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LL298586J.book Page 2 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 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, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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LL298586J.book Page 5 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 1 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 eMac or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your eMac,” to find out about the new features of this eMac.
LL298586J.book Page 6 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Setting Up Your eMac 1 Plug the power cord firmly into the power socket and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip. Voltage requirements are stated inside the optical drive door panel. Important: Your eMac does not have a universal power supply. Be sure to check inside the optical drive door panel for your computer’s voltage requirements.
LL298586J.book Page 7 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 2 To enable Internet connectivity, connect your computer’s Ethernet port (G) to an Ethernet network or to your DSL or cable modem using an Ethernet cable. Or connect your computer’s modem port (W ) (included on some models) to a telephone line using the included phone cord (see illustration). W Modem port AC cord G Ethernet port Telephone cord 3 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports (d) on the computer.
LL298586J.book Page 8 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 4 Turn on your computer by pressing the power button (®) on the side of the computer. ® Power button Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display, choose Apple () > System Preferences (click the Apple menu and choose System Preferences) and click Displays. To increase display contrast, press the F15 key on your keyboard. To decrease contrast, press F14.
LL298586J.book Page 9 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information— just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your eMac does not affect the information on your other Mac.
LL298586J.book Page 10 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac When you have finished working with your eMac, you have two options. Put Your eMac to Sleep If you will be away from your eMac for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, its screen is dark and a small white light pulsates to the right of the optical drive. You can quickly wake it, which takes much less time than the startup process.
LL298586J.book Page 11 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 2 This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll need to know about your eMac. Read on for an overview of the different parts of your computer and Mac OS X, and summary information on common tasks such as customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, playing a CD, connecting a digital camera, using the Internet, getting answers when you need help, and more.
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LL298586J.book Page 13 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Microphone Record sounds directly on your eMac or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat application. Optical disc drive Your computer has a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive, or a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CDRW SuperDrive. Each drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, and other kinds of media.
LL298586J.book Page 14 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM eMac – Side View ¥ Security slot Memory access (inside) Power socket f Headphone ® Power jack button , Audio line-in port 14 d USB 2.
LL298586J.book Page 15 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Memory access (inside) Your eMac comes with at least 256 megabytes (MB) of Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR-SDRAM). There are two memory slots, one of which is usually available for expansion. The maximum amount of memory you can have in your eMac is 1 gigabyte (GB), using two 512 MB memory modules. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 39.
LL298586J.book Page 16 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and excellent system stability and performance. When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your computer, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came with your eMac. Also open Mac Help and browse the information there.
LL298586J.book Page 17 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following: Â Desktop & Screen Saver: Open this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like.
LL298586J.book Page 18 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Connecting to a Printer Once you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer can usually detect it automatically and add it to the list of printers you can use. You may need to set up printers connected to a network before you can print to them. To set up a printer, open System Preferences, click Print & Fax, click Printing, and then click the Add (+) button to add a printer.
LL298586J.book Page 19 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Keeping Your Software Up-to-Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your eMac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software.
LL298586J.book Page 20 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Transferring Files to Another Computer If you want to transfer files or documents to or from your eMac, you have several ways of doing it. Â You can easily transfer files using the Setup Assistant or Migration Assistant. For more information, see “Transferring Information to Your eMac” on page 8.
LL298586J.book Page 21 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM When an Application Freezes On rare occasions, an application may “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit an unresponsive application without restarting your computer. Quitting an unresponsive application may allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected.
LL298586J.book Page 22 Friday, March 18, 2005 12:19 PM Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac Help You can find answers to most of your questions about using your computer and Mac OS X using Mac Help onscreen. (In a few places, Mac Help is called Mac OS Help.) To use Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock. 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu and choose Mac Help). 3 Type a question and press the Return key on your keyboard. 4 Double-click an item in the list of Help topics.
LL298586J.book Page 23 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 3 Using Your Computer 3 Your eMac has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize your computer to fit your needs. Here are some of your computer’s features and capabilities: Â Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment, such as printers, scanners, joysticks, keyboards, digital cameras, and floppy disk drives.
LL298586J.book Page 24 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your eMac comes with five USB ports (d) (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the computer and two USB 1.1 ports on the keyboard), which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment.
