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Turning the computer on for the first time

Turning the computer on for the first time

To turn the computer on for the first time, follow these steps:

1On the back of the computer, press the side of the power switch marked with the symbol i.

2Press the Power key (marked with a triangle) on your keyboard.

You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up.

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Apple 5300CD Turning the computer on for the first time, To turn the computer on for the first time, follow these steps

Contents

User’sGuide Macintosh PerformaK Apple Computer, Inc Contents Getting StartedWelcome to Macintosh 5 Using the CD-ROM Drive 3 Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features4 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks 2 Getting HelpIndex 6 TroubleshootingA Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips C Special Keys on Your KeyboardCommunications regulation information FCC statementRadio and television interference DOC statement VCCI statement CD-ROM driveClass 1 label Page Welcome to Macintosh permanently attached to the keyboard Keyboard Computer power cordMacintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable Mouse1 Getting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps 1 Place the computer where you want it2 Chapter “Off” position Power switch Getting StartedInstalling an expansion card Socket end of the power cord Power cord plugConnecting the mouse and keyboard V ADB port 6 ChapterAdjusting the angle of the screen Connecting other equipmentTo turn the computer on for the first time, follow these steps Turning the computer on for the first time2 Press the Power key marked with a triangle on your keyboard You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up3 Check to see what’s on your screen Hard disk icon Your Launcher hasmore items in itMacintosh desktop than are shown in this illustration Problems starting up? What’s next?Learning the basics 1 Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk3 Without moving the mouse, click the mouse button 12 ChapterReviewing the basics MenusClose box IconsWindows Title barTurning the computer off Turning the computer onIn this book Where to find answersUser’s Guide In the Guide menu2 Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button A small window appears with instructions for you to follow Getting answers with the Index button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button3 Click the phrase “background pattern” in the alphabetical list 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box Getting answers with the Look For button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click SearchIf you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here 24 ChapterTips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts 3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected 28 Chapterand Using Special Features Expanding Your ComputerPower-on light Your computer at a glanceRemote control sensor P Power keyConnecting additional equipment Using the sound control buttons on your computer m Press the button on the right to lighten your screen Using the screen control buttons on your computerExpanding Your Computer and Using Special Features m Press the button on the left to darken your screenUsing the built-in microphone Expanding memory Replacing internal storage devicesAdding an Ethernet card or a second monitor Page 4 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks Read this chapter to learn how to workwith application programs and protect the information on your disks Installing application programs Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Making backup copies of your documents Protecting the information on a diskHiding and showing windows on the desktop Restoring the information on your hard disk Using application programs designed for the PowerPC microprocessor Using older Macintosh programsSpecial memory requirements 5 Using the CD-ROM Drive Read this chapter for information aboutyour computer’s built-in CD-ROM drive Inserting a CD-ROM disc Ejecting a CD-ROM disc If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screenOther CD-ROM formats Types of compact discs you can useStandard file formats Audio CDsPlaying audio CDs Photo CDsWorking with Photo CDs Before viewing the contents of a Photo CD A note about resolutionObtaining Photo CDs Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network 50 Chapter6 Troubleshooting When you have questionsIf you have trouble Take your time 52 ChapterStart over Rebuild your desktop regularly 1 Hold down the Option and x keys while you start up your computer2 Click OK Solutions to common problems 56 Chapter A “sad Macintosh” icon appears and the computer won’t start up The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Icons do not appear correctly on your screen58 Chapter Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk You see a message that you need to have an FPU installed 60 ChapterThere is a software problem One of the following situations is probably the cause Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen 64 Chapter m Try opening the document in another program m Contact the program’s publisher to see if an upgrade is available If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Solutions to CD-ROM problemsProblems using the CD-ROM drive If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screenProblems using CD-ROM discs Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs Problems playing audio CDs You are unable to record sound from an audio CDProblems using Photo CDs If your computer’s performance decreases 72 ChapterRepairing a damaged disk Try these suggestions firstStarting up from a CD-ROM disc If you see a blinking question mark on your screenIf you see the Macintosh desktop Problems starting up from the CD? Checking for damage on your hard disk How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk 78 ChapterIf Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Initializing a hard diskClick the drive you want to initialize then click Initialize 80 ChapterInstalling or reinstalling system software When should you install or reinstall system software?Page Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort 84 Appendix AEye fatigue Arranging your officeThighs horizontal to adjust the height of yourShoulders relaxed Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level You may needAvoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the built-in monitor Handling the keyboardHandling floppy disks Handling CD-ROM discsm To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind Power supply Ejecting a diskIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Page Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Installing any expansion card involves three steps 1 Shut down your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard Opening the computerPress the side of the switch marked with the j symbol 3 Unplug the cable that connects your keyboard to the computerPulling gently, swing the panel up, and slip it out Locate the two latches on6 Pull gently on the latches 7 Swing the panel up and slip it out the underside of the computer’s case with your fingertipsWire handle Installing an Expansion CardLC-PDS access port Installing an LC-PDS card1 Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Metal retainer Vertical plate LC-processor-direct slot LC-PDSInstalling a communication card Metal retainer Vertical plate Communication slot106 Appendix B Communication slotClosing the computer Installing an Expansion CardSwing the handle up 1 Press the reset button logic board is solidly back in place2 Gently but firmly push on the vertical plate until the Snap the plastic back panel into place Installing an Expansion Card4 Snap the base of the back panel into place 5 Reinsert the security screwsPage Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Read this appendix to learn how to use the specialkeys on your keyboard Delete key Power key Return key Shift key Tab keyControl key Enter keyTyping special characters and symbols the windowGrave accent ` Acute accent ´ Circumflex Tilde ~ Umlaut ¨ Special key combinationsx-Control-Power key The letter “c” with a cedilla çConnecting to an Ethernet network Appendix D If You Purchase Additional Equipment116 Appendix D Connecting a second monitor for video mirroring Apple external video connector installed118 Appendix D Index CD-ROM disc. See Macintosh Performa CD disc Page Page Page I, J Page Page Page setting up 1-11 adjusting screen angle T, U windows 13 changing size of W, X, Y, Zwarranty considerations, installing additional RAM hiding and showing on desktop 40 Macintosh Guide 18-19Cupertino, California Apple Computer, Inc1 Infinite Loop 030-8235-A