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Apple 8200 Personal Computer User Manual

1. Oc n 5a Q Getting Started 6 Chapter 1 1 2 Connecting the monitor cable After you plug in the monitor power cord you connect the monitor cable to the computer s monitor port To connect the monitor cable follow these steps Attach the monitor cable to the monitor On some monitors the cable is already attached Attach the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back panel of the computer See the information that came with the monitor to use its special features eN IOI Monitor port Monitor cable Connecting the mouse and keyboard You have a choice of several keyboards for your Macintosh The way you connect the mouse and keyboard depends on whether the keyboard has a separate cable or a built in cable Connecting a keyboard with a built in cable Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the back of the keyboard The plug and the port are marked with the icon symbol The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured By the way A port marked with the icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus ADB port Plug the mouse cable into the recessed port on the keyboard The flat part of the plug should be pointing down as shown here eS This cable plugs into the Apple Desktop Bus ADB port marked with the icon o
2. Keyboard Your computer s ports and connectors SCSI port Connects your Macintosh to SCSI equipment such as external hard disk drives and scanners Ethernet port AAUI lt gt Connects your Macintosh to a high speed Ethernet network using an adapter Ethernet port 10BASE T lt gt Connects your Macintosh to a high speed 10BASE T Ethernet network Modem port GeoPort GS Connects an external modem GeoPort Adapter or LocalTalk cable to your Macintosh Printer port GeoPort El Connects your Macintosh to a printer LocalTalk network or GeoPort Adapter Sound input port Connects your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk microphone or other audio input equipment lt SCSI port Power socket lt gt Ethernet port AAUI Monitor power socket lt gt Ethernet port 10BASE T IOI Monitor port t Modem port GeoPort Apple Desktop Bus ADB port El Printer port GeoPort Access covers for Sound input port expansion slots 3 4 Sound output port Security lock ports Sound output port 4 Connects your Macintosh to headphones externally powered amplified soeakers or other audio output equipment Monitor port CO Connects a monitor to your Macintosh Apple desktop bus Connects your Macintosh to an input device such as a ADB port keyboard or a trackball Access covers for Your Macintosh suppo
3. When the card is properly seated the levers snap into place and secure the card 138 Appendix B 11 Replace the cover on the computer Lower the cover all the way down onto the case Push the cover back until it touches the back panel PE FNI FLI FLETTET PECUEEU g PIHI ELL HNI 12 Tighten the screws on the back panel You may now turn on the computer and use its expanded capabilities WARNING Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and can damage your computer 139 Installing an Expansion Card Read this appendix to learn how to use the special keys on your keyboard Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Your computer keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriter keyboards don t have Many of these keys allow you to give commands to the computer without using the mouse For example in many application programs you can press the Command key at the same time as the Q key to quit a program The following table describes what you can do with the special keys on your keyboard The special keys on your keyboard depend on the model of keyboard you have some keyboards do not have all the keys listed here Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys lr Use to move the insertion point as an alternative to using the u
4. m The program you are using may not be designed to work with large high resolution image files You can open the image with another program or you can assign more memory to the program For more information on managing memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu After you open an image on a Photo CD your system is frozen and does not respond to any input or you have a bomb message on your screen Restart your Macintosh The program you are using may not be designed to work with large high resolution image files You can open the image with another program or you can assign more memory to the program see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for more information on managing memory Troubleshooting 89 90 lf your computer s performance decreases Chapter 6 If you notice a decrease in your computer s speed and general performance after you add special software like a control panel system extension or custom utility it may be because this software does not work well with Power Macintosh computers To find out if a system extension or control panel is the problem use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off system extensions Next use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn the system extensions and control panels back on one at a time restarting and checking your computers performance each time until y
5. To begin click the right arrow Click here to see the next Step if there is one Read and follow the instructions in this window Macintosh Guide provides step by step instructions to answer the question you selected When you have completed each step click the right arrow in the lower right corner to see the next step When you have completed all the steps click the Topics or button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button 1 inthe Macintosh Guide window click the Index button An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window A e Topics Index Look For 1 Click an index entry 2 Click a phrase then click OF Slider ABCDEFGH IJKLMINOPQRS 32 bit addressing accent marks access access privileges activating active program active window adapting ADB Apple Desktop Bus adjusting set the time and date change time and date formats change number and currency formats change how window items appear change iterns in the Apple menu set my location change the labels in the Label menu adjust the mouse or trackball adjust the way the keyboard works change the keyboard layout install or remove a keyboard layout Scroll bar 2 Scroll through the alphabetical list until the phrase background pattern is visible You can scroll through the
6. Turn off the computer using the power button on the front of the computer then check that the keyboard cable is connected properly at both ends If you have a keyboard with an ADB port marked with the icon on each end turn off the Macintosh using the power button and plug the keyboard cable into the other ADB port on the keyboard You may have to unplug the mouse to do this Then restart the computer Troubleshooting 81 82 Chapter 6 The keyboard is damaged If you have access to another keyboard try using it instead Turn the computer off before connecting it If the new keyboard works there is probably something wrong with the one you replaced If none of these procedures solves the problem consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance You can t open a document or you see a message that an application program can t be found Some documents can be opened by more than one application program Try starting a program that you think might be able to open the document then choose Open from the program s File menu to try to open the document Purchase and install the correct software to use the document or find out if the creator of the document can convert it to a form that one of your programs can use Don t try to open the files in your System Folder Most of the files in your Syste
7. Do not leave the disc tray open If dust gets on the lens of the CD ROM drive the drive may have problems reading your compact discs Do not put anything for instance a cup on top of the tray when it is open Do not force the tray open by hand Do not wipe the lens with a paper towel or other abrasive surface If you need to clean the lens see an Apple authorized service provider for a lens cleaner Never transport your computer with a disc inside the CD ROM drive Keep your computer equipment away from any source of liquid such as wash basins bathtubs and shower stalls If you drink coffee or other beverages while youre at your computer take care not to spill Avoid exposing your equipment to damp or wet weather If your system is near a window be sure the window is closed in rainy weather The tray on your CD ROM drive automatically closes when you shut down your computer You may want to open the tray and take out your CD ROM disc before shutting down Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 125 126 Appendix A Ejecting a disk For instructions on ejecting a floppy disk or a removable media disk see the Disks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu lf you can t eject a floppy disk If you can t eject a floppy disk in the usual way try the following in order Hold down the and Shift keys and press the number 1 key at the upper left of your keyboard to eject a disk in the int
8. menu You see a message that your application program can t be opened because a file can t be found Power Macintosh programs use special files called shared libraries Any necessary shared libraries should be installed automatically when you install Power Macintosh programs Follow the directions that came with your program to reinstall the program If the shared library is still missing contact the software program s manufacturer for assistance You experience problems using an older Macintosh program Some older Macintosh programs are not completely compatible with Power Macintosh computers Check with the program s manufacturer for compatibility and upgrade information Open the Memory control panel and turn off Modern Memory Manager For more detailed instructions see Tips for PowerPC Based Computers in the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Troubleshooting 83 84 Solutions to CD ROM problems Chapter 6 Problems using the CD ROM drive The CD ROM drive icon does not appear on screen If you have other internal SCSI devices attached to your computer make sure that each device has a unique SCSI ID number If your CD ROM drive was installed in your computer at the factory it has SCSI ID 3 Refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI devices if you need to reset SCSI ID numbers Note Your computer also has an external SCSI connector All devices on th
9. 104 Chapter 6 Shut down your computer Start up your computer from disk 1 from your set of system software disks or the CD ROM disc that contains system software See Starting Up From a Floppy Disk or Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter The Installers Welcome screen may appear or you may have to double click the System Software Installer icon to open the Installer program Click OK The Easy Install dialog box appears System 7 5 Installation The dialog box shown here is an example The dialog box on your screen may be slightly different Click the Install button to update to System Software version 7 3 on the selected disk This installation will include all of the updated System Software for this Macintosh fara Disk You click here to install the software you need To install the software on a different disk you click here Make sure that the hard disk named in the box is the one on which you want to install system software If it isn t click Switch Disk until the correct disk name appears Click Install Follow the instructions that appear on the screen If youre installing system software from floppy disks you see messages asking you to insert different disks 14 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful click Restart or Quit if you re installing from the CD ROM disc
10. 147 148 Index compatibility with older Macintosh programs 83 installing 53 55 memory problems 78 not installed with the Installer program 105 108 opening 17 Power Macintosh native applications 57 58 switching 56 won t start or quit unexpectedly 78 arrow keys 141 arrow pointer freezes and won t move 23 67 68 80 89 moving 15 16 At Ease 85 audio CDs adjusting volume control 46 88 playing 62 troubleshooting 88 89 audio equipment connecting 42 46 Audio File Access CD ROM extension 87 Audio input port on stereo speakers 45 automatic startup shutdown 20 backing up files and disks 57 programs 54 Balloon Help 36 battery in computer s clock replacing 73 blinking question mark icon troubleshooting 73 74 102 bomb icon message troubleshooting 67 69 79 89 BOOTP bootstrapping protocol 52 brightness control on monitor 13 PIT C cables checking connections 13 72 80 keyboard 2 7 8 monitor 2 6 mouse 7 8 80 network 51 safety instructions for 121 SCSI 47 48 49 stereo speaker 45 Caps Lock key 141 carpal tunnel syndrome 116 CD ROM discs can t open a document on 87 damaged 87 ejecting 61 eject unexpectedly 87 icon doesn t appear on desktop 86 inserting 54 60 overview 59 playing audio CDs 62 problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs 88 removing scratches on 87 safety instructions for 124 125 saving changed information 87 starting At Ease from 85 This is
11. Unable to locate host 52 what to do about 67 68 69 79 Escape key 142 Ethernet network connecting to 51 52 Ethernet ports 40 41 expansion card installing 131 139 power requirements of 132 expansion slots 131 137 access covers for 41 extended miniplugs 43 extensions turning off on 70 71 Extensions Manager control panel 71 78 79 87 90 external stereo speakers connecting 45 46 eye fatigue from computer use 115 117 119 F fatigue tips for avoiding 119 FDDI networks 51 File menu Eject CD command AppleCD Audio Player program 61 85 Put Away command 61 85 files See also documents backing up 57 file sharing CD ROM discs and 64 Finder activating 28 35 floating point unit FPU 78 floppy disk drive illustration 40 floppy disks backing up 57 can t eject 76 77 126 computer can t read 76 repairing 100 101 safety instructions for 123 folders See System Folder Utilities folder Foreign File Access extension 87 88 formatting a hard disk 95 97 frozen pointer 23 67 68 80 89 FTP servers Internet obtaining online support and software updates from 93 Function keys 142 furniture arranging to prevent discomfort 117 118 G Gopher server Internet obtaining online support and software updates from 94 graphics using Photo CDs 63 grave accent typing 144 grounding the computer 3 121 Guide menu See also Macintosh Guide Shortcuts command 37 38 Show Hide Balloons command 36 usi
