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Apple 8100 Series manual User’sGuide, PowerMacintosh

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User’sGuide

Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related information for Power Macintosh 8100 series computers

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Apple 8100 Series manual User’sGuide, PowerMacintosh

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User’sGuide PowerMacintoshK Apple Computer, Inc Welcome to Power Macintosh ContentsGetting Started 3 Connecting Additional Equipment 5 Troubleshooting4 Installing and Using Application Programs 2 Getting HelpInstalling an Expansion Card Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsAppendix B Appendix CFCC statement Communications regulation informationRadio and television interference VCCI statement CD-ROM drive DOC statementCommunications Regulation Information Page Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor power cord Macintosh computer Mouse Computer power cordMonitor Keyboard Adapters for composite videoPlugging in the computer 1 Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps Connecting a monitor Installing an expansion card3 If necessary, switch the computer off Connecting the monitor power cord Monitor power cord 3 Plug in the monitor power cordHigh-density monitor port Second monitor port Connecting the monitor cableTo connect the monitor cable, follow these steps Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboardConnecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipmentTurning the computer on You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up 2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboardHard disk icon Macintosh desktop 3 Check to see what’s on your screenProblems turning your computer on? 14 Chapter What’s next?Learning the basics Guide h menu Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off User’sGuide Where to find answersMacintosh 2 Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button A small window appears with instructions for you to follow Getting answers with the Index button 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For button2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click Search26 Chapter If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click hereTips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts 2 Click one of the category buttons Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected Your computer at a glance 3 Connecting Additional EquipmentRead this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardwareI Power switch Power Macintosh 8100 series computerSCSI port g Ethernet port GConnects an external modem or AV-equipped Power Macintosh 8100 series computerConnects your Macintosh to a video camera, VCR About your computer’s sound ports Connecting audio equipmentConnecting audio equipment 5 Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Connecting and positioning a microphoneFollow these steps to connect and position the microphone Connecting external stereo speakers Connecting video equipment Æ S-video output port About your computer’s S-video input and output portsæ S-video input port S-video connector Using adapters for composite videoThe flat side of the connector should face up Connecting video equipment for input to the computer 44 Chapter portæ S-video input Video OutConnecting video equipment for output from the computer 2 Attach one end of the video cable to the Video In port on the VCR 1 Assemble the VCR, television, microphone, and cables you need46 Chapter output port Audio In portsleft and right available at most electronics supply storesUsing a television as a monitor Expanding memory 50 Chapter Installing internal drivesInstalling application programs 4 Installing and Using Application ProgramsTo use your programs most effectively, follow these guidelines Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesSpecial memory requirements Using Power Macintosh application programsShared libraries 56 Chapter Using older Macintosh programsWhen you have questions 5 TroubleshootingWhen you run into trouble 58 Chapter Take your timeStart over Rebuild your desktop regularly Solutions to common problems 62 Chapter If you don’t see a hard disk icon on the desktop, try the following Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screen64 Chapter Your system has a software problem A dialog box with a bomb appears The pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse66 Chapter Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen 68 Chapter Page 70 Chapter You see a message that an application program can’t be foundm Try opening the document in another program 72 Chapter You experience problems using an older Macintosh programIf your computer’s performance decreases Where to get it Solving printer problemsPrinter Print driver usedPower Macintosh computer Choosing the correct networking softwareRestart your computer m You avoid setting up the “ghost monitor” situation just described Make sure this box is not selected 6 Close the Monitors control panel and restart your computerIf the regular RGB monitor is still connected, switch back to it. If the monitor is no longer connected, or you can’t switch back to it, restart your computer. The next time you want to switch to a television, follow these steps Follow these steps Initializing a hard disk When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Starting up from a CD-ROM disc Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskTurn the computer on Immediately press the C key on the keyboard 1 Shut down your computer2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon How to initialize a hard disk3 Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears 4 Click Initialize5 Click Init to initialize the hard disk When do you need to repair a disk? Repairing a damaged diskTry these suggestions first 2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon How to test a hard disk5 When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit 3 Click Drive until the disk you want appears2 Open the Disk First Aid icon How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskDisk icons appear in a box at the top of the Disk First Aid window 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 9 Click OK Doing a clean installation of system software 94 Chapter 9 Click Continue Replacing special software Doing a custom installation 5 Click Install 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Health-related information about computer use Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips100 Appendix A Musculoskeletal discomfortArranging your office Eye fatigueScreen positioned to avoid reflected glare Shoulders relaxedClearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor Thighs horizontalWhat 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 supply108 Appendix A Cleaning the computer case Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Read this appendix for instructions on installing an expansion card Appendix B Installing an Expansion Cardin your computer Power Macintosh computer Installing a card with a DAV connector in your AV-equippedNuBus expansion slots Installing a NuBus card NuBus power requirements1 Turn off and unplug the computer 2 Loosen the four large screws at the corners of the back panel114 Appendix B 3 Remove the cover from the computerPower supply 116 Appendix B 5 Remove the expansion card clipHold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector Expansion slot 8 Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot118 Appendix B 10 Replace the expansion card clip WARNING Always replace the cover before turning the computer on Read this appendix to learn how to use the special Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboardkeys on your keyboard Control key Power key Return keyDelete key Enter keyIndex Page Page Page I, J Page Page Page Show Balloons command Guide menu T, U Y, Z 1 Infinite Loop Apple Computer, IncCupertino, California 408.996.1010