Apple LC 575 manual What’s next?

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mAllow adequate workspace so that you can use your keyboard and mouse comfortably. Place papers or other items so you can view them easily while using your computer. A document stand may make reading papers more comfortable.

mEye muscles must work harder to focus on nearby objects. Occasionally focus your eyes on a distant object, and blink often while you work.

mClean your screen regularly. Keeping the screen clean helps reduce unwanted reflections.

What’s next?

You’ve completed setting up your computer. Continue with one of the following steps:

mIf you are new to the Macintosh, continue with the next section, “Learning the Basics,” to learn more about how to use your computer.

mRead “Turning the Computer On and Off,” later in this book, for important information.

mTurn to “Your Computer at a Glance,” later in this book, for an overview of major features of your computer and instructions on how to find out more about them.

mRead the “Special Features” section of this book for tips on how to use some of the important features of your computer.

mStart your own work. Consult the Macintosh User’s Guide or this book if you have questions about your computer.

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Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc Contents Iv Contents Installing System SoftwareMove the computer farther away from the television or radio Communications regulation informationClass 1 label Exposure. sSetting Up Plugging in the computer Socket end of the power cordSetting Up ADB port Connecting the mouse and keyboardPower key Computer. The top of the switch is marked with anProblems starting up? Safety instructions Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigueForearms level or tilted up slightly Avoiding fatigueShoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line What’s next? Use your hand to scoot the mouse along the table Learning the BasicsBy 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 Press the Power key marked with the P icon on the keyboard Shutting down the computer with a menu commandTurning on the computer Click Shut DownOn adjusting the keyboard height Use these buttons to Change the volume Computer’s soundGuide for information on OptionalYour Computer at a Glance You can use the screwsAdjusting the sound Special FeaturesSound control buttons Using the Sound control panelScreen control buttons Adjusting the screenUsing the Screen control panel Disabling the buttons on the front of your computer Saving energy Installing an expansion card Using the built-in microphoneTo install an expansion card Continues Slide the logic board back Replace the back panel of the computer Using a RAM disk for temporary storage Using memory efficientlyConnecting to a network Starting up your computer from an external hard disk Using a modemInstalling System Software Installing System SoftwareIf you see a blinking question mark on your screen Using the CD as your startup deviceIf you see the Macintosh desktop Welcome dialog box that appears, click OK Reinstalling system softwareOn the desktop, click Install System Installer dialog box, click Install Custom installationsClick Disk Images On the desktop, click the Disk Images tabClick a button to select the disk image you want to copy Dialog box that appears, click Make a Copy Open the Applications folder Copying the Macintosh Basics tourApple Publishing System