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Apple LC 580 manual Getting answers with the Look For button

Models: LC 580

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Getting answers with the Look For button

1In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button.

A small box appears on the left side of the window, where you can type text.

To activate the text box, click here.

Type a word or phrase in the text box…

…and then click here.

2Click the arrow button to activate the text box.

3Type “sound” in the text box and then click Search.

When you click Search, a list of questions related to the word or phrase you typed appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window.

To get instructions, click a question…

…and then click OK.

Getting Help

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Apple LC 580 manual Getting answers with the Look For button, Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button

Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features TroubleshootingIndex Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsRadio and television interference FCC statementVcci statement CD-ROM drive DOC statementMacintosh computer Keyboard cable Keyboard Computer power cord Mouse Optional security screwsPlugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboardConnecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipmentTurning the computer on for the first time Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop Problems starting up? What’s next? Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Learning the basicsGuide h menu Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off Click Shut Down Turning the computer onYou can also shut down your computer from the keyboard This book Where to find answersGuide menu Other manualsGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics buttonSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow Click Setting Options in the list of topicsNow continue with the next section Read and follow the instructions in this windowMacintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index buttonRead and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For buttonIf you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Expanding Your Computer Built-in microphone Sound control buttons Your computer at a glance¸ Screen control Buttons Stereo speakersConnecting additional equipment Using the sound control buttons on your computer Using the screen control buttons on your computer Doing so may damage your equipment Using the built-in microphoneConnecting to a network Expanding memory Installing internal drivesInstalling and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesWhen you run into trouble When you have questionsTake your time Start over Click OK Rebuild your desktop regularlyComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Solutions to common problemsComputer is turned on but the screen is dark Chapter Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start upYour Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screenPointer 8 freezes on the screen Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouseTyping on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter Troubleshooting You see a message that an application program can’t be found You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer Starting up from a CD-ROM disc When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Initializing a hard disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a floppy diskShut down your computer Turn on the computerReinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk When initialization is complete, click DoneDouble-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it Type a name for your disk in the Name boxClick Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconInitializing an external Scsi hard disk Click Init to initialize the hard disk When do you need to repair a disk? Repairing a damaged diskTry these suggestions first Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handlingChecking for damage on your internal hard disk Testing an external Scsi hard diskOpen the Internal HD Format icon Choose Scan All Blocks from the Functions menuClick Drive until the disk you want appears Click the icon of the disk you want to test How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskOpen the Disk First Aid icon Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problemWhen should you reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install system software? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Installing system softwareOpen the Apple HD SC Setup program Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup icon To do a clean installation, follow these stepsClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationFollowing dialog box appears Click ContinueClick Clean Install It takes a few minutes to complete the installationChoose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Doing a custom installationRestart your Macintosh Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigueShoulders relaxed What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueSafety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the built-in monitorEjecting a disk Handling floppy disksIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supplyCleaning the computer case Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ring Locking and unlocking the mouseTo unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Opening the computer Installing an Expansion Card Remove the two retainer screws from the vertical plate Align the card over the processor-direct slot Installing a processor-direct slot PDS cardRemove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Communication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board Installing a communication cardRemove the communication card from its static-proof bag Align the card over the communication slotClosing the computer Press the reset button Reinsert the two retainer screws into the vertical plate Replace the back panel of the computer Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Caps Lock key Clear key Command keyControl key Power key Return keyDelete key Enter keyIndex Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System