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Apple 8100 Series manual Apple Computer, Inc

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Troubleshooting Install Connecting the monitor cable Solutions to common problems Cleaning your equipment How to Safety Welcome to Power Macintosh Switching programs Tips for using Macintosh Guide

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Contents

User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Getting Help Appendix B Appendix C121 Index 123 Communications regulation information DOC statement Page Welcome to Power Macintosh Monitor Getting Started Plugging in the computer When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting a monitor Connecting the monitor power cord Plug in the monitor power cord Connecting the monitor cable To connect the monitor cable, follow these steps Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Turning the computer on Getting Started Check to see what’s on your screen Problems turning your computer on? What’s next? Learning the basics Reviewing the basics Guide h menu Turning the computer off Where to find answers User’sGuide Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If 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 appears Click one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Your computer at a glance Power Macintosh 8100 series computer Scsi port g Power switch AV-equipped Power Macintosh 8100 series computer Sound input port ≈ Connecting audio equipment About your computer’s sound ports Connecting audio equipment Connecting and positioning a microphone Follow 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 Using adapters for composite video Flat side of the connector should face up Connecting video equipment for input to the computer Follow the directions that came with the VCR Connecting video equipment for output from the computer Then follow these steps ≈ Sound Input Port Microphone Video Using a television as a monitor Expanding memory Installing internal drives Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Chapter Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Using Power Macintosh application programs Special memory requirementsShared libraries Using older Macintosh programs When you have questions When you run into trouble Take your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Solutions to common problems Chapter Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Pointer 8 freezes on the screen Dialog box with a bomb appears Typing 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 it Choosing the correct networking software Network software Version Chapter Troubleshooting Close the Monitors control panel and restart your computer Troubleshooting Chapter When do you need to initialize a hard disk? Initializing a hard diskStarting up from a CD-ROM disc Starting up from a floppy disk How to initialize a hard disk Click Init to initialize the hard disk Repairing a damaged disk How to test a hard disk How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Click the icon of the disk you want to test 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 Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Following dialog box appears Replacing special software Doing a custom installation Restart your Macintosh Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your office Shoulders relaxed Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions? Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the monitor Handling the keyboard Handling floppy disks Ejecting a disk Power supply If you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning your equipment Cleaning the computer caseCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card NuBus expansion slots NuBus power requirements Installing a NuBus card Remove the cover from the computer Power supply Remove the expansion card clip Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot Replace the expansion card clip Replace the cover on the computer Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Other special keys ins Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Videotape contents on the computer Index VCR Index Apple Computer, Inc

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