Evertson
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Q: iMacr g3 reset

I've got a iMac G3 (bondi blue) and I'm trying to reset to the original settings.
I do have the installation disc and the reset disc. When I use the latter I can't reset the system. I get the notification my harddisc is functioning as start-updisc.
I'm not too smart with computers and I don't know what I am supposed to do.
Any suggestions?

iMac, Mac OS 9.0.x

Posted on Mar 14, 2015 9:39 AM

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Evertson

Q: iMacr g3 reset

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Mar 14, 2015 10:22 AM in response to Evertson
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    Mar 14, 2015 10:22 AM in response to Evertson

    There is a battery which after 4 years typically needs replacing.  You should look for an authorized Apple dealer, or a Mac user group who might have a technician who can fix that for you:

     

    http://www.apple.com/usergroups/

    http://www.apple.com/buy/

  • by Jeff,Helpful

    Jeff Jeff Mar 14, 2015 10:36 PM in response to Evertson
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    Mar 14, 2015 10:36 PM in response to Evertson

    Which "settings" do you wish to reset?  Are you trying to re-install the operating system software from the Restore disk?  If so, you need to restart the iMac from that Restore disk by selecting it as the Startup Disk with the Startup Disk Control Panel.  As an alternative method, you can turn on the computer with the CD inserted in the optical drive and immediately hold down the "C" key until the computer has booted from the Restore disk.  Once you have booted from the optical drive, you will be able to erase/reformat the hard drive (if desired) and re-install the OS software from the disk.  If you have more questions about your G3 iMac, I'd recommend that you post them in the designated "iMac Forum" for older models with a PowerPC processor.  You'll get informative responses from other users who have a lot of experience with your model iMac. 

  • by Evertson,

    Evertson Evertson Mar 17, 2015 2:15 AM in response to Jeff
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    Mar 17, 2015 2:15 AM in response to Jeff

    So, I managed to reset the computer.
    Apparently the keyboard I used wasn't working. When I used a different keyboard I was able to restore the computer to its original settings from the restore disc. Thanks for the help though as it was usefull!