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Apple 7100 manual Using adapters for composite video

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The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins. You can plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output port.

S-video connector

IMPORTANT The S-video connector resembles other Macintosh connectors, such as those for a printer, modem, mouse, or keyboard. Don’t confuse the connectors; they’re not interchangeable.

Using adapters for composite video

Many video devices use composite video format instead of S-video. The cables for these devices have RCA-type plugs.

RCA plug. Use the adapters that come with your computer to plug this type of connector into your computer’s S-video input or output port.

Connecting Additional Equipment

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Apple 7100 manual Using adapters for composite video

Contents

User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Getting Help TroubleshootingIndex 123 Appendix BAppendix C 121Radio and television interference FCC statementVcci statement CD-ROM drive DOC statementPage Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor Keyboard Adapters for composite videoMonitor cable Plugging in the computer Getting StartedChapter If necessary, switch the computer off Installing an expansion cardOn some monitors, the cord is already attached Connecting a monitorConnecting the monitor power cord Connect the monitor power cord to the monitorPlug in the monitor power cord Connecting the monitor cable On some monitors, the cable is already attachedAttach the monitor cable to the monitor AudioVision monitors Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboardConnecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipmentTurn on your monitor Turning the computer onGetting Started 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 basicsTo find an answer to a question, look in the Guide h menu Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off Other manuals Where to find answersThis book Guide menuGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics buttonRead and follow the instructions in this window Click Setting Options in the list of topicsSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow Now continue with the next sectionMacintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index buttonRead and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For buttonIf you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Hard disk drive Monitor Computer Floppy disk drive Interrupt switch ´Reset switch P Power-on light Keyboard Mouse Your computer at a glancePower Macintosh 7100 series computer AV-equipped Power Macintosh 7100 series computer About your computer’s sound ports Connecting audio equipmentIf it does not, attach an adapter that has a stereo miniplug Connecting audio equipmentTurn on the computer and the audio equipment Connecting and positioning a microphoneTurn on the computer Follow these steps to connect and position the microphoneAssemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting external stereo speakersIf the speakers take a dual-plug cable, connect both plugs Your finished connections should look like thisConnecting 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 Follow the directions that came with the VCR MacintoshTurn 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 application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsChapter Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesUsing Power Macintosh application programs Special memory requirementsShared libraries Using older Macintosh programs When you run into trouble When you have questionsTake your time Start over Click OK Rebuild your desktop regularlySolutions to common problems Computer is turned on but the screen is darkComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Chapter Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start upYour Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screenPointer 8 freezes on the screen Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouseTyping 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 Printer Print driver used Version Where to get it Solving printer problemsNetwork software Version Choosing the correct networking softwareChapter Troubleshooting Close the Monitors control panel and restart your computer Troubleshooting Chapter When do you need to initialize a hard disk? Initializing a hard diskStarting up from a CD-ROM disc Starting up from a floppy disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM driveShut down your computer Click Initialize How to initialize a hard diskOpen the Apple HD SC Setup icon Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appearsClick Init to initialize the hard disk Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Try these suggestions firstClick Drive until the disk you want appears How to test a hard diskOpen the Disk First Aid icon How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskClick the icon of the disk you want to test Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the diskIf Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Installing or reinstalling system software When should you install system software?When should you reinstall system software? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Installing system softwareEasy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Click Continue Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK Following dialog box appearsClick Clean Install It takes a few minutes to complete the installationChoose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Doing a custom installationRestart your Macintosh Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigueThighs horizontal What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueSafety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the monitorEjecting a disk Handling floppy disksIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supplyCleaning the mouse Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitorRotate the rollers to clean all around them Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card AV-equipped Power Macintosh only Do not remove the screw or the back panel NuBus power requirementsInstalling a NuBus card Make sure your computer is turned off and unpluggedRemove the cover from the computer Power supply Hard disk Handle the card by its edges. Do not touch the connectors Use your thumb to push out the cover plateRemove the card from its static-proof bag Align the card over the slot Replace the cover on the computer Tighten the security screw Page Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Caps Lock key Clear key Command keyEnter key Power key Return key Shift keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Control key Delete keyIndex Index Index Shortcuts Index Index Index Sound presentations, connecting equipment for Index Index VCR Apple Computer, Inc