Appendix B | Apple 6200 series specification

5If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer, remove them with a Phillips screwdriver.

If there are security screws, remove both screws from the vertical plate

6Unplug the power cord from your computer.

7Swing the handle out from its storage position. Then grasp the handle and gently but firmly pull it toward you.

The vertical plate and the logic board to which it’s attached slide all the way out of the computer. Carefully support the logic board as it comes out, and put it on a clean, flat, stable surface.

What you do next depends on the type of expansion card you want to install.

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Apple 6200 series manual Appendix B

Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone TroubleshootingWhere to connect additional equipment Getting Help Index 105 Health-related information about computer use FCC statement Radio and television interference DOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor power cord MonitorKeyboard Mouse Monitor cable Getting Started Plugging in the computer When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Choose a power outlet to which you have easy access Connecting the monitor power cord Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Place the monitor where you will be using it Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor Plug in the monitor power cordOn some monitors, the cord is already attached Connecting the monitor cable Monitor port is marked with the icon symbolAttach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Follow these steps to turn the computer on Turn on your computer by pressing the Power keyTurning the computer on Turn on the monitor 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 Reviewing the basics Guide h menu Turning the computer off To turn the computer on, simply press the Power key againPress the Power key marked with a triangle on the keyboard You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard Guide menu Where to find answersThis book Other manuals Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Now continue with the next section Click Setting Options in the list of topicsSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow 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 Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appearsClick one of the category buttons Chapter CD-ROM drive Volume buttons Optional Monitor Floppy disk drive Computer Where to connect additional equipment Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Connecting external stereo speakers Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting to an Ethernet network Installing internal drives Expanding memory Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Using Power Macintosh application programs Special memory requirementsShared libraries Using older Macintosh programs When you have questions When you run into trouble Take your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Click OK Solutions to common problems Computer is turned on but the screen is darkComputer’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 freezes on the screen Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter Troubleshooting You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer You experience problems using an older Macintosh program If your computer’s performance decreases Initializing a hard disk Starting up from a CD-ROM disc Starting up from a floppy disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM driveShut down your computer Double-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it When initialization is complete, click DoneReinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk Type a name for your hard disk in the Name box Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon Initializing an external Scsi hard diskClick Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Click Init to initialize the hard disk Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Open the Internal HD Format icon Testing an external Scsi hard diskChecking for damage on your internal hard disk Choose Scan For Defects from the Functions menu How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Click Drive until the disk you want appears Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk Open the Disk First Aid iconClick the icon of the disk you want to test Installing or reinstalling system software If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problemWhen should you install system software? When should you reinstall system software? Installing system software Open the Apple HD SC Setup program Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Easy Install dialog box appears Click Continue Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup icon Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installation Click the Install New System Folder button and click OKFollowing dialog box appears It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Click Clean Install Doing a custom installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Restart your Macintosh 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 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 equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse Put the ball and the ring back in place To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Appendix B You can also press the Power key on the keyboard Opening the computer Appendix B Installing an LC-PDS card Remove the LC-PDS card from its static-proof bagAlign the card over the LC-PDS slot Installing a communication card Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag Communication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board Align the card over the communication slot Closing the computer If you removed security screws earlier, reinsert them now Your computer is now ready to turn on and use Swing the back panel up and snap it into place Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Delete key Power key Return keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Control key Enter key Typing special characters and symbols Special key combinations To do this … … press this key combination Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System