User’s Guide
Apple Computer, Inc
Apple Publishing System
Contents
Troubleshooting
Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features
Appendix C
Appendix B
Index
FCC statement
Radio and television interference
DOC statement
Vcci statement CD-ROM drive
Keyboard and keyboard cable Mouse
Macintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable
Keyboard
Optional security screws
Getting Started
Plugging in the computer
When you are ready to begin, follow these steps
Installing an expansion card
Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable
Connecting the mouse and keyboard
Computer
Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable
ADB port
Connecting other equipment
Turning the computer on for the first time
Check to see what’s on your screen
Problems turning your computer on?
What’s next?
Learning the basics
Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk
Without moving the mouse, click the mouse button
Reviewing the basics
Guide h menu
Turning the computer on
Press the Power key marked with a triangle on the keyboard
Turning the computer off
Click Shut Down
Guide menu
Where to find answers
This book
Other manuals
Getting Help
Getting answers to your questions
Getting answers with the Topics button
Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button
Click Setting Options in the list of topics
Read and follow the instructions in this window
Getting answers with the Index button
Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button
Read and follow the instructions in the window
Getting answers with the Look For button
Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button
If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here
Tips for using Macintosh Guide
Identifying objects on the screen
Learning useful shortcuts
Click one of the category buttons
Chapter
Expanding Your Computer
Screen control Buttons
Your computer at a glance
Built-in microphone Sound control buttons
Stereo speakers
Printer port Modem port Scsi port ≈ Sound input port
Where to connect additional equipment
≤ Power plug Power switch ADB port
Hard disk drive internal
Using the sound control buttons on your computer
Using the screen control buttons on your computer
Using the built-in microphone
Connecting to a network
Installing internal drives
Expanding memory
Using Programs and Backing Up Disks
Installing application programs
Working with several programs at a time
Switching programs
Finding out which programs are open
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop
Protecting the information on a disk
Backing up your files
Using Programs and Backing Up Disks
Click the Applications grouping button in the Launcher
Using Apple Backup for the first time
Click the Apple Backup button in the Launcher window
Click the Continue button
Click the appropriate button, as follows
Insert a high-density floppy disk into the disk drive
Using Apple Backup to update your backup copy
Click the button that corresponds to your choice
Unlock your first backup floppy disk
Insert the disk into the floppy disk drive
Restoring the information on your hard disk
When the disk is ejected, lock and label it
Store the disks in a safe, cool place
Using Apple Restore
A moment you’ll see this screen
Insert your first backup floppy disk
Respond to any messages you see on the screen
When you have questions
When you run into trouble
Take your time
Start over
Rebuild your desktop regularly
Click OK
Computer is turned on but the screen is dark
Solutions to common problems
Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately
Chapter
Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up
Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop
Icons do not appear correctly on your screen
Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk
Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse
Dialog box with a bomb appears
Troubleshooting
Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen
Troubleshooting
You see a message that an application program can’t be found
You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer
Repairing a damaged disk
Try these suggestions first
Starting up from a CD-ROM disc
If you see a blinking question mark on your screen
If you see the Macintosh desktop
Problems starting up from the CD?
Starting up from a floppy disk
How to test a hard disk
How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk
If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem
Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk
When do you need to initialize a hard disk?
Initializing a hard disk
How to initialize a hard disk
Click Initialize
Click Init to initialize the hard disk
Installing or reinstalling system software
When should you install or reinstall system software?
How to install or reinstall system software
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Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips
Health-related information about computer use
Musculoskeletal discomfort
Eye fatigue
Arranging your office
Shoulders relaxed
Avoiding fatigue
What about electromagnetic emissions?
Safety instructions
Handling your computer equipment
Handling the built-in monitor
Handling the keyboard
Handling floppy disks
Ejecting a disk
Power supply
If you can’t eject a floppy disk
Cleaning the monitor
Cleaning your equipment
Cleaning the computer case
Cleaning the mouse
Rotate the rollers to clean all around them
Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card
Opening the computer
Installing an Expansion Card
Appendix B
Installing a processor-direct slot PDS card
Installing the card
Align the card over the processor-direct slot
Remove the communications card from its static-proof bag
Align the card over the communications slot
Closing the computer
Slide the logic board back
Replace the back panel of the computer
Caps Lock key Clear key Command key
Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys
Enter key
Control key
Delete key
Escape key
Index
Macintosh Performa CD CD-ROM drive 28, 34 cleaning
Floppy disks. See also Utilities disk backing up
Index
Index
Index
Startup disk. See also Macintosh Performa CD Utilities disk
Utilities disk
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