LL298586J.book Page 25 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If all of your USB ports are being used and you want to connect more USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Most USB hubs also have a power adapter and should be plugged into an outlet.
LL298586J.book Page 26 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM FireWire Your computer has two FireWire 400 ports (H). FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as an iPod or iPod mini, an iSight camera, DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer.
LL298586J.book Page 27 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Apple has already included software to work with many FireWire devices. When you connect a FireWire device, if your eMac cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer’s website for the latest software.
LL298586J.book Page 28 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking Your eMac is AirPort Extreme-ready. If you ordered an AirPort Extreme Card when you purchased your eMac, the card is already installed. If you do not have an AirPort Extreme Card installed and would like to install one, see page 43 for more information. AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom.
LL298586J.book Page 29 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme Base Stations If you have an AirPort Express, you can connect to the Internet wirelessly, and you can also connect your home stereo or powered speakers and play music wirelessly from your computer. If you have a DSL, cable modem, or LAN connection, you can use an AirPort Express Base Station (see illustration above) or an AirPort Extreme Base Station.
LL298586J.book Page 30 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Setting Up a Bluetooth Device Before you can use your mobile phone to connect to the Internet or share contact information, share files with other devices, or use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, you need to set up the device to work with your computer. Once you've set up the device, it is “paired” with your computer, and you can see it in the Devices pane of Bluetooth preferences.
LL298586J.book Page 31 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM To send a file to a Bluetooth device: 1 Choose Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar. 2 Select the file you want to send, then click Send. 3 Choose a device from the Device list and click Send. 4 If the device is not in the Device list, click Search. When the device is found, you can add it to your Favorites list.
LL298586J.book Page 32 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Â Use 4-pair category 3 (Cat 3) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet network. Â Use 2-pair category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T or a 100Base-T Ethernet network. For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including how to set up an Ethernet network and transfer files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “Ethernet” or “network.
LL298586J.book Page 33 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM When an external monitor or television is connected, the same image appears on both the eMac display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring). Note: Because of the display limitations of most televisions, images displayed on a television screen are of lower quality than those on the built-in display or external monitor.
LL298586J.book Page 34 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs using your optical drive. You can play multimedia content (such as QuickTime movies) from CD discs and music from audio CDs. If your eMac has a Combo drive or a SuperDrive, you can burn music CDs, and save documents and other digital files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs.
LL298586J.book Page 35 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided, and have no label on either side. When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: Â Drag the disc icon to the Trash. Â Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key on the keyboard until the disc ejects. If you can’t eject the disc, quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again.
LL298586J.book Page 36 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Playing DVD Discs If your eMac has a DVD/CD-RW Combo drive or a SuperDrive, you can play standard DVD-Video discs. To play a DVD, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc. If your eMac is connected to a TV so that you can watch DVD playback on the TV screen, select 720 x 480 NTSC (in the United States) or 720 x 576 PAL (in Europe and other regions) in the Displays pane of System Preferences.
LL298586J.book Page 37 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Recording Information on a DVD If your eMac has a SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data on these discs; for example, you can back up your files on DVDs. To record data to a blank DVD: 1 Insert a blank DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, or DVD+RW disc in the drive.
LL298586J.book Page 38 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Securing Your Computer Use a locking cable and the built-in security slot to attach your eMac to a stationary object. ¥ Sample locking device with security cable Additional information on the software security features of your eMac, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “security” or “multiple users.
LL298586J.book Page 39 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 4 Enhancing Your Computer 4 This chapter provides information and instructions for enhancing your computer. Instructions are provided for the following procedures: Â “Installing Additional Memory” on page 39 Â “Installing an AirPort Extreme Card” on page 43 Warning: Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service.
LL298586J.book Page 40 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM To install additional memory: 1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. Disconnect all cables except the power cord from your computer. 2 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Slowly lift up and turn the computer so the screen is facing down on the cloth. 3 Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access panel. Then gently remove the access panel.
LL298586J.book Page 41 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 4 Touch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge. Important: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the memory and closed the computer. 5 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
LL298586J.book Page 42 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 7 Hold the access panel against the base of the computer and tighten the screw. 8 Gently turn the computer right side up. Then reconnect the cables you disconnected from your computer. 9 Press the power button on the side of your computer to turn it on. Warning: Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and could damage your computer.
