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Apple 5200CD, 5300CD manual Reviewing the basics, Menus

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Reviewing the basics

Reviewing the basics

You can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on your screen to do work with your computer.

Menu

Icons

Window

Menus

The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar. The symbols and words in it represent menus of commands. To open a menu, place the pointer on the symbol or word for the menu and press the mouse button.

Guide menu To find an answer to a question, look in the Guide (h) menu.

Application menu You can have several application programs open at once. To see which program is active or to switch from one program to another, use this menu (called the Application menu).

Getting Started

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Apple 5200CD, 5300CD manual Reviewing the basics, Menus

Contents

Macintosh Performa User’sGuideK Apple Computer, Inc Welcome to Macintosh ContentsGetting Started 2 Getting Help 3 Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features4 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks 5 Using the CD-ROM DriveC Special Keys on Your Keyboard 6 TroubleshootingA Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips IndexRadio and television interference Communications regulation informationFCC statement Class 1 label DOC statementVCCI statement CD-ROM drive Page Welcome to Macintosh Mouse Keyboard Computer power cordMacintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable permanently attached to the keyboardPlugging in the computer 1 Getting Started2 Chapter When you are ready to begin, follow these steps1 Place the computer where you want it Getting Started “Off” position Power switchSocket end of the power cord Power cord plug Installing an expansion cardConnecting the mouse and keyboard 6 Chapter V ADB portConnecting other equipment Adjusting the angle of the screenYou hear a tone from the computer as it starts up Turning the computer on for the first time2 Press the Power key marked with a triangle on your keyboard To turn the computer on for the first time, follow these stepsmore items in itMacintosh desktop than are shown in this illustration 3 Check to see what’s on your screenHard disk icon Your Launcher has What’s next? Problems starting up?1 Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Learning the basics12 Chapter 3 Without moving the mouse, click the mouse buttonMenus Reviewing the basicsTitle bar IconsWindows Close boxTurning the computer on Turning the computer offIn the Guide menu Where to find answersUser’s Guide In this book2 Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button A small window appears with instructions for you to follow 3 Click the phrase “background pattern” in the alphabetical list Getting answers with the Index button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click Search Getting answers with the Look For button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box24 Chapter If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click hereTips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts 28 Chapter 3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selectedExpanding Your Computer and Using Special FeaturesP Power key Your computer at a glanceRemote control sensor Power-on lightConnecting additional equipment Using the sound control buttons on your computer m Press the button on the left to darken your screen Using the screen control buttons on your computerExpanding Your Computer and Using Special Features m Press the button on the right to lighten your screenUsing the built-in microphone Adding an Ethernet card or a second monitor Expanding memoryReplacing internal storage devices Page with application programs and protect the information on your disks 4 Using Programs and Backing Up DisksRead this chapter to learn how to work Installing application programs Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Making backup copies of your documentsProtecting the information on a disk Restoring the information on your hard disk Special memory requirements Using application programs designed for the PowerPC microprocessorUsing older Macintosh programs your computer’s built-in CD-ROM drive 5 Using the CD-ROM DriveRead this chapter for information about Inserting a CD-ROM disc If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Ejecting a CD-ROM discAudio CDs Types of compact discs you can useStandard file formats Other CD-ROM formatsPhoto CDs Playing audio CDsWorking with Photo CDs Obtaining Photo CDs Before viewing the contents of a Photo CDA note about resolution 50 Chapter Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a networkIf you have trouble 6 TroubleshootingWhen you have questions 52 Chapter Take your timeStart over 2 Click OK Rebuild your desktop regularly1 Hold down the Option and x keys while you start up your computer Solutions to common problems 56 Chapter A “sad Macintosh” icon appears and the computer won’t start up 58 Chapter The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktopIcons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk 60 Chapter You see a message that you need to have an FPU installedThere 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 no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Solutions to CD-ROM problemsProblems using the CD-ROM drive If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screenProblems using CD-ROM discs Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs You are unable to record sound from an audio CD Problems playing audio CDsProblems using Photo CDs 72 Chapter If your computer’s performance decreasesTry these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskIf you see a blinking question mark on your screen Starting up from a CD-ROM discIf you see the Macintosh desktop Problems starting up from the CD? Checking for damage on your hard disk 78 Chapter How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskInitializing a hard disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem80 Chapter Click the drive you want to initialize then click InitializeWhen should you install or reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwarePage Health-related information about computer use Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips84 Appendix A Musculoskeletal discomfortArranging your office Eye fatigueTop of the screen at or slightly below eye level You may need to adjust the height of yourShoulders relaxed Thighs horizontalWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueSafety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the built-in monitorHandling CD-ROM discs Handling floppy disksm To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supplyEjecting a disk Cleaning the mouse Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitorRotate 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 3 Unplug the cable that connects your keyboard to the computer Opening the computerPress the side of the switch marked with the j symbol 1 Shut down your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboardthe underside of the computer’s case with your fingertips Locate the two latches on6 Pull gently on the latches 7 Swing the panel up and slip it out Pulling gently, swing the panel up, and slip it outInstalling an Expansion Card Wire handleMetal retainer Vertical plate LC-processor-direct slot LC-PDS Installing an LC-PDS card1 Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate LC-PDS access portMetal retainer Vertical plate Communication slot Installing a communication cardCommunication slot 106 Appendix BSwing the handle up Closing the computerInstalling an Expansion Card 2 Gently but firmly push on the vertical plate until the 1 Press the reset buttonlogic board is solidly back in place 5 Reinsert the security screws Installing an Expansion Card4 Snap the base of the back panel into place Snap the plastic back panel into placePage keys on your keyboard Appendix C Special Keys on Your KeyboardRead this appendix to learn how to use the special Enter key Power key Return key Shift key Tab keyControl key Delete keythe window Typing special characters and symbolsThe letter “c” with a cedilla ç Special key combinationsx-Control-Power key Grave accent ` Acute accent ´ Circumflex Tilde ~ Umlaut ¨Appendix D If You Purchase Additional Equipment Connecting to an Ethernet network116 Appendix D Apple external video connector installed Connecting a second monitor for video mirroring118 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 hiding and showing on desktop 40 Macintosh Guide 18-19 W, X, Y, Zwarranty considerations, installing additional RAM windows 13 changing size of030-8235-A Apple Computer, Inc1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, California