Setting Up Your Computer
Sometimes built into the monitor
Positioning and Plugging In the Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
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Power cord socket Power cord plug
To connect the monitor, follow these steps
Connecting a Monitor
Monitor port
Monitor power socket
Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard
Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer
Chapter
Connecting a Modem
Optional internal modem port RJ-11 Modem port icon
Modem 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 Controls
Works with high-density and double-sided 3.5 floppy disks
Optional AV ports
Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors
Connects your Macintosh to a printer or LocalTalk network
Using the CD-ROM Drive
Using the Computer’s Built-in Drives
To use your CD-ROM drive, follow these instructions
Press the Open/Close button next to the CD-ROM drive
Connecting Audio Equipment
Using the Floppy Disk Drive and Optional Zip Drive
Sound Input and Output Ports
Stereo miniplug
Optional Left and Right RCA-Type Audio Ports
Connecting Most Audio Equipment
Left and right RCA-type ports accept this type of connector
RCA-type plug
RCA plugs
Sound Output Port
Turn on the computer and the audio equipment
Connecting and Using a Microphone
Connecting Video Equipment
Video connector
Your Macintosh can work with two major video formats
Video plug
Connecting Video Equipment for Input to the Computer
Video cable
Video Input port Audio input ports Left and right
Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera
ÆS-video
˜ Composite Video Input port Audio
Connecting Video Equipment for Output From the Computer
Video connection for output from the computer
Connecting a Television
Video Audio
Output port Output ports
Composite Video Output port Audio output
TV Mirroring icon Resolution icon
Connecting External Scsi Devices
Before You Connect a Scsi Device
Scsi icon Scsi port DB-25
Scsi system cable
External Scsi terminator
Connecting a Scsi Device
Printer port icon Printer port Mini DIN-9
Connecting a Printer
Connecting a Second Monitor
Connecting an ADB Input Device
ADB port icon ADB port Mini DIN-4
Connecting to a Local Area Network
Connecting to a LocalTalk Network
LocalTalk adapter
LocalTalk cable
Printer port LocalTalk adapter LocalTalk cable
Ethernet icon 10Base-T Ethernet port RJ-45
Connecting to a 10Base-T Ethernet Network
Configuring Your Network Connection
Connecting to Multiple Networks Simultaneously
Ethernet port Wall plate
10Base-T
Security lock port
Securing Your Computer
About PCI Expansion Cards
Installing PCI Cards, Memory Internal Storage Devices
About Memory
Expansion Card Power Requirements
Video memory expansion slot Dram Dimm slots ROM slot
Front of computer
Video Memory Configurations
Dram Configurations
Important Use only Sgram SO-DIMMS
About Internal Storage Options
Pin connector
Connecting an Additional ATA Device
Connecting 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 cover
Use the handle to open the chassis
Installing a PCI Expansion Card
Port access cover in place Shield
Connector
Remove the screw that holds
PCI slot
Disconnect it
Installing an Unusually Long PCI Card
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices
Installing Dram or Video Memory
Memory Installing Dram or Video Memory, next
Connectors Notches
Sgram SO-DIMM Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary
Connectors
Notch
Video memory slot
Bottom chassis
Installing a Hard Disk or Other Storage Device
Carefully lift up the computer so that it sits upright
Remove the plastic faceplate
Raised catch
Remove both screws
Drive carrier
Scsi device
Sheet metal shield Reinstall both screws
Replace the plastic faceplate
Snap 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?
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Musculoskeletal Discomfort
Health-Related Information About Computer Use
Eye Fatigue
To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue
Shoulders relaxed
Arranging Your Office
Safety Instructions
Avoiding Fatigue
What About Electromagnetic Emissions?
Handling Your Computer Equipment
Appendix
125 F 52 C 50 F 10 C Do not touch Keep disks away
Handling Floppy Disks
Exposed part From magnets
Disk behind
Do not touch Keep disks away
Handling Zip Disks
Handling CD-ROM Discs
To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind
Do not expose discs
To direct sunlight On discs Do not spill liquids
Power Supply
Cleaning Your Equipment
Cleaning the Computer Case
Cleaning the Monitor
Here on your mouse
Locking and Unlocking the Mouse
Recessed area surrounding ring
Setting Up Your Power Macintosh
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Contents
Installing PCI Cards, Memory, and Internal Storage Devices
Connecting to Multiple Networks Simultaneously
Appendix Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips
About Memory
Communications Regulation Information
Vi Laser Information