image appears on both the eMac display and the exter

34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Your Optical DriveYou can install or use software from CDs using your optical drive. You can play multimedia

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided, and have no label on either side.When the icon for the disc appears on the de

36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Playing DVD DiscsIf your eMac has a DVD/CD-RW Combo drive or a SuperDrive, you can play standard DVD-Video discs.

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 Recording Information on a DVDIf your eMac has a SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD

38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Securing Your ComputerUse a locking cable and the built-in security slot to attach your eMac to a stationary objec

4 394 Enhancing Your ComputerThis chapter provides information and instructions for enhancing your computer. Instructions are provided for the fo

4 Contents Chapter 4 39 Enhancing Your Computer39 Installing Additional Memory 43 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card 46 Replacing the Internal Backup

40 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer To install additional memory:1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. Disconnect all cab

Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 41 4 Touch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge.Import

42 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 7 Hold the access panel against the base of the computer and tighten the screw.8 Gently turn the computer righ

Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 43 The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added.

44 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 3 Loosen the captive screws on the AirPort access panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver. Then remove the panel

Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 45 5 Push the AirPort Extreme Card firmly into the slot and tuck the antenna down into the computer. You may need

46 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 7 Replace the AirPort access panel.8 Press the power button (®) on the side of your computer to turn it on. If

Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 47 To replace the internal backup battery:1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. Disconne

48 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 4 Touch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge.Import

Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 49 7 Locate the Power Management Unit reset button inside the computer. Push the button for one second using a pe

1 5 1 Getting Started Your eMac has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used an e

50 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 10 Press the power button (®) on the side of your computer to turn it on.11 Dispose of the old battery accordi

5 515 TroubleshootingOccasionally you may have problems while working with your eMac. This chapter gives you some solutions to try when you have

52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the power button (®) for a few seconds to shut do

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 53 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerUse the software install discs that came with your computer to r

54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application For problems with software from a manufacturer other than App

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 55 Â See “Troubleshooting Your Connection” on page 80 for more information if you have problems with your Internet connec

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57AAppendixA SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your eMac, such as the amount of built-in memory,

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59BAppendixB Care, Use, and Safety InformationFor your safety and that of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and han

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your eMac 1 Plug the power cord firmly into the power socket and plug the other end into a grounded outl

60 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Carrying Your eMacYour eMac weighs about 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms). If possible, use two people to

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 61 Be sure that you always do the following:Â Keep your computer away from sources of liquids, such as

62 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Apple and the EnvironmentApple Computer, Inc., recognizes its responsibility to minimize the enviro

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 63 MousePosition the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach.Computer

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65CAppendixC Connecting to the InternetYou can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in rea

66 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator. See the next section,

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 67 Setup Assistant WorksheetYou can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP),

68 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 2 Enter information from your ISP:If you selected “Manually” or “Using DHCP with manual address,”* enter t

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 69 The information below is optional. Ask your ISP if you need to enter it.Setting Up Your Internet Connectio

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 2 To enable Internet connectivity, connect your computer’s Ethernet port (G ) to an Ethernet network or to your DSL

70 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Inte

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 71 To test your Internet configuration:1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder).2

72 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 73 Manual ConfigurationHave your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see

74 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet DHCP ConfigurationAfter you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your netwo

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 75 PPPoE ConfigurationSome DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you use a DSL

76 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Note: To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP application, such as a web browser or email, click

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 77 Once you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready. You can open your web browser or other

78 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Connection ManuallyGather the following information from your system administrator i

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 79 Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP, as instructed by yo

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 Turn on your computer by pressing the power button (® ) on the side of the computer. Adjusting Your Display To ad

80 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you can’t connect to the I

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure t

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83 Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to t

84 Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, and 99/5/EC. Laser Information Do not attempt

85 Taiwan: Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Notify Your Telephone Company Some telephone companies require that you notify the local b

86 In Canada, contact Apple at: 7495 Birchmount Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5G2, 800-263-3394Users should not attempt to make such connection

87 Informations pour la France Ce matériel est conforme aux normes applicables de sécurité éléctrique d’après la directive 73 / 23 / CEE et aux

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89IndexIndexAAirPort Express 28, 29AirPort Extreme 13, 28connection 69installing an AirPort Extreme Card 43problems using 54setting up 77a

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information—just follow the onscreen instruct

90 Index Ggame pads 24Hhard disks 26IiDVD 37inserting a CD or DVD 34installingapplications 20, 53Classic support 20, 53Mac OS 9 20, 53Mac OS X

Index 91 ports 13, 15using multiple devices at once 25Vvideo out port 15, 32volume controls 13Wwireless networking and Internetinstalling an AirPo

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