Problems turning your computer on? | Apple 6200 series guide

Problems turning your computer on?

If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem:

mIs the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip plugged in and turned on?

mIs the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front panel should

be on. If it isn’t on, press the standby power button on the computer’s back panel (marked with the symbol ®).

mAre the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? (Don’t disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable while the computer is on. You could damage your equipment.)

mIs the monitor power cord plugged in?

mIs the monitor turned on? (Check the power-on light on the front of the monitor.)

mIs the monitor cable attached firmly to both the monitor and computer?

mIs the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly? (On Apple monitors, the brightness control is marked with the symbol ¤.)

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Apple 6200 series manual Problems turning your computer on?

Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Getting Help TroubleshootingWhere to connect additional equipment Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Health-related information about computer use Index 105 Radio and television interference FCC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive DOC statement Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor Monitor power cordKeyboard Mouse Monitor cable Plugging in the computer Getting Started Choose a power outlet to which you have easy access When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Place the monitor where you will be using it Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Connecting the monitor power cord Plug in the monitor power cord Connect the monitor power cord to the monitorOn some monitors, the cord is already attached Monitor port is marked with the icon symbol Connecting the monitor cableAttach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipment Turn on the monitor Turn on your computer by pressing the Power keyTurning the computer on Follow these steps to turn the computer on Check to see what’s on your screen Problems turning your computer on? What’s next? Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Learning the basics Guide h menu Reviewing the basics You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard To turn the computer on, simply press the Power key againPress the Power key marked with a triangle on the keyboard Turning the computer off Other manuals Where to find answersThis book Guide menu Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics button Read and follow the instructions in this window Click Setting Options in the list of topicsSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow Now continue with the next section Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Chapter Monitor Floppy disk drive Computer CD-ROM drive Volume buttons Optional Where to connect additional equipment Connecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting external stereo speakers Connecting to an Ethernet network Expanding memory Installing internal drives Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your files Special memory requirements Using Power Macintosh application programsShared libraries Using older Macintosh programs When you run into trouble When you have questions Take your time Start over Click OK Rebuild your desktop regularly Computer is turned on but the screen is dark Solutions to common problemsComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Chapter Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop 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 an older Macintosh program You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer If your computer’s performance decreases Starting up from a CD-ROM disc Initializing a hard disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a floppy diskShut down your computer Type a name for your hard disk in the Name box When initialization is complete, click DoneReinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk Double-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it Initializing an external Scsi hard disk Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconClick Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Click Init to initialize the hard disk Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Try these suggestions first Choose Scan For Defects from the Functions menu Testing an external Scsi hard diskChecking for damage on your internal hard disk Open the Internal HD Format icon Click Drive until the disk you want appears How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Open the Disk First Aid icon Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the diskClick the icon of the disk you want to test If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install system software? Installing system software When should you reinstall system software? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Open the Apple HD SC Setup program Click Continue Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup icon To do a clean installation, follow these steps Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationFollowing dialog box appears Click Clean Install It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Doing a custom installation Restart your Macintosh Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigue Shoulders relaxed What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigue Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the monitor Ejecting a disk Handling floppy disks If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supply Cleaning the mouse Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitor Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Put the ball and the ring back in place Locking and unlocking the mouse To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Appendix B Opening the computer You can also press the Power key on the keyboard Appendix B Remove the LC-PDS card from its static-proof bag Installing an LC-PDS cardAlign the card over the LC-PDS slot Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag Installing a communication card Align the card over the communication slot Communication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board Closing the computer If you removed security screws earlier, reinsert them now Swing the back panel up and snap it into place Your computer is now ready to turn on and use Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Enter key Power key Return keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Control key Delete key Typing special characters and symbols To do this … … press this key combination Special key combinations Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System