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Apple G3 Minitower manual Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits upright, Raised catch

Models: G3 Minitower

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Lock the top chassis in place by moving the two locking levers inward and downward, as shown. Be sure that they snap underneath the raised catches on the chassis.

Raised catch

Raised catch

2Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits upright.

3If you are replacing an existing device with a new one, disconnect the ribbon cable and power cord from the device you want to remove.

4Remove the plastic faceplate.

Gently lift this tab to release the plastic faceplate, and remove it completely.

Plastic faceplate

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Apple G3 Minitower Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits upright, Remove the plastic faceplate, Raised catch

Contents

Setting Up Your Computer Sometimes built into the monitor Setting Up Your Computer Positioning and Plugging In the ComputerPower cord socket Power cord plug 230Connecting a Monitor To connect the monitor, follow these stepsMonitor power socket Monitor portConnecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer Plug the mouse cable into the keyboardChapter Modem port icon Modem port Mini DIN-9 Connecting a ModemOptional internal modem port RJ-11 Modem port icon Turning the Computer On Problems Turning Your Computer On? What’s Next? Turning the Computer OffUsing Your Macintosh Your Computer’s Components and Front Panel Controls OptionalWorks with high-density and double-sided 3.5 floppy disks Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors Optional AV portsConnects your Macintosh to a printer or LocalTalk network To use your CD-ROM drive, follow these instructions Using the Computer’s Built-in DrivesUsing the CD-ROM Drive Press the Open/Close button next to the CD-ROM driveSound Input and Output Ports Connecting Audio EquipmentUsing the Floppy Disk Drive and Optional Zip Drive Optional Left and Right RCA-Type Audio Ports Stereo miniplugRCA-type plug Left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connectorConnecting Most Audio Equipment RCA plugsTurn on the computer and the audio equipment Sound Output PortConnecting and Using a Microphone Your Macintosh can work with two major video formats Connecting Video EquipmentVideo connector Connecting Video Equipment for Input to the Computer Video plugVideo Input port Audio input ports Left and right Video cable˜ Composite Video Input port Audio Turn on the computer and the VCR or cameraÆS-video Connecting Video Equipment for Output From the Computer Video connection for output from the computer Output port Output ports Connecting a TelevisionVideo Audio TV Mirroring icon Resolution icon Composite Video Output port Audio outputScsi icon Scsi port DB-25 Connecting External Scsi DevicesBefore You Connect a Scsi Device Scsi system cable Connecting a Scsi Device External Scsi terminatorConnecting a Printer Printer port icon Printer port Mini DIN-9ADB port icon ADB port Mini DIN-4 Connecting a Second MonitorConnecting an ADB Input Device Connecting to a Local Area Network LocalTalk cable Connecting to a LocalTalk NetworkLocalTalk adapter Printer port LocalTalk adapter LocalTalk cable Connecting to a 10Base-T Ethernet Network Ethernet icon 10Base-T Ethernet port RJ-45Ethernet port Wall plate Connecting to Multiple Networks SimultaneouslyConfiguring Your Network Connection 10Base-TSecuring Your Computer Security lock portInstalling PCI Cards, Memory Internal Storage Devices About PCI Expansion CardsVideo memory expansion slot Dram Dimm slots ROM slot Expansion Card Power RequirementsAbout Memory Front of computerImportant Use only Sgram SO-DIMMS Dram ConfigurationsVideo Memory Configurations About Internal Storage OptionsConnecting an Additional ATA Device Pin connectorConnecting an Internal Scsi Device Opening the Computer Back of computer Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer Remove the cover Press the button and liftUse the handle to open the chassis Installing a PCI Expansion Card Remove the screw that holds Port access cover in place ShieldConnector Disconnect it PCI slotInstalling an Unusually Long PCI Card Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices Memory Installing Dram or Video Memory, next Installing Dram or Video MemoryConnectors Notches Notch ConnectorsSgram SO-DIMM Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary Video memory slotInstalling a Hard Disk or Other Storage Device Bottom chassisRaised catch Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits uprightRemove the plastic faceplate Drive carrier Remove both screwsScsi device Snap the plastic faceplate back into place Sheet metal shield Reinstall both screwsReplace the plastic faceplate Closing the Computer Lock the chassis by rotating the locking levers Replace the computer cover panel What’s Next? Page Health-Related Information About Computer Use Musculoskeletal DiscomfortTo prevent discomfort and eye fatigue Eye FatigueArranging Your Office Shoulders relaxedWhat About Electromagnetic Emissions? Safety InstructionsAvoiding Fatigue Handling Your Computer Equipment Appendix Exposed part From magnets Handling Floppy Disks125 F 52 C 50 F 10 C Do not touch Keep disks away Disk behindHandling Zip Disks Do not touch Keep disks awayDo not expose discs To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mindHandling CD-ROM Discs To direct sunlight On discs Do not spill liquidsCleaning the Computer Case Cleaning Your EquipmentPower Supply Cleaning the MonitorLocking and Unlocking the Mouse Here on your mouseRecessed area surrounding ring Setting Up Your Power Macintosh Apple Computer, Inc Contents Appendix Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Connecting to Multiple Networks SimultaneouslyInstalling PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices About MemoryCommunications Regulation Information Vi Laser Information