Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto EMac del fabbricante Apple
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eMac User ’ s Guide Includes setup , expansion, and troubleshooting inf ormation for your eMac comput er LL2522.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:53 AM.
K Apple Computer , Inc. © 2004 Apple C omputer , 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 C omputer , Inc., registered in the U.
3 1 C onten ts Chapter 1 5 Getting Star ted 6 Setting Up Y our eMac 8 Where to Go F rom Here 9 What to Do When Y ou Have F inished Using Y our eM ac Chapter 2 1 1 Getting to Know Y our eMac 12 eMac .
4 Contents 44 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Chapter 5 49 T roubleshooting 50 Problems That Pr event Y ou Fr om Using Y our Computer 51 Restoring Y our Computer ’ s Sof tware 52 Other Problem.
1 5 1 Getting Star ted Y our eMac has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and star t using it right away . If you hav e never used an eMac or are new to Macin tosh computers , read this section for instructions on getting star ted. If you are an experienced user , you may already know enough to get started.
6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Y our eMac 1 Plug the power cord firmly in to the power socket and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip .
Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 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 T urn on your computer by pr essing the P ower button ( ® ) on the side of the computer . ® Power button LL2522.
8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Adjusting Y our Display T o adjust the settings for your displa y , choose Apple ( K ) > System P references (click the Apple menu and choose System P reference s) and click Displays. T o increase display contrast , press the F1 5 k ey on your keyboard .
Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 What to Do When Y ou Hav e Finished U sing Y our eMac When you hav e finished working with your eMac, you have tw o options. Put Y our eMac to Sleep If you will be away fr om your eMac for less than a few da ys, put the computer to sleep .
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2 11 2 Getting to Know Y our eMac This chapter giv es you some basic inf ormation you ’ll need to know about your eMac. Read on for an ov er view of the different parts of your computer and Mac OS X.
12 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac eMac – F ront View Microphone Optical disc drive Stereo speakers USB ports AirPort Extreme Card slot (inside) Power indicator light Media Eject key Apple Mouse Apple Keyboard - Volume controls LL2522.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 13 Microphone Record sounds directly on your eMac or talk with friends live over the Internet using the included iChat A V application. Optical disc drive Y our computer has a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW C ombo drive, or a SuperDrive.
14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac eMac – Side V iew ® Power button Power port Memory access (inside) Security slot Headphone jack Audio line-in port USB 2.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 15 Memory access (inside) Y our eMac comes with at least 256 megabytes (MB) of Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memor y (DDR-SDRAM). There are two memory slots, one of which is usually available for expansion.
16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Learning About Mac OS X Y our computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic , an environment f or using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X. Note: Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as the primar y operating system on your eMac.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 17 Cust omizing Y our Desktop and Setting Y our Pref erences Y ou can quickly mak e your deskt op look the way you want using System P reference s.
18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Connecting to a P rinter T o 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.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 19 Monitoring Prin ting Once you ’ve sent a document to a prin ter , y ou can monitor printing and halt or put it temporarily on hold . T o monitor printing: m Click the Print er icon in the Dock to open the Printer window .
20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Connecting a Digital V ideocamera or Other FireWir e Device If you have an iP od, iSight camera, digital videocamera, or other device that has a Fir eWire connector , you can connect it to your eMac. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac 21 When an Application F reezes On rare occasions, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a wa y to quit a froz en application without restar ting your computer . Quitting a froz en application may allow you t o save your work in other open applications .
22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your eMac Getting Answers to Y our Questions Using Mac OS Help Y ou can find answers to most of your que stions about using your computer and Mac OS X using Mac OS Help onscreen. T o use Mac OS Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
3 23 3 Using Y our C omputer Y our eMac has many built-in f eatures and expansion capabilities y ou can use to customize your c omputer to fit your needs . Here are some of your comput er ’ s features and capabilities: • Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.
24 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB) Y our eMac comes with five USB ports ( ) (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the computer and two USB 1 .
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 25 Using Multiple USB Device s 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 por t on your computer and provide s additional USB por ts (usually four or seven).
26 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer F ireWire Y our computer has two F ireWire 400 ports ( ). F ireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect ex ternal high-s peed devices—such as an iPod , an iSight camera, DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks.
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 27 Using F ireWire Devices T o use a FireWire device with y our computer , simply connect the device to the computer . Apple has already included software to work with many F ireWire devices.
28 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer AirP or t Ex treme Wireless Int ernet and Networking Y our eMac is AirP or t Extreme-ready . If you ordered an AirP or t Extreme Card when you purchased your eMac, the card is already installed. If you do not have an AirP or t Extreme Card installed and would like to install one , see page 4 1 for more inf ormation.
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 29 F or More Information on AirP or t T o purchase an AirP or t Extreme Base Station, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www .apple.com/store. Additional information on AirP or t is av ailable in AirPort Help.
