Apple LC 575 manual Computer. The top of the switch is marked with an, Power key

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Turning on your computer for the first time

In order to start up, your computer must have special software (called system software) installed on the hard disk. Your computer may have this software already installed.

To see if your hard disk already has system software installed, follow these two steps to turn on your computer.

1.Press the top of the main power switch at the back

of the computer. The top of the switch is marked with an “i”.

This switch provides power to your computer, but doesn’t turn it on.

Main power switch

2.Press the Power key (marked with the P icon) on the keyboard to turn on your computer.

Now your computer is on.

Power key

What you see after you turn on your computer depends on whether system software has already been installed on your hard disk.

4 Setting Up

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Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc Contents Installing System Software Iv ContentsCommunications regulation information Move the computer farther away from the television or radioExposure. s Class 1 labelSetting Up Setting Up Socket end of the power cordPlugging in the computer Connecting the mouse and keyboard ADB portComputer. The top of the switch is marked with an Power keyProblems starting up? Safety instructions Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your officeShoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line Avoiding fatigueForearms level or tilted up slightly What’s next? Learning the Basics Use your hand to scoot the mouse along the tableBy the way Macintosh HD stands for Macintosh hard disk Put the tip of the arrow inside this picture Now your screen should look like the following illustration Turning the computer on and off Turning on the computer Shutting down the computer with a menu commandPress the Power key marked with the P icon on the keyboard Click Shut DownGuide for information on Use these buttons to Change the volume Computer’s soundOn adjusting the keyboard height OptionalYou can use the screws Your Computer at a GlanceSpecial Features Adjusting the soundUsing the Sound control panel Sound control buttonsUsing the Screen control panel Adjusting the screenScreen control buttons Disabling the buttons on the front of your computer Saving energy Using the built-in microphone Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Continues Slide the logic board back Replace the back panel of the computer Using memory efficiently Using a RAM disk for temporary storageConnecting to a network Using a modem Starting up your computer from an external hard diskInstalling System Software Installing System SoftwareUsing the CD as your startup device If you see a blinking question mark on your screenIf you see the Macintosh desktop On the desktop, click Install System Reinstalling system softwareWelcome dialog box that appears, click OK Custom installations Installer dialog box, click InstallClick a button to select the disk image you want to copy On the desktop, click the Disk Images tabClick Disk Images Dialog box that appears, click Make a Copy Copying the Macintosh Basics tour Open the Applications folderApple Publishing System