How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk | Apple LC 580 manual

How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk

You can repair some types of disk damage by using the Disk First Aid program, which is included either on the Disk Tools floppy disk or on the CD-ROM disc containing system software that came with your computer.

1Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD-ROM disc that contains system software.

See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” or “Starting Up From a Floppy Disk” in the section “Initializing a Hard Disk” earlier in this chapter.

2Open the Disk First Aid icon.

You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid.

3Click the icon of the disk you want to test.

Disk icons appear in a box at the top of the Disk First Aid window.

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User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Index FCC statement Radio and television interference DOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive Keyboard Computer power cord Mouse Optional security screws Macintosh computer Keyboard cable Getting Started Plugging in the computer When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Turning the computer on for the first time Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop Problems starting up? What’s next? Learning the basics Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Reviewing the basics Guide h menu Turning the computer off You can also shut down your computer from the keyboard Turning the computer onClick Shut Down Guide menu Where to find answersThis book Other manuals Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Now continue with the next section Click Setting Options in the list of topicsSmall window appears with instructions for you to follow Read and follow the instructions in this window Getting answers with the Index button Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Click one of the category buttons Expanding Your Computer ¸ Screen control Buttons Your computer at a glanceBuilt-in microphone Sound control buttons Stereo speakers Connecting additional equipment Using the sound control buttons on your computer Using the screen control buttons on your computer Using the built-in microphone Doing so may damage your equipment Connecting to a network Installing internal drives Expanding memory Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktop When you have questions When you run into trouble Take your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Click OK Computer is turned on but the screen is dark Solutions to common problemsComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Chapter Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Pointer 8 freezes on the screen Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Dialog box with a bomb appears 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 Shut down your computer Starting up from a floppy diskCD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Turn on the computer Double-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it When initialization is complete, click DoneReinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk 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 Try these suggestions first Repairing a damaged diskWhen do you need to repair a disk? Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Open the Internal HD Format icon Testing an external Scsi hard diskChecking for damage on your internal hard disk 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 If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk 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 To do a clean installation, follow these steps Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup icon Following dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK Click Continue It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Click Clean Install Doing a custom installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Restart your Macintosh Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your office Shoulders relaxed Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions? Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the built-in monitor Handling the keyboard Handling floppy disks Ejecting a disk Power supply If you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ring 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 Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag Installing a communication cardCommunication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board 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 Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Delete key Power key Return keyControl key Enter key Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System