12. You need to rebuild the desktop a process that helps your Macintosh keep track of files and folders on your hard disk For instructions see Rebuild Your Desktop in the section If You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter Your Macintosh can t read a floppy disk If you see a message that a floppy disk is unreadable try one of the following If the disk has never been used you may simply need to initialize it For instructions see the Disks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu The disk may be damaged See Repairing a Damaged Disk later in this chapter for information on testing and repairing disks If the disk is a high density disk previously used on another computer the disk may have been formatted incorrectly as an 800K disk rather than as a 1440K high density disk If so use the other computer to copy the disk s contents onto a properly formatted disk The disk may have been formatted for use on another kind of computer You may be able to use a program that lets you work with such disks on your Macintosh You can t eject a floppy disk If you can t eject a floppy disk in the usual way try the following in order Hold down the and Shift keys and press the number 1 key on your keyboard to eject a disk in the internal disk drive m Turn off the computer If the disk isn t ejected then hold down the button on your mouse or other pointing device while you turn the
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14. Make sure that all programs desk accessories and system extensions youre using are compatible with the system software Try starting up the computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD ROM disc that contains system software For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD ROM disc see Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk later in this chapter If your computer starts up normally there may be an extension conflict If the problem recurs you may need to reinstall system software See Installing or Reinstalling System Software later in this chapter for instructions The mouse is not connected properly Turn the computer off using the power button on the front of the computer check that the mouse and keyboard cables are connected properly and then restart the computer IMPORTANT Don t connect the mouse while the computer is turned on You may damage your computer Signals from the mouse are not reaching the computer either because the mouse needs cleaning or because there is something wrong with the mouse Clean the mouse according to the instructions in Appendix A of this book If you have another mouse or pointing device try connecting and using it Turn the computer off before connecting it If the new device works there is probably something wrong with the mouse you replaced If none of these procedures solves the problem consult the service and support i
15. O Printing t O Networking Software EEE t CO Utility Software t O Multimedia Software t O Compatibility Software t C Fonts t C Apple Menu Items Disk space available 35 25 9K ro Destination Disk L Select Multimedia Software by clicking the checkbox next to it To get additional information about each component listed click the box with the letter 7 in it to the right of the component Click Install Follow the instructions that appear on the screen When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful click Quit If a message reports that installation was not successful try installing again Follow the instructions on the screen Restart your Macintosh The CD ROM software is reinstalled and your computer is ready to use Don t forget to eject the CD ROM disc or floppy disk containing system software when you are finished Appendix A Health Safety and Maintenance Tips Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Read this appendix for important health and safety instructions as well as tips on keeping your computer in good working order Appendix A Health Safety and Maintenance Tips For your own safety and that of your equipment follow all the instructions in this chapter Keep these instructions available for reference by you and others Health related information about computer use Muscle soreness eye fatigue and other discomforts
16. firmly and horizontally into the pinhole Push gently until the tray is released then carefully pull the tray open Do not force the tray open wait until the paper clip has dislodged it or you may break the front of the tray WARNING Turn off your computer before you attempt to eject the tray using a paper clip If you don t you may damage the CD ROM drive If neither of these suggestions works your CD ROM drive may be damaged Contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for further assistance Troubleshooting 85 86 Chapter 6 Your computer won t restart and a CD ROM disc is in the CD ROM drive Your computer may be trying to start up from the CD ROM disc Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the tray and remove the CD ROM disc Close the tray then restart your computer Problems using CD ROM discs You insert a CD ROM disc but its icon doesn t appear on the Macintosh desktop Make sure that the disc label is facing up and the disc is centered in the tray If you re using a small 8 cm disc make sure it is within the tray s inner ring Make sure the tray is closed all the way Try restarting your computer Try starting your computer from the CD ROM disc that contains system software while holding the c key down If only the hard drive icon appears on the desktop then there may be a hardware problem with your CD ROM drive If the CD ROM icon appears above the hard drive icon
17. marked with a triangle Select Restart from the dialog box that appears f the Power key on the keyboard doesn t work hold down the and Control keys while you press the Power key on the keyboard This key combination restarts the computer Use this key combination only when you can t choose Restart from the Special menu Troubleshooting 69 70 Chapter 6 Turn off your computer with the power button on the front panel of the computer wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it on again If the computer does not turn off try pressing and holding down the power button for 3 to 4 seconds a If the power button doesn t turn off the computer unplug your Macintosh a lf you suspect that the problem is with other equipment such as a printer or an external hard disk that s attached to your computer turn that equipment off and restart the Macintosh Rebuild your desktop A process known as rebuilding the desktop helps your Macintosh keep track of data on your startup disks Although you usually use the hard disk in your computer as a startup disk you can also start up from any other disk that has system software installed Rebuilding your desktop can solve a number of problems such as when application documents are no longer represented by application specific icons and are instead represented by generic icons on the desktop or when a document won t open when you double click it Some extensions m
18. see Solutions to Common Problems in Chapter 6 If you see anything else on your screen or if you see nothing at all see the section Problems Turning Your Computer On next in this chapter Note To save energy your computer is automatically set to put itself to sleep if you haven t used it for 30 minutes or more the screen dims If your computer attempts to go to sleep while youre setting it up simply press a key on the keyboard to wake it up Problems turning your computer on If you don t see anything on the screen check these items to see if you can identify the problem Is the computer plugged into a power source If it is plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on Is the computer turned on The power on light on the front panel of the computer should be on If it isn t on press the power button also on the front panel Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly Don t connect or disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable while the computer is on You could damage your equipment Is the monitor power cord plugged in Is the monitor cable attached firmly to both the monitor and computer Is the monitor turned on Check the power on light on the front of the monitor Is the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly On most monitors the brightness control is marked with the symbol 2 Is the computer asleep Press a key on the keyboard to wake
19. try reinstalling your CD ROM software following the instructions in Installing or Reinstalling CD ROM Software later in this chapter If you installed the CD ROM drive after you bought your computer make sure the CD ROM software is installed Refer to the documentation that came with the CD ROM drive CD ROM software is already installed on Macintosh computers that come with CD ROM drives You can reinstall it by following the procedure in Installing or Reinstalling CD ROM Software later in this chapter Your computer displays the message This is not a Macintosh disk Do you want to initialize it when you insert a CD ROM disc in the CD ROM drive a Make sure that the Foreign File Access and Audio CD Access CD ROM extensions are installed in your Extensions Folder and are turned on If they are not turned on use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn them on and then restart your computer a Make sure the CD ROM software is installed The CD ROM software is already installed on Macintosh computers that come with CD ROM drives If you installed a CD ROM drive after buying your computer see the manual that came with your drive The disc may use a format that the Macintosh cannot recognize Your computer ejects a CD ROM disc without giving you any error message a Make sure the disc is flat in the tray and the disc label is facing up If youre using a small 8 cm disc make sure it s centered within t
20. 50 international characters and symbols typing 143 144 Internet configuring your system for 52 obtaining online support and software updates from 93 94 ISDN networks 51 ISO 9660 CD ROM discs problems using 88 K keyboard connecting 7 8 illustration 2 40 positioning 117 118 safety instructions for 122 special keys on 141 142 typing produces nothing on screen 81 82 keyboard cable checking connections 80 81 connecting 7 8 illustration 2 keyboard shortcuts 37 38 keyboard tray 118 Key Caps program 143 144 L learning the basics 15 16 liquid spills on the computer equipment 120 121 122 124 125 LocalTalk network connecting to 51 52 locking unlocking the mouse 129 130 Look For button Macintosh Guide 29 33 34 Macintosh desktop illustration 12 Macintosh Easy Open rebuilding the desktop and 70 71 Macintosh Guide activating the text box 33 closing 34 35 going to the next step 30 32 34 Huh button 35 Index button 29 31 32 Look For button 29 33 34 moving the window out of the way 35 returning to the main window 30 32535 Topics button 29 30 using the scroll bar 31 using the slider 31 using the zoom box 35 Macintosh Shortcuts 37 38 Macintosh Tutorial 15 16 memory See also RAM expanding 49 50 not enough memory message 58 78 shared libraries and 58 83 virtual 57 Memory control panel 78 83 menu opening 16 17 menu bar 17 microphone connecting 43 44 miniplugs 43 4
21. Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications VCCI statement MIURA E S BREE BEMA COUT COMER SOANAR CEH kt ORIEL AAR BCH SRB SHRED TEEWRTORRRE E I HA L EME AUER TAGLAR VCCI ARMA LCBO ET LOL RRR IVA FEV ay SHRI RL CT CMI RSL ShiMBOMN tC ZAILA WIR SEI Eo TIE L ORY ELTC KAW CD ROM drive WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous exposure WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple authorized service provider If you have an internal Apple CD ROM drive in your computer your computer is a Class 1 laser product The Class 1 label located in a user accessible area indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements A service warning label is located in a service accessible area The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here DANGER invisible laser radiation when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION INVISIBLE LASE
22. Don t forget to eject the CD ROM disc or floppy disk containing system software If a message reports that installation was not successful try installing again Follow the instructions on the screen If after reinstalling system software by doing a normal installation you still experience problems with your computer follow the steps in the next section for doing a clean installation of system software IMPORTANT Certain system extensions or application programs that were originally on your hard disk may not be installed with the Installer program If you notice that a certain extension or program was not installed you may need to install it separately You can find these additional extensions and programs on the CD ROM disc that contains system software Application programs from other vendors can be reinstalled from backup copies you made If you don t have a CD ROM drive see the service and support information that came with your computer for information on how to contact Apple directly for assistance Doing a clean installation of system software The steps in this section outline what is commonly called a clean installation of system software A clean installation allows you to discover which item in your System Folder is causing a problem A clean installation creates a brand new System Folder and saves everything in your original System Folder in a different location You can then follow the instructions in Replaci
23. FDDI To connect your computer to a network you need to do two things connect your computer to the network using the appropriate cable and set up your network configuration in the AppleTalk control panel the TCP IP control panel or both Connecting Additional Equipment 51 52 Chapter 3 To set up your network configuration open the AppleTalk control panel to choose the physical network interface you are using The AppleTalk control panel also contains zone information a default zone is chosen for you If you plan to use TCP IP on your Power Macintosh you also need to choose settings in the TCP IP control panel You can set up your connection in two ways manually by entering a static Internet address or automatically by using a network service to connect with a dynamic Internet address To learn more about setting up network configurations see the information on networking in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If you re using a static Internet address you Il need the following information before configuring your system your network administrator or Internet access provider can provide this information m Internet IP address for example 192 3 232 55 Domain name and domain name server address A domain connects an Internet address to a name for your site for example acme com Enter your Domain name or type a period a Gateway address This address provides the path the information will take
