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Apple G3 Minitower manual Back of computer

Models: G3 Minitower

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5Carefully lay the computer on its side with the cover and button facing up.

Button

Gently lay the computer on its

side on a clean, flat, stable surface.

6Reconnect the power cord to the computer.

Connect the power cord to your computer and to an AC outlet.

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Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices

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Apple G3 Minitower manual Back of computer

Contents

Setting Up Your Computer Sometimes built into the monitor Positioning and Plugging In the Computer Setting Up Your Computer230 Power cord socket Power cord plugTo connect the monitor, follow these steps Connecting a MonitorMonitor port Monitor power socketPlug the mouse cable into the keyboard Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the ComputerChapter Optional internal modem port RJ-11 Modem port icon Connecting a ModemModem port icon Modem port Mini DIN-9 Turning the Computer On Problems Turning Your Computer On? Turning the Computer Off What’s Next?Using Your Macintosh Optional Your Computer’s Components and Front Panel ControlsWorks with high-density and double-sided 3.5 floppy disks Optional AV ports Your Computer’s Ports and ConnectorsConnects your Macintosh to a printer or LocalTalk network Using the CD-ROM Drive Using the Computer’s Built-in DrivesTo use your CD-ROM drive, follow these instructions Press the Open/Close button next to the CD-ROM driveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive and Optional Zip Drive Connecting Audio EquipmentSound Input and Output Ports Stereo miniplug Optional Left and Right RCA-Type Audio PortsConnecting Most Audio Equipment Left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connectorRCA-type plug RCA plugsSound Output Port Turn on the computer and the audio equipmentConnecting and Using a Microphone Video connector Connecting Video EquipmentYour Macintosh can work with two major video formats Video plug Connecting Video Equipment for Input to the ComputerVideo cable Video Input port Audio input ports Left and rightÆS-video Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera˜ Composite Video Input port Audio Connecting Video Equipment for Output From the Computer Video connection for output from the computer Video Audio Connecting a TelevisionOutput port Output ports Composite Video Output port Audio output TV Mirroring icon Resolution iconBefore You Connect a Scsi Device Connecting External Scsi DevicesScsi icon Scsi port DB-25 Scsi system cable External Scsi terminator Connecting a Scsi DevicePrinter port icon Printer port Mini DIN-9 Connecting a PrinterConnecting an ADB Input Device Connecting a Second MonitorADB port icon ADB port Mini DIN-4 Connecting to a Local Area Network LocalTalk adapter Connecting to a LocalTalk NetworkLocalTalk cable Printer port LocalTalk adapter LocalTalk cable Ethernet icon 10Base-T Ethernet port RJ-45 Connecting to a 10Base-T Ethernet NetworkConfiguring Your Network Connection Connecting to Multiple Networks SimultaneouslyEthernet port Wall plate 10Base-TSecurity lock port Securing Your ComputerAbout PCI Expansion Cards Installing PCI Cards, Memory Internal Storage DevicesAbout Memory Expansion Card Power RequirementsVideo memory expansion slot Dram Dimm slots ROM slot Front of computerVideo Memory Configurations Dram ConfigurationsImportant Use only Sgram SO-DIMMS About Internal Storage OptionsPin connector Connecting an Additional ATA DeviceConnecting an Internal Scsi Device Opening the Computer Back of computer Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer Press the button and lift Remove the coverUse the handle to open the chassis Installing a PCI Expansion Card Connector Port access cover in place ShieldRemove the screw that holds PCI slot Disconnect itInstalling an Unusually Long PCI Card Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices Installing Dram or Video Memory Memory Installing Dram or Video Memory, nextConnectors Notches Sgram SO-DIMM Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary ConnectorsNotch Video memory slotBottom chassis Installing a Hard Disk or Other Storage DeviceRemove the plastic faceplate Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits uprightRaised catch Remove both screws Drive carrierScsi device Replace the plastic faceplate Sheet metal shield Reinstall both screwsSnap the plastic faceplate back into place Closing the Computer Lock the chassis by rotating the locking levers Replace the computer cover panel What’s Next? Page Musculoskeletal Discomfort Health-Related Information About Computer UseEye Fatigue To prevent discomfort and eye fatigueShoulders relaxed Arranging Your OfficeAvoiding Fatigue Safety InstructionsWhat About Electromagnetic Emissions? Handling Your Computer Equipment Appendix 125 F 52 C 50 F 10 C Do not touch Keep disks away Handling Floppy DisksExposed part From magnets Disk behindDo not touch Keep disks away Handling Zip DisksHandling CD-ROM Discs To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mindDo not expose discs To direct sunlight On discs Do not spill liquidsPower Supply Cleaning Your EquipmentCleaning the Computer Case Cleaning the MonitorHere on your mouse Locking and Unlocking the MouseRecessed area surrounding ring Setting Up Your Power Macintosh Apple Computer, Inc Contents Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices Connecting to Multiple Networks SimultaneouslyAppendix Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips About MemoryCommunications Regulation Information Vi Laser Information