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Contents

Getting Started Monitor Computer power cord Monitor power cordMouseKeyboard Apple PlainTalk Microphone optional Plugging in the computer Connecting the monitor power cord Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Place the monitor next to the computerPlug 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 cableConnecting 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 deskChapter Menus Reviewing the basicsMenu Icons Window Icons WindowsSetting energy-saving options Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panelWaking your computer from sleep Accessing a sleeping computer over a networkPutting your computer to sleep Scheduling automatic startup and shutdownTurning 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 buttonClick 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 windowGetting answers with the Index button Macintosh Guide window, click the Index buttonRead and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For buttonIf 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 glanceOptional Power-on light Green lightSpeaker CD-ROM drive Optional Monitor≈Sound input port Access covers forMonitor port Apple Desktop Bus ADB port Left & rightVideo input port Connecting audio equipmentAbout your computer’s A/V panel Video output portComputer’s sound ports accept these 3.5 mm connectors About your computer’s sound portsConnecting most audio equipment Place the audio equipment near the MacintoshConnecting and positioning a microphone Turn on the computer and the audio equipmentTurn 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 needConnecting video equipment Video connectors Composite video connectorsConnecting video equipment for input to the computer Audio cable with dual RCA connectors plugs at each endFollow the directions that came with the VCR or camera Video connection for input from a VCRComposite video connection for input from a VCR Composite video connection for input from a camera Turn on the computer and the VCR or cameraAudio cable with dual RCA connectors plugs at both ends Connecting video equipment for output from the computerAssemble the VCR and cables you need Follow the directions that came with the VCR Video connection for output from the computerComposite video connection for output from the computer Using a television as a monitor Television used as a monitor with an S-video connectionChapter Connecting external Scsi devices Before you connect a device Scsi terminator Connecting a Scsi device Expanding memoryInstalling internal drives Connecting network cables About Macintosh networkingConnecting Additional Equipment Page Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programsChapter 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 opensOpen the tray Ejecting a CD-ROM discTake 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 If you have troubleTake your time Start over Select Restart from the dialog box that appearsDesktop is rebuilt Rebuild your desktop regularlyWhile holding down the Space bar, restart your computer Solutions to common problems Computer is turned on but the screen is darkComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Troubleshooting Sad Macintosh icon appears, and the computer won’t start up Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktopYour Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screenYou can’t eject a floppy disk Chapter Troubleshooting 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 Troubleshooting You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer You experience problems using an older Macintosh programProblems using the CD-ROM drive Solutions to CD-ROM problemsCD-ROM drive icon does not appear on screen If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t openProblems 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 CDsYou 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 updated Apple softwareAppleLink EWorld106 Chapter CompuServe Internet Apple Computer Higher Education gopher serverInternet ftp.support.apple.com Internet ftp.info.apple.comEach time you open a folder, a new Macintosh window opens When do you need to initialize a hard disk? Initializing a hard diskCD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a CD-ROM discStarting up from a floppy disk Turn your computer onOpen 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 handlingHow to test a hard disk List of drives, click the disk you want to testHow to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Open the Disk First Aid iconClick 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? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Installing system softwareYou use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk List of drives, click your startup diskEasy Install dialog box appears Click OKDoing 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 InstallDoing a custom installation Replacing special softwareChoose 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 Macintosh126 Chapter IIIpart Page Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your officeShoulders relaxed Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the monitor Handling the keyboardHandling floppy disks Handling CD-ROM discs 139 Ejecting a disk Power supplyIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse Put the ball and the ring back in placeTo 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 computerRemove the cover from the computer Power supply Squeeze the sides of the retainer and pull down Lower the retainerHold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector Remove the card from its static-proof bagAlign the connector end of the card with the expansion slot Replace the retainer Back into placeReplace the cover on the computer Tighten the screws on the back panelUpgrading the processor Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Appendix C Special Keys on Your KeyboardDelete key Power key Return key Shift key Tab keyControl key Enter keyTyping special characters and symbols Diacritical mark Here are other key combinations you may find useful Special key combinationsTo do this… Page Index Index Index Authorized service providers error messages troubleshooting Index Index Index Index See Scsi Index Index User’s Manual Apple Computer, Inc Contents Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive Getting Help155 129145 Index 161FCC statement Radio and television interferenceDOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM driveChapter Getting Started Getting Help ChapterApple Computer, Inc