Apple iMac G3 (Original) - Manual (Page 4)

4 Contents
Re-bless the System Folder. 16
Make sure you’re using the correct disk as a startup disk. 16
CD disc is jammed. 17
Resolve system extension conflicts. 17
Reset the PRAM. 19
Make sure memory is installed correctly. 20
Replace the computer’s backup battery. 20
Test and repair the hard disk directory. 21
Reinstall system software. 21
Where to Find Onscreen Help 22
Mac OS Help 22
Mac OS Info Center 22
2 Problems Using Your Computer 23
Problems With Applications, Documents, and Memory 23
Problems With Hard Disks, CDs, and Other Storage Media 29
Problems With Hard Disks 29
Problems With CD Drives and Discs 30
Problems Using ISO 9660 or High Sierra Discs 32
Problems Using Photo CDs 33
Problems Playing Audio CDs 33
Problems With USB Devices 33
Problems Printing 35
Performance and Other Problems 36
Problems With Networks and File Sharing 39
Problems With Sound and Video 41
3 Starting Up From a CD 45
Starting Up From the Software Install CD 45
4 Testing and Repairing Your Hard Disk Directory 47
Repairing Corrupted Data on Your Disk 47
If Disk First Aid Cannot Correct the Problem 48
Updating the Hard Disk Drivers 49
Initializing a Hard Disk 49
Mac OS Extended Format 50