Apple LC 580 manual Index

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installing system software clean installation 67–70 customized installation 71 normal installation 65–67 reasons for 64

interference, electrical 80 internal drives, installing 34 Internal HD Format program 60

K, L

keyboard

connecting mouse 4–5 damaged 50

not connected properly 50 produces nothing on screen 49–50 safety 80

special keys 97–98 keyboard shortcuts 25–26 keys, special 97–98

M

Macintosh basics 10–11 Macintosh desktop 7 Macintosh Guide 16

choosing general subjects 17–18 choosing specific subjects 19–20 closing 23

Index button 19–20 Look For button 21–22 moving window 23

searching for a word or phrase 21–22 tips for using 23

Topics button 17–18 Macintosh Shortcuts window 25–26 Macintosh Tutorial, starting 10–11 maintenance

floppy disks 80–81 guidelines 79 keyboard 80 monitor 80 power supply 82

memory expanding 34 insufficient 51

menu bar 11 menus 10 messages, error 39 microphone, built-in 29, 32 modem port 29 moisture damage 78 monitor, built-in 80 monitor-out slot 87 monitor, cleaning 83 mouse

cleaning 83–85

connecting to keyboard 4–5 locking and unlocking 85 moving 10–11

mouse shortcuts 25–26

N

networks, connecting to 33 numeric keys 98

O

office equipment, arranging 75–76 opening the computer 88–90 Option key 98

P

PC Exchange control panel 52 PDS. See processor-direct slot (PDS) plugging in the computer 13 pointer

doesn’t move with mouse 48–49 frozen 47

ports

locations of 29 safe connections 79

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Expanding Your Computer and Using Special FeaturesAppendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips IndexFCC statement Radio and television interferenceDOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM driveKeyboard Computer power cord Mouse Optional security screws Macintosh computer Keyboard cableGetting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cableConnecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cableTurning the computer on for the first time Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop Problems starting up? What’s next? Learning the basics Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or deskReviewing the basics Guide h menuTurning the computer off Click Shut Down Turning the computer onYou can also shut down your computer from the keyboard Guide menu Where to find answersThis book Other manualsGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics buttonNow continue with the next section Click Setting Options in the list of topicsSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow Read and follow the instructions in this windowGetting answers with the Index button Macintosh Guide window, click the Index buttonRead and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For buttonIf you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appearsClick one of the category buttons Expanding Your Computer ¸ Screen control Buttons Your computer at a glanceBuilt-in microphone Sound control buttons Stereo speakersConnecting additional equipment Using the sound control buttons on your computer Using the screen control buttons on your computer Using the built-in microphone Doing so may damage your equipmentConnecting to a network Installing internal drives Expanding memoryInstalling and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktopWhen you have questions When you run into troubleTake your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Click OKComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Solutions to common problemsComputer is turned on but the screen is dark Chapter Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktopIcons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy diskPointer 8 freezes on the screen Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Dialog box with a bomb appearsTyping on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter Troubleshooting You see a message that an application program can’t be found You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer Starting up from a CD-ROM disc When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Initializing a hard disk Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskCD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Turn on the computerDouble-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it When initialization is complete, click DoneReinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk Type a name for your disk in the Name boxClick Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconInitializing an external Scsi hard disk Click Init to initialize the hard disk Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handlingOpen the Internal HD Format icon Testing an external Scsi hard diskChecking for damage on your internal hard disk Choose Scan All Blocks from the Functions menuClick Drive until the disk you want appears Click the icon of the disk you want to test How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskOpen the Disk First Aid icon If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the diskWhen should you reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install system software? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Installing system softwareOpen the Apple HD SC Setup program Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup iconFollowing dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK Click ContinueIt takes a few minutes to complete the installation Click Clean InstallDoing a custom installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menuRestart your Macintosh Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your officeShoulders relaxed Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the built-in monitor Handling the keyboardHandling floppy disks Ejecting a diskPower supply If you can’t eject a floppy diskCleaning the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ringTo unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Opening the computer Installing an Expansion Card Remove the two retainer screws from the vertical plate Align the card over the processor-direct slot Installing a processor-direct slot PDS cardRemove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag Installing a communication cardCommunication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board Align the card over the communication slotClosing the computer Press the reset button Reinsert the two retainer screws into the vertical plate Replace the back panel of the computer Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keysDelete key Power key Return keyControl key Enter keyIndex Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System