Plugging in the computer | Apple 8500/150 Series, 8500 Series

Plugging in the computer

Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect anything to your Macintosh, follow the instructions in this section to plug it in. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up. When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:

1Plug the socket end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power socket (marked with the symbol ≤) on the back of the computer.

2Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.

WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your Macintosh is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!

Power cord socket

Power cord plug

IMPORTANT The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. Make sure that at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to.

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Getting Started Computer power cord Monitor power cord MonitorMouseKeyboard Apple PlainTalk Microphone optional Plugging in the computer Place the monitor next to the computer Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Connecting the monitor power cord Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor Plug in the monitor power cordOn some monitors, the cord is already attached Connecting the monitor cable On some monitors, the cable is already attachedAttach the monitor cable to the monitor Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting other equipment Turning the computer onTurn 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? Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Learning the basics Chapter Reviewing the basics MenusMenu Icons Window Windows Icons Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panel Setting energy-saving options Scheduling automatic startup and shutdown Accessing a sleeping computer over a networkPutting your computer to sleep Waking your computer from sleep Using the Power key Turning the computer offFollowing 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 Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics button Read and follow the instructions in this window Small window appears with instructions for you to followNow continue with the next section Click Customizing Your Computer in the list of topics Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button 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 appearsClick one of the category buttons Chapter Your computer at a glance Connecting Additional Equipment CD-ROM drive Optional Monitor Power-on light Green lightSpeaker Optional Left & right Access covers forMonitor port Apple Desktop Bus ADB port ≈Sound input port Video output port Connecting audio equipmentAbout your computer’s A/V panel Video input port About your computer’s sound ports Computer’s sound ports accept these 3.5 mm connectors Place the audio equipment near the Macintosh Connecting most audio equipment Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Connecting and positioning a microphone Turn on the computer Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Connecting external stereo speakersIf the speakers take a dual-plug cable, connect both plugs Your finished connections should look something like this Connecting video equipment Composite video connectors Video connectors Audio cable with dual RCA connectors plugs at each end Connecting video equipment for input to the computer Video connection for input from a VCR Follow the directions that came with the VCR or camera Composite video connection for input from a VCR Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera Composite video connection for input from a camera Connecting video equipment for output from the computer Audio cable with dual RCA connectors plugs at both endsAssemble the VCR and cables you need Video connection for output from the computer Follow the directions that came with the VCR Composite video connection for output from the computer Television used as a monitor with an S-video connection Using a television as a monitor Chapter Connecting external Scsi devices Before you connect a device Scsi terminator Expanding memory Connecting a Scsi device Installing internal drives About Macintosh networking Connecting network cables Connecting Additional Equipment Page Installing application programs Installing and Using Application Programs Chapter Working with several programs at a time Switching programs Finding out which programs are openHiding and showing windows on the desktop Using Power Macintosh application programs Backing up your filesSpecial memory requirements Shared libraries Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive Tray opens Inserting a CD-ROM disc Ejecting a CD-ROM disc Open the trayTake the CD-ROM disc out of the tray Playing audio CDs Working with Photo CDs Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network IIpart TroubleshootingPage If you have trouble When you have questions Take your time Select Restart from the dialog box that appears Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Desktop is rebuiltWhile holding down the Space bar, restart your computer Computer is turned on but the screen is dark Solutions to common problems Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Troubleshooting Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Sad Macintosh icon appears, and the computer won’t start up Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy diskYou 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 an older Macintosh program You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer Solutions to CD-ROM problems Problems using the CD-ROM driveCD-ROM drive icon does not appear on screen Tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open If no CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Problems using CD-ROM discs You can’t open a document on a CD-ROM disc Problems playing audio CDs Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs Problems using Photo CDs You are unable to record sound from an audio CDYour CD-ROM drive will not open Photo CDs If your computer’s performance decreases Obtaining updated Apple software Solving printer problems EWorld AppleLink 106 Chapter Internet Apple Computer Higher Education gopher server CompuServe Internet ftp.info.apple.com Internet ftp.support.apple.comEach time you open a folder, a new Macintosh window opens Initializing a hard disk When do you need to initialize a hard disk? Turn your computer on Starting up from a CD-ROM discStarting up from a floppy disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive How to initialize a hard disk Open the Drive Setup iconList of drives, click the disk you want to initialize Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Try these suggestions first List of drives, click the disk you want to test How to test a hard disk Open the Disk First Aid icon How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the diskClick the icon of the disk you want to test Installing or reinstalling system software When should you install system software?When should you reinstall system software? List of drives, click your startup disk Installing system softwareYou use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Click OK Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installation Click the Install New System Folder button and click OKFollowing dialog box appears Click Clean Install It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Replacing special software Doing a custom installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Restart your Macintosh Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM softwareWhen should you install or reinstall CD-ROM software? Installing or reinstalling CD-ROM software 126 Chapter IIIpart Page Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigue Shoulders relaxed What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigue Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the monitor Handling floppy disks Handling CD-ROM discs 139 Power supply Ejecting a diskIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning the mouse Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitor Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Put the ball and the ring back in place Locking and unlocking the mouse To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Turn off the computer Expansion card power requirementsCard installation Do not completely remove the screws or the back panel Remove the cover from the computer Power supply Lower the retainer Squeeze the sides of the retainer and pull down Remove the card from its static-proof bag Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot Back into place Replace the retainer Tighten the screws on the back panel Replace the cover on the computer Upgrading the processor Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Enter key Power key Return key Shift key Tab keyControl key Delete key Typing special characters and symbols Diacritical mark Special key combinations Here are other key combinations you may find usefulTo 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 Getting Help Using the Optional CD-ROM Drive Index 161 129145 155 Radio and television interference FCC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive DOC statement Chapter Chapter Getting Started Getting Help Apple Computer, Inc