Apple LC 575 manual Safety instructions

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If you see a blinking question mark on the screen, you’ll need to install system software in one of the following ways:

mIf your computer came with a CD-ROM disc labeled CD Install Me First, see the section of this manual titled “Using the CD Install Me First Disc” for instructions on how to use the disc to install system software.

mIf your computer came with a set of floppy disks, go to the chapter “Setting Up Your Macintosh System” in the Macintosh User’s Guide for instructions on installing system software from floppy disks. Make sure that the label on the Install Me First disk says it is for your Macintosh model.

Safety instructions

For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.

Turn off the computer completely and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists:

mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

myou spill something into the case

myour Macintosh is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

myour Macintosh has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged

myou suspect that your Macintosh needs service or repair

myou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described below)

For additional safety:

mReplace the back panel of the computer, if you ever need to remove it, before you use your computer.

mNever turn on your computer with any of the internal parts removed.

6 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 Socket end of the power cord Setting UpPlugging 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 officeAvoiding fatigue Shoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight lineForearms 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 Shutting down the computer with a menu command Press the Power key marked with the P icon on the keyboardTurning on the computer Click Shut DownUse these buttons to Change the volume Computer’s sound On adjusting the keyboard heightGuide for information on OptionalYou can use the screws Your Computer at a GlanceSpecial Features Adjusting the soundUsing the Sound control panel Sound control buttonsAdjusting the screen Using the Screen control panelScreen 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 Reinstalling system software On the desktop, click Install SystemWelcome dialog box that appears, click OK Custom installations Installer dialog box, click InstallOn the desktop, click the Disk Images tab Click a button to select the disk image you want to copyClick Disk Images Dialog box that appears, click Make a Copy Copying the Macintosh Basics tour Open the Applications folderApple Publishing System