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Apple 8600 appendix

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Install Connecting a monitor Dram configurations Solutions to Common Problems Diagnostic Techniques Access the World Wide Web Setting Up Your Computer Video connector Cleaning your equipment How to

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Setting Up Your Computer Sometimes built into the monitor Power cord socket Power cord plug Positioning and plugging in the computerConnecting a monitor Connecting the monitor power cordMonitor power socket Connecting the monitor cable and ADB cable Monitor portAuxiliary ADB ports Auxiliary ADB ports VApple DesktopBus ADB port Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cableConnecting a keyboard with a separate cable ADB iconTurning the computer on Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key Close box Setting Up Your Computer Problems turning your computer on? What’s next? Where to find answers Apple GuideFour simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively Title bar Zoom box Huh? button Navigation buttonsGetting Help via the Internet Identifying ObjectsLearning the Basics Getting the Latest News Guide MenuGetting Answers to Your Questions Active or to switch to Reviewing the basicsMenus Are also menus Look in the Guide h menuWindows To close a windowClick the close box Window to its original sizeIcons Learning to Use Your Computer Macintosh TutorialLearning the basics Mouse buttonAfter you take the tutorial Where to find answers Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively Identifying Objects Guide Menu Turning the computer off Installing and Using Software Installing application programs Installing programs over a network Opening an application program Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Open programsSwitching programs Hiding and showing windows on the desktopFive tips for using application programs effectively About the software included with your computer Mac OS operating system softwareOptional system software additions Backing up your files Application programsPage IIpart Page Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone Line Types of equipment Choosing and connecting a modem Modem cable Choosing a modemData-transfer speed Bundled software Connecting to an Isdn lineConnecting a modem Setting up an Isdn line Connecting Your Computer to a Network Chapter Connecting to a LocalTalk network Apple LocalTalk Locking Connector Kit DIN-8LocalTalk adapter LocalTalk cablePrinter port LocalTalk adapter LocalTalk cable Connecting to an Ethernet network Ethernet icon Aaui Ethernet port 10Base-T Ethernet portConnecting to a twisted-pair Ethernet network Connecting to a thin coaxial Ethernet networkEthernet port Wall plate 10Base-T Meter patch cordConnecting Your Computer to a Network Connecting to other types of Ethernet networks Connecting to multiple networks simultaneously Configuring your network connection Configuring your AppleTalk network connection AppleTalk control panel opensGetting more information about the AppleTalk control panel Configuring your TCP/IP network connection Before you beginSetting up TCP/IP control panel opensConnecting Your Computer to a Network Getting more information about the TCP/IP control panel Using an Online Service or the Internet Connection softwareAmerica Online Apple Internet Connection KitExchange electronic mail Access the World Wide WebWhat you can do online Download files Join a discussion groupIIIpart Page Connecting Additional Equipment Your Computer’s Components and Front Panel Controls OptionalMm floppy disks Zip driveYour Computer’s Ports and Connectors ˜Â Composite video ports OUT Connects your Macintosh to a monitor≈ Sound input port Sound output port Connecting audio equipmentSound input and output ports Left and right RCA-type audio ports Stereo miniplugConnecting most audio equipment RCA-type plugAudio Connecting and positioning a microphone Apple PlainTalk MicrophoneTurn on the computer Sound button Connecting video equipment Video input and output ports and connectorsConnecting video equipment for input to the computer Video connectorConnecting a VCR or video camera for input VideoVideo connection for input from a VCR ÆS-video Audio Input portLeft and right Video cable Dual RCA-plug cableAudio input ports left and right ÆS-video Input port Composite video connection for input from a VCRVideo connection for input from a camera ˜ Composite Video Input port Audio Input ports Connecting video equipment for output from the computerComposite video connection for input from a camera Follow the directions that came with the VCR Video connection for output from the computer Composite video connection for output from the computerOutput port Output ports Using a television as a monitorTelevision used as a monitor with an S-video connection Using a television and a monitor together Audio outputConnecting external Scsi devices Scsi icon Scsi portBefore you connect a Scsi device Make sure each device has a unique ID numberScsi peripheral interface cable Make sure you use the right type and length of cableScsi system cable Terminate the Scsi chain properly External Scsi terminatorConnecting a Scsi device Connecting a printer Connecting a second monitor Connecting an ADB input device ADB port iconSecuring your computer Security