24. Folder Always check to see what you ve copied and drag any extra System Folders to the Trash If a program malfunctions consistently try installing a fresh copy If that doesn t help find out from the software manufacturer whether your version of the program is compatible with the hardware and system software youre using Working with several programs at a time A checkmark indicates the active program C Finder 2 SimpleText You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your computers memory allows All open programs are listed in the Application menu at the right end of the menu bar The name of the active program the one youre using right now has a checkmark next to it and its icon appears in the menu bar The Finder icon Hide Finder Hide Others Show All Commands to hide or display open windows Open programs Installing and Using Application Programs 55 56 Chapter 4 Finding out which programs are open If you have several programs and windows open you can find out which program is active and which other programs are open by pulling down the Application menu Switching programs You can switch to another open program or desk accessory by choosing its name from the Application menu If a program s icon is dimmed in the menu that means its windows are hidden Choosing the program from the Application menu displays its windows You can also switch to a
25. Pull down the Guide menu marked with the icon and choose Show Balloons File Edit View Label Special 3 58 PMEZ About Apple Guide Show Balloons _ Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide 37 Shortcuts Point to any object on the screen that you want to identify A balloon appears next to the object In the following illustration for example pointing to the Trash displays a balloon that explains how to use the Trash to throw items away Trash To discard an item eject a disk or remove a hard disk or shared disk icon from your desktop drag it to the Trash To permanently remowe items in the Trash choose Empty Trash from the Special menu Although balloons appear next to items when you point to them the way you work does not change you can still select icons choose commands and so on When you re finished using Balloon Help choose Hide Balloons from the Guide menu Learning useful shortcuts If you want to close the window click here Click the Topics button to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window for more categories On some computers it says Topics You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts For example instead of clicking an icon and choosing Open from the File menu you can simply double click the icon to open it Follow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse shortcuts Pull down the Guide menu marked with th
26. a non Power Macintosh FPU See your dealer for this software Sometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can cause software problems Restart while holding down the Shift key to temporarily turn off all system extensions If your program works normally after you do this use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off individual extensions and control panels For detailed instructions see the Customizing Your Computer topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If your program performs better when a particular extension or control panel is turned off contact the software s manufacturer for information or an upgrade A dialog box with a bomb appears oh Sorry a system error occurred Your system has a software problem Write down what you were doing when the message appeared and write down the message Restart your Macintosh See Start Over in the section If You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter for instructions Most software problems are temporary and restarting usually corrects the problem Check the startup disk and application program you were using when the dialog box appeared Make sure that all programs desk accessories and system extensions youre using are compatible with the system software Reinstalling the system software may correct the problem If the bomb only occurs in one application program try reinstalling the program from the origi
27. appears in the middle of the screen and the floppy disk is ejected This icon indicates that the floppy disk you tried to start up from is not a startup disk Wait a few seconds The computer should start up from its internal hard disk Make sure you insert floppy disks only after the computer has begun starting up A sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won t start up This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot start up because of a problem with the system software or the computer hardware Eject any floppy disks by turning off the computer and then holding down the mouse button while you turn the computer on again Try starting up with the Disk Tools floppy disk or Gf you have a built in CD ROM drive with the CD ROM disc that contains system software For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD ROM disc see Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk later in this chapter If the sad Macintosh icon appears again consult the service and support information that came with your computer for information on contacting an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop If you don t see a hard disk icon on the desktop try the following Use the Drive Setup program to make the disk available Drive Setup is located in the Apple Extras folder For instructions start Drive Setup then choose D
28. boxes Macintosh HO 4 items 139 7 ME in disk Scroll arrow To bring hidden portions of a window s contents into view click one of the four scroll arrows System Folder Simple T est To bring a partially covered window to the front click anywhere in it Size box To change the shape or size of a window drag the size box Chapter 1 Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panel When you save energy you save natural resources and reduce pollution Your Power Macintosh contains features that automatically save energy You can increase the energy savings by using the Energy Saver control panel to turn your computer off if you won t be using it for a while for example overnight or over the weekend The Energy Star dialog box shown in step 3 of Turning the Computer On earlier in this chapter appears every time you start your computer until you open the Energy Saver control panel Once you you open the control panel you can keep the pre set options shown there or set your own energy saving options If you do not want to set your energy saving options when the Energy Star dialog box is displayed you can click Close Message or press Return the Energy Star dialog box continues to appear when you start your computer Setting energy saving options You can get to the Energy Saver control panel by clicking Specify Settings in the Energy Star dialog box that appears when you start your computer or by
29. computer Contact an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question Take your time When you see an error message you don t have to take action immediately The message stays on the screen until you click the OK button or Restart or turn off the computer To help diagnose and correct the problem gather as much information on the situation as you can Then follow the instructions in the next section Start Over m Make a note of exactly what you were doing when the problem occurred Write down the message on the screen and its ID number if any Also list the programs you were using and the names of any items you know have been added to the System Folder since the system software was installed This information will help a service person diagnose the problem It is helpful to keep a printed copy of the items in your System Folder For instructions on printing the contents of a folder see the information on printing in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu m Check the screen for any clues Is a menu selected What programs and document icons are open Note anything else that seems relevant If you were typing text and were not able to save it before the problem occurred you can write down the parts of the text still visible on the screen so that some of your work will be easy to replace m Ask other Macintosh users about the problem youre having
30. computer on again Locate the small hole near the disk drives opening and carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into it Push gently until the disk is ejected Do not use excessive force oe If none of these solutions works take the computer or disk drive to your Apple authorized service provider to have the disk removed You installed a CD ROM drive after you bought your computer and your computer won t restart after you ve copied software for your CD ROM drive to the System Folder If you attempt to install software for your CD ROM drive without using the Installer you may not be able to restart your computer Restart the computer while holding down the Shift key to turn off system extensions and then remove any CD ROM software files you copied by dragging them to the Trash Reinstall the software according to the instructions that came with the drive If this procedure doesnt solve the problem restart your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or the CD ROM disc containing system software that came with your computer For instructions on starting your computer using a floppy disk see Starting Up From a Floppy Disk later in this chapter Your computer won t restart and a CD ROM disc is in the CD ROM drive Your computer may be trying to start up from the CD ROM disc Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the tray and remove the CD ROM disc Close the tray then
31. containing system software that came with your computer Start 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 Open the Disk First Aid icon You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid Disk First Aid 3 Click the icon of the disk you want to test Disk icons appear in a box at the top of the Disk First Aid window Disk First Aid Select volume s to verify Number of volumes selected 1 a Disk Tools eep diz dizzy disk Internal Floppy Drive SCS10 Disk First Aid Disk Startup Disk Review instructions and results Disk First Aid Verify Disk First Aid is a utility which verifies the directory structure of any Hierarchial File System HFS based storage volume Many hard disk drives EE P floppy disk and Compact Disk CD drives are examples of HFS based storage Repair wolumes Sipp If imperfections are found within a volume Disk First Aid can be used as a first step to repair the defects If a volume has suffered severe corruptio other utility programs or repair methods may need to be used Funning Disk First Aid Click on the wolume you would like to verify or repair Multiple volumes can He be selected by holding down the Shift key while clicking on the volumes 4 Click Repair to
32. cover 136 active program 17 55 56 acute accent typing 144 ADB port See Apple Desktop Bus ADB port air circulation around computer components 121 America Online obtaining online support and software updates from 92 Apple authorized service providers adding internal drives 50 damaged equipment 80 82 85 ejecting floppy disks 77 126 hard disk initialization failure 97 101 installing additional memory 50 installing expansion cards 131 interference with radio or television reception vi liquid spills on keyboard 122 removing extra built in SCSI terminators 48 If you can t find what you re looking for in this index look in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu on your computer repair service 68 69 replacing the clock battery 73 sad Macintosh icon on screen 75 servicing the power supply 126 AppleCD Audio Player program 61 62 85 Apple Desktop Bus ADB port 7 8 41 81 Apple Extensions Manager 55 AppleLink obtaining online support and software updates from 92 Apple PlainTalk Microphone connecting 43 44 AppleScript program 53 Apple software updates obtaining 91 94 AppleTalk control panel 51 Application menu activating the Finder 28 35 Hide Others Show All commands 56 identifying the active program 17 55 56 switching programs 17 56 application programs active and open 55 56 can t be found message 58 82 can t be opened because a file can t found message 58 83
33. does not appear in the menu bar at the top of the screen youre not working in the Finder the program you need to be in when you shut down your computer Choose Finder from the Application menu at the far right of the menu bar Then try step 2 again With the tip of the arrow on the word Special press and hold down the mouse button While holding down the mouse button move the arrow until the words Shut Down are highlighted then release the button File Edit View Label RRyitar 3 54PM 2 Clean Up Window Empty Trash Eject Disk 3E Erase Disk Restart Shut Down RAA Sleep Trouble If a problem with the computer prevents you from using the Power key on the keyboard or choosing Shut Down for example if the computer freezes so that the pointer does not respond to the mouse you can turn off the computer by pressing the power button on the front of the computer Use this method only if you cannot choose Shut Down or Restart when you press the Power key on the keyboard or when you open the Special menu IMPORTANT You could lose unsaved work if you use the power button on the front of the computer to turn off your computer Only use the power button when there is a problem that prevents the computer from being turned off with the Power key on the keyboard or the Shut Down command To make sure your work is saved use the Power key on the keyboard or the Shut Down command To turn the computer on agai
34. list either by dragging the slider to the letter B or by using the scroll bar at the right of the list 3 Click the phrase background pattern in the alphabetical list When you click any index entry a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window Gu ide Topics Index Look For 1 Click an index entry 2 Click a phrase then click OF vy Definitions fe DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS background pattern background pattern desktop background printing desktop pattern Macintosh To get instructions click a question backing up B Finder beep How dol change the background pattern and then click OK Getting Help 31 32 If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window click this Topics button On some computers it says Topics 5 Chapter 2 Click the question How do I change the background pattern and then click OK Or double click the question A small window appears with instructions for you to follow How do I change the background pattern You use the Desktop Patterns control panel to choose or create a background pattern called the desktop pattern Which do you want to do Click one Choose a pattern Create my own pattern Make your choice then click the right arrow Click here to see the next Step if there is one Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide provides step by step instruction
