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The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop.

If you don’t see a hard disk icon on the desktop, try the following:

mUse the Drive Setup program to make the disk available. Drive Setup is located in the Apple Extras folder. For instructions, start Drive Setup, then choose Drive Setup Guide from the Guide (h) menu.

mIf the hard disk is internal, shut down your computer, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.

mIf the hard disk is external, make sure that it is turned on and that its cable is connected firmly; then restart the Macintosh.

mCheck the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment connected to your computer. See the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment for information on setting SCSI ID numbers.

mIf the hard disk is your startup disk, start your computer with the Macintosh Performa CD. (For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see the Macintosh Performa CD booklet.) Then follow the rest of the instructions on repairing a disk to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage.

If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk.

Icons do not appear correctly on your screen.

You need to rebuild the desktop—a process that helps your Macintosh keep track of files and folders on your hard disks. For instructions, see “Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly” in the section “If You Have Trouble” earlier in this chapter.

If icons do not appear correctly after you rebuild the desktop, restart your computer while pressing the Shift key to temporarily turn off system extensions. When you see the “Welcome to Macintosh—extensions off” message, release the Shift key and press the Option and x keys until you see a message asking if you want to rebuild the desktop.

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User’sGuide Macintosh PerformaK Apple Computer, Inc Welcome to Macintosh ContentsGetting Started 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 KeyboardRadio and television interference Communications regulation informationFCC statement Class 1 label DOC statementVCCI statement CD-ROM drive Page Welcome to Macintosh Keyboard Computer power cord Macintosh Performa computer Keyboard cablepermanently attached to the keyboard Mouse1 Getting Started Plugging in the computer2 Chapter When you are ready to begin, follow these steps1 Place the computer where you want it “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 upmore items in itMacintosh desktop than are shown in this illustration 3 Check to see what’s on your screenHard disk icon Your Launcher has 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 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 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 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 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 Obtaining Photo CDs Before viewing the contents of a Photo CDA note about resolution Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network 50 ChapterIf you have trouble 6 TroubleshootingWhen you have questions Take your time 52 ChapterStart 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 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 If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supplyEjecting a 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 slotSwing 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 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 keys on your keyboard Appendix C Special Keys on Your KeyboardRead this appendix to learn how to use the special 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