lock portPage Additional Memory Expansion card power requirements About PCI expansion cardsAbout memory Vram Dimm slots Dram Dimm slotsDram configurations Vram configurations Cache configurationsButton Installing a PCI expansion card or memoryOpening the computer Press the button and lift Plug the power cord into the power socket Back of computer Power supply case Remove the power cord from the back of the computer Unscrew Installing a PCI expansion cardPort Access Cover PCI slots Front of computer Connector Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot 116 Chapter Reinsert the screw that you removed earlier, and tighten it Installing an unusually long PCI card Completely remove Speaker housing/card guide If you ne ed toSlide the speaker housing/card guide assembly straight down After you’ve reinst alled Speaker housing/card 122 Chapter Installing memory DRAM, VRAM, or cache 123Work surface Connectors Ejectors will automatically close Connectors NotchesRibs inside slot Ribs inside slot Vram slot Ejector Your slot mayHave one or two ejectors They should be pushed Cache module slot 129 Replace the chassis by swinging it back into place Bottom chassisLock the chassis by rotating the locking levers Raised catchClosing the computer Lift up the computer so that it sits upright Page Part Page Start Here If Trouble Occurs Gather as much information as you can Restart your computer Check the next chapter, Solutions to Common Problems Check onscreen help, if you canUse Apple System Profiler Opening Apple System ProfilerGetting help 141Page Solutions to Common Problems Problems turning on or starting up your computer 145 146 Chapter 147 Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up 149 Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Every time the computer starts up, it rebuilds the desktop Problems with application programs, documents, and memory 153 Computer freezes 155 Program won’t open 157 File can’t be thrown away You experience problems using an older Macintosh program Problems with CD-ROM drives and discs Problems using the CD-ROM driveIf a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Emergency ejection holeYour CD-ROM disc is vibrating in the CD-ROM drive 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 Problems using Photo CDs Problems with floppy disks and floppy disk drives 169 170 Chapter Problems with hard disks Problems with your computer’s speedYour computer isn’t performing as fast as you’d like Other problems with your computer Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen 175 Your screen displays a right-angle bracket prompt Some icons look different from usual Problems with your printer Problems with networks and file sharing Message says that file sharing can’t be turned on Message says that an item can’t be shared You can’t open a shared disk or folder Diagnostic Techniques Checking your system extensionsGo to the next section if you are still having problems Testing and repairing your hard disk Try these suggestions firstTesting for damage on your hard disk Repairing a damaged disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Initializing a hard disk Starting up from the system software CD-ROM disc If you see a blinking question mark on your screen If you see the Macintosh desktopInstalling system software When should you install system software?Performing a normal or easy installation of system software Installer’s welcome screen appears Easy Install dialog box appears Performing a clean installation of system software If the installation was not successful197 Following dialog box appears It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Replacing your special software Performing a custom installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Restart your Macintosh Rebuilding your desktop This saves your current set of extensionsThis turns your original set of extensions back on Page Vpart 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 Do not expose discsTo direct sunlight Discs Do not spill liquids On discs Do not scratch Do not get DiscsEjecting a floppy disk If you can’t eject a floppy diskCleaning your equipment Power supplyCleaning the computer case Cleaning the monitorCleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ringTo unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Special Keys on Your Keyboard Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keysFunction of this key depends on the program you’re using Function keysTyping special characters and symbols WindowDiacritical mark Key combination Option-Shift-Delete Special key combinationsStart the computer from a CD-ROM disc Key Page Appendix C Using the Internal Zip Drive Inserting a Zip disk Problems ejecting a Zip disk? Ejecting a Zip diskUsing the Tools application Handling Zip disks Do not touch Keep disks awayPage Index 237Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Index See Dram Index Can’t Find It? Isdn Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Index VCR User’s Manual Apple Computer, Inc Contents Learning to Use Your Computer Installing and Using SoftwareUsing an Online Service or the Internet Connecting Additional Equipment 137Solutions to Common Problems Diagnostic Techniques143 183Appendix a 209225 231Communications regulation information Industry Canada statement Where to find answers Why Is This Book So Thin? PartI