It takes a few minutes to complete the installation | Apple 7100

13 Click Clean Install.

Click here to install the software you need.

14Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

It takes a few minutes to complete the installation.

15When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, you may need to click Restart.

You need to click Restart only if you installed software onto the startup disk.

If a message reports that installation was not successful, try repeating the clean installation procedure.

Replacing special software

1Copy any special software items from the Previous System Folder back to your System Folder one item at a time, restarting the computer after copying each item.

Special software consists of items such as control panels, system extensions, or custom utilities that you may have added to your System Folder.

IMPORTANT Be very careful not to replace (copy over) any of the files in the System Folder with files from the Previous System Folder.

2Check after each restart to make sure your computer is not having any software problems.

If any of your special software items cause software problems, contact the software manufacturer for assistance or an upgrade.

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Apple 7100 manual It takes a few minutes to complete the installation, Click Clean Install

Contents

User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Getting Help 121 Appendix BAppendix C Index 123 FCC statement Radio and television interference DOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drivePage Welcome to Power Macintosh Keyboard Adapters for composite video MonitorMonitor cable Getting Started Plugging in the computer Chapter Installing an expansion card If necessary, switch the computer off Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor Connecting a monitorConnecting the monitor power cord On some monitors, the cord is already attached Plug in the monitor power cord On some monitors, the cable is already attached Connecting the monitor cableAttach the monitor cable to the monitor AudioVision monitors Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Turning the computer on Turn on your monitor Getting Started 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 To find an answer to a question, look in the Guide h menu Turning the computer off Guide menu Where to find answersThis book Other manuals Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Now continue with the next section Click Setting Options in the list of topicsSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow 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 appears Click one of the category buttons Your computer at a glance Monitor Computer Floppy disk drive Interrupt switch ´Reset switch P Power-on light Keyboard Mouse Hard disk drive Power Macintosh 7100 series computer AV-equipped Power Macintosh 7100 series computer Connecting audio equipment About your computer’s sound ports Connecting audio equipment If it does not, attach an adapter that has a stereo miniplug Connecting and positioning a microphone Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Follow these steps to connect and position the microphone Turn on the computer Your finished connections should look like this Connecting external stereo speakersIf the speakers take a dual-plug cable, connect both plugs Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting video equipment About your computer’s S-video input and output ports Using adapters for composite video Video equipment Connecting video equipment for input to the computer Macintosh Follow the directions that came with the VCRTurn on the computer and the VCR Connecting video equipment for output from the computer Then follow these steps Microphone Sound Using a television as a monitor Expanding memory Installing internal drives Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Chapter Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Special memory requirements Using Power Macintosh application programsShared 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 Computer is turned on but the screen is dark Solutions to common problemsComputer’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 Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Dialog box with a bomb appears Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter Troubleshooting You see a message that an application program can’t be found You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer You experience problems using an older Macintosh program If your computer’s performance decreases Solving printer problems Printer Print driver used Version Where to get it Choosing the correct networking software Network software Version Chapter Troubleshooting Close the Monitors control panel and restart your computer Troubleshooting Chapter Initializing a hard disk When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Starting up from a CD-ROM disc CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a floppy diskShut down your computer Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears How to initialize a hard diskOpen the Apple HD SC Setup icon Click Initialize Click Init to initialize the hard disk Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling How to test a hard disk Click Drive until the disk you want appears How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Open the Disk First Aid icon Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk Click the icon of the disk you want to test If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem When should you install system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you reinstall system software? Installing system software Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Following dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK Click Continue 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 Thighs horizontal 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 the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card AV-equipped Power Macintosh only Make sure your computer is turned off and unplugged NuBus power requirementsInstalling a NuBus card Do not remove the screw or the back panel Remove the cover from the computer Power supply Hard disk Use your thumb to push out the cover plate Handle the card by its edges. Do not touch the connectorsRemove the card from its static-proof bag Align the card over the slot Replace the cover on the computer Tighten the security screw Page Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Delete key Power key Return key Shift keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Control key Enter key Index Index Index Shortcuts Index Index Index Sound presentations, connecting equipment for Index Index VCR Apple Computer, Inc