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LL2385CR Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 3:20 PM K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2003 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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LL2385.book Page 5 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 6 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Setting Up Your eMac 1 Plug the power cord firmly into the power socket (marked with the ≤ symbol on the back of the computer) and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip. 2 To enable Internet connectivity, connect your computer’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet network or to your DSL or cable modem using an Ethernet cable.
LL2385.book Page 7 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 3 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports ( ) on the computer. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. 4 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power button (®) on the side of the computer.
LL2385.book Page 8 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display, choose Apple (K) > System Preferences (click the Apple menu and choose System Preferences) and click Displays. Where to Go From Here You’ve done everything you need to get your eMac up and running. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Assistant takes you through the process of configuring your computer and setting it up for the Internet.
LL2385.book Page 9 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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 and bypass the startup process.
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LL2385.book Page 11 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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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LL2385.book Page 13 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Microphone Record sounds directly on your eMac or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat AV application. Optical disc drive Your computer has a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive, or a SuperDrive. Each drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, and other kinds of media.
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LL2385.book Page 15 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Memory access (underneath) Your eMac comes with at least 128 megabytes (MB) of Synchronous Dynamic RandomAccess Memory (SDRAM). There are two SDRAM 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 SDRAM modules. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 37.
LL2385OV Page 16 Friday, September 12, 2003 2:25 PM Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X. Note: Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as the primary operating system on your eMac. Mac OS X features include an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance.
LL2385.book Page 17 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following: • Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like.
LL2385.book Page 18 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Connecting to a Printer To use a printer with your eMac, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Many printers connect via a USB cable; others are accessed via a network connection, such as Ethernet. For more information about your USB ports, see “Ethernet (10/100Base-T)” on page 29.
LL2385.book Page 19 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Monitoring Printing Once you’ve sent a document to a printer, you can monitor printing and halt or put it temporarily on hold. m To monitor printing: Click the Printer icon in the Dock to open the Printer window. You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them. For more information, open Mac OS Help (see page 22) and search for “printing.
LL2385.book Page 20 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM • For more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac OS Help (see page 22). • For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos. Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire Device If you have an iPod, iSight camera, digital video camera, or other device that has a FireWire connector, you can connect it to your eMac. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device.
LL2385.book Page 21 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM • If your computer has an AirPort Extreme Card, you can connect to an AirPort Extreme wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see “AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking” on page 27. For general information about transferring files and documents, see “Switching to the Mac,” located in the “User Guides and Information” folder on your hard disk. Also open Mac OS Help and search for the type of connection you need.
LL2385OV Page 22 Friday, September 12, 2003 2:26 PM Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help You can find answers to most of your questions about using your computer and Mac OS X using Mac OS Help onscreen. To Use Mac OS 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.
LL2385.book Page 23 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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: • Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for connecting additional equipment, such as printers, scanners, joysticks, keyboards, digital cameras, and floppy disk drives.
LL2385.book Page 24 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your eMac comes with five USB ports ( ) (three on the computer and two 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. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running.
LL2385.book Page 25 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 26 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM FireWire Your computer has two FireWire 400 ports ( ). FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as an iPod, an iSight camera, DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer.
LL2385.book Page 27 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Note: The FireWire port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to 8 watts maximum). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the “daisy-chain” of devices to the FireWire port on your computer. In most cases, at most two devices should get power from the computer. If you connect more than two devices, the rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should be powered by separate power adapters.
LL2385.book Page 28 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card. Previous models of AirPort Card are not compatible with your computer. You also need an AirPort Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
LL2385.book Page 29 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T (twistedpair) Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and retrieve information; use network printers, modems, and electronic mail; or connect to the Internet.
LL2385.book Page 30 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video out port you can use to connect an external display (monitor) or VGA projector, using the Apple VGA Display Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store). You can also display or record computer images by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), using the Apple Video Adapter (available at www.apple.com/store).
LL2385.book Page 31 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect an external display or projector to your computer with a VGA connector: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to the VGA port on the external display or projector. 3 Connect the Apple VGA Display Adapter to your eMac. Your eMac automatically detects the external display.
LL2385.book Page 32 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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 DVD/CD-RW 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.
LL2385.book Page 33 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 2 Place the disc flat on the tray, with the label facing up, and press the Media Eject key again to close the tray. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. 3 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: • Drag the disc icon to the Trash. • Press and hold the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard until the disc ejects.
LL2385.book Page 34 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 35 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Recording Information on a DVD If your eMac has a SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files to DVD-R discs). With iDVD, you can create your own customized DVD, burn it on a blank DVD-R disc, and play it on most standard DVD players.
