Apple LC 550 manual Plugging in the computer

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Plugging in the computer

Plug in the Macintosh before connecting anything to it. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up.

SImportant: To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer should remain turned off until you are finished connecting its parts. Check the main power switch at the back of the computer. Make sure that the bottom of the switch (marked with an “j”) is pressed in. S

Main power switch

1.Plug the socket end of the power cord into the recessed power plug (marked with the symbol ≤) on the back of the computer.

SImportant: Be sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer easily when you need to. S

2.Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.

Socket end of the power cord

Power cord plug

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Contents Getting Started Contents Apple Computer, Inc FCC statement Communications regulation informationVcci statement Setting Up Plugging in the computer Connecting the mouse and keyboard Turning on your computer for the first time Page Safety instructions Problems starting up?Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigue45-70 cm 18-28 Avoiding fatigueWhat’s next? Learning the Basics Continues 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 commandYour Computer at a Glance ≤ Power plug Main power switch ADB ports Adjusting the sound Using Special FeaturesUsing the sound control buttons on the computer Using the Sound control panelAdjusting the screen Using the built-in microphoneUsing the screen control buttons on the computer Disabling the buttons on the front of your computer Using the Screen control panelSaving energy Installing an expansion card Page Continues Slide the logic board back Using a RAM disk for temporary storage Starting up your computer from an external hard disk Advice about using a modemApple Publishing System Apple Computer, Inc