35. not a Macintosh disk Do you want to initialize it message 87 using Photo CDs 63 CD ROM disc that contains system software starting the computer from 96 CD ROM drive computer won t restart after copying software to System Folder 77 84 computer won t restart with a disc in the drive 73 77 84 icon doesn t appear on screen 84 illustration 40 opening closing the tray 60 61 85 safety instructions for vii 125 software problems 77 84 CD ROM software installing 111 112 cedilla typing 144 chair adjusting for optimal support and comfort 117 circumflex typing 144 C key at startup to start from a CD ROM disc 145 cleaning computer equipment 127 129 See also safety instructions clean installation of system software 105 109 Clear key 141 clock in computer keeps time inaccurately 73 close box 18 in Macintosh Guide 34 35 closing the cover on the computer 139 Command Control Power keys to restart the computer 69 145 Command E keys to eject a CD ROM disc 61 Command key 141 Command Option Esc keys to quit a program 69 80 145 Command Option keys to rebuild the desktop 71 145 3 Command Option p r keys to restart the computer 72 Command Option Shift Delete keys to ignore SCSI ID 0 zero 145 3 Command Power keys to start a debugging program 145 Command Shift 1 keys to eject a floppy disk 76 126 Command Shift K keys to start a clean installa
36. pointer In some programs the arrow keys have other functions Caps Lock key as Use to capitalize a series of letters numbers and symbols aren t affected Clear key Use to delete the current selection or use the Delete key In some programs Clear has other functions Command key ls x Use in combination with other keys as an alternative to choosing a menu command continued gt 141 Special keys on Apple keyboards continued Control key ow In combination with other keys this key provides shortcuts or modifies other actions Delete key p Use to delete selected material or the character to the left of the insertion point Enter key In a dialog box pressing Enter is the same as clicking the 7 outlined button In some programs pressing this key confirms information you have provided Escape key lee The function of this key depends on the program you re using Function keys some programs allow you to use the 12 function keys to give commands You can assign commands or action sequences to function keys with special utility programs Option key jw Use in combination with other keys to produce special characters or modify actions Numeric keys z j L Use to produce numbers and mathematical symbols some programs use these keys as function keys to initiate actions Power key On some models press to turn on the c
37. the place to go when you have a question about how to use your computer File Edit View Label Special About Apple Guide Show Balloons Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide 7 Shortcuts While holding down the mouse button move the arrow until the words Macintosh Tutorial are highlighted then release the mouse button A window appears welcoming you to the tutorial You can set this book aside for now and follow the instructions on the screen When you have completed the tutorial return to this book Welcome to the Macintosh Tutorial This tutorial teaches you the basic skills you need to work effectively with your Macintosh You begin by clicking the words Start the Tutorial below Do this Move your mouse trackball or other device until the pointer is on the words Start the Tutorial Press and release the button Start the Tutorial Reviewing the basics Menu You can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on your screen to do work with your computer MGT Edit view Label Special 3 54PM D O New Folder 36 Open n 30 ES Macintosh HD Close Window Get Info SSS Macintosh HD Icons Sharing aA 4 items 139 7 MB in disk 14 4 MB available Duplicate 4p Make Alias Put Away Find 3 F System Folder Find Again 6 ame _ Page Setup Print Window Bi Menus The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar The symb
38. unwanted reflections What about electromagnetic emissions There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects of prolonged exposure to extremely low frequency ELF and very low frequency VLF electromagnetic fields Such fields are associated with electromagnetic sources such as television sets electrical wiring and some household appliances as well as computer monitors Apple has reviewed scientific reports and sought the counsel of government regulatory agencies and respected health organizations Based on the prevailing evidence and opinions Apple believes that the electric and magnetic fields produced by computer monitors do not pose a health risk In response to those customers who wish to reduce their exposure to electromagnetic fields Apple has lowered the emission levels of our products We are also actively encouraging further scientific research so we can continue to promote the health and safety of our customers and employees Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 119 120 Safety instructions Appendix A For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Turn off the computer completely and disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord if any of the following conditions exists a the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged you spill something into the case your Macintosh is exposed to rain or any other excess moistur
39. work with files To make the version numbers available to programs on your computer follow these instructions Drag the CD icon to the Trash When the tray opens hold down the Option key and push the tray back in continuing to hold down the Option key until the disc is fully in the drive The program you are using should now be able to locate filenames on that CD ROM disc m Make sure that Foreign File Access ISO 9660 File Access and High Sierra File Access are present in the Extensions folder in your System Folder Problems playing audio CDs You don t hear any sound when you play an audio CD or an audio track on a CD ROM disc using the AppleCD Audio Player a If your CD ROM drive was installed after you bought your computer make sure the audio cable is properly connected See the documentation that came with the CD ROM drive for more information If you have headphones or speakers connected to the computer adjust the connector to make sure they are firmly connected Make sure the volume control on your headphones or speakers is not turned down too low Some programs change the sound options to suit their needs You may need to reset the sound options in the control panel for sound settings Refer to the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu a If you are using a CD ROM disc over a network you won t be able to hear the audio portion m Make sure the volume is turned up in the AppleCD Audi
40. your computer Your computer has two SCSI chains an internal one and an external one All devices on the same SCSI chain must have unique ID numbers but devices on different SCSI chains may use the same SCSI ID number For example you can have a CD ROM drive with ID number 3 connected to the internal SCSI chain and a tape drive with ID number 3 connected to the external SCSI chain You cannot have two SCSI devices connected to the external SCSI chain that both use ID number 3 On the internal SCSI chain the computer itself has the ID number 7 and the factory installed hard disk has the number 0 If your computer came with a CD ROM drive installed it is also connected to the internal SCSI chain and has ID number 3 On the external SCSI chain SCSI devices are numbered from 0 to 6 or 1 to 6 if you have an additional hard drive installed its number is 0 Check that both chains of devices are terminated properly For information on setting SCSI ID numbers and terminating a SCSI chain see Chapter 3 of this manual and the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment a Test the disk following the instructions that come next How to test a hard disk You can test an Apple SCSI hard disk with the Drive Setup program which is on the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools that came with your computer If your computer has a built in CD ROM drive and you didn t receive floppy disks you can find the Drive Setup program on the CD ROM disc that cont
41. 5 modem port GeoPort 40 41 moisture or wetness computer exposure to 120 121 125 monitor See also screen brightness control 13 72 122 cleaning 127 connecting 4 6 electromagnetic emissions from 119 illustration 2 40 positioning 4 118 safety instructions for 122 turning on 9 monitor cable 2 6 monitor port 6 41 monitor power cord 2 4 5 monitor power socket 41 monitor power switch 9 monitors control panel 72 mouse cleaning 127 129 connecting 7 8 illustration 2 40 learning to use 15 16 locking unlocking 129 130 proper positioning of 118 troubleshooting 80 mouse button 15 16 mouse cable checking connections 80 connecting 7 8 mouse pad 15 mouse shortcuts 37 38 musculoskeletal discomfort from computer use 115 116 119 N network cables connecting 51 networks backing up files on 57 connecting to 51 52 sharing a CD ROM disc on 64 network server options sleep state and 20 normal installation of system software 103 105 Numeric keys 142 O office furniture arranging to prevent discomfort 117 118 online help See Balloon Help Guide menu Macintosh Guide Index 153 154 Index online services and software updates obtaining 91 94 Open Close button on CD ROM drive 40 60 61 85 opening the computer 132 133 Option key 142 Key Caps program and 143 144 p parameter RAM 72 PC Exchange control panel 82 83 PCI See Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI cards performance decreases aft
42. 59 Inserting a CD ROM disc Follow these instructions to insert a CD ROM disc into your CD ROM drive Then follow the instructions provided with your disc as well as the instructions in this manual 1 Start up your Macintosh computer if it s not already on 2 Press the Open Close button to open the tray of the CD ROM drive nS button The tray opens 3 Place a CD ROM disc in the tray with the disc label facing up Make sure the disc is lying flat and centered in the tray If you are using a small 8 cm disc make sure it is centered within the inside ring on the tray In a few moments an icon for the CD ROM disc appears on your screen 60 Chapter 5 Ejecting a CD ROM disc Follow these instructions to open the tray and eject a CD ROM disc from your computer IMPORTANT You may not be able to eject a disc if it is being shared To turn off file sharing use the Sharing Setup control panel 1 Open the tray There are several ways to open the tray of your CD ROM drive If a CD ROM disc icon appears on your screen Select the disc icon on your screen and drag the icon to the Trash a Click the disc icon then choose the Put Away command in the File menu a While the AppleCD Audio Player window is active choose Eject CD from the File menu or simultaneously press the and E keys AppleCD Audio Player is a program that allows you to control your CD ROM drive and is available in the Apple menu If no C
43. D ROM disc icon appears on your screen m Press the Open Close button for your CD ROM drive 2 Take the CD ROM disc out of the tray Store your disc in a safe place away from heat dust and moisture 3 Push the tray in or press the Open Close button to close the tray To avoid possible damage to the tray or the CD ROM drive keep the tray closed when you are not using it Using the Optional CD ROM Drive 61 62 Playing audio CDs Chapter 5 With your CD ROM drive and your computers built in speaker you can play audio compact discs CDs or audio tracks on CD ROM discs You can also attach headphones or speakers to the computer to listen to audio CDs and audio tracks See Chapter 3 Connecting Additional Equipment for information on connecting sound equipment to your computer Note that you may need to set control panel options in order to play audio CD ROM discs Refer to the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu To start stop and otherwise control audio discs use the AppleCD Audio Player program available in the Apple menu Your audio CD software will only play tracks that contain audio information You can listen to an audio CD or audio tracks in the background while you do other work on your computer For more information about playing audio CDs see the CD ROM Discs topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Working with Photo CDs You can use your C
44. D ROM drive to open Photo CD images stored on Photo CDs A Photo CD image is a digitized version of a standard photograph that you can open and view on your computer screen You can do many things with the images on your Photo CDs Open and view the images individually on your computer screen View the images on your computer screen in a series as you would view a slide presentation a Copy and save the images print them paste them into word processing documents or other documents that accept graphics and edit them with a graphics application program Photo CD images are an excellent source of graphics for desktop publishing multimedia presentations business documents and professional quality graphic design For more information on working with Photo CD images see the CD ROM Discs topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Using the Optional CD ROM Drive 63 64 Sharing a CD ROM disc over a network Chapter 5 You can share a CD ROM disc using your computer s file sharing feature If the disc has audio portions you will be able to hear the audio yourself but other people on the network will not Likewise you cannot hear the audio portions of discs you access over a network For further information about file sharing see the information on sharing files in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Consult this chapter if you experience problems using your computer Trouble
45. Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics Getting Started The illustration on the next page shows all the equipment you will need to set up your computer and begin using it Note that your monitor and keyboard may look slightly different depending on what you purchased Place your equipment on a sturdy flat surface near a grounded wall outlet Your computer was designed to be placed on the floor to conserve desk space but it can also be placed on any stable flat surface Before following the setup instructions in this chapter you may want to read Arranging Your Office in Appendix A in the section on health related information for tips on adjusting your work furniture so that youre comfortable when using the computer Monitor Keyboard cable sometimes built into the keyboard as shown here Monitor cable sometimes built into the monitor Monitor power cord sometimes built into the monitor Plugging in the computer Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter Then before you connect anything to your Macintosh follow the instructions in this section to plug it in The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up When you are ready to begin follow these steps 1 Plug the sock
