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Apple 8100 Series manual

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power-on light 13, 31 PowerPC microprocessor ix power plug, damaged 104

power problems, troubleshooting 61 power socket 32, 33

power strip 2, 13

power supply, computer 108 power switch 13

location of 10, 32, 33 and losing work 17 PowerTalk program, built-in

mail services 51 printer drivers, obtaining 74 printers

location of ports for 32, 33 troubleshooting 74

Printing System Folder Folder, contents of 58

problems. See troubleshooting programs. See applications

Q

question mark disk icon 12, 62 questions. See balloon help; Macintosh

Guide window; troubleshooting QuickDraw GX printing program 51 quitting applications, when system

freezes 65

R

RAM, expanding 49 random-access memory (RAM),

expanding 49

RCA-type plug adapters 41–42 rebuilding desktop 60, 64, 70 recording

computer images on VCR or video equipment 42

on videotape 45

sound presentations, connecting equipment for 45–47

videotape contents on the computer 43–44

130 Index

Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) technology ix

reinstalling system software 67, 90 repairing

floppy disks 62, 64, 87, 89 hard disk 84–85, 87, 89 System Folder contents 93–94

repair service 58

repetitive stress injuries 99–100 reset switch

clearing computer memory 59 location of 31

Restart command (Special menu) 59 restarting the Power Macintosh

59, 62, 66

Return key 122 RISC technology ix

S

sad Macintosh icon 63 safety instructions 104 screen

dark 61 frozen 57, 65 glare on 102–103 identifying objects on 28 image “burn in” 106 interference on 106 position of 102 troubleshooting 62–63, 85

screen objects, identifying 28 SCSI equipment, location of

ports for 32, 33 SCSI ID numbers 62, 63, 85 SCSI ports, location of 32, 33 second monitor port 6, 32, 33, 77 service and support 18, 58 setup, equipment x

shared libraries 55, 72 Shift key 122

Shortcuts (Guide menu) 29 shortcuts, keyboard and mouse 29–30 Show All command (Application

menu) 54

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Apple 8100 Series manual

Contents

PowerMacintosh User’sGuideK Apple Computer, Inc Getting Started ContentsWelcome to Power Macintosh 5 Troubleshooting 3 Connecting Additional Equipment4 Installing and Using Application Programs 2 Getting HelpAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Installing an Expansion CardAppendix B Appendix CRadio and television interference Communications regulation informationFCC statement Communications Regulation Information DOC statementVCCI statement CD-ROM drive Page Welcome to Power Macintosh Macintosh computer Mouse Computer power cord Monitor power cordMonitor Keyboard Adapters for composite video1 Getting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps 3 If necessary, switch the computer off Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor 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 Macintosh Where to find answersUser’sGuide 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 Getting answers with the Look For button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box 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 3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category2 Click one of the category buttons 3 Connecting Additional Equipment Your computer at a glanceRead this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardwarePower Macintosh 8100 series computer I Power switchSCSI port g Ethernet port GConnects your Macintosh to a video camera, VCR AV-equipped Power Macintosh 8100 series computerConnects an external modem or 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 æ S-video input port About your computer’s S-video input and output portsÆ S-video output 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 port 44 Chapteræ S-video input Video OutConnecting video equipment for output from the computer 46 Chapter 1 Assemble the VCR, television, microphone, and cables you need2 Attach one end of the video cable to the Video In port on the VCR Audio In ports output portleft and right 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 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 56 ChapterWhen you run into trouble 5 TroubleshootingWhen you have questions 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 64 Chapter Icons do not appear correctly on your screenYour Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Your system has a software problem 66 Chapter The pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouseA dialog box with a bomb appears 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 Solving printer problems Where to get itPrinter 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 Starting up from a CD-ROM disc When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Initializing a hard disk Starting up from a floppy disk Shut down your computerTurn the computer on Immediately press the C key on the keyboard 1 Shut down your computerHow to initialize a hard disk 2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon3 Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears 4 Click Initialize5 Click Init to initialize the hard disk Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? How to test a hard disk 2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon5 When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit 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 When should you reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install 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 officeShoulders relaxed Screen positioned to avoid reflected glareClearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor Thighs horizontalAvoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the monitor Handling the keyboardHandling floppy disks Ejecting a disk108 Appendix A Power supplyIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning your equipment Cleaning the computer caseCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them in your computer Appendix B Installing an Expansion CardRead this appendix for instructions on installing an expansion card NuBus expansion slots Installing a card with a DAV connector in your AV-equippedPower Macintosh computer NuBus power requirements Installing a NuBus card1 Turn off and unplug the computer 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 118 Appendix B 8 Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slotExpansion slot 10 Replace the expansion card clip WARNING Always replace the cover before turning the computer on keys on your keyboard Appendix C Special Keys on Your KeyboardRead this appendix to learn how to use the special Power key Return key Control keyDelete key Enter keyIndex Page Page Page I, J Page Page Page Show Balloons command Guide menu T, U Y, Z Apple Computer, Inc 1 Infinite LoopCupertino, California 408.996.1010