Where to connect additional equipment | Apple 6200 series specs

Where to connect additional equipment

The illustration on this page shows where equipment should be connected to your computer.

For instructions on connecting additional equipment such as a printer or scanner, see the manual that came with the equipment.

Video input card (optional)

Connects your Macintosh to a video camera,

VCR, or other video equipment.

≤Power socket

FSecurity lock

port

V Apple Desktop

Bus (ADB) port

Connects your Macintosh to input equipment, such as a keyboard or a trackball.

[Printer port

TV tuner card (optional) Connects your Macintosh to an external TV antenna or cable TV service.

™Monitor port Connects your monitor to your Macintosh.

®Standby power button

Communication card access cover Covers port for optional communication card.

Connects your Macintosh to a printer or LocalTalk network.

WModem port Connects an external modem to your Macintosh.

gSCSI port

Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment, such as external hard disk drives and scanners.

≈Sound input port

Connects your Macintosh to a professional-quality microphone or other audio input equipment.

LC-PDS card access cover Covers port for optional LC-PDS expansion card.

-Sound output port Connects your Macintosh to headphones, externally powered (amplified) speakers, or other audio output equipment.

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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 Keyboard Mouse Monitor cable Monitor power cordMonitor 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 On some monitors, the cord is already attached Connect the monitor power cord to the monitorPlug in the monitor power cord Attach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting the monitor cableMonitor port is marked with the icon symbol 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 Click one of the category buttons Learning useful shortcutsMain Macintosh Shortcuts window appears 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 Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Shared libraries Using Power Macintosh application programsSpecial memory requirements Using older Macintosh programs When you have questions When you run into trouble Take your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Click OK Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Solutions to common problemsComputer is turned on but the screen is dark 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 Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskCD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive 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 Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconInitializing an external Scsi hard disk 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 the icon of the disk you want to test Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the diskOpen the Disk First Aid icon When should you install system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareIf Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem 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 Following dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK 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 Align the card over the LC-PDS slot Installing an LC-PDS cardRemove the LC-PDS card from its static-proof bag 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