46. L Scroll through the list of components clicking the checkbox next to each component you want to install You can see and select individual items within each component by clicking the arrow to the left of the component then clicking the item you want to install To get additional information about each component listed click the box with the letter 7 in it to the right of the component Click Install Follow the instructions that appear on the screen When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful click Quit If a message reports that installation was not successful try installing again Follow the instructions on the screen 8 Restart your Macintosh The system software is installed and your computer is ready to use Don t forget to eject the CD ROM disc or floppy disk containing system software when you are finished Installing or reinstalling CD ROM software CD ROM software is a set of programs and files that allow your CD ROM drive to work correctly with your computer and allow it to play different kinds of CDs like Photo CDs or audio CDs If your computer came with a CD ROM drive installed the CD ROM software is part of system software and was preinstalled for you on your computer s hard disk It is also available on floppy disks and a CD ROM disc that came with your Macintosh If you added a CD ROM drive after you bought your computer the CD ROM software is probably on floppy disks that
47. Make sure that no other external SCSI device has a terminator To ensure accurate transmission of information a terminator must be at each end of a SCSI chain Your internal hard disk which is the first device in the chain has a built in terminator Some external SCSI devices from manufacturers other than Apple have built in terminators Check the information that came with the device If the device at the end of the SCSI chain does not have a built in terminator you need to attach an external terminator If your SCSI device has a built in terminator you may choose to use it as your first or last device in the chain or you may have your Apple authorized service provider remove any extra built in terminators You can attach or remove external terminators yourself Connecting a SCSI device Use these general instructions in conjunction with the instructions that came with your SCSI device 1 Turn off your Macintosh 2 Make sure the SCSI device is switched off WARNING Do not connect or disconnect any device while the device or your Macintosh is turned on Doing so could damage the device your computer or both 3 Usea SCSI cable to connect the device either to the computer s SCSI port or to the last SCSI device already in the chain 4 Turn on all devices in your SCSI chain IMPORTANT Always turn on any external SCSI devices connected to your Macintosh before turning on the computer itself Otherwise your computer won
48. PowerTalk which provides built in mail and collaboration services text to speech software that allows your Macintosh to speak typed text in compatible applications such as SimpleText Speakable Items speech recognition software that lets you give spoken commands to the computer and have the computer respond by executing the commands and giving computer voice feedback You ll find these and other programs in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk Drive Setup is in the Utilities folder To find out if a program needs to be installed look inside the program s folder for an icon labeled Installer If you find an Installer icon and want to use that program double click the Installer and follow the instructions on the screen 53 54 Chapter 4 If you have questions about installing and using an application program refer to Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu and the Read Me files for the program Read Me files are text files that contain additional information about application programs They are usually found inside the programs folder IMPORTANT If your computer did not come with a CD ROM drive and you did not get the CD ROM disc that contains system software be sure to make a backup copy of the programs in the Apple Extras folder Backup copies allow you to restore your software if anything should go wrong It is a good idea to always make backup copies of application programs and other software You Il probably
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50. You can find these additional extensions and programs on the CD ROM disc that contains system software Application programs from other vendors can be reinstalled from backup copies you made If you don t have a CD ROM drive see the service and support information that came with your computer for information on how to contact Apple directly for assistance Replacing special software Special software consists of items such as control panels system extensions custom utilities fonts or Apple menu items that you may have had in your old System Folder To make sure that special software does not create any conflicts with other programs on your computer follow this procedure to safely replace these items in your new System Folder Copy 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 IMPORTANT Be very careful not to replace copy over any of the files in the System Folder with files from the Previous System Folder Check 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 Doing a custom installation For most Macintosh users the Easy Install procedure described in the previous sections is appropriate because it automatically installs all the items you need However if you
51. ains system software Start 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 Open the Drive Setup icon You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Drive Setup Drive Setup In the list of drives click the disk you want to test Drive Setup List of Drives Volume Manet s Type Bus ID LUN Macintosh HOST ae Kar lina s SCS o 4 OC i Initialize Troubleshooting 99 100 Chapter 6 Open the Functions menu and choose Test Disk When a message tells you that testing is complete click Quit If the test reveals a problem you may be able to correct it by using Disk First Aid or another disk repair program see the instructions in the next section or you may need to reinitialize the disk see Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter Consult an Apple authorized service provider for assistance if necessary If you had a hard disk from another manufacturer installed after you bought your computer use the software that came with the disk or contact the disk vendor to get the latest version of software 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
52. and injuries sometimes associated with using computers can occur from performing any number of activities In fact misuse of the same muscles during multiple activities can create a problem that might not otherwise exist For example if you engage in nonwork activities that involve repetitive stress on the wrist such as bicycling and also use your computer s keyboard improperly you may increase your likelihood of developing wrist problems Some individuals are at greater risk of developing these problems because of their health physiology lifestyle and general exposure to stress Work organization and conditions such as workstation setup and lighting also play a part in your overall health and comfort Preventing health problems is a multifaceted task that requires careful attention to the way you use your body every hour of every day The most common health effects associated with using a computer are musculoskeletal discomfort and eye fatigue We ll discuss each area of concern 115 116 Appendix A Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff To minimize these effects set up your work environment carefully using the guidelines that follow and take frequent breaks to rest tired muscles To make working with your computer more comfortable allow enough space in your work area so that you can change position frequently a
53. ansion Card 135 6 Being careful not to touch the sharp edges pull out the metal access port cover behind the expansion slot you want to use and set the access port cover aside 1 Press apart the two levers that are next to the card access port to release the access port cover 2 Slide the access port cover out and away from the access port 7 Remove the card from its static proof bag Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector Connector 136 l Appendix B 8 Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot Connector Expansion slot 9 Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted Slide the card between the two levers that held the access port cover you removed earlier You may need to press the levers apart slightly to guide the card between them m Dont force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out and try again To see if the card is properly connected pull it gently If it resists and stays in place it s connected Make sure you don t pull the card so much that you accidentally disconnect it If you have other cards to install put them in now by repeating steps 6 through 9 Installing an Expansion Card e 137 10 Replace the retainer Snap the retainer back into place 3 i i b I W SEs
54. any online services Using these services you can get troubleshooting and other important information You can also get the latest versions of Apple software including most printer drivers system enablers and updates to utilities networking and communication software IMPORTANT Be sure to read the posted Apple Software License Agreement before installing any software Currently Apple s Customer Service Division CSD posts support information and Apple software updates to the following online services America Online AppleLink CompuServe Internet FTP servers Internet Gopher server Internet World Wide Web sites Troubleshooting 91 92 Chapter 6 IMPORTANT Although specific paths for each service are provided in the sections that follow online information is subject to change If you have trouble finding Macintosh related information online see the service and support information that came with your computer America Online Apple software updates are posted to the USA Apple SW Updates area which is located in the Apple Computer Inc folder You can use the keyword applecomputer to go directly to the Apple Computer Inc folder or follow this path to find the software updates Computing window Company Connection window Technical Support window Hardware folder Hardware window Apple Computer Inc folder USA Apple SW Updates folder AppleLink Support information is posted to the Support area located in th
55. are to access the Apple Computer Gopher Server TurboGopher client software is available via anonymous File Transfer Protocol FTP to boombox micro umn edu in the pub gopher directory Internet World Wide Web sites Support information and Apple software updates are available via Apple s World Wide Web sites a http www info apple com a http www support apple com Initializing a hard disk Before you can use a new disk the disk must be prepared so that the computer knows where to store information on the disk This preparation is called initializing or formatting the disk When do you need to initialize a hard disk The hard disk inside your computer was initialized at the factory so you shouldn t need to initialize it You need to initialize a hard disk only if one of the following is true You purchase a hard disk that has not been initialized at the factory Your hard disk is damaged If a hard disk needs to be initialized the disk s icon does not appear on the desktop when you start up the computer using another disk If the hard disk you want to initialize is not the startup disk you can use the Drive Setup program to initialize it Drive Setup is located on the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools that came with your computer If your computer came with a CD ROM drive and you didn t receive floppy disks you can find Drive Setup on the CD ROM disc that contains system software For instructions start D
56. ate your hard disk In the list of drives click your startup disk Open the Functions menu and choose Update Driver When the update process is finished quit Drive Setup Shut down your computer Start up your computer from disk 1 from your set of system software disks or the CD ROM disc that contains system software See Starting Up From a Floppy Disk or Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter The Installers Welcome screen may appear or you may have to double click the System Software Installer icon to open the Installer program 10 Disk on which system software will be installed 11 12 13 Click OK The Easy Install dialog box appears System 75 Installation The dialog box shown here is an example The dialog box on your screen may be slightly different Click the Install button to update to System Software version 7 3 On the selected disk This installation will include all of the updated System Software for this Macintosh For a clean installation i DO NOT click the Hard Disk Install button To install the software on a different disk you click this button Make sure that the hard disk named in the Destination Disk box is the one on which you want to install system software If it isn t click Switch Disk until the correct disk name appears Hold down Shift 3 K to start the clean installation The following d
57. ay interfere with rebuilding your desktop To prevent problems you ll need to turn off all extensions except Macintosh Easy Open before you rebuild your desktop When you finish rebuilding the desktop turn the extensions you normally use back on 10 To rebuild the desktop of a startup disk follow these steps Open the Extensions Manager control panel by choosing Extensions Manager from the Control Panels submenu of the Apple menu From the Sets pop up menu choose Save Set In the Save Set dialog box type a name for your set of selected extensions for example My Extensions and click OK The name of your set is added to the Sets pop up menu This saves your current set of extensions Choose All Off from the Sets pop up menu to turn off all extensions Turn on Macintosh Easy Open by clicking it in the list under Control Panels so that a checkmark appears beside it Restart your computer while holding down the Option and 3 keys Do not release the keys until you see a message asking whether you want to rebuild the desktop Click OK The desktop is rebuilt IMPORTANT Do not stop the desktop rebuilding process Doing so could cause problems with your system software Open the Extensions Manager control panel by choosing Control Panels from the Apple menu When the Control Panels window appears double click the Extensions Manager icon From the Sets pop up menu choose the name you gave your set of extensio
58. begin testing and repairing the disk You cant repair the startup disk or the disk that contains the Disk First Aid program but you can test these disks by clicking Verify If the program reveals a problem with either of these disks start up the computer from another disk so that you can repair the damaged disk If you want to test and repair another disk click its icon and then click Repair 5 When testing and repair are finished choose Quit from the File menu lf Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem a Try repairing the disk again Sometimes repeating the process corrects the problem Use another disk repair or recovery program Some disk repair programs let you recover information from a damaged disk Consult a computer repair specialist for help Once you have recovered all the information you can erase reinitialize the disk If initialization doesn t work discard the damaged disk if it s a floppy disk or take it to your Apple authorized service provider for repair if it s a hard disk Troubleshooting 101 102 Installing or reinstalling system software Chapter 6 System software is the set of programs and other files that your computer uses to start itself up keep track of your files and run the application programs you use System software is kept in the folder called the System Folder When you turn on your computer it looks for a startup disk which is a disk that contains the syste