LL298586J.book Page 43 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, open Apple System Profiler by clicking More Info.
LL298586J.book Page 44 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 3 Loosen the captive screws on the AirPort access panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver. Then remove the panel and unhook the antenna from the panel. 4 Insert the AirPort Extreme Card partially into the slot, with the AirPort logo facing down (bar code facing up), then connect the antenna firmly to the card.
LL298586J.book Page 45 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 5 Push the AirPort Extreme Card firmly into the slot and tuck the antenna down into the computer. You may need to lift the card slightly as you push it in. Important: Be sure to push the AirPort Extreme Card firmly all the way into the slot. 6 Tuck the tab on the AirPort Extreme Card down into the computer.
LL298586J.book Page 46 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 7 Replace the AirPort access panel. 8 Press the power button (®) on the side of your computer to turn it on. If there is an AirPort network in range, you can select it using the AirPort status icon in the menu bar. If you want to set up an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, use the AirPort Setup Assistant, in Applications/Utilities.
LL298586J.book Page 47 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM To replace the internal backup battery: 1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. Disconnect all cables except the power cord from your computer. 2 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Slowly lift up and turn the computer so the screen is facing down on the cloth. 3 Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access panel. Then gently remove the access panel.
LL298586J.book Page 48 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 4 Touch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge. Important: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the memory and closed the computer. 5 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
LL298586J.book Page 49 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 7 Locate the Power Management Unit reset button inside the computer. Push the button for one second using a pen or pencil. 8 Hold the access panel against the base of the computer and tighten the screw. 9 Gently turn the computer right side up. Then reconnect the cables you disconnected from your computer.
LL298586J.book Page 50 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 10 Press the power button (®) on the side of your computer to turn it on. Warning: Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and could damage your computer. 11 Dispose of the old battery according to manufacturer’s instructions and your local environmental guidelines. Replacing the battery may cause some settings on your computer, such as date and time, to revert to the factory default settings.
LL298586J.book Page 51 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 5 Troubleshooting 5 Occasionally you may have problems while working with your eMac. This chapter gives you some solutions to try when you have a problem. Most problems occur because your software isn’t properly set up or you’re using software that isn’t compatible with the version of the Mac OS (system software) installed on your computer.
LL298586J.book Page 52 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Â If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the power button (®) for a few seconds to shut down the computer. Â If that doesn’t work, unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Then plug the power cord back in and press the power button (®) on the computer to turn it on.
LL298586J.book Page 53 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer. Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X, follow these steps: 1 Back up your essential files, if possible.
LL298586J.book Page 54 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Other Problems If you have a problem with an application  For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide updates to their software on their websites. You can configure your eMac to automatically check for and install the latest Apple software using the Software Update pane of System Preferences.
LL298586J.book Page 55 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Â See “Troubleshooting Your Connection” on page 80 for more information if you have problems with your Internet connection. If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS Â If the answers to your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. Â Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates.
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A Specifications A Appendix LL298586J.book Page 57 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your eMac, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in Applications/Utilities.
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B Care, Use, and Safety Information B Appendix LL298586J.book Page 59 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM For your safety and that of your equipment, follow the rules in this appendix for cleaning and handling your computer, as well as the guidelines for working more comfortably. Cleaning Your eMac Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: Â Shut down your eMac and disconnect all cables. Â Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior.
LL298586J.book Page 60 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Carrying Your eMac Your eMac weighs about 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms). If possible, use two people to lift it. If you are lifting your eMac by yourself, stand with the screen facing you and hold the bottom of the computer with both hands. Lift using your legs, rather than your back. Safety Instructions for Using Your Computer For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
LL298586J.book Page 61 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Warning: Your AC cord came equipped with a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that has a third grounding pin). This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet is not grounded, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
LL298586J.book Page 62 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Apple and the Environment Apple Computer, Inc., recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. ENERGY STAR ® Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR® program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficiency.
LL298586J.book Page 63 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Mouse Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach. Computer Arrange the computer so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm). Position the computer to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows.
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C Connecting to the Internet C Appendix LL298586J.book Page 65 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM You can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real time over the Internet. Use this detailed guide to connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information. If you didn’t use the Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, you can use it now.
