Apple 500 Series manual Turning on the computer, To turn on the computer for the first time

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Turning on the computer

To turn on the computer for the first time:

mPress the Power On key (marked with the icon P) at the upper-right corner of the keyboard to turn the computer on.

Power On key

π

You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a moment to start up.

When you see something like this on your screen, the computer is ready to use:

Note: Your screen should look very similar to this picture but it might not look exactly the same.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Index Communications regulation information Vcci statement Trackpad button Getting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display Turning on the computer To turn on the computer for the first timeProblems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Reviewing the basics Learned from the tutorialTurning the computer off Putting the computer to sleep Automatic sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on Where to find answers User’sGuideGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window 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 Learning useful shortcuts Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appearsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a printer Connecting a modemExternal modem is ready to use Connecting Scsi devices TerminatorUsing your PowerBook as a Scsi disk Connecting your computer as a Scsi diskTurn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power On key Simplifying the connection process Drawing battery power in Scsi disk mode Quitting Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Video port Video adapter Video cable Trouble? Disconnecting an external monitor Working with an external monitorConnecting sound input and output devices Connecting other devices Adding memory to your computerInstalling and Using Application Programs Installing application programsSwitching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktopPower Management Power sourcesResponding to low-power messages What you should doWhat you should know Recharging the batteries Removing or replacing the batteries To remove or replace the batteries, follow these stepsPower Management Maximizing the life of batteries Maximizing work timeAppendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your work area and equipmentChair Keyboard and trackpad Mouse Built-in displayAvoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?External monitor Important care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Storing the PowerBook Service and supportAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Index Index PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide See Scsi Y, Z Apple Publishing System