LL2385.book Page 36 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Keyboard Controls You can quickly adjust the volume or eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard controls. Mute key Volume Down key Media Eject key Volume Up key Securing Your Computer Use a locking cable and the built-in security slot to attach your eMac to a stationary object.
LL2385.book Page 37 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 4 Enhancing Your Computer 4 This chapter provides information and instructions for enhancing your computer. Instructions are provided for the following procedures: • “Installing Additional Memory” on page 37 • “Installing an AirPort Extreme Card” on page 41 Warning: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory.
LL2385.book Page 38 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM To install additional memory: 1 Turn your computer off by choosing Apple (K) > 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 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access panel. Then gently remove the access panel.
LL2385.book Page 39 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 40 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 41 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 42 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 3 Loosen the captive screws on the AirPort access panel using a Phillips screwdriver. Then remove the panel and unhook the antenna from the panel. 4 Insert the AirPort Extreme Card partially into the slot, with the logo facing down, then connect the antenna firmly to the card.
LL2385.book Page 43 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 44 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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 Base Station, use the AirPort Setup Assistant, in Applications/Utilities.
LL2385.book Page 45 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Your computer has a backup battery that preserves certain settings, such as the date and time, when the computer is off. You may need to replace the battery if you have intermittent problems starting up your computer, or if settings such as the date and time change when you start up your computer. You can purchase a replacement 3.6V, 1/2AA leadless lithium battery at most electronics or computer stores.
LL2385.book Page 46 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access panel. Then gently remove the access panel. 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.
LL2385.book Page 47 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 6 Remove the internal backup battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure to align the plus sign (+) on the battery with the one inside the computer. 7 Locate the PMU reset button inside the computer. Push the button for one second using a pen or pencil.
LL2385.book Page 48 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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. 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 your local environmental guidelines.
LL2385.book Page 49 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 50 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move • First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure. • If that doesn’t work, try to force problem applications to quit. Hold down the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. If a dialog appears, select the application and click Force Quit.
LL2385.book Page 51 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Restoring Your Computer’s Software Use the Software Install and Restore discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X, applications, or Classic support. Some models of eMac come with a series of Software Install CDs and another series of Software Restore CDs, and some models come with a single series of Software Install and Restore DVDs.
LL2385.book Page 52 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 53 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS • If the answers to your questions are not in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. • Check the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. If your date and time settings get lost repeatedly • You may need to replace the internal backup battery.
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A Specifications A Appendix LL2385.book Page 55 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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 (K) > 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 LL2385.book Page 57 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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: • Shut down your eMac and disconnect all cables. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior.
LL2385.book Page 58 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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 Setting Up and Using Your Computer For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
LL2385.book Page 59 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 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.
LL2385.book Page 60 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Ergonomics Keyboard When you use the keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Use a light touch when typing and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms. Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue.
C Connecting to the Internet C Appendix LL2385.book Page 61 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM You can use your eMac to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real time over the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information and sign up for an Internet service provider (ISP) if you don’t already have one.
LL2385.book Page 62 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Note: If you already started your computer and did not use the Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, choose Apple (K) > System Preferences and click Network. Then click “Assist me.” The Setup Assistant opens. Setup Assistant Worksheet You can write the information you get from your ISP on these pages, then enter it in the Setup Assistant. Select how your computer connects to the Internet.
LL2385.book Page 63 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 2 Enter information from your ISP: If you selected “Manually” or “Manually using DHCP Router,”* enter the following: IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address * If you selected “Manually using DHCP Router,” 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.
LL2385.book Page 64 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections If you can’t connect to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local area network (LAN), see the following steps. Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users may have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP.
LL2385.book Page 65 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM 10 Click the TCP/IP tab. Follow your ISP’s instructions for setting up this pane. 11 Click Apply Now. 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.
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LL2385.book Page 67 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 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.
LL2385FCC Page 68 Friday, September 12, 2003 2:26 PM user-accessible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is located in a service-accessible area. The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here. Class 1 label Service warning label Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the optional AirPort Extreme Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
LL2385.book Page 69 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM If disconnecting the modem eliminates the problem, the modem itself may need service. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product for instructions on how to contact Apple or an Apple-authorized service provider for assistance. If you do not disconnect your modem when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service temporarily until you correct the problem.
LL2385.book Page 70 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par la fournisseur. La compagnie de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil suite à des réparations ou à des modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou en raison d’un mauvais fonctionnement.
LL2385.book Page 71 Thursday, September 4, 2003 5:20 PM New Zealand telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the New Zealand telecommunications network. To ensure compliance, all calls that are automatically generated should not make more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period with a minimum period between calls of 30 seconds.
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