LL298586J.book Page 66 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator. See the next section, “Setup Assistant Worksheet” on page 67 to find out what information to get for each type of connection. In some cases, if another computer in the same location is already connected to the Internet, you may be able to use its settings. To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer: Â Open the Network pane of System Preferences.
LL298586J.book Page 67 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Setup Assistant Worksheet You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP), your network administrator, or your other computer on these pages, then enter it in Network Setup Assistant. Select how your computer connects to the Internet.
LL298586J.book Page 68 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM 2 Enter information from your ISP: If you selected “Manually” or “Using DHCP with manual address,”* enter the following: IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address * If you selected “Using DHCP with manual address,” you don’t need to enter a subnet mask or router address. If you selected “Using DHCP,” enter the following: DHCP Client ID Note: DHCP Client ID is optional and may not be required. Ask your ISP.
LL298586J.book Page 69 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM The information below is optional. Ask your ISP if you need to enter it. DNS Hosts (optional for DHCP & BootP) Domain Name (optional) Proxy Server (optional) Setting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Once you have completed the steps on the previous pages using the Setup Assistant, you are done setting up your Internet connection.
LL298586J.book Page 70 Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:22 AM 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal Modem. 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP. 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now.
LL298586J.book Page 71 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your dial-up telephone number, account name, and password, if necessary. 4 Click Connect. Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection.
LL298586J.book Page 72 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or Ethernet LAN, ask your ISP or network administrator how you should configure your Internet connection: Â Manually: With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences.
LL298586J.book Page 73 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 67). To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 Choose Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. 4 Type the other information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready.
LL298586J.book Page 74 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM DHCP Configuration After you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your network information. To set up a DHCP configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu. 4 Click Apply Now. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection.
LL298586J.book Page 75 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM PPPoE Configuration Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet, check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE. To set up a PPPoE connection: Have your user name, password, and if required, the domain name server (DNS) address from your ISP available as you configure your network (see page 67).
LL298586J.book Page 76 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Note: To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP application, such as a web browser or email, click PPPoE Options, then select “Connect automatically when needed” and click OK. 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your ISP. If you have a static IP address from your ISP, choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field.
LL298586J.book Page 77 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Once you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready. You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to test your connection. Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you will need to open the Internet Connect application, choose the correct configuration, and then click Connect. For more information, choose Help > Internet Connect Help from the menu bar at the top of the display.
LL298586J.book Page 78 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Setting Up an AirPort Connection Manually Gather the following information from your system administrator if you’ll be setting up a manual connection. If you’ll be connecting using DHCP, most of this information is provided to your computer automatically by the network, so ask your system administrator what is required.
LL298586J.book Page 79 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP, as instructed by your ISP or network administrator. If you’re setting up your network yourself, it may be easier to configure the network using DHCP, because the server assigns IP addresses automatically. 5 Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP.
LL298586J.book Page 80 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections If you can’t connect to the Internet using your AirPort, built-in Ethernet, or internal modem, you can use Network Diagnostics to diagnose connection problems. Click “Assist me” in the network pane of System Preferences, then click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics and follow the onscreen instructions.
LL298586J.book Page 81 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:49 AM Network Connections If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer. If only one IP address is used, then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or “IP masquerading.
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LL298586J.book Page 83 Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:29 PM Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
LL298586J.book Page 84 Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:29 PM Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity Korea Statement Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, and 99/5/EC. Laser Information Warning: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes.
LL298586J.book Page 85 Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:29 PM Taiwan: Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Notify Your Telephone Company Some telephone companies require that you notify the local business office when you hook up a modem to their lines. Information You Need in the United States The internal modem complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN).
LL298586J.book Page 86 Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:29 PM In Canada, contact Apple at: 7495 Birchmount Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5G2, 800-263-3394 Veuillez contacter Apple pour des informations supplémentaires: Warning: Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Apple Canada, Inc.
LL298586J.book Page 87 Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:29 PM Informations pour la France Ce matériel est conforme aux normes applicables de sécurité éléctrique d’après la directive 73 / 23 / CEE et aux normes applicables de comptabilité éléctromagnétique d’après la directive 89 / 336 / CEE, modifié par la directive 92 / 31 / CEE.
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