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Apple 8100 Series manual Problems turning your computer on?

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Problems turning your computer on?

If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can identify the problem:

mIs the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on?

mIs the computer turned on? The power-on light on the front panel should be on. If it isn’t on, press the power switch (marked with the symbol I).

mAre the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? (Don’t disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable while the computer is on. You could damage your equipment.)

mIs the monitor power cord plugged in?

mIs the monitor turned on? (Check the power-on light on the front of the monitor.)

mIs the monitor cable attached firmly to both the monitor and computer?

mIs the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly? (On Apple monitors, the brightness control is marked with the symbol ¤.)

Getting Started

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Apple 8100 Series manual Problems turning your computer on?

Contents

User’sGuide PowerMacintoshK Apple Computer, Inc Getting Started ContentsWelcome to Power Macintosh 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 BRadio and television interference Communications regulation informationFCC statement Communications Regulation Information DOC statementVCCI statement CD-ROM drive 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 3 If necessary, switch the computer off Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor 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 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 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 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 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 your Macintosh to a video camera, VCR AV-equipped Power Macintosh 8100 series computerConnects an external modem or 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 input port About your computer’s S-video input and output portsÆ S-video output 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 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 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 Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesShared libraries Using Power Macintosh application programsSpecial memory requirements 56 Chapter Using older Macintosh programsWhen you run into trouble 5 TroubleshootingWhen you have questions 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 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 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 Starting up from a CD-ROM disc When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Initializing a hard disk 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 Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? 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 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 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 disks108 Appendix A Power supplyIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning the mouse Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitorRotate 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 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 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 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