If your computer’s performance decreases | Apple 6200 series

If your computer’s performance decreases

If you notice a decrease in your computer’s speed and general performance after you add special software (a control panel, system extension, or custom utility), it may be because your special software does not work well with Power Macintosh computers.

mTo find out if your special software is the problem, hold down the Shift key while you restart the computer. This temporarily turns off certain kinds of software. If the computer performs better without this software, the software is likely to be the problem.

mUse the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off a system extension or

set of extensions. For detailed instructions, see the “Setting Options” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. If the computer performs better when an extension is turned off, contact the extension’s manufacturer for information or an upgrade.

mDrag special software items out of the System Folder or remove them permanently. (The special software may be in the Control Panels or Extensions folder inside the System Folder.) If the computer performs better when the software is removed, contact the software’s manufacturer for information or an upgrade.

Hint: If you have more than one special software item, restart while holding down the Shift key; this temporarily turns off all system extensions. If your computer works normally after you do this, use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn on extensions and control panels one at a time. Restart after you turn on each extension. This procedure should identify any incompatible extensions.

If you still do not notice an improvement, follow the instructions in “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk.

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User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Where to connect additional equipment TroubleshootingConnecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone Getting Help 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 Keyboard Mouse Monitor cable Monitor power cordMonitor 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 Connecting a monitor Installing an expansion cardConnecting the monitor power cord 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 a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipment Turning the computer on Turn on your computer by pressing the Power keyFollow these steps to turn the computer on Turn on the monitor 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 Press the Power key marked with a triangle on the keyboard To turn the computer on, simply press the Power key againTurning the computer off You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard This book Where to find answersGuide menu Other manuals Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics button Small window appears with instructions for you to follow Click Setting Options in the list of topicsNow continue with the next section Read and follow the instructions in this window 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 Click one of the category buttons Learning useful shortcutsMain Macintosh Shortcuts window appears 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 Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your files Shared libraries Using Power Macintosh application programsSpecial memory requirements 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’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 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 Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskCD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Reinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk When initialization is complete, click DoneDouble-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it 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 When do you need to repair a disk? Repairing a damaged diskTry these suggestions first Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Checking for damage on your internal hard disk Testing an external Scsi hard diskOpen the Internal HD Format icon Choose Scan For Defects from the Functions menu Click Drive until the disk you want appears How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk 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 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 Following dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK 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 computer case Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse 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 Align the card over the LC-PDS slot Installing an LC-PDS cardRemove the LC-PDS card from its static-proof bag 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 Special keys on Apple keyboards Control key Power key Return keyDelete key Enter 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