User manual APPLE IMAC

[. . . ] User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Benutzerhandbuch Manual del usuario Manuale Utente Guia do Usuário Gebruikershandleiding Handbok Brukerhåndbok Brugerhåndbog Käsikirja · · · · · · · · · · · · 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: 2 4 8 Your iMac at a glance Mac OS X basics What you can do with your iMac 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 30 32 34 Listen to music on your computer or on the go Create and edit your own movies Search the Internet Get more out of the Internet Send and receive email Organize, plan, and create Keep your iMac's software up-to-date Learn more and solve problems Install memory and an AirPort Card Work more comfortably Safety, cleaning, and power management 1 Your iMac at a glance Your computer has these built-in features: CD-ROM or CD-RW drive Install software, use applications, and listen to music CDs. If you have the CD-RW drive, you can create your own CDs. (For use only with standard size, circular discs. ) Microphone ® Power button Turn your computer on or put it to sleep. Headphones port Volume controls Two internal stereo speakers Media Eject key Eject a CD. USB port Connect a USB device, such as a joystick or graphics tablet. Apple Pro Mouse An optical mouse you can use on almost any surface. 2 Modem Connect to the Internet, browse the World Wide Web, and send email. USB Connect printers, Zip and other disk drives, digital cameras, joysticks, and more. FireWire Transfer video from a DV camera. [. . . ] From these Web sites you can quickly link to other Apple Web sites around the world. 25 Advice and troubleshooting If you don't find the answer to your problem on the following pages: Look in Mac Help. m Select the Mac OS 9 folder as your startup disk. If the icons are dimmed, click the padlock icon and enter the password you chose when you first set up Mac OS X. m Click Restart. To set your computer to use Mac OS X again: m In Mac Help (see page 24), you can find a great deal of troubleshooting advice, including information to help you solve problems with m Connecting to the Internet m Using software installation and restore discs m Changing your computer's settings m Printing m And more m Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Type a question in the search window (for example, type "How do I eject a disc?") and click Ask. m Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. m Click the triangle next to the hard disk that contains your operating system folders. m Select the Mac OS X System as your startup disk. m Click Restart. If the computer won't respond: First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Switching between Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 Your iMac is set to use Mac OS X. Most applications made for Mac OS 9 will work in the Mac OS X Classic environment. Just open the application as you normally would. You can also start up your computer using Mac OS 9. To set your computer to use Mac OS 9: m Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure. Then try to cancel what the computer is doing. m Try to force problem applications to quit. Hold down the Option and Command (x) keys, then press the Esc key. Select the application and click Force Quit. m Choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu in Mac OS X. m Click the Startup Disk icon to open the Startup Disk pane. 26 If the computer still doesn't respond, restart it. m Hold the Power (®) button on the computer for five seconds. When the computer turns off, press the Power button again to restart it. m If that doesn't work, press the Reset ( ) button. m If that doesn't work, unplug the power cord from the computer. Then plug the power cord back in and press the Power button on the computer to turn it on. If you see a flashing question mark during startup: If the computer doesn't start up after a delay, hold down the Option key and restart your computer. m When your computer starts up, click the hard disk icon, then click the arrow. Then do this: If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application: Then do this: After the computer starts up: m Check with the application's manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. m For support and contact information about the software that came with your computer, go to www. apple. com/guide If the problem occurs frequently: m Open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If the problem occurs frequently: m You may need to reinstall your system software. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and type "install system software" for more information. m You may need to reinstall your system software. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and type "install system software" for more information. If the computer won't turn on or start up: First, make sure the power cord is connected. m Make sure both ends of the power cord are plugged in securely. Make sure the power cord is plugged into a powered electrical outlet. [. . . ] Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and damage your computer. Important Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of this product and do not permit them to handle any cables. For your own safety and that of your equipment, always disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists: m you want to remove any parts (leave the cord disconnected as long as the computer is open) m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged m you spill something into the case m your computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture m your computer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged m you suspect that your computer needs service or repair m you want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure discussed in Mac Help) Be sure that you always do the following: m Keep your computer away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. m Protect your computer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. [. . . ]