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When you start up, a disk icon with a blinking question mark appears in the middle of the screen.

This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot find the system software it needs to start up. One of the following is probably the cause:

mYour computer may be having a problem recognizing external equipment that uses the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI).

Turn off all external SCSI equipment and disconnect the first SCSI device in the chain from your computer’s SCSI port. Then restart the computer. If the computer starts up after you disconnect your SCSI equipment, refer to the manuals that came with the equipment for information on the proper way to connect SCSI equipment and assign SCSI ID numbers.

If you have a printer connected to your computer’s SCSI port, make sure your printer is not supposed to be connected to the printer port instead. Check the manuals that came with your printer for information on how to properly connect it.

mSystem software is not installed on the startup hard disk, the system software is damaged, or the hard disk is not working properly.

Start up your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or (if you have a built-in CD-ROM drive) with the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. (For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” later in this chapter.) Then follow the instructions in “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage.

If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk.

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User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Getting HelpAppendix B Appendix C121 Index 123FCC statement Radio and television interferenceDOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drivePage Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor Keyboard Adapters for composite videoMonitor cable Getting Started Plugging in the computerChapter Installing an expansion card If necessary, switch the computer offConnecting a monitor Connecting the monitor power cordConnect the monitor power cord to the monitor On some monitors, the cord is already attachedPlug 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 the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cableConnecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cableTurning the computer on Turn on your monitorGetting 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 deskReviewing the basics To find an answer to a question, look in the Guide h menuTurning the computer off Where to find answers This bookGuide menu Other manualsGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics buttonClick Setting Options in the list of topics Small window appears with instructions for you to followNow continue with the next section Read and follow the instructions in this windowGetting answers with the Index button Macintosh Guide window, click the Index buttonRead and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For buttonIf 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 appearsClick one of the category buttons Monitor Computer Floppy disk drive Interrupt switch ´ Reset switch P Power-on light Keyboard MouseYour computer at a glance Hard disk drivePower Macintosh 7100 series computer AV-equipped Power Macintosh 7100 series computer Connecting audio equipment About your computer’s sound portsConnecting audio equipment If it does not, attach an adapter that has a stereo miniplugConnecting and positioning a microphone Turn on the computer and the audio equipmentFollow these steps to connect and position the microphone Turn on the computerConnecting external stereo speakers If the speakers take a dual-plug cable, connect both plugsYour finished connections should look like this Assemble the speakers and the cable you needConnecting 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 and Using Application Programs Installing application programsChapter Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktopUsing Power Macintosh application programs Special memory requirementsShared libraries Using older Macintosh programs When you have questions When you run into troubleTake your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Click OKSolutions to common problems Computer is turned on but the screen is darkComputer’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 desktopIcons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy diskPointer 8 freezes on the screen Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Dialog box with a bomb appearsTyping 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 itChoosing the correct networking software Network software VersionChapter 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 How to initialize a hard disk Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconClick Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Click InitializeClick Init to initialize the hard disk Repairing a damaged disk When do you need to repair a disk?Try these suggestions first Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handlingHow to test a hard disk Click Drive until the disk you want appearsHow to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Open the Disk First Aid iconClick Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk Click the icon of the disk you want to testIf Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Installing or reinstalling system software When should you install system software?When should you reinstall system software? Installing system software Find and open the Disk First Aid iconEasy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installation Click the Install New System Folder button and click OKFollowing dialog box appears Click ContinueIt takes a few minutes to complete the installation Click Clean InstallDoing a custom installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menuRestart your Macintosh Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your officeThighs horizontal Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the monitor Handling the keyboardHandling floppy disks Ejecting a diskPower supply If you can’t eject a floppy diskCleaning your equipment Cleaning the computer caseCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card AV-equipped Power Macintosh only NuBus power requirements Installing a NuBus cardMake sure your computer is turned off and unplugged Do not remove the screw or the back panelRemove 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 Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Appendix C Special Keys on Your KeyboardPower key Return key Shift key Special keys on Apple keyboards Control keyDelete key Enter keyIndex Index Index Shortcuts Index Index Index Sound presentations, connecting equipment for Index Index VCR Apple Computer, Inc