Contents
User’s Guide
Apple Publishing System
Apple Computer, Inc
Contents
Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features
Troubleshooting
Index
Appendix B
Appendix C
Radio and television interference
FCC statement
Vcci statement CD-ROM drive
DOC statement
Keyboard
Macintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable
Keyboard and keyboard cable Mouse
Optional security screws
Plugging in the computer
Getting Started
When you are ready to begin, follow these steps
Installing an expansion card
Computer
Connecting the mouse and keyboard
Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable
ADB port
Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable
Connecting other equipment
Turning the computer on for the first time
Check to see what’s on your screen
Problems turning your computer on?
What’s next?
Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk
Learning the basics
Guide h menu
Reviewing the basics
Without moving the mouse, click the mouse button
Turning the computer off
Press the Power key marked with a triangle on the keyboard
Turning the computer on
Click Shut Down
This book
Where to find answers
Guide menu
Other manuals
Getting Help
Getting answers to your questions
Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button
Getting answers with the Topics button
Read and follow the instructions in this window
Click Setting Options in the list of topics
Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button
Getting answers with the Index button
Read and follow the instructions in the window
Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button
Getting answers with the Look For button
If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here
Tips for using Macintosh Guide
Identifying objects on the screen
Click one of the category buttons
Learning useful shortcuts
Chapter
Expanding Your Computer
Built-in microphone Sound control buttons
Your computer at a glance
Screen control Buttons
Stereo speakers
≤ Power plug Power switch ADB port
Where to connect additional equipment
Printer port Modem port Scsi port ≈ Sound input port
Hard disk drive internal
Using the sound control buttons on your computer
Using the screen control buttons on your computer
Using the built-in microphone
Connecting to a network
Expanding memory
Installing internal drives
Using Programs and Backing Up Disks
Installing application programs
Finding out which programs are open
Switching programs
Working with several programs at a time
Backing up your files
Protecting the information on a disk
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop
Using Programs and Backing Up Disks
Click the Apple Backup button in the Launcher window
Using Apple Backup for the first time
Click the Applications grouping button in the Launcher
Click the Continue button
Insert a high-density floppy disk into the disk drive
Click the appropriate button, as follows
Using Apple Backup to update your backup copy
Insert the disk into the floppy disk drive
Unlock your first backup floppy disk
Click the button that corresponds to your choice
Store the disks in a safe, cool place
When the disk is ejected, lock and label it
Restoring the information on your hard disk
A moment you’ll see this screen
Using Apple Restore
Respond to any messages you see on the screen
Insert your first backup floppy disk
When you run into trouble
When you have questions
Take your time
Start over
Click OK
Rebuild your desktop regularly
Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately
Solutions to common problems
Computer is turned on but the screen is dark
Chapter
Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up
Icons do not appear correctly on your screen
Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop
Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk
Dialog box with a bomb appears
Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse
Troubleshooting
Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen
Troubleshooting
You see a message that an application program can’t be found
You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer
Try these suggestions first
Repairing a damaged disk
If you see a blinking question mark on your screen
Starting up from a CD-ROM disc
If you see the Macintosh desktop
Starting up from a floppy disk
Problems starting up from the CD?
How to test a hard disk
How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk
Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk
If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem
Initializing a hard disk
When do you need to initialize a hard disk?
Click Initialize
How to initialize a hard disk
Click Init to initialize the hard disk
When should you install or reinstall system software?
Installing or reinstalling system software
How to install or reinstall system software
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Health-related information about computer use
Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips
Musculoskeletal discomfort
Arranging your office
Eye fatigue
Shoulders relaxed
What about electromagnetic emissions?
Avoiding fatigue
Safety instructions
Handling your computer equipment
Handling the keyboard
Handling the built-in monitor
Ejecting a disk
Handling floppy disks
If you can’t eject a floppy disk
Power supply
Cleaning the computer case
Cleaning your equipment
Cleaning the monitor
Cleaning the mouse
Rotate the rollers to clean all around them
Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card
Opening the computer
Installing an Expansion Card
Appendix B
Align the card over the processor-direct slot
Installing the card
Installing a processor-direct slot PDS card
Align the card over the communications slot
Remove the communications card from its static-proof bag
Slide the logic board back
Closing the computer
Replace the back panel of the computer
Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys
Caps Lock key Clear key Command key
Delete key
Control key
Enter key
Escape key
Index
Macintosh Performa CD CD-ROM drive 28, 34 cleaning
Floppy disks. See also Utilities disk backing up
Index
Index
Index
Startup disk. See also Macintosh Performa CD Utilities disk
Utilities disk
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