Apple iMac G3 (Original) User Manual download pdf (Page 19)

Problems Starting Up 19

Reset the PRAM.

Your computer stores information in an area of memory called parameter RAM (PRAM).

Resetting the PRAM replaces the information stored there with the default (original) settings.

Resetting PRAM may affect the settings in some of your control panels, including the

following:

m Date & Time

m Memory (information lost includes RAM disk settings)

m Monitors & Sound

m Keyboard and Mouse (or Trackpad)

m AppleTalk (“Connect via” is set to the Ethernet port)

m Map

Note: You may also have to restore modem settings in any communications software

programs you are using.

Follow these steps to reset the PRAM:

1 Make sure the Caps Lock key is not engaged.

2 Restart your computer and immediately press and hold the Command (x), Option, P, and R

keys.

3 Hold the keys down until you hear the startup sound a second time, then release the keys.

4 If you had special settings in any control panels or applications, open those control panels or

applications to restore the settings you want.

5 If you set preferences for a modem, open the communications software program you are

using and restore any modem settings.

If this doesn’t solve your problem, return to “Problems” on page 7.

Important Some system preferences are stored in PRAM. Third-party software programs

may also store information in PRAM. When you reset the PRAM, some of these preferences

are lost. Make sure you make a note of the settings before you reset PRAM.

Important Make sure you are using an Apple USB keyboard. This procedure may not work

with some USB keyboards from manufacturers other than Apple.

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Apple iMac G3 (Original) User Manual Page 19