Start over | Apple LC 580 guide

Start over

Often you can eliminate a problem simply by clearing the computer’s memory and starting over.

If you can, save any open documents before restarting the Macintosh. If your system is frozen and does not respond to anything you do, or if you have a “bomb” message on the screen, saving may not be possible. You can try pressing x-Option-Esc to quit the program in use when the problem occurred; if this works, you can then save the documents open in other programs before restarting.

To restart your Macintosh, try the following steps:

1If you can, choose Restart from the Special menu or from the dialog box that’s on screen.

Dialog boxes contain messages from the computer. If something goes wrong, a message may appear on the screen, asking you to restart the computer.

2If you can’t choose Restart, hold down the x and Control keys while you press the

Power key (marked with a triangle).

This key combination restarts the computer. (Use this key combination only when you can’t choose Restart from the Special menu.)

3If nothing happens, turn off your computer with the power switch, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.

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Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features Troubleshooting Index Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Radio and television interference FCC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive DOC statement Macintosh computer Keyboard cable Keyboard Computer power cord Mouse Optional security screws Plugging in the computer Getting Started When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipment Turning 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 basics Guide h menu Reviewing the basics Turning the computer off You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard Turning the computer onClick Shut Down This book Where to find answersGuide menu Other manuals Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics button Small 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 window Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For button If 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 shortcuts Click one of the category buttons Expanding Your Computer Built-in microphone Sound control buttons Your computer at a glance¸ Screen control Buttons Stereo speakers Connecting 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 microphone Connecting to a network Expanding memory Installing internal drives Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your files When you run into trouble When you have questions Take your time Start over Click OK Rebuild your desktop regularly Computer is turned on but the screen is dark Solutions to common problemsComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Chapter Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Pointer 8 freezes on the screen Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Typing 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 Initializing a hard disk When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Starting up from a CD-ROM disc CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a floppy diskShut down your computer Turn on the computer Reinitializing 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 box Initializing an external Scsi hard disk Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconClick Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears 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 handling Checking 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 menu Click Drive until the disk you want appears Open the Disk First Aid icon How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskClick the icon of the disk you want to test Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem When should you install system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you reinstall system software? Open the Apple HD SC Setup program Installing system softwareFind and open the Disk First Aid icon 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 steps Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationFollowing dialog box appears Click Continue Click Clean Install It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Doing a custom installation Restart your Macintosh Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigue Shoulders relaxed What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigue Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the built-in monitor Ejecting a disk Handling floppy disks If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supply Cleaning the computer case Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ring Locking and unlocking the mouse To 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 Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Installing a processor-direct slot PDS cardAlign the card over the processor-direct slot 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 slot Closing 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 key Control key Power key Return keyDelete key Enter key Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System