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Positioning and plugging in the computer
Connecting a monitor
Connecting the monitor power cord
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Connecting the monitor cable and ADB cable
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Connecting the mouse and keyboard
Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable
Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable
Tur n in g th e computer on
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Problems turning your computer on?
Whats next?
Where to find answers
Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively
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The Guide Menu
Getting Answers to Your Questions
Getting the Latest News
Reviewing the basics
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Learning the basics
After you take the tutorial
Where to find answers
Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively
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The Guide Menu
Getting Answers to Your Questions
Getting the Latest News
Tur n in g th e computer off
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Installing application programs
Installing programs over a network
Opening an application program
Work ing with several programs at a time
Finding out which programs are open
Switching programs
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop
Five tips for using application programs effectively
Using Power Macintosh MPcompatible application programs
Setting up your Power Macintosh MP computer
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About the software included with your computer
Mac OS operating system software
Optional system software additions
Application programs
Backing up your files
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Typ e s o f equipment
Choosing and connecting a modem
Choosing a modem
Connecting a modem
Connecting to an ISDN line
Setting up an ISDN line
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Connecting to a LocalTalk network
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Connecting to an Ethernet network
Connecting to a twisted-pair Ethernet network
Connecting to a thin coaxial Ethernet network
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Connecting to other types of Ethernet networks
Connecting to multiple networks simultaneously
Configuring your network connection
Configuring your AppleTalk network connection
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Configuring your TCP/IP network connection
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Connection software
America Online
Apple Internet Conn e ction Kit
What you can do online
Exchange electronic mail
Access the World Wide Web
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Your C o m puters Components and Front Panel Controls
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Your C o m puters Po rts and Connectors
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Connecting audio equipment
The sound input and output ports
Connecting most audio equipment
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Connecting and positioning a microphone
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Connecting external SCSI devices
Before you connect a SCSI device
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Connecting a SCSI device
Connecting a printer
Connecting a second monitor
Connecting an ADB input device
Securing your computer
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and Additional Memory
About PCI expansion cards
Expansion card power requirements
About memory
DRAM configurations
Installing a PCI expansion card or memory
Opening the computer
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Installing a PCI expansion card
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Do not touch the DIMMs connectors. Handle the DIMM only by the edges.
4Align the DRAM DIMMs in the DRAM slots as pictured. IMPORTANT
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Closing the computer
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Step 1: Gather as much information as you can
Step 2: Restart your computer
Step 3: Check onscreen help, if you can
Step 4: Check the next chapter, Solutions to Common Problems
Step 5: Use Apple System Profiler
Opening Apple System Profiler
Getting information about different hardware and software
Getting help
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Problems turning on or starting up your computer
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Problems with application progr ams, do cum ents, and memory
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Problems with CD-ROM drives and discs
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 p laying audio CDs
Problems using Photo CDs
Problems with floppy disks and floppy disk drives
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Problems with hard disks
Problems with your computers speed
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Other problems with your computer
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Problems with your printer
Problems with networks and file sharing
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Checking your system extensions
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Tes ti ng and repairing your hard disk
Tr y t h e s e suggestions first
Tes ti ng fo r d amage on your hard disk
Repairing a d a m aged 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 desktop
Installing syst em software
Performing a normal or easy installation of system software
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Performing a clean installation of system software
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Performing a custom installation
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Rebuilding your desktop
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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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Avoiding fatigue
What about electromagnetic emissions?
Safety instructions
Handling your computer equipment
Handling the monitor
Handling the keyboard
Handling floppy disks
Follow the s e procedures for handling floppy disks.
Handling CD-ROM discs
Ejecting a floppy disk
Power su p ply
Cleaning your equipment
Cleaning the computer case
Cleaning the monitor
Cleaning the mouse
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Locking and unlocking the mouse
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Appendix B Special Keys on Your Keyboard
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Typ in g sp eci al characters and symbols
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Special key combinations
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Index
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Contents
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10 So lu ti on s to Co m mon Proble ms 129
11 D ia g nos t ic Tec h nique s 169
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Communications regulation information
FCC declaration of conformity
Radio and television interference
Industry Canada statement
VCCI Class 2 statement
CD-ROM drive
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Why Is This Book So Thin?
Your C o m puter’s Components and Front Panel Controls