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Internet: Gopher server

Support information and Apple software updates are posted to the Apple Computer Gopher Server, located in the following path:

Home Gopher Server

Computer Information

Apple Computer Gopher Server

mHost name: gopher.info.apple.com

Apple recommends using TurboGopher client software to access the Apple Computer Gopher Server. TurboGopher client software is available via anonymous File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to boombox.micro.umn.edu in the /pub/gopher directory.

Internet: World Wide Web sites

Support information and Apple software updates are available via Apple’s World Wide Web sites:

mhttp://www.info.apple.com

mhttp://www.support.apple.com

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Apple 8200 appendix Internet Gopher server, Internet World Wide Web sites

Contents

Getting Started Monitor power cord MouseKeyboard Computer power cordMonitor Plugging in the computer Connecting the monitor power cord Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Place the monitor next to the computer Plug in the monitor power cord Connect the monitor power cord to the monitorOn some monitors, the cord is already attached On some monitors, the cable is already attached Connecting the monitor cableAttach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Turning the computer on Connecting other equipmentTurn on your monitor Chapter Check to see what’s on your screen Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop Problems turning your computer on? What’s next? Learning the basics Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Chapter Menus Reviewing the basicsMenu Icons Window Icons Windows Setting energy-saving options Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panel Waking your computer from sleep Accessing a sleeping computer over a networkPutting your computer to sleep Scheduling automatic startup and shutdown Turning the computer off Using the Power keyFollowing dialog box appears on the screen Using the Shut Down command Getting Started Where to find answers Getting Started Page Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Click Customizing Your Computer in the list of topics Small window appears with instructions for you to followNow continue with the next section Read and follow the instructions in this window Getting answers with the Index button Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Chapter Connecting Additional Equipment Your computer at a glance Floppy disk drive Power buttonSpeaker CD-ROM drive Sound input port Security lock ports Sound output port ADB port Keyboard or a trackball Access covers forMonitor port Apple Desktop Bus ADB port Expansion slots Interconnect PCI cards Security lock ports Connecting audio equipment About your computer’s sound ports Connecting and positioning a microphone Computer’s sound ports accept these 3.5 mm connectors Follow these steps to connect and position the microphone Turn on the computer Your finished connections should look something like this Connecting external stereo speakersIf the speakers take a dual-plug cable, connect both plugs Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting external Scsi devices Before you connect a device Scsi terminator Connecting a Scsi device Expanding memory Installing internal drives Connecting network cables About Macintosh networking Chapter Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Chapter Working with several programs at a time Finding out which programs are open Switching programsHiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your files Using Power Macintosh application programsSpecial memory requirements Shared libraries Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD-ROM disc Tray opens Open the tray Ejecting a CD-ROM discPress the Open/Close button for your CD-ROM drive Take the CD-ROM disc out of the tray Playing audio CDs Working with Photo CDs Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network Troubleshooting IIpartPage When you have questions TroubleshootingIf you have trouble Take your time Start over Select Restart from the dialog box that appears Rebuild your desktop Click OK This restores your original set of extensionsThis saves your current set of extensions Restart your computer to activate the extensions Solutions to common problems Computer is turned on but the screen is dark Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Chapter Sad Macintosh icon appears, and the computer won’t start up Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screenYou can’t eject a floppy disk Troubleshooting Chapter Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer You experience problems using an older Macintosh program Problems using the CD-ROM drive Solutions to CD-ROM problemsCD-ROM drive icon does not appear on screen Tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open Problems using CD-ROM discs You can’t open a document on a CD-ROM disc Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs Problems playing audio CDs You are unable to record sound from an audio CD Problems using Photo CDsYour CD-ROM drive will not open Photo CDs If your computer’s performance decreases Solving printer problems Obtaining online support and updated Apple software America Online AppleLink CompuServe Internet FTP servers Internet Gopher server Internet World Wide Web sites When do you need to initialize a hard disk? Initializing a hard disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a CD-ROM discStarting up from a floppy disk Turn your computer on Open the Drive Setup icon How to initialize a hard diskList of drives, click the disk you want to initialize Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling How to test a hard disk List of drives, click the disk you want to test How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Open the Disk First Aid icon Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problemClick the icon of the disk you want to test When should you install system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you reinstall system software? You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk Installing system softwareFind and open the Disk First Aid icon Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationFollowing dialog box appears It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Click Clean Install Doing a custom installation Replacing special software Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM software Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM softwareWhen should you install or reinstall CD-ROM software? Restart your Macintosh 112 Chapter IIIpart Page 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 Handling CD-ROM discs 125 Ejecting a disk Power supplyIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse Put the ball and the ring back in place To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Do not completely remove the screws or the back panel Expansion card power requirementsCard installation Turn off the computer Remove the cover from the computer Power supply case Squeeze the sides of the retainer and pull down Lower the retainer Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector Remove the card from its static-proof bag Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot Replace the retainer Snap the retainer back into place Replace the cover on the computer Tighten the screws on the back panelPage Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Caps Lock key Clear key Command keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Delete key Power key Return key Shift key Tab keyControl key Enter key Typing special characters and symbols Diacritical mark To do this Special key combinationsHere are other key combinations you may find useful To do this…Page Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index See Scsi Index Index User’s Manual Apple Computer, Inc Contents Installing and Using Application Programs Getting Help 141 115Index 147 FCC statement Radio and television interference DOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive Welcome to Power Macintosh