Restart your Macintosh | Apple 6200 series guide

The Custom Install dialog box appears, listing all available system software components.

4Scroll through the list of components, clicking the checkbox next to each component you want to install.

To get additional information about each component listed, click the box with the letter i in it to the right of the component.

5Click Install.

6Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

7When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click Quit.

If a message reports that installation was not successful, try installing again. (Follow the instructions on the screen.)

8Restart your Macintosh.

The system software is installed and your computer is ready to use.

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Apple 6200 series manual Restart your Macintosh

Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Where to connect additional equipmentConnecting an Apple PlainTalk Microphone 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 Installing an expansion card Connecting a monitorConnecting the monitor power cord 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 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key Turning the computer onFollow 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? Learning the basics Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Reviewing the basics Guide h menu To turn the computer on, simply press the Power key again Press the Power key marked with a triangle on the keyboardTurning the computer off You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard Where to find answers This bookGuide menu 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 Small window appears with instructions for you to followNow continue with the next section 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 When initialization is complete, click Done Reinitializing your computer’s internal hard diskDouble-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it 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 Repairing a damaged disk When do you need to repair a disk?Try these suggestions first Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Testing an external Scsi hard disk Checking for damage on your internal hard diskOpen the Internal HD Format icon 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 your equipment Cleaning the computer caseCleaning the monitor 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 Power key Return key Special keys on Apple keyboards Control keyDelete 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