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Apple 5300CD Your computer at a glance, Built-in microphone, CD-ROM drive, Open/Close button

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Your computer at a glance

Your computer at a glance

This illustration shows your Macintosh Performa system. You can expand your computer system by connecting additional hardware (such as a printer, modem, or scanner).

Built-in microphone
CD-ROM drive
CD-ROM drive
Open/Close button
ü Screen control buttons
Use these buttons to lighten
or darken your screen.
Stereo speakers
Tilt-and-swivel base
Remote control sensor
Power-on light
A green light indicates
that the computer is on.	Keyboard

Color display

Your built-in monitor can display thousands of colors.

Floppy disk drive

-Sound control buttons

Use these buttons to change the volume of the computer’s sound.

P Power key

Use this key to turn your computer on and off.

f Headphone jack

Mouse

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Apple 5300CD Your computer at a glance, Built-in microphone, CD-ROM drive, Open/Close button, ü Screen control buttons

Contents

User’sGuide Macintosh PerformaK Apple Computer, Inc Getting Started ContentsWelcome to Macintosh 3 Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features 4 Using Programs and Backing Up Disks5 Using the CD-ROM Drive 2 Getting Help6 Troubleshooting A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsIndex C Special Keys on Your KeyboardFCC statement Communications regulation informationRadio and television interference VCCI statement CD-ROM drive DOC statementClass 1 label Page Welcome to Macintosh Keyboard Computer power cord Macintosh Performa computer Keyboard cablepermanently attached to the keyboard Mouse1 Getting Started Plugging in the computer1 Place the computer where you want it When you are ready to begin, follow these steps2 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 equipmentTurning the computer on for the first time 2 Press the Power key marked with a triangle on your keyboardTo turn the computer on for the first time, follow these steps You hear a tone from the computer as it starts upHard disk icon Your Launcher has 3 Check to see what’s on your screenmore 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 MenusIcons WindowsClose box Title barTurning the computer off Turning the computer onWhere to find answers User’s GuideIn this book 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 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index button3 Click the phrase “background pattern” in the alphabetical list 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box 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 ComputerYour computer at a glance Remote control sensorPower-on light P Power keyConnecting additional equipment Using the sound control buttons on your computer Using the screen control buttons on your computer Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Featuresm Press the button on the right to lighten your screen m Press the button on the left to darken your screenUsing the built-in microphone Replacing internal storage devices Expanding memoryAdding an Ethernet card or a second monitor Page Read this chapter to learn how to work 4 Using Programs and Backing Up Diskswith application programs and protect the information on your disks Installing application programs Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Protecting the information on a disk Making backup copies of your documentsHiding and showing windows on the desktop Restoring the information on your hard disk Using older Macintosh programs Using application programs designed for the PowerPC microprocessorSpecial memory requirements Read this chapter for information about 5 Using the CD-ROM Driveyour 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 screenTypes of compact discs you can use Standard file formatsOther CD-ROM formats Audio CDsPlaying audio CDs Photo CDsWorking with Photo CDs A note about resolution Before viewing the contents of a Photo CDObtaining Photo CDs Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network 50 ChapterWhen you have questions 6 TroubleshootingIf you have trouble Take your time 52 ChapterStart over 1 Hold down the Option and x keys while you start up your computer Rebuild your desktop regularly2 Click OK Solutions to common problems 56 Chapter A “sad Macintosh” icon appears and the computer won’t start up Icons do not appear correctly on your screen The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop58 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 Solutions to CD-ROM problems Problems using the CD-ROM driveIf a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen 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 officeto adjust the height of your Shoulders relaxedThighs horizontal 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 Ejecting a disk Power supplyIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning your equipment Cleaning the computer caseCleaning the monitor 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 Opening the computer Press the side of the switch marked with the j symbol1 Shut down your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard 3 Unplug the cable that connects your keyboard to the computerLocate the two latches on 6 Pull gently on the latches 7 Swing the panel up and slip it outPulling gently, swing the panel up, and slip it out the underside of the computer’s case with your fingertipsWire handle Installing an Expansion CardInstalling an LC-PDS card 1 Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plateLC-PDS access port Metal retainer Vertical plate LC-processor-direct slot LC-PDSInstalling a communication card Metal retainer Vertical plate Communication slot106 Appendix B Communication slotInstalling an Expansion Card Closing the computerSwing the handle up logic board is solidly back in place 1 Press the reset button2 Gently but firmly push on the vertical plate until the Installing an Expansion Card 4 Snap the base of the back panel into placeSnap the plastic back panel into place 5 Reinsert the security screwsPage Read this appendix to learn how to use the special Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboardkeys on your keyboard Power key Return key Shift key Tab key Control keyDelete key Enter keyTyping special characters and symbols the windowSpecial key combinations x-Control-Power keyGrave accent ` Acute accent ´ Circumflex Tilde ~ Umlaut ¨ 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 W, X, Y, Z warranty considerations, installing additional RAMwindows 13 changing size of hiding and showing on desktop 40 Macintosh Guide 18-19Apple Computer, Inc 1 Infinite LoopCupertino, California 030-8235-A