How to Troubleshoot an iMac G3
The iMac G3 is the revolutionary desktop computer that came in a variety of colors and ran the 10.4 Tiger operating system with an enhanced user interface (UI). Along with the overhauled UI included an improved way to troubleshoot the computer through the system preferences with the software update utility tool and the disk utility. Common issues that occur with the iMac G3 include stuck applications, startup disk errors and conflicts with outdated software.
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Instructions
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Press "Power" on the computer for five seconds until the computer shuts off, and press "Power" once more to power on the iMac.
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Check the power cable that plugs into the back of the computer to ensure it is securely in place. Unplug the USB cables for the wired mouse and the keyboard, and plug them back into the USB ports to reconnect the peripheral devices.
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Insert a coin into the groove of the access door, and turn it counter clockwise to open the access door on the back of the iMac, and check the AirPort card. Unplug the antenna cable from the AirPort card, and plug it back into the AirPort card to re-enable a previous Internet connection. Insert a coin in the groove of the access door to close the door and lock it.
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Click "System Preferences" on the dock and click "Network." Click the name of your network in the Network window to connect to a nearby wireless network.
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Click "System Preferences" on your computer's desktop screen in the bottom-right corner, and click "Software Update." Click "Update Now" to search for available system updates, and click "Install" to update the computer. Outdated software can affect the performance of your iMac G3, and cause system lockups or crashes.
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Hold "Command" and "Option" on your keyboard, and tap "Esc." Click the unresponsive application in the Force Quit window, and click "Force Quit." Force quitting an application closes the unresponsive program and unfreezes the computer.
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Click "System Preferences" on the desktop dock and click "Startup Disk." Click the lock icon and type your administrator password in the password prompt to unlock the settings. Click "Mac OS 9" as the new startup disk and click "Restart" to restart your computer in OS 9.
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Insert the computer's Mac OS X installation CD into the computer's disc drive, and click "Apple" on the desktop. Click "Restart" and hold "C" on your keyboard to start the computer from the Installer utility. Click "OK" and click the "Restore in Place" checkbox in the installer window. Click "Restore" to revert your computer to its original software, which reboots the computer once the restore is finished.
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Tips & Warnings
Some applications may not be compatible with the new OS X and therefore can affect the computer's performance while it is running the newer operating system.
