Getting Started
Plugging in the computer
Connecting a monitor
Connecting the monitor power cord
On some monitors, the cord is already attached
Connecting the monitor video cable
Connecting the mouse and keyboard
Computer
Connecting the modem
Phone jack in wall Phone cord
Connecting other equipment
Turning the computer on for the first time
Press and hold down the Power key for about 2 seconds
Than are shown This illustration
Problems turning on your computer?
What’s next?
Learning the basics in the Performa tutorials
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Reviewing the basics
Menus
Icons
Windows
Using the Power key
Using the Shut Down command
Turning the computer off
Turning the computer on
If you can’t shut down your computer
Where to find answers
Guide menu
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Getting Help
Getting answers to your questions
Getting answers with the Topics button
Now continue with the next section
Getting answers with the Index button
Read and follow the instructions in the window
Getting answers with the Look For button
If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here
Tips for using Macintosh Guide
Identifying what’s on your computer screen
Learning useful shortcuts
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Expanding Your Computer
Monitor Floppy disk drive Computer
Video input card optional TV/FM tuner card optional
Using your computer’s sound features
Adjusting volume and sound
Adjust the volume slider
Connecting the Apple PlainTalk microphone
Listening with 3D Surround Sound
Sound Input port
Turn on the computer
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Connecting external stereo speakers
Sound Input port
Connecting headphones
Scsi port Scsi icon
Before you connect a device
Connecting a Scsi device
Expanding memory
Installing PCI and other expansion cards
Connecting to a network
Replacing or adding internal storage devices
About Macintosh networking
Connecting to a LocalTalk network
Connecting to an Ethernet network
Connecting and setting up your network configuration
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Using Application Programs and Backing Up Disks
Installing application programs
Installing programs from a floppy disk
Installing programs from a CD-ROM disc
Switching programs
Working with several programs at a time
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop
Protecting the information on a disk
Increasing memory available to run applications
Making backup copies of your documents
Restoring the information on your hard disk
Using older Macintosh programs
Special memory requirements
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Using the Built-in CD-ROM Drive
Inserting a CD-ROM disc
If your CD-ROM disc vibrates in the CD-ROM drive
Ejecting a CD-ROM disc
If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen
Using the CD-ROM discs that came with your computer
Types of compact discs you can use
Standard file formats
Playing audio CDs
Other CD-ROM formats
Audio CDs
Photo CDs
Working with Photo CDs
Before viewing the contents of a Photo CD
Obtaining Photo CDs
Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network
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When you have questions
If you have trouble
Take your time
Start over by restarting your computer
Click Restart in the dialog box that appears
Rebuild your desktop
This turns your original set of extensions back on
Solutions to common problems with your computer
Troubleshooting
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Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up
Icons do not appear correctly on your screen
Troubleshooting
You can’t eject a floppy disk
Troubleshooting
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
Troubleshooting
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You experience problems using an older Macintosh program
Your screen displays a right-angle bracket prompt
Solutions to CD-ROM problems
Problems using the CD-ROM drive
Tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open
Your CD-ROM disc is vibrating in the CD-ROM drive
Problems using CD-ROM discs
You can’t open a document on a CD-ROM disc
Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs
Problems playing audio CDs
Problems using Photo CDs
If your computer’s performance decreases
Solving printer problems
Starting up from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software
If you see a blinking question mark on your screen
If you see the Macintosh desktop
Repairing a damaged disk
Try these suggestions first
Checking for damage on your hard disk
How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk
If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem
Initializing a hard disk
Click the drive you Want to initialize Then click Initialize
Reinstalling Your Computer’s Software
When should you reinstall system software?
When to use the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software
Using the CD-ROM disc as your startup device
If you see a blinking question mark on the screen
If you see the usual Macintosh desktop
Reinstalling your system software
A moment you’ll see this screen
Eject the CD-ROM disc by dragging its icon to the Trash
Reinstalling all your original software
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Protecting the information on your hard disk
If you still have problems
Creating a startup floppy disk
Or Additional Memory
About expansion cards
Video-in slot
About memory
Dram configurations
High Performance Module configurations
Opening the computer
Pulling gently, swing the panel down, and slip it out
Unplug the power cord from your computer
Lustration
Installing an expansion card
Installing a PCI card
Lift out the retainer clamp and set it aside
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Remove the PCI card adapter from the main logic board
Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching any connectors
Align the PCI card and the adapter over the PCI slot
Replace the retainer clamp Vertical plate
Installing a communication card
Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching its connectors
Hook Vertical plate Communication
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Installing DIMMs or a High Performance Module
Installing a Dram Dimm
Ejector will automatically close
Cache module slot
Closing the computer
If you removed security screws earlier, reinsert them now
Swing the back panel up and snap it into place
Reconnect the power cord
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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
Handling CD-ROM discs
To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind
Ejecting a disk
If you can’t eject a floppy disk
Cleaning your equipment
Power supply
Cleaning the computer case
Cleaning the monitor
Cleaning the mouse
Rotate the rollers to clean all around them
Locking and unlocking the mouse
To unlock the mouse, follow these steps
Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ring
Appendix B Special Keys on Your Keyboard
Special keys on Apple keyboards Control key
Typing special characters and symbols
Diacritical mark
Special key combinations
To do this … … press this key combination
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Index
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Copying from Macintosh Performa
Performa Software files to 57
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Macintosh Performa CD Guided Tour
Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software disc
Index
Index
Index
Performa Software disc
Macintosh Performa CD Performa
Y, Z
User’s Manual
Apple Computer, Inc
Contents
Expanding Your Computer and Using Its Special Features
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
Reinstalling Your Computer’s Software 113
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Index 175
Communications regulation information
DOC statement
Welcome to Macintosh
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