59. came with the drive When should you install or reinstall CD ROM software If your Macintosh came with the CD ROM drive already installed you don t need to install the CD ROM software unless you encounter problems See Solutions to CD ROM Problems earlier in this chapter for descriptions of the kinds of problems you might encounter If you added a CD ROM drive after you bought your computer you should install the CD ROM software before you attempt to use the CD ROM drive Installing or reinstalling CD ROM software 1 Start up your computer from disk 1 from your set of system software disks or the CD ROM disc that contains your system software See Starting Up From a Floppy Disk or Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter The Installers Welcome screen may appear Or you may have to double click the System Software Installer icon to open the Installer program 2 ClickOK The Easy Install dialog box appears Troubleshooting 111 112 Chapter 6 3 Choose Custom Install from the pop up menu System 7 5 Easy Install Custom Install Custom Remove eaae The Custom Install dialog box appears listing all available system software components System 7 5 Installation S The dialog box shown here is an example The Check features to be installed dialog box on your screen b O System Software may be slightly different gt
60. can set server options in the Energy Saver control panel scheduling automatic startup and shutdown You can set your computer to start up and shut down at specified times using the Energy Saver control panel To learn more about the Energy Saver control panel see the information on saving energy in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Turning the computer off Using the Power key To turn the computer off using the Power key on the keyboard follow these instructions 1 Ifthe computer is in sleep press the Power key or any other key on the keyboard except Caps Lock to wake it For information on the sleep feature of your Macintosh see Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel earlier in this chapter 2 Press and hold the Power key on the keyboard for about 2 seconds The following dialog box appears on the screen computer now Are you sure you want to shut down your 3 Press the Return key on the keyboard or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box Getting Started 21 22 Chapter 1 Using the Shut Down command You can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in the Special menu Follow these steps If the computer is in sleep press the Power key or any key on the keyboard except Caps Lock to wake it Move the tip of the arrow to the word Special at the top center of the screen File Edit View Label Special If the word Special
61. choosing Control Panels in the Apple menu The Energy Saver control panel displays the options you can accept or change To learn more about the Energy Saver control panel see the information on saving energy in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Getting Started 19 20 Chapter 1 Putting your computer to sleep Your Power Macintosh is pre set to put itself to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity When your computer goes to sleep the screen dims to save energy and to prevent images from burning into the screen You do not lose any of the information you were working on even if you did not save it before the computer went to sleep To put your computer to sleep immediately press the Power key on the keyboard or choose the Sleep command from the Special menu You can set sleep options using the Energy Saver control panel available under Control Panels in the Apple menu Waking your computer from sleep To wake the computer from sleep press a key on the keyboard It may take a moment or two for the computer to awaken The documents and application programs you had open when the computer went into sleep are still open and unsaved changes are preserved Accessing a sleeping computer over a network If your computer is being used as a server other users can still access it over a network while it is asleep The network connection does not have to be established before the computer goes to sleep You
62. computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple authorized service provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions IMPORTANT Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple authorized dealer For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Communications Regulation Information DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Observation des normes Classe B
63. ctions for attaching SCSI devices to your computer Be sure also to follow the specific instructions that came with your external hard disk drive or other SCSI device when connecting the device to your Macintosh Before you connect a device Before you connect a SCSI device to your Macintosh be sure to complete these tasks m Make sure each SCSI device connected to your Macintosh has its own unique ID number from 1 to 6 See the instructions that came with each SCSI device for information on checking and setting its SCSI ID number IMPORTANT If you use two or more devices attached to the same SCSI interface with the same ID number your equipment could malfunction and you could lose data as a result Make sure you have the appropriate cable for attaching the SCSI device to your Macintosh If the device is the first or only one youre connecting use a SCSI system cable to connect it to the computer s SCSI port SCSI system cable If the device is not the first one use a SCSI peripheral interface cable to connect it to the last device in the chain SCSI peripheral interface cable Connecting Additional Equipment e 47 48 Chapter 3 IMPORTANT The total length of the cables in a SCSI chain should not exceed 6 meters 20 feet SCSI cables must have a 110 ohm impedance For best results use SCSI cables manufactured by Apple Computer a Make sure that the last or only device in the SCSI chain has a terminator
64. d Index lists key words Look For lets you search for help according to key words you type To learn basic skills choose Tutorial from the menu If the menu has no Tutorial item consult the tutorial materials that came with your computer Whenever you use Macintosh Guide its window remains in front of other windows If the window gets in your way you can move it by dragging its title bar the gray bar across the top of the window Notice the three buttons at the top of the window Topics Index and Look For Topics Index Look For Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information Topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects it is like the table of contents in a book a Index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects it is like the index in a book Look For lets you search for information related to a specific word or phrase that you type In the following sections you will practice using each method If you have problems while using Macintosh Guide see Tips for Using Macintosh Guide at the end of this section Getting answers with the Topics button In the Macintosh Guide window click the Topics button A list of general topics appears on the left side of the Macintosh Guide window Depending on the hardware and software you have the list of topics may look different P ide Tl Topics Index Look For 1 Click a topic area Learning t
65. d Updated Apple Software in Chapter 6 for information about getting answers to your computer questions and getting updated Apple software Getting Started 25 Use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available to you in the Guide menu Getting Help The Guide menu is your main source of information when youre working with your computer The menu is identified by a question mark in the upper right corner of the screen About Apple Guide E Show Balloons Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide 7 Shortcuts 27 28 Getting answers to your questions Chapter 2 When you have a question while working with your computer you can get the answer by choosing Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu Pull down the Application menu in the upper right corner of the screen and choose Finder to make it the active application program File Edit Font Size Style Sound 3 34PM DEZ Hide SimpleText Hide Others Show All E Finder v amp SimpleText A checkmark in the menu indicates that the Finder is the active program Pull down the Guide menu marked with the icon and choose Macintosh Guide File Edit View Label Special About Apple Guide Show Balloons Eh HD Macintosh Tutorial Macintosh Guide 3 The Macintosh Guide window appears P Gtide Topics Index Look For To start click Topics Index or Look For Topics shows general categories an
66. d like to select a combination of system software files for your specific needs you can customize your system software installation You use custom installation to install or update one or more specific files or to save space on your hard disk by installing only the files you want To install customized system software follow these steps Start up your computer from disk 1 from your set of system software disks or the CD ROM disc that contains system software See Starting Up From a Floppy Disk or Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter The Installers Welcome screen may appear or you may have to double click the System Software Installer icon to open the Installer program Troubleshooting 109 110 Chapter 6 Click OK The Easy Install dialog box appears Choose Custom Install from the pop up menu System 7 5 Easy Install Custom Install Custom Remove OU The Custom Install dialog box appears listing all available system software components system 75 Installation S The dialog box shown here is an example The Check features to be installed dialog box on your screen b O System Software may be slightly different gt O Printing t O Networking Software BEE t CO Utility Software t O Multimedia Software gt O Compatibility Software t C Fonts t C Apple Menu Items Disk space available 35 25 9K ro Destination Disk
67. e your Macintosh has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged you suspect that your Macintosh needs service or repair you want to clean the case use only the recommended procedure described later in this chapter Be sure that you always do the following Keep your Macintosh away from sources of liquids such as wash basins bathtubs shower stalls and so on Protect your Macintosh from dampness or wet weather such as rain snow and so on Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others m Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Handling your computer equipment Follow these guidelines for handling your computer and its components When setting up your computer place components on a sturdy flat surface and carefully follow all setup instructions When connecting or disconnecting a cable always hold the cable by its connector the plug not the cord Turn off your computer and all its components before connecting or disconnecting any cables to add or remove any component Failure to do so could s
68. e icon and choose Shortcuts The main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Macintosh Shortcuts You can use keyboard commands to work quickly in the Finder Click a category below Other keyboard commands are listed in the menus ee Fa Working with Working with Working with icons MacOS windows list views m Using directory Restarting the Miscellaneous dialog boxes computer options Click one of the category buttons Another window appears describing shortcuts for that category Working with icons To open an icon Double click the icon To copy an icon into another folder instead of moving it option drag the icon Click the Guide icon below to return to the list of choices Click here to see the next window if there is one Getting Help 37 38 Chapter 2 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected Click the right arrow in the lower right corner of the window to display the next window if there is one When you finish reading about the shortcuts for your category click the Topics or button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window Or click the close box in the upper left corner to close the window Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardware Connecting Additional Equipment Your computer at a glance The illustration on the next page shows a basic Power Macintosh sys
69. e same SCSI chain must have unique ID numbers but devices on different SCSI chains may use the same SCSI ID number For example you could have a CD ROM drive with ID number 3 connected to the internal SCSI chain and a tape drive with ID number 3 connected to the external SCSI chain If you installed a CD ROM drive after you bought your computer make sure the CD ROM software that came with the drive is installed See the manual that came with the CD ROM drive for software installation instructions If you reinstall the CD ROM software make sure to restart your computer after you reinstall the software You installed a CD ROM drive after you bought your computer and your computer won t restart after you ve copied software for your CD ROM drive to the System Folder If you attempt to install software for your CD ROM drive without using the Installer you may not be able to restart your computer Restart the computer while holding down the Shift key to turn off system extensions and then remove any CD ROM software files you copied by dragging them to the Trash Reinstall the software according to the instructions that came with the drive If this procedure doesnt solve the problem restart your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk For instructions on starting your computer using a floppy disk see Starting Up From a Floppy Disk in the section Initializing a Hard Disk later in this chapter Your computer starts up a
70. e following path AppleLink Services main window Support Apple software updates are posted to the Apple SW Updates board located in the following path AppleLink Services main window Software Sampler Apple SW Updates CompuServe The MacPlanet GO MACPLANET area provides access to Macintosh related information on CompuServe From MacPlanet go to the Apple Online GO APLNEW section for Apple product information a database of technical support articles a collection of popular software files and software updates for U S and international customers The address for the Apple systems operator on CompuServe is 74431 1472 via the Internet 74431 1472 compuserve com Internet FTP servers Support information and software updates are posted to two File Transfer Protocol FTP servers ftp info apple com and ftp support apple com ftp info apple com m Host name ftp info apple com m IP number 204 96 164 Path ftp Apple Support Area Apple SW Updates ftp support apple com m Host name ftp support apple com m P number 13043 6 3 a Path pub Apple SW Updates Troubleshooting 93 94 Chapter 6 Internet Gopher server Support information and Apple software updates are posted to the Apple Computer Gopher Server located in the following path Home Gopher Server Computer Information Apple Computer Gopher Server Host name gopher info apple com Apple recommends using TurboGopher client softw
