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Apple 5200CD, 5300CD manual Restoring the information on your hard disk

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Restoring the information on your hard disk

If information on your hard disk becomes damaged or lost, you can restore it if you have a backup copy of the information. The Macintosh Performa CD contains copies of all the system software and application programs that came with your computer. See the Macintosh Performa CD booklet for instructions on using the Macintosh Performa CD.

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Apple 5200CD, 5300CD manual Restoring the information on your hard disk

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Macintosh Performa User’sGuideK Apple Computer, Inc Contents Getting StartedWelcome to Macintosh 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 IndexCommunications regulation information FCC statementRadio and television interference DOC statement VCCI statement CD-ROM driveClass 1 label Page Welcome to Macintosh Mouse Keyboard Computer power cordMacintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable permanently attached to the keyboardPlugging in the computer 1 Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps 1 Place the computer where you want it2 Chapter 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 steps3 Check to see what’s on your screen Hard disk icon Your Launcher hasmore items in itMacintosh desktop than are shown in this illustration 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 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 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 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 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 Before viewing the contents of a Photo CD A note about resolutionObtaining Photo CDs 50 Chapter Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network6 Troubleshooting When you have questionsIf you have trouble 52 Chapter Take your timeStart 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 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 Power supply Ejecting a diskIf you can’t eject a floppy 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 BClosing 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 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 Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Read this appendix to learn how to use the specialkeys on your keyboard 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