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Apple 6400 appendix User’sManual

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Troubleshooting Install Connecting the modem Dram configurations Solutions to CD-ROM problems Press the reset button Connector Adjusting volume and sound Cleaning your equipment How to

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Macintosh Performa

User’sManual

Includes setup, troubleshooting, and health-related information for Macintosh Performa 6400 series computers

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Apple 6400 appendix User’sManual

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Contents

Getting Started Plugging in the computer Voltages for different locations Country Voltage Standby power button Power cord socket Computer power cord Installing an expansion card Connecting a monitorConnecting the monitor power cord Place the monitor where you’ll be using it Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor Plug in the monitor power cord Connecting the monitor video cable On some monitors, the cable is already attached Connecting the mouse and keyboard Vadb port Connecting the modem Phone jack in wall Connecting other equipment Press the Power key marked with a triangle on your keyboardTurning the computer on for the first time Turn on your monitor Follow the instructions on your screen Than are shown This illustration Problems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics in the Performa tutorials Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Chapter Menu Icons Window Reviewing the basicsMenus Icons Windows Turning the computer off If you can’t shut down your computer Press the Power key marked with a π on the keyboardTurning the computer on Where to find answers Page Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button List of topics, click Customizing Your Computer 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 what’s on your computer screen Learning useful shortcuts Click one of the category buttons Chapter Connecting Equipment Expanding Your Computer Externally powered amplified speakers Expansion bay CCD-ROM drive Open/Close buttonInternal hard disk drive FHeadphone jack Keyboard ADB port Keyboard or a trackball Printer port ADB port Printer port ≤ Power socket OptionalTV tuner card Subwoofer balance Using your computer’s sound features About your computer’s sound ports and features Subwoofer balance control Using the built-in subwoofer Adjusting volume and sound Listening with 3D Surround Sound Connecting audio equipment Using a monitor with built-in speakers Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Connecting the Apple PlainTalk microphone Turn on the computer For more information about your computer’s sound, click here Connecting external stereo speakers Your finished connections should look something like this Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Turn on the computer Connecting headphones Scsi port Scsi icon Before you connect a device Scsi terminator Connecting a Scsi device Turn on all devices in your Scsi chain Expanding memory Replacing or adding internal storage devicesPage Using Programs and Backing Up Disks Installing application programs Installing programs from a floppy disk Installing programs from a CD-ROM disc Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Increasing memory available to run applications Making backup copies of your documentsProtecting the information on a disk Restoring the information on your hard disk Using older Macintosh programs Special memory requirementsPage Using the Built-in CD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD-ROM disc Ejecting a CD-ROM disc Open the tray Take the CD-ROM disc out of the tray Using the CD-ROM discs that came with your computerTypes of compact discs you can use Standard file formats Other CD-ROM formatsAudio CDs Photo CDs Playing audio CDs Working with Photo CDs Obtaining Photo CDs Before viewing the contents of a Photo CD Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network If you have trouble TroubleshootingWhen you have questions Take your time Start over by restarting your computer Rebuild your desktop This saves your current set of extensions Click OK Restart your computer to activate the extensions Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Solutions to common problems with your computerComputer is turned on but the screen is dark Troubleshooting 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 You can’t eject a floppy disk Chapter 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 You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer You experience problems using an older Macintosh program You’re listening through headphones, but the sound is odd Your screen displays a right-angle-bracket prompt CD-ROM drive icon does not appear on the screen Solutions to CD-ROM problemsProblems using the CD-ROM drive If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open 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 You are unable to record sound from an audio CD 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 This section How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk Initializing a hard disk List of drives, click the disk you want to initialize Page 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 Your screen may look slightly different from this one Reinstalling your system software Click the Restore System Software icon to open it 117 Reinstalling all your original software 119 If you still have problems Protecting the information on your hard disk Creating a startup floppy diskPage Connecting Equipment for Special Purposes Connecting to a network About Macintosh networking Connecting to a LocalTalk network Connecting to an Ethernet network Viewing TV and video on your computer Installing Expansion Cards Card already installed in this slot Opening the computer Do not remove this screw 131 Unplug the power cord from your computer News Installing a PCI card Video input card Remove the port cover and set it aside Connector Remove the PCI card from its static-proof bag Card fence Adapter fence 138 Chapter 139 Installing a communication card Compatible Not compatible Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag Align the card over the communication slot Opening in vertical plate Closing the computer Press the reset button Reinsert the two screws Reconnect the power cord Plug the power cord into the back of the computer 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 supplyCleaning 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 Page Appendix B Installing Additional Memory Dram configurations High Performance Module configurations Installing the Dimm or High Performance Module Opening the computer 169 Unplug the power cord from your computer Lustration Installing a Dram Dimm Ejector closes automatically Push down on the Dimm until it snaps into place Cache module slot Closing the computer Press the reset button 177 Reconnect the power cord Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Caps Lock key Clear key Command keyAppendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Power key Return key Shift key Tab key Control keyDelete key Enter key Typing special characters and symbols Diacritical mark Special key combinations To do this … … press this key combinationPage Index Drive Macintosh Performa CD discs Index Dram Copying from Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software 59 Performa Software files to 120 damaged 104-109 Index Macintosh Performa CD Guided Index See PCI Index Index From Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software disc CD Performa Software Y, Z User’sManual Apple Computer, Inc Contents Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer Getting Help Troubleshooting 123 Appendix B Installing Additional Memory 127149 Index 185 FCC statement Radio and television interference DOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive Welcome to Macintosh Monitor Macintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable Keyboard Mouse Monitor power cordComputer power cord Monitor video cable

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