71. e in the Guide menu for more information Note To control the volume of your external speakers use the Sound amp Displays control panel to control volume and to set other options for playing sound through the external speakers If you are playing an audio CD you may also need to adjust the volume control in the program youre using to play CDs Connecting external SCSI devices Chapter 3 Your computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer System Interface SCSI pronounced skuh zee The SCSI port permits high speed communication between the computer and the device The SCSI icon appears above the port on the computer s back panel soso ty yO Oo O0OOGO SCSI port You can connect SCSI devices to the SCSI port in a chain The first device in the chain plugs into the SCSI port the second device plugs into the first device and so on SCSI devices commonly used with the Macintosh include hard disk drives CD ROM drives scanners some printers and tape or cartridge backup drives You can have a total of seven internal and external SCSI devices connected to the SCSI port For example if your computer contains a factory installed hard disk drive and the optional internal CD ROM drive you can add either one internal drive and four external SCSI devices or five external devices IMPORTANT The next sections Before You Connect a Device and Connecting a SCSI Device contain general instru
72. endix for instructions on installing an expansion card in your computer Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card You can install printed circuit boards called cards for video and graphics applications networking and communications additional processing power or other purposes The cards fit into connectors called expansion slots inside the computer Your Macintosh has three expansion slots each designed to accept a Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI card Install only expansion cards that come with Macintosh drivers and are compliant with the PCI 2 0 standard NuBus cards cannot be used in these expansion slots WARNING To avoid damaging your computer and expansion card do not attempt to install any expansion card without first checking the documentation for that card If the documentation specifies that an Apple certified technician must install the card usually because the installation requires special training or tools consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to the computer or card will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer If the card is not an Apple labeled product check with an Apple authorized dealer or service provider to see if you can install it yourself 131 132 Expansion card power req
73. energy saving feature that dims the screen and puts the computer to sleep when it hasnt been used in a specified length of time By default the time setting is 30 minutes but you may have changed the time setting using the Energy Saver control panel You can also turn down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turned on for extended periods If the brightness is not turned down the image on the screen could burn in and damage the screen Another alternative is to use a screen saver program which dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer has been idle for a specified period of time These programs are available from independent suppliers and user groups Make sure that the ventilation openings on the computer and the monitor are clear and unobstructed Some large monitors cannot safely be placed on top of the computer Check the instructions that came with the monitor for setup information If there is interference on the monitor s screen or on a television or radio near your computer move the affected equipment farther away Handling the keyboard Take care not to spill any liquid on the keyboard If you do turn off your computer immediately If you spill liquid that is thin and clear unplug the keyboard turn it upside down to let the liquid drain out and let it dry for 24 hours at room temperature If after you take these steps the keyboard doesn t work take it to a
74. er adding software troubleshooting 90 Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI cards 51 131 Photo CDs 63 89 pointer See arrow pointer ports AAUI Ethernet 40 41 Apple Desktop Bus ADB 7 8 41 81 Audio input on stereo speakers 45 illustration 40 41 monitor 6 41 SCSI 40 41 46 49 sound input 40 41 42 44 sound output 41 42 45 power button 10 13 23 40 70 power cords checking connections 72 frayed 120 illustration 2 3 5 plugging in 3 5 Power key illustration 10 40 142 putting the computer to sleep 20 142 restarting the computer 69 142 starting the computer 10 142 turning the computer off 21 23 142 Power Macintosh native application programs 57 58 power on light 13 40 PowerPC microprocessor 1x power sockets 41 power supply 126 134 power switch on monitor 9 PowerTalk program 53 PRAM See parameter RAM Previous System Folder 107 109 printer port GeoPort 40 41 printer problems 91 problems See Apple authorized service providers customer service error messages troubleshooting processor card upgrading 131 programs See application programs Put Away command File menu 61 85 Q question mark icon troubleshooting 73 74 102 quitting a program if you re having trouble 69 R radio or television reception interference with vi 122 RAM See also memory expanding 49 50 resetting parameter RAM 72 Read Me files 24 54 read only memory defined 59 rebuilding the d
75. er or scanner To learn basic Macintosh skills continue with the instructions in this chapter When youre ready to connect other equipment to your Macintosh see the instructions in Chapter 3 Turning the computer on To turn on the computer for the first time follow these steps 1 Turn on your monitor See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power switch On Apple monitors the power switch is located on the front of the unit By the way When the monitor is plugged into the computer you only need to turn on the monitor once From now on the monitor will turn off automatically when you shut down the computer and it will turn on automatically when you start up the computer If the monitor is not plugged into the computer it must be turned on separately each time you turn on the computer Getting Started 9 2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard or pressing the power button on the front panel of the computer The Power key is marked with a triangle Its location depends on which keyboard you have Maen OUOU ae Se You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up 10 Chapter 1 Check to see what s on your screen You Il see a sequence of messages describing what is happening followed by the Energy Star dialog box If youre a beginning Macintosh user press the Return key a If youre an experienced Maci
76. eriously damage your equipment Never force a connector into a port If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Take care not to spill any food or liquid on the computer keyboard mouse or other components If you do turn your computer off immediately and unplug it before cleaning up the spill Depending on what you spilled and how much of it got into your equipment you may have to bring your equipment to an Apple authorized service provider Protect the computer and its components from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture Keep all ventilation openings clear and unobstructed Without proper air circulation components can overheat causing damage or unreliable operation WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded Your Macintosh is equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 121 122 Appendix A Handling the monitor Follow these procedures for handling a monitor Your Macintosh comes with an
77. ernal disk drive Turn off the computer If the disk isn t ejected then hold down the button on your mouse or other pointing device while you turn the computer on again Locate the small hole near the disk drive s opening and carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into it Push gently until the disk is ejected Do not use excessive force eon If nothing works take the computer or disk drive to your Apple authorized service provider to have the disk removed Power supply The power supply in your computer is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason even when the computer is off If the power supply needs service contact your Apple authorized dealer or service provider Cleaning your equipment Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components Use a damp soft lint free cloth to clean the computer s exterior Avoid getting moisture in any openings m Dont use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives Cleaning the computer case To clean the case do the following 1 Turn off the computer completely and then disconnect the power plug Pull the plug not the cord 2 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean soft cloth dampened with water Cleaning the monitor To clean the screen put household glass cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the screen Don t spray the cleaner directly on the screen because the liquid might dr
78. es If your equipment has a different type of connector you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store Connecting and positioning a microphone With appropriate software you can use the Apple PlainTalk Microphone that comes with some Macintosh computers or a compatible line level microphone to give spoken commands to your Macintosh and to record your voice or other sounds Apple PlainTalk Microphone Do not use the round omnidirectional microphone supplied with some other Macintosh models Connecting Additional Equipment 43 44 Chapter 3 Follow these steps to connect and position the microphone Shut down the Macintosh Plug the microphone s connector into the sound input port on the back of the computer Place the microphone at the top center of the monitor so that the microphone s Apple icon is facing you If you can t place the microphone on top of the monitor position the microphone according to these guidelines The microphone should be between 1 and 3 feet away from you m The microphone should be directly in front of you to minimize the effect of background noises Turn on the computer Youre now ready to begin using your microphone To install software that enables you to give spoken commands to the computer get computer voice feedback to your spoken commands and have the computer read text to you see Chapter 4 For further instructions on ho
79. esktop 70 71 76 82 reinstalling CD ROM software 111 112 system software 102 111 repairing damaged disks 98 101 repetitive stress injuries RSIs 116 Restart command Special menu 69 restarting the computer 72 142 145 retainer for processor card 135 138 Return key 142 S sad Macintosh icon on screen troubleshooting 75 safety instructions CD ROM drive vii cleaning equipment 127 129 connecting additional equipment 39 connecting a SCSI device 49 ejecting CDs using a paper clip 85 ejecting floppy disks using a paper clip 77 126 general precautions 120 121 grounding the computer 3 121 handling and care of equipment 121 125 installing additional memory 50 installing an expansion card 131 liquid spills on computer equipment 120 121 122 124 125 locking unlocking the mouse 129 130 saving documents if you re having trouble 69 screen See also monitor dark troubleshooting 72 dimming 20 122 minimizing glare and reflections 118 119 positioning 4 118 screen saver programs 72 122 scroll arrows 18 scroll bar Macintosh Guide 31 SCSI cables 47 48 49 SCSI devices computer doesn t recognize 73 84 connecting 46 49 SCSI ID numbers setting 47 troubleshooting and 75 84 98 99 SCSI port 40 41 46 49 SCSI terminator 48 security lock ports 41 Sets pop up menu 71 shared disks 57 61 64 shared libraries 58 83 Shift key 142 145 Shortcuts command Guide menu 37 38 Show All command Application men
80. et end of the computer s power cord into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol on the back of the computer 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded outlet or power strip WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded Your Macintosh is equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Power cord socket Power cord plug a Na NW RO wey NN NaN AN i OD IMPORTANT The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord Make sure that at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to Getting Started 4 Installing an expansion card If you purchased an expansion card for your Macintosh install it now See Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card for instructions If you don t have to install an expansion card go on to the next section Connecting a Monitor Connecting a monitor Chapter 1 You can connect many types of monitors often called displays to your Macintosh computer including
81. g on screen 81 82 turning off the computer 21 23 control panels 78 79 Easy Access 81 system extensions 55 70 71 78 79 90 virus detection programs 55 turning on the computer 9 13 external SCSI devices 49 Foreign File Access Audio File Access CD ROM extensions 87 the monitor 9 system extensions 55 71 90 virtual memory 78 tutorial 15 16 typing produces nothing on screen troubleshooting 81 82 U umlaut typing 144 unlocking locking the mouse 129 130 unsaved work losing 23 updated software obtaining 91 94 upgrading the processor 131 Utilities folder Disk First Aid 100 103 Drive Setup 97 99 V ventilation around computer components 121 ventilation openings on computer and monitor 122 video RAM expanding 50 virtual memory 57 78 virus detection programs 55 volume control for AppleCD Audio Player 88 for external speakers 46 88 VRAM See video RAM W X Y waking the computer 12 13 20 warranty on computer 68 131 wetness or moisture computer exposure to 120 121 125 windows hiding and showing 56 working with 18 work space arranging to prevent discomfort 117 118 World Wide Web obtaining online support and software updates from 94 Z zoom box Macintosh Guide 35 Index 157 Power Macintosh Users Manual Includes setup troubleshooting and important health related information for Power Macintosh 8200 series computers Apple Computer Inc 1996 Apple Computer
