cedilla, key combinations for 110
chair, for maximum comfort 83
chips, memory. See memory
circumflex, key combinations for 110
cleaning computer equipment 92–93
Clear key 107
clock, troubleshooting problems with 53
close box 13
closing the computer 104–106
color icons, for images on Photo CD, not
displayed 69
Command key 107
in Key Caps program 109, 110
Command-Option-Esc, for restarting
computer 51
communication card, installing 102–103
communication slot 97, 102, 103
communications regulation information
vi-vii
compact disc. See also CD-ROM disc
audio 41, 44, 45, 68
cleaning 67, 89
handling 89–91
Photo 41, 45, 46–48
types that can be used 44–45
compact disc read-only memory disc. See
CD-ROM disc
compact disc read-only memory
drive/player. See CD-ROM
drive/player
computer case, cleaning 92
computer/computer system x, 29
arranging components of 1, 3, 7,
83–84
basic 29
cleaning 92–93
closing 104–106
connecting additional hardware to 8,
29–34
disconnecting before attempting repair
30, 60, 66, 87
handling 87–92
health-related information about use
of 81–85
opening 99–100
performance decreases and 70
setting up 1–11
troubleshooting problems with 49–79
turning off 11, 14
turning on 8–9
computer “crash.” See “bomb”
icon/message
computer power cord x
connecting 2
computer power socket 2
connecting. See also installing
additional equipment 8, 29–34
Apple PlainTalk Microphone 31
cables, safety precautions for 87
computer power cord 2
external speakers 32–33
keyboard 7
keyboard cable 7
to local area network 33–34
monitor 3–5
monitor cable 5
monitor power cord 3–4
mouse and keyboard 6–7
contrast control (screen) 53
Control key 108
control panels
Easy Access 61
Extensions Manager, for turning off
extensions 59, 70
incompatible 59, 70
Memory 39, 58, 64, 70
Network, changing for Ethernet
use 34
PC Exchange, for opening DOS
document 62, 63
resetting after installing expansion
card 105
113
Index