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9Click OK.

8Start up your computer from the Install Disk 1 disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.

See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” or “Starting Up From a Floppy Disk” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” earlier in this chapter.

The Installer’s Welcome screen appears. You may have to double-click the System Software Installer icon to open the Installer program.

9Click OK.

The Easy Install dialog box appears.

Parts of system software to be installed

Disk on which system software will be installed

Click here to install on a different disk.

Click here to install the software you need.

10Make sure that the hard disk named in the box is the one on which you want to install system software.

If it isn’t, click Switch Disk until the correct disk name appears.

11Click Install.

12Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

If you’re installing system software from floppy disks, you see messages asking you to insert different disks.

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Apple 8100 Series manual Click OK

Contents

PowerMacintosh User’sGuideK Apple Computer, Inc Contents Welcome to Power MacintoshGetting Started 4 Installing and Using Application Programs 5 Troubleshooting3 Connecting Additional Equipment 2 Getting HelpAppendix B Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsInstalling an Expansion Card Appendix CCommunications regulation information FCC statementRadio and television interference DOC statement VCCI statement CD-ROM driveCommunications Regulation Information Page Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor Macintosh computer Mouse Computer power cordMonitor power cord Keyboard Adapters for composite video1 Getting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting a monitor3 If necessary, switch the computer off Connecting the monitor power cord 3 Plug in the monitor power cord Monitor power cordConnecting the monitor cable High-density monitor port Second monitor portTo connect the monitor cable, follow these steps 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 2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up3 Check to see what’s on your screen Hard disk icon Macintosh desktopProblems turning your computer on? What’s next? 14 ChapterLearning the basics Reviewing the basics Guide h menuTurning the computer off Where to find answers User’sGuideMacintosh 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 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box Getting answers with the Look For button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click SearchIf you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here 26 ChapterTips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category 2 Click one of the category buttons3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer system 3 Connecting Additional EquipmentYour computer at a glance with additional hardwareSCSI port g Power Macintosh 8100 series computerI Power switch Ethernet port GAV-equipped Power Macintosh 8100 series computer Connects an external modem orConnects your Macintosh to a video camera, VCR Connecting audio equipment About your computer’s sound portsConnecting audio equipment Connecting and positioning a microphone 5 Turn on the computer and the audio equipmentFollow these steps to connect and position the microphone Connecting external stereo speakers Connecting video equipment About your computer’s S-video input and output ports Æ S-video output portæ S-video input port Using adapters for composite video S-video connectorThe flat side of the connector should face up Connecting video equipment for input to the computer æ S-video input port44 Chapter Video OutConnecting video equipment for output from the computer 1 Assemble the VCR, television, microphone, and cables you need 2 Attach one end of the video cable to the Video In port on the VCR46 Chapter left and right Audio In portsoutput port available at most electronics supply storesUsing a television as a monitor Expanding memory Installing internal drives 50 Chapter4 Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programsTo use your programs most effectively, follow these guidelines 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 56 Chapter5 Troubleshooting When you have questionsWhen you run into trouble Take your time 58 ChapterStart 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 Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk64 Chapter Your system has a software problem The pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse A dialog box with a bomb appears66 Chapter Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen 68 Chapter Page You see a message that an application program can’t be found 70 Chapterm Try opening the document in another program You experience problems using an older Macintosh program 72 ChapterIf your computer’s performance decreases Printer Solving printer problemsWhere to get it Print driver usedChoosing the correct networking software Power Macintosh computerRestart your computer m You avoid setting up the “ghost monitor” situation just described 6 Close the Monitors control panel and restart your computer Make sure this box is not selectedIf 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 When do you need to initialize a hard disk? Initializing a hard diskStarting up from a CD-ROM disc Turn the computer on Immediately press the C key on the keyboard Starting up from a floppy diskShut down your computer 1 Shut down your computer3 Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears How to initialize a hard disk2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon 4 Click Initialize5 Click Init to initialize the hard disk Repairing a damaged disk When do you need to repair a disk?Try these suggestions first 5 When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit How to test a hard disk2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon 3 Click Drive until the disk you want appearsHow to repair a hard disk or floppy disk 2 Open the Disk First Aid iconDisk icons appear in a box at the top of the Disk First Aid window If 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 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 Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort 100 Appendix AEye fatigue Arranging your officeClearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor Shoulders relaxedScreen positioned to avoid reflected glare Thighs horizontalAvoiding 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 disk108 Appendix A Cleaning the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Read this appendix for instructions on installing an expansion cardin your computer Installing a card with a DAV connector in your AV-equipped Power Macintosh computerNuBus expansion slots 1 Turn off and unplug the computer NuBus power requirementsInstalling a NuBus card 2 Loosen the four large screws at the corners of the back panel3 Remove the cover from the computer 114 Appendix BPower supply 5 Remove the expansion card clip 116 Appendix BHold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector 8 Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot Expansion slot118 Appendix B 10 Replace the expansion card clip WARNING Always replace the cover before turning the computer on Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Read this appendix to learn how to use the specialkeys on your keyboard Delete key Power key Return keyControl key Enter keyIndex Page Page Page I, J Page Page Page Show Balloons command Guide menu T, U Y, Z Cupertino, California Apple Computer, Inc1 Infinite Loop 408.996.1010