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P
ower Macint
osh
Use
r
’
s
Manual
Includes setup, troubleshooting, and important health-related
information for Power Macintosh 8500 series computers
Contents
Main
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Plugging in the computer
Installing an e xpansion card
Connecting a monitor
Connecting the monitor power cord
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Connecting the monitor cable
Connecting the mouse and keyboard
Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable
Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable
Connecting other equipment
Tur ni ng th e computer on
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Problems tu r ning your computer on?
Whats next?
Learning the basics
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Reviewing the basics
Menus
Icons
Windows
Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panel
Setting energy-saving options
Putting your computer to sleep
Waking your c omputer from sleep
Accessing a sleeping computer over a network
Scheduling automatic startup and shutdown
Tur ni ng th e computer off
Using the Po wer key
Using the Shut Down c ommand
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Where to find an swe rs
h
In this book
In the Guide menu
In other manuals
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Getting answers to your questions
Getting answers with the Topics button
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Getting answers with the Index button
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Getting answers with the Look For button
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Tips for using Macintosh Guide
Identifying objects on the screen
Learning useful shortcuts
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You r c o mp ut er at a glance
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About your computers A/V panel
Connecting audio equipment
About your computers sound ports
Connecting most audio equipment
Connecting and positioning a microphone
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Connecting external stereo speakers
Connecting video equipment
S-video connectors
Composite video connectors
Connecting video equipment for input to the computer
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Composite video connection for input from a VCR
S-video connection for input from a camera
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Connecting video equipment for output from the computer
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Using a television as a monitor
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Connecting external SCSI devices
Before you connect a device
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Connecting a SCSI device
Expanding memory
Installing inter nal drive s
Connecting network cables
About Macintosh networking
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Installing application programs
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Worki ng wi th several programs at a time
Finding out which programs are open
Switching programs
Hiding and showing win dows on the desktop
Backing up your files
Using Power Ma cintosh application programs
Special memory requirements
Shared libraries
5
Inserting a CD-ROM disc
Ejecting a CD-ROM disc
Playing audio CDs
Worki ng w ith Photo CDs
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When you have questions
If you have trouble
Tak e you r ti me
Start over
Rebuild your desktop regularly
Solutions to common probl ems
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Solutions to CD-ROM problems
Problems using the CD-ROM drive
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Problems using CD-ROM discs
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Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs
Problems playin g audio CDs
Problems using Photo CDs
If your computers performance decreases
Solving printer pro blems
Obtaining updated Apple software
AppleLink
eWorld
Page
CompuServe
Internet: Apple Computer Higher Education gopher server
Internet: ftp.info.apple.com
Internet: ftp.support.apple.com
America Online: ftp.info.apple.com gateway
Initializing a hard disk
When do you need to initialize a hard disk?
Starting up from a CD-ROM disc
Starting up from a floppy disk
How to initialize a hard disk
Repairing a dam aged disk
When do you need to repair a disk?
Try t hese suggestions first
How to test a hard disk
How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk
If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem
Installing or r einstalling system sof tware
When should you install system software?
When should you reinstall system software?
Installing system software
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Doing a clean installation of system software
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Doing a custom installation
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Installing or r einstalling CD-ROM software
When should you instal l or reinstall CD-ROM software?
Installing or reinstalling CD -ROM software
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Health-related information about computer use
Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips
Musculoskeletal discomfort
Eye fatigue
Arranging your office
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Avoi ding f ati gue
What about electromagnetic emissions?
Safety instructions
Handling your computer equipment
Handling the monitor
Handling the keyboard
Handling floppy disks
Handling CD-ROM discs
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Ejecting a disk
If you cant eject a floppy disk
Power sup ply
Cleaning your equipment
Cleaning the computer case
Cleaning the monitor
Cleaning the mouse
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Locking and unloc king the mouse
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Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card
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Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector.
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10 Replace the retainer.
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Upgrading the processor
Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard
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Typ in g s pe c ia l characters and symbols
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Special key combinations
Here are other key combinations you may find useful:
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Index
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Contents
2Getting Help 27
3Connecting Additional Equipment 39
4Installing and Using Application Programs 67
5Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive 73
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Communications regulation information
FCC statement
Radio and television interference
DOC statement
VCCI statement
CD-ROM drive