82. he Basics Application Programs Organizing Your Files Customizing Your Computer Monitors standard settings Speech Getting Help e 29 30 2 If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window click this Topics button On some computers it says Topics Chapter 2 Click Customizing Your Computer in the list of topics When you click any topic area a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window Macintosh E Guid ec Topics Index Look For 1 Click a topic area 2 Click a phrase then click OF Learning the Basics w About Application Programs control panels Organizing Your Files the Control Strip Tr To get instructions Customizing Your Computer Hi e How dol set the time and date click a question change the time and date format change number and currency formats change how files amp folders are displayed change an icon s picture change items in the Apple t4 menu Monitors standard settings HEE change the choices in the Label menu Speech use different lanquages and then click OK Click the question How do set the time and date and then click OK Or double click the question A small window appears with instructions for you to follow How dol set the time and date You set the time and date in the Date amp Time control panel You can also use the control panel to change how times and dates appear
83. he tray s inner ring m The disc may need to be cleaned See Handling CD ROM Discs in Appendix A If there are visible scratches on the shiny side of the disc you may be able to remove them with a CD polishing kit available from your audio CD dealer If the scratches can t be removed you ll need to replace the disc The disc may be damaged Try another disc in the drive and try the original disc in another drive If the original drive reads other discs or if the original disc doesn t work in another drive the disc is probably damaged You ll need to replace the disc You can t open a document on a CD ROM disc a Try opening the application program first then open the document Read the manual that came with your CD ROM disc Some discs come with software that you need to install on your computer before using the disc You can t save changes you make to information on a CD ROM disc a CD ROM 1s a read only medium This means that information can be read retrieved from it but not written stored on it You can save the changed information on a hard disk or floppy disk Troubleshooting 87 88 Chapter 6 Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs You cannot access files on a CD ROM disc that uses the ISO 9660 or High Sierra format a Discs in the ISO 9660 and High Sierra disc formats have version numbers attached to filenames Some application programs need these version numbers in order to
84. hould support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly m When you use the computer keyboard your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 117 118 Shoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line Forearms level or tilted up slightly Lower back supported Thighs horizontal Appendix A You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably Arrange the monitor so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when youre sitting at the keyboard The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches 45 to 70 cm Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows You may want to u
85. ialog box appears Select type of installation O Update Existing System Folder Install New System Folder Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK The Easy Install dialog box appears The Install button has changed to Clean Install and the contents of your old System Folder have been moved to a new folder named Previous System Folder Troubleshooting 107 108 Chapter 6 14 15 16 Click Clean Install system 7 5 Installation Sa The dialog box shown here is an example The dialog box on your screen may be slightly different Click the Install button to place System Software version 7 5 on the selected disk This installation will include all of the recommended System Software for this Macintosh Click here to install the software you need Follow the instructions that appear on the screen It takes a few minutes to complete the installation When 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 IMPORTANT Certain system extensions or application programs that were originally on your hard disk may not be installed with the Installer program If you notice that a certain extension or program was not installed you may need to install it separately
86. ing it off Learning the basics If you are new to the Macintosh you should begin by looking at the easy to use program called the Macintosh Tutorial The tutorial teaches you the basic skills you ll need to use your computer To start the tutorial follow these steps 1 Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Hold the mouse as shown with the cable pointing away from you Rest the heel of your palm on the desk and grasp the sides of the mouse between your thumb and fingers Use your wrist and fingers to slide the mouse around with the index finger resting on the mouse button Don t press the mouse button under your index finger Notice that the arrow on the screen moves in the same direction that you move the mouse Mouse button If the arrow doesn t move make sure that the cables connecting the mouse and keyboard are secure and that your mouse is positioned as shown in the illustration 2 Move the tip of the arrow x to the question mark in the upper right portion of the screen If you run out of room on your mouse pad or desk while moving the mouse pick up the mouse and place it where there s more room The arrow on the screen moves only when the mouse is in contact with the mouse pad or desk Getting Started 15 16 Chapter 1 With the tip of the arrow on the question mark press and hold down the mouse button A list of choices called a menu appears This is the Guide menu which is
87. ion on using more than one monitor see the Monitors topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If none of these steps solves the problem you may need to reset your computers parameter RAM PRAM Reset PRAM by turning off the computer and disconnecting all external SCSI devices Next restart the Macintosh while holding down the key combination Option p r Wait for the second startup chime then release the keys Note that the caps lock key must be in the up position This procedure won t work with the uppercase P and R keys The computer s clock keeps time inaccurately Your computer has a clock that runs continuously When the computer is turned off a battery keeps the clock running If your clock begins to keep time inaccurately have an Apple authorized service provider replace the battery Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance When you start up a disk icon with a blinking question mark appears in the middle of the screen This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot find the system software it needs to start up One of the following is probably the cause Your computer may be having a problem recognizing external equipment that uses the Small Computer System Interface SCSI Shut down the computer turn off all external SCSI equipment and disco
88. ip into the monitor or computer Cleaning the mouse The mouse contains a small ball that must roll smoothly for the mouse to work properly You can keep this ball free of dirt and grease by using the mouse on a clean lint free surface and cleaning it occasionally You need a few cotton swabs and a clean soft lint free cloth 1 Turn off your computer Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 127 128 Appendix A 2 Turn the mouse upside down and turn the plastic ring on the bottom counterclockwise to disengage it On some mouse devices you may need to press the plastic ring rather than turn it to disengage it If the mouse is locked see the next section Locking and Unlocking the Mouse for instructions on how to unlock it Turn the mouse right side up with one hand and catch the ring and the ball with your other hand Clean the three small rollers inside the mouse with a cotton swab moistened with water Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Wipe the mouse ball with a clean soft dry and lint free cloth If necessary wash the mouse ball with warm soapy water use a mild soap such as a dishwashing liquid and then dry the mouse ball thoroughly Gently blow into the mouse case to remove any dust that has collected there 8 Put the ball and the ring back in place Your mouse should roll smoothly across your mouse pad or desk If it doesn t repeat these instructions carefully Locking a
89. is missing you ll see a message that the program could not be opened because the shared library could not be found If this happens follow the directions that came with your program to reinstall the program If the shared library is still missing contact the program s manufacturer for assistance Read this chapter for information on using the internal CD ROM drive if your computer has one Using the Optional CD ROM Drive Read this chapter for information on using the optional internal CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory drive if your computer has one CD ROM drives are also sometimes called CD ROM players Refer to Appendix A Health Safety and Maintenance Tips for information on the proper handling of CD ROM discs Your internal CD ROM drive works with CD ROM discs standard audio compact discs CDs and single session or multisession Photo CDs Your CD ROM drive provides access to large amounts of information However you cannot save information on CD ROM discs ROM stands for read only memory meaning that the player cannot write information onto CD ROM discs A wide selection of CD ROM discs is available for entertainment education and business A typical disc can hold over 650 megabytes MB of information the equivalent of 270 000 pages of text up to 8 hours of speech or music depending on the sound quality hundreds of high resolution images or any combination of text sound and graphics
90. k you want to initialize Drive Setup List of Drives Volume Name s Type Bus ID LUN Kar lina s scsl ao 4 a zz 2 then click Initialize Click the drive you want to initialize Click Initialize to initialize the hard disk Click Quit when you see a message reporting that initialization was successful If a message reports that initialization failed try again If initialization fails a second time take the disk to your Apple authorized service provider for repair Troubleshooting 97 98 Repairing a damaged disk Chapter 6 Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling When do you need to repair a disk If you see a message reporting that a disk is damaged or unreadable you may need to repair the disk Try these suggestions first If you can t start up from a hard disk or you don t see the hard disk icon on the desktop try the following m If the hard disk is internal shut down your Macintosh wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it on again If the hard disk is external make sure that it is turned on and that its cable is connected firmly then restart the Macintosh If the hard disk is your startup disk start up with a different startup disk If the hard disk s icon appears on your desktop reinstall system software on the hard disk See Installing or Reinstalling System Software later in this chapter a Check the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment connected to
91. lications You ll find that these programs take best advantage of your computer s speed Special memory requirements Some Power Macintosh programs may be slightly larger than other programs and may take up more memory If you find that you are running out of memory when you use your Power Macintosh programs you can use space on your computer s hard disk as additional memory called virtual memory For instructions on how to use hard disk space as memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu You can also add more memory to your computer as described in Expanding Memory in Chapter 3 Installing and Using Application Programs 57 58 Chapter 4 Shared libraries Power Macintosh programs use special files called shared libraries These files help Power Macintosh programs to run more efficiently and can be used by more than one Power Macintosh program simultaneously Any necessary shared libraries are installed automatically in the System Folder when you install Power Macintosh programs If a Power Macintosh program requires a shared library and there is not enough memory available for the shared library yow ll see a message that the program could not be opened because of insufficient system memory If this happens see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for instructions on increasing available memory If a required shared library
92. lvetica and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype Hell AG and or its subsidiaries NuBus is a trademark of Texas Instruments PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation used under license therefrom Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Contents Preface Part 1 Communications regulation information vi Welcome to Power Macintosh ix Getting Started 1 Plugging inthe computer 3 Installing an expansion card 4 Connecting amonitor 4 Connecting the mouse and keyboard 7 Connecting other equipment 9 Turning the computeron 9 Problems turning your computer on 13 What next 14 Learning the basics 15 Reviewing the basics 17 Saving energy with the Energy Saver control panel 19 Turning the computer off 21 Where to find answers 24 Contents 2 Getting Help 27 Getting answers to your questions 28 Identifying objects on the screen 36 Learning useful shortcuts 37 Connecting Additional Equipment 39 Your computer ata glance 39 Connecting audio equipment 42 Connecting external SCSI devices 46 Expanding memory 49 Installing internal drives 50 Connecting network cables SI Installing and Using Application Programs 53 Installing a
93. m Folder are used by your computer for internal purposes and are not intended to be opened Rebuild your desktop refer to Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly in the section If You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter If the document is from a DOS computer use the PC Exchange control panel to specify which Macintosh program will open the document For information about working with DOS documents on your Macintosh see the information about DOS in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer If you can t open a DOS document using a Macintosh program try the following m Open the document from within the program by choosing Open in the program s File menu a Use the PC Exchange control panel to specify which Macintosh program will open the document If a DOS document is displayed incorrectly or you see strange codes or characters in the document try one of the following Your application program may have special procedures for opening and saving documents with different file formats See the information that came with your program Try opening the document in another program Note Some characters that can be displayed on the Macintosh are not accurately displayed on DOS computers and vice versa For more information about working with DOS documents on your Macintosh see the information about DOS in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide
94. m software The startup disk is usually the hard disk that s inside your computer though another hard disk or a floppy