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Apple 7100 manual Click the icon of the disk you want to test

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3Click the icon of the disk you want to test.

Disk icons appear in a box at the top of the Disk First Aid window.

4Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk.

You can’t repair the startup disk or the disk that contains the Disk First Aid program, but you can test these disks by clicking Verify. If the program reveals a problem with either of these disks, start up the computer from another disk so that you can repair the damaged disk.

If you want to test and repair another disk, click its icon and then click Repair.

5When testing and repair are finished, choose Quit from the File menu.

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Apple 7100 manual Click the icon of the disk you want to test, Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk

Contents

User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Getting Help121 Appendix BAppendix C Index 123FCC statement Radio and television interferenceDOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drivePage Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor cable MonitorKeyboard Adapters for composite video Getting Started Plugging in the computerChapter Installing an expansion card If necessary, switch the computer offConnect the monitor power cord to the monitor Connecting a monitorConnecting the monitor power cord On some monitors, the cord is already attachedPlug in the monitor power cord Attach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting the monitor cableOn some monitors, the cable is already attached 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 Guide menu Where to find answersThis book Other manualsGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics buttonNow 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 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 Your computer at a glance Monitor Computer Floppy disk drive Interrupt switch ´Reset switch P Power-on light Keyboard Mouse 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 computerYour 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 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 Turn on the computer and the VCR Follow the directions that came with the VCRMacintosh 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 Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktopShared libraries Using Power Macintosh application programsSpecial memory requirements Using older Macintosh programs When you have questions When you run into troubleTake your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Click OKComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Solutions to common problemsComputer is turned on but the screen is dark 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 Starting up from a CD-ROM disc When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Initializing a hard disk Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskCD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears How to initialize a hard diskOpen the Apple HD SC Setup icon Click InitializeClick 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 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 When should you reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install 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 Following dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK 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 the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouseRotate 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 panelRemove the cover from the computer Power supply Hard disk Remove the card from its static-proof bag Handle the card by its edges. Do not touch the connectorsUse your thumb to push out the cover plate 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 KeyboardDelete key Power key Return key Shift keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Control key Enter keyIndex Index Index Shortcuts Index Index Index Sound presentations, connecting equipment for Index Index VCR Apple Computer, Inc