Keyboard Mouse Monitor cable | Apple 6200 series guide

Monitor

Macintosh computer

Keyboard cable (sometimes built into the keyboard as shown here)

Keyboard

Mouse

Monitor cable

Computer power cord

(sometimes built into the monitor)

Monitor power cord

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Apple 6200 series manual Keyboard Mouse Monitor cable, Monitor power cord

Contents

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 Monitor power cord MonitorKeyboard 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 Connecting a monitor Installing an expansion cardConnecting 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 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 Learning useful shortcuts Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appearsClick 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 Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your files Using Power Macintosh application programs Special memory requirementsShared 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 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 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 Starting up from a floppy disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM driveShut down your computer 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 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 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 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? 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 Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installation Click the Install New System Folder button and click OKFollowing 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 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 Installing an LC-PDS card Remove the LC-PDS card from its static-proof bagAlign 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 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