Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit iMac G3 M7345 du fabricant Apple
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1 Once you’ve set up your iMac and followed the onscreen guide to connect to the Inter net, what’s next? In this booklet you’ll find more infor mation to help you get the most out of your iMac: .
2 What can my iMac do? Y our computer has these built-in features: f Headphone ports CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Install software, use applications, and listen to music CDs. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can also play DVD videos. Two internal stereo speakers ® Power button Turn your computer on or put it to sleep.
3 FireWire (on some models) Transfer video from a DV camera. Connect external hard disk drives, printers, and scanners. Modem Connect to the Internet, browse the World Wide Web, and send email. Ethernet Share files with another computer and access a computer network, printer, or the Internet.
4 Control Strip Use this for convenient access to often-used settings. Application menu Click here to switch between open applications. Remote Access Use this Control Strip button to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. Disc This appears when a CD or DVD is in the disc drive.
5 Window close box Click this to close a window. Hard disk All of your files and applications are kept here. Double-click the icon to open it. Folder Folders help organize your files and applications.
6 6 H ow do I f ind something on the Inter net? If you know the Inter net address, you can go there directly . 6 1 Double-click “Browse the Internet” to open your W eb browser .
7 7 2 T ype what you want to find and click the Search button ( ). Then double-click an item in the list of sites. . Click the other buttons to find people, read the news, shop, and more. Or you can search the Inter net with Sherlock 2. 1 Choose Search Internet from the File menu.
8 How can I get started on the W orld Wide W eb? These Apple W eb sites will help you get the most out of your computer . www.apple.com/support Product support, software updates, and technical information . From these Web sites you can quickly link to other Apple Web sites around the world.
9 www.apple.com/icards Send customized electronic postcards to your friends and family. www.apple.com/hotnews The latest Apple news and events, software updates for your Mac, and QuickTime hot picks www.
10 What c an I do with iT o ols? iT ools is a new class of Inter net ser vices created for Mac users. iDisk Your own 20 MB of storage on Apple’s Internet server. Share photos, movies, and other files over the Internet. Create personalized iCards using photos on your iDisk.
2 F ollow the simple instr uctions to sign up for a free account. . If you signed up with EarthLink and got a Mac.com email address using the Setup Assistant when you first turned on your computer, you already have an iTools account. Go to www.apple.com/itools and enter your member name and password.
12 How do I use email? F ollow these steps to create and send a message: 1 Double-click the Mail icon on the desktop to open your email application. . The first time you open the application, a setup assistant helps you connect to your email account. .
13 2 To create a new email message, click the New button. 3 T ype the email address and a subject. Then type your message and click Send Now ..
14 How can I watch movies and videos? W atch live video on the Inter net using QuickTime TV. 2 Double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. 3 Pull the tab to open the F avorites drawer . Then click a channel. . With QuickTime, you can also watch movies you make with iMovie, listen to MP3 music files, and much more.
15 If your computer has a D VD drive, you can watch DVD video . 2 Use the controller to play the movie or see the DVD’s special features. . To use the whole screen to watch the movie, choose Present Video on Screen from the Video menu. . To learn more about the Apple DVD Player, see Apple DVD Player Help, available in the Help menu.
16 How can I mak e a movie? If your computer has F ire Wire, use iMovie 2. 2 In iMovie, bring in your video clips, then edit and polish them into movies. To learn more about iMovie: m open the iMovie application, then go through the tutorial, available in the Help menu m see iMovie Help, available in the Help menu m go to www.
17 With iMovie 2, you can add music, voice-overs, titles, transitions, and more. Editing buttons Click these to open panels for adjusting and selecting sounds, video effects, titles (text), and scene transitions. Click the Clips button to see the shelf.
18 What c an I do with Apple W orks? Use Apple W orks for writing, drawing, making presentations, and more. 18 Layout capabilities Add photos, tables, charts, and sidebars. Link text frames, layer graphics, and wrap text. Word processing Write letters, create brochures, make greeting cards and party invitations.
19 To get started using Apple W orks: 1 Open Apple W orks, in the Applications folder on your hard disk. 2 Click the type of document you want to create, or click the T emplates tab to modify a ready-made document. . Click the Web tab to download more templates from the Internet.
20 Where do I go to le ar n more? L ook in Mac Help for more information on using your computer . 2 T ype a question and click Search. . If you don’t see Mac Help in the Help menu, choose Finder from the Application menu and try again.
21 . Underlined items are links. When you click a link, it will go to another Help topic, automatically do something for you, or take you to more information on the Internet. 3 Click an item in the list of Help topics. . If you didn’t find what you were looking for, try rewording your question.
If you don ’t find the answer to your problem on the following pages: Look in Mac Help. m In Mac Help (see page 20), you can find a great deal of troubleshooting advice, including information to hel.
23 If the computer “freezes” during startup or you see a flashing question mark: Turn off system extensions. m Start up your computer while holding down the Shift key . If that doesn’t work, start up using the software install CD. m Insert your software install CD and start up while holding down the C key .
24 If your printer won ’t respond or work cor rectly : Check all cables and connections. 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 have a problem with a third-party sof tware program: Make sure the software is compatible with your version of system software. m See the documentation that came with the software. Y ou can check the version of system software you have by choosing About This Computer from the Apple menu.
26 How do I add memor y and an AirP ort Card? F or detailed instr uctions, refer to Mac Help (see page 20). Before installing: m shut down the computer m unplug all cables, except the power cord m place the computer face down on a soft cloth 1 Open the access door using a coin to turn the latch.
27 4 To install an AirPort Card, detach the antenna from the guide rail, then remove the protective plastic cap. . You must have an AirPort-compatible iMac to install an AirPort Card. If you don't see the guide rail, your iMac is not compatible with AirPort.
The guidelines in this section can help you work more comfortably with your computer . F or detailed infor mation about ergonomics, see Apple’s Environmental Health and Safety W eb site at www .apple.com/about/ergonomics Keyboard m When you use the computer keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed.
29 Important Don ’t lift the computer using the flip-out foot. Y ou could damage your computer . T o move your computer , grab the handle on the top of the computer with one hand; with your other hand, hold the bottom of the computer . A voiding fatigue m Change your seated position, stand up, or stretch whenever you start to feel tired.
30 Safety Make sure that you m k eep these instructions handy for reference by you and others who may use your computer m follow all instructions and war nings regarding your system When setting up and using your computer , remember the following: m Place your computer in a location with adequate ventilation.
31 Cleaning your computer equipment To clean your computer equipment, use only the recommended procedures discussed in Mac Help. P ower supply The power supply in your computer is a high-voltage component and not user -ser viceable. If you suspect the power supply needs service, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or service provider .
32 Communications, telephone, and modem regulation information For information on FCC regulations, radio and television interference, and telephone and modem information related to this product, see the files in the Communications Regulations folder, inside the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk.
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