Apple LC 575 manual Using the CD as your startup device

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Using the CD as your startup device

The procedure for starting from the CD Install Me First disc varies depending on the condition of the system software on your hard disk. To find out which procedure to use, you must turn on your Macintosh.

If you see a blinking question mark on your screen

The blinking question mark means your Macintosh is unable to find usable system software on your hard disk.

SImportant: Your computer may be trying to restart from a CD-ROM disc other than CD Install Me First. Press the Open/Close button on the front of the computer to open the tray, and remove the CD-ROM disc. Push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button, to close the tray. Restart your computer. If you still see the blinking question mark, follow the instructions below. S

1.Press the Open/Close button of the CD-ROM drive to open the CD-ROM tray.

2.Place the CD Install Me First disc into the tray, with the disc label facing up.

Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray.

3.Push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button, to close the tray.

Your Macintosh recognizes the CD as a startup disk, and in a few seconds the desktop below appears.

Although some parts of your screen may look different, the instructions in this section are correct.

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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 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 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