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. (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. Connect external hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. Ethernet Share files with another computer and access a computer network, printer, or the Internet. Sound input Record sounds using an analog microphone or other audio device. VGA output Connect an external monitor or television for video mirroring. Sound output Connect headphones, external speakers, and analog audio devices. [. . . ] 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 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. 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. 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. 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. m If your computer is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. 27 If that doesn't work, or if you hear strange sounds during startup: If your printer won't respond or work correctly: Check all cables and connections. m If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer. m If that doesn't work, press the Reset ( ) button, wait a few seconds, and then press the Power (®) button. m See the service and support information that came with your iMac for information on having your computer serviced. m Make sure the printer is plugged into the computer and an electrical outlet. Make sure the printer is turned on. Make sure your computer is set up to use your printer. If you can't log into your computer: Make sure you are typing your user name and password correctly. m Install the software that came with your printer. Then select your printer. m Make sure you are using the same capitalization and punctuation that you used originally. Check to see if the Caps Lock key has been pressed. If that doesn't work, reset your password. If you can't eject a CD: Make sure the disc is not in use. m Insert the Mac OS X software install CD that came with your computer. When the Installer appears, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu and follow the onscreen instructions. m Quit all applications that are using files on the disc. m Then press the Media Eject ( ) key at the top-right corner of the keyboard. m If that doesn't work, restart the computer, then hold down the mouse button. [. . . ] Keeping the screen clean helps reduce unwanted reflections. Shoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line Lower back supported Forearms level or tilted down slightly Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your monitor by raising your work surface. ) Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Thighs tilted slightly Feet flat on the floor Clearance under work surface 33 Safety, cleaning, and power management Safety Make sure that you m keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others who may use your computer m follow all instructions and warnings regarding your system When setting up and using your computer, remember the following: m Place your computer in a location with adequate ventilation. m Your computer has a three-wire grounding plug that will only fit a grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. m Make sure you only connect the modem to an analog phone line, the type commonly used in residences. [. . . ]