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Apple 8100 Series manual Doing a clean installation of system software

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13When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, click Restart.

If a message reports that installation was not successful, try installing again. (Follow the instructions on the screen.)

If, after reinstalling system software by doing a normal installation, you still experience problems with your computer, follow the steps in the next section for doing a “clean” installation of system software.

IMPORTANT Certain system extensions or application programs that were originally on your hard disk may not be installed with the Installer program. If you notice that a certain extension or program was not installed, you may need to install it separately. You can find these additional extensions and programs on the CD-ROM disc that contains system software. If you don’t have a CD-ROM drive, see the service and support information that came with your computer for information on how to contact Apple directly for assistance.

Doing a clean installation of system software

The steps in this section outline what is commonly called a “clean” installation of system software. Do a clean installation if you can’t determine what is damaged in your System Folder (especially if you think any special software, such as control panels, system extensions, or custom utilities, may be causing the problems you’re experiencing). You should also do a clean installation if you’re still having problems with your computer after you’ve reinstalled system software by doing a normal installation.

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Apple 8100 Series manual Doing a clean installation of system software

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User’sGuide PowerMacintoshK Apple Computer, Inc Welcome to Power Macintosh ContentsGetting Started 2 Getting Help 5 Troubleshooting3 Connecting Additional Equipment 4 Installing and Using Application ProgramsAppendix C Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsInstalling an Expansion Card Appendix BFCC statement Communications regulation informationRadio and television interference VCCI statement CD-ROM drive DOC statementCommunications Regulation Information Page Welcome to Power Macintosh Keyboard Adapters for composite video Macintosh computer Mouse Computer power cordMonitor power cord MonitorPlugging 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 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click Search Getting answers with the Look For button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box26 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 with additional hardware 3 Connecting Additional EquipmentYour computer at a glance Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer systemEthernet port G Power Macintosh 8100 series computerI Power switch SCSI 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 Video Out port44 Chapter æ S-video inputConnecting 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 available at most electronics supply stores Audio In portsoutput port left and rightUsing 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 Print driver used Solving printer problemsWhere to get it PrinterPower 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 1 Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskShut down your computer Turn the computer on Immediately press the C key on the keyboard4 Click Initialize How to initialize a hard disk2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon 3 Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears5 Click Init to initialize the hard disk When do you need to repair a disk? Repairing a damaged diskTry these suggestions first 3 Click Drive until the disk you want appears How to test a hard disk2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon 5 When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit2 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 fatigueThighs horizontal Shoulders relaxedScreen positioned to avoid reflected glare Clearance under work surface Feet flat on the floorWhat 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 mouse Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitorRotate 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 2 Loosen the four large screws at the corners of the back panel NuBus power requirementsInstalling a NuBus card 1 Turn off and unplug the computer114 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 Enter key Power key Return keyControl key Delete keyIndex Page Page Page I, J Page Page Page Show Balloons command Guide menu T, U Y, Z 408.996.1010 Apple Computer, Inc1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, California