Contents
Setting Up Your Computer
Sometimes built into the monitor
Setting Up Your Computer
Positioning and Plugging In the Computer
Power cord socket Power cord plug
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Connecting a Monitor
To connect the monitor, follow these steps
Monitor power socket
Monitor port
Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer
Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard
Chapter
Optional internal modem port RJ-11 Modem port icon
Connecting a Modem
Modem port icon Modem port Mini DIN-9
Turning the Computer On
Problems Turning Your Computer On?
What’s Next?
Turning the Computer Off
Using Your Macintosh
Your Computer’s Components and Front Panel Controls
Optional
Works with high-density and double-sided 3.5 floppy disks
Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors
Optional AV ports
Connects your Macintosh to a printer or LocalTalk network
Using the Computer’s Built-in Drives
Using the CD-ROM Drive
To use your CD-ROM drive, follow these instructions
Press the Open/Close button next to the CD-ROM drive
Using the Floppy Disk Drive and Optional Zip Drive
Connecting Audio Equipment
Sound Input and Output Ports
Optional Left and Right RCA-Type Audio Ports
Stereo miniplug
Left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connector
Connecting Most Audio Equipment
RCA-type plug
RCA plugs
Turn on the computer and the audio equipment
Sound Output Port
Connecting and Using a Microphone
Video connector
Connecting Video Equipment
Your Macintosh can work with two major video formats
Connecting Video Equipment for Input to the Computer
Video plug
Video Input port Audio input ports Left and right
Video cable
ÆS-video
Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera
˜ Composite Video Input port Audio
Connecting Video Equipment for Output From the Computer
Video connection for output from the computer
Video Audio
Connecting a Television
Output port Output ports
TV Mirroring icon Resolution icon
Composite Video Output port Audio output
Before You Connect a Scsi Device
Connecting External Scsi Devices
Scsi icon Scsi port DB-25
Scsi system cable
Connecting a Scsi Device
External Scsi terminator
Connecting a Printer
Printer port icon Printer port Mini DIN-9
Connecting an ADB Input Device
Connecting a Second Monitor
ADB port icon ADB port Mini DIN-4
Connecting to a Local Area Network
LocalTalk adapter
Connecting to a LocalTalk Network
LocalTalk cable
Printer port LocalTalk adapter LocalTalk cable
Connecting to a 10Base-T Ethernet Network
Ethernet icon 10Base-T Ethernet port RJ-45
Connecting to Multiple Networks Simultaneously
Configuring Your Network Connection
Ethernet port Wall plate
10Base-T
Securing Your Computer
Security lock port
Installing PCI Cards, Memory Internal Storage Devices
About PCI Expansion Cards
Expansion Card Power Requirements
About Memory
Video memory expansion slot Dram Dimm slots ROM slot
Front of computer
Dram Configurations
Video Memory Configurations
Important Use only Sgram SO-DIMMS
About Internal Storage Options
Connecting an Additional ATA Device
Pin connector
Connecting an Internal Scsi Device
Opening the Computer
Back of computer
Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer
Remove the cover
Press the button and lift
Use the handle to open the chassis
Installing a PCI Expansion Card
Connector
Port access cover in place Shield
Remove the screw that holds
Disconnect it
PCI slot
Installing an Unusually Long PCI Card
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices
Memory Installing Dram or Video Memory, next
Installing Dram or Video Memory
Connectors Notches
Connectors
Sgram SO-DIMM Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary
Notch
Video memory slot
Installing a Hard Disk or Other Storage Device
Bottom chassis
Remove the plastic faceplate
Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits upright
Raised catch
Drive carrier
Remove both screws
Scsi device
Replace the plastic faceplate
Sheet metal shield Reinstall both screws
Snap the plastic faceplate back into place
Closing the Computer
Lock the chassis by rotating the locking levers
Replace the computer cover panel
What’s Next?
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Health-Related Information About Computer Use
Musculoskeletal Discomfort
To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue
Eye Fatigue
Arranging Your Office
Shoulders relaxed
Avoiding Fatigue
Safety Instructions
What About Electromagnetic Emissions?
Handling Your Computer Equipment
Appendix
Handling Floppy Disks
125 F 52 C 50 F 10 C Do not touch Keep disks away
Exposed part From magnets
Disk behind
Handling Zip Disks
Do not touch Keep disks away
To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind
Handling CD-ROM Discs
Do not expose discs
To direct sunlight On discs Do not spill liquids
Cleaning Your Equipment
Power Supply
Cleaning the Computer Case
Cleaning the Monitor
Locking and Unlocking the Mouse
Here on your mouse
Recessed area surrounding ring
Setting Up Your Power Macintosh
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Contents
Connecting to Multiple Networks Simultaneously
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices
Appendix Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips
About Memory
Communications Regulation Information
Vi Laser Information