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Apple 5300CD, 5200CD manual Problems starting up from the CD?

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Problems starting up from the CD?

Problems starting up from the CD?

If you’ve followed the steps in the previous sections and the Macintosh Performa CD icon does not appear on your screen, follow these steps:

1Insert the CD into the tray.

2Choose Restart from the Special menu.

3Immediately press and hold down the Command (x), Shift, Option, and Delete keys.

The computer bypasses the internal hard disk, and the Macintosh Performa CD icon appears on the desktop.

If the Macintosh Performa CD icon still does not appear on the desktop, continue with these steps:

4Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu.

5Double-click the Startup Disk icon.

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The Startup Disk control panel appears.

Click the CD icon to select it as your startup disk.

Close the Startup Disk control panel.

Choose Restart from the Special menu (or the Apple menu).

The computer starts up using the CD, and in a few moments the Macintosh desktop with a Launcher appears.

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Apple 5300CD, 5200CD manual Problems starting up from the CD?

Contents

User’sGuide Macintosh PerformaK Apple Computer, Inc Welcome to Macintosh ContentsGetting Started 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 KeyboardRadio and television interference Communications regulation informationFCC statement Class 1 label DOC statementVCCI statement CD-ROM drive Page Welcome to Macintosh permanently attached to the keyboard Keyboard Computer power cordMacintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 screenOther CD-ROM formats Types of compact discs you can useStandard file 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 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 If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supplyEjecting a 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 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 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 keys on your keyboard Appendix C Special Keys on Your KeyboardRead this appendix to learn how to use the special 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