30 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Connecting to a network giv es you access to other computers. Y ou may be able to store and retriev e information; use network printers , modems , and electronic mail; or connect to the Internet. Y ou can also use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small network.
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 31 Note: The Apple V ideo Adapter is not compatible with some previous models of eMac. 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 ).
32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Connecting a T elevision, VCR, or O ther V ideo Device T o connect a T V , V CR, or other video devic e to the eMac: 1 Connect the single-plug end of the Apple Video Adapter to the video out port on your eMac.
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 Inser ting a CD or DVD Disc T o install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc , follow these steps: 1 With the computer turned on, press the Media Eject key ( ) on the k eyboard to open the drive tray .
34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Playing DVD Discs If your eMac has a DVD/CD-R W Combo driv e or a SuperDrive, you can play standard DVD-Video discs. T o play a DVD , inser t the DVD disc.
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Recording Inf ormation on a DVD If your eMac has a SuperDrive , y ou can record your own digital movie s on a blank DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) disc. Y ou can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files to DVD-R discs).
36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Securing Y our Computer Use a locking cable and the built-in securit y slot to attach your eMac to a stationary object. Additional information on the software security feature s of your eMac, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is available in Mac OS Help (see page 22).
4 37 4 Enhancing Y our Computer This chapter pr ovides information and instructions for enhancing your comput er . Instructions are provided for the f ollowing procedures: • “Installing Additional.
38 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer T o install additional memory : 1 T urn your computer off by choosing A pple ( K ) > Shut Down. Disconnec t all cables except the pow er cord from your computer . 2 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface.
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 39 4 T ouch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused b y electrostatic discharge. Important: Always dischar ge static electricit y before you t ouch any par ts or install any components inside the computer .
40 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 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 Pr ess the P ower button on the side of your computer to turn it on.
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 41 The total includes the amoun t of memor y that originally came with the computer plus the new memor y you added . For a mor e detailed breakdown of the amount of memor y installed in your comput er , open Apple System P rofiler by clicking More Info .
42 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 3 Loosen the captive scr ews on the AirPort access panel using a Phillips screwdriv er . Then remove the panel and unhook the an tenna from the panel. 4 Insert the AirPort Extreme Card par tially into the slot , with the logo facing do wn, then connect the antenna firmly to the card .
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 43 5 Push the AirP or t Extreme Card firmly into the slot and tuck the ant enna down into the computer . Y ou may need to lift the card slightly as you push it in. Important: Be sure t o push the AirPort Extreme Card firmly all the way into the slot.
44 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 7 Replace the AirP or t access panel. 8 Pr ess the P ower button on the side of your computer to turn it on. If there is an AirP or t network in range , you can select it using the AirPort status icon in the menu bar .
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 45 T o replace the int ernal backup battery : 1 T urn your computer off by choosing A pple ( K ) > Shut Down. Disconnec t all cables except the pow er cord from your computer . 2 Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface.
46 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 4 T ouch metal inside the computer to protect the computer from damage caused b y electrostatic discharge. Important: Always dischar ge static electricit y before you t ouch any par ts or install any components inside the computer .
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 47 7 Locate the P ower Management Unit reset button inside the comput er . 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 . LL2522.
48 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 9 Gently turn the computer right side up . Then reconnect the cables you disconnected from your computer . 10 Pr ess the P ower button on the side of your computer to turn it on. 11 Dispose of the old battery according to your local en vironmental guidelines.
5 49 5 T roubleshooting Occasionally you may ha ve problems while w ork ing with your eMac . This chapter give s you some solutions to tr y when you ha ve a problem.
50 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Pr oblems That P revent Y ou From U sing Y our Computer If the computer won ’t re spond or the pointer won ’t move • First , make sure the mouse and keyboard ar e connec ted . Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are secure.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 51 Restoring Y our Computer ’ s Software Use the Software Install and Restore discs that came with your computer t o reinstall Mac OS X, applications, or Classic suppor t.
52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Other Problems If you ha ve a problem with an application • F or problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer . Software manufacturers of ten pro vide updates to their software on their websites .
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 53 If you hav e a problem using your computer or w orking with the Mac OS • If the answers to your questions ar e not in this manual, look in Mac OS Help f or instructions and troubleshooting information. • Check the Apple Support website at www .
54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Locating Y our Product Serial Number Y ou can find the serial number for your eMac on the inside of the optical drive door . Pr ess the Media Ejec t ( ) key on the keyboard to open the door . If you can ’t turn on your computer , you can open the drive door using y our fingernail.
55 Appendix A A Specifications Y ou can use System P rofiler to find out detailed information about y our eMac, such as the amount of built-in memor y , hard disk size , devices c onnec ted , and the product serial number .
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57 Appendix B B Car e , Use , and Safety Information F or your saf et y and that of your equipmen t, follow the rules in this appendix f or cleaning and handling your computer , as well as the guidelines for w ork ing more comf or tably .
58 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Carrying Y our eMac Y our 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.
Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 59 Be sure that you alway s do the following: • Keep your computer aw ay from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. • Prot ec t your comput er from dampness or wet weather , such as rain, snow , and so on.
60 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Ergonomics Keyboar d When you use the keyboard , your shoulders should be relaxed . Y our upper arm and forearm should f orm an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.
61 Appendix C C C onnec ting to the In ternet Y ou can use your comput er to browse the W orld Wide W eb , send email to friends and family , and chat in real time ov er the Internet.
62 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or netw ork administrator . See the next sec tion, “Setup Assistant W orksheet ” on page 63 to find out what information to get f or each t ype of connection.
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 63 Setup Assistant W orksheet Y ou can write the information you get fr om your Internet service provider (ISP), your network administrator , or your other computer on these pages , then enter it in Network Setup Assistant.
64 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 2 Enter inf ormation from your ISP: If you selected “Manually ” or “Manually using DHCP Router ,”* enter the following: * If you selected “Manually using DHCP Router,” you don’t need to enter a subnet mask or router address.
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 65 Setting Up Y our Internet Connection Manually Once you hav e completed the steps on the previous pages using the Setup Assistant, you are done setting up your In ternet connection.
66 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Dial-Up Connection A dial-up modem is the most common way to connect to the Internet. Y our modem uses a method called P oint-to-P oint Protocol (PPP) t o connec t to an ISP . Make sure your modem is plugged into a phone line and you ha ve the information from your ISP a vailable (see page 63).
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 67 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Sho w pop-up menu and click PPP . 6 Enter the inf ormation from your ISP and click Apply Now . T o test your In ternet configuration: 1 Open the Internet C onnec t application (in the Applications f older).
68 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet T o connect automatically when you start an Internet applica tion, such as a web brow ser or email: 1 Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network pref erences). 2 Select the “Connect automatically when needed” check box.
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 69 T o set up Network pref erences for the built-in Ethernet port: 1 Choose Apple ( K ) > System P reference s from the menu bar . 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network P or t Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.
70 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Manual Configur ation Have y our static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 63). T o set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network pref erences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 71 DHCP Configur ation After you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP ser ver automatically pro vides your network information. T o set up a DHCP configuration: 1 In Network pref erences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.
72 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet PPP oE Configur ation Some DSL-based ISPs use P oint-to-P oint Pr otocol over Ethernet (PPP oE). If y ou use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Int ernet, check with your ISP to determine if y ou should connec t using PPP oE.
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 73 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the C onfigure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instruc ted by y our ISP . If you have a static IP address fr om your ISP , choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field .
74 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet AirP or t Ex treme Wireless C onnec tion If your iMac has an AirPort Extreme Card installed, you can configure your AirP or t Extreme network and Internet connection using AirP or t Setup Assistant, located in the Utilities folder within y our Applications folder .
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 75 T o set up Network prefer ences for an AirP or t Extreme connection: 1 Choose Apple ( K ) > System P reference s from the menu bar . 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network P or t Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.
76 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 5 Choose AirP or t from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click TCP/IP , if necessar y . 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu , choose either Manually or Using DHCP . • If you chose Manually , type the other information in to the corresponding fields.
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 77 T roubleshooting Y our Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN In ternet Connections If you can ’t connect to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local ar ea network (LAN), see the following steps . Important: Instructions that refer t o modems do not apply to LAN users.
78 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network C onnec tions If you have tw o or more computers attempting to share an In ternet connection, be sure that your network is set up pr operly . Y ou need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it pro vides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer .
79 Communications Regula tion Information FC C Compliance Statemen t This device complies with part 1 5 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) T his device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received , including int er ference that may cause undesir ed operation.
80 Laser Information Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser . The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard t o your eyes.
81 Information Y ou Need in the United States The internal modem complies with P ar t 68 of the FCC rules . On the back of this equipmen t is a label that contains, among other information, the FC C registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN).
82 Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. • Load number: 0.
83 Information Y ou Need in Australia All telecommunications devices are required t o be labelled as complying to the Australian telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the Australian telecommunications network.
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85 Index Index A AirPort Extreme 13, 28 connection 65 installing an AirPort Extreme Card 41 problems using 52 setting up 74 application freeze 21 applications reinstalling applications 51 audio line i.
86 Index G game pads 24 H hard disks 26 headphone/audio line out port 15 I iDVD 35 inserting a CD or DVD 33 Internet configuration 67 connecting to 8, 74 problems connecting 52, 77 settings 63 Interne.
Index 87 U updating software 19 USB 7, 24 connecting devices 24 hubs 25 ports 13, 15 using multiple devices at once 25 V video out port 15, 30 volume controls 13 W wireless networking and Internet installing an AirPort Extreme Card 41 wireless networking and Internet access 28 working with a printer 18 LL2522.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Apple EMac è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Apple EMac - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Apple EMac imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Apple EMac ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Apple EMac, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Apple EMac.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Apple EMac. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Apple EMac insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
