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Apple LC 580 manual It takes a few minutes to complete the installation, Click Clean Install

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14 Click Clean Install.

Click here to install the software you need.

15Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

It takes a few minutes to complete the installation.

16When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, you may need to click Restart.

You need to click Restart only if you installed software onto the startup disk.

If a message reports that installation was not successful, try repeating the clean installation procedure.

Replacing special software

1Copy any special software items from the Previous System Folder back to your System Folder one item at a time, restarting the computer after copying each item.

Special software consists of items such as control panels, system extensions, or custom utilities that you may have added to your System Folder.

IMPORTANT Be very careful not to replace (copy over) any of the files in the System Folder with files from the Previous System Folder.

2Check after each restart to make sure your computer is not having any software problems.

If any of your special software items cause software problems, contact the software manufacturer for assistance or an upgrade.

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Apple LC 580 manual It takes a few minutes to complete the installation, Click Clean Install

Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Troubleshooting Expanding Your Computer and Using Special FeaturesAppendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips IndexFCC statement Radio and television interferenceDOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM driveKeyboard Computer power cord Mouse Optional security screws Macintosh computer Keyboard cableGetting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cableConnecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cableTurning 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 deskReviewing the basics Guide h menuTurning the computer off Turning the computer on You can also shut down your computer from the keyboardClick Shut Down Guide menu Where to find answersThis book Other manualsGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics buttonNow 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 windowGetting answers with the Index button Macintosh Guide window, click the Index buttonRead and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For buttonIf 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 appearsClick one of the category buttons Expanding Your Computer ¸ Screen control Buttons Your computer at a glanceBuilt-in microphone Sound control buttons Stereo speakersConnecting 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 equipmentConnecting to a network Installing internal drives Expanding memoryInstalling and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Switching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktopWhen you have questions When you run into troubleTake your time Start over Rebuild your desktop regularly Click OKSolutions to common problems Computer is turned on but the screen is darkComputer’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 desktopIcons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy diskPointer 8 freezes on the screen Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Dialog box with a bomb appearsTyping 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 When do you need to initialize a hard disk? Initializing a hard diskStarting 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 computerDouble-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 boxOpen the Apple HD SC Setup icon Initializing an external Scsi hard diskClick 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 handlingOpen 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 menuOpen the Apple HD SC Setup icon Click Drive until the disk you want appearsHow to repair a hard disk or floppy disk Open the Disk First Aid iconClick 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 diskInstalling or reinstalling system software When should you install system software?When should you reinstall system software? Installing system software Open the Apple HD SC Setup programFind and open the Disk First Aid icon Easy Install dialog box appears Click OKDoing a clean installation of system software To do a clean installation, follow these steps Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup iconFollowing dialog box appears Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationClick the Install New System Folder button and click OK Click ContinueIt takes a few minutes to complete the installation Click Clean InstallDoing a custom installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menuRestart your Macintosh Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your officeShoulders relaxed Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the built-in monitor Handling the keyboardHandling floppy disks Ejecting a diskPower supply If you can’t eject a floppy diskCleaning the monitor Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the computer case Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ringTo 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 Installing a processor-direct slot PDS card Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plateAlign 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 slotClosing 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 keysDelete key Power key Return keyControl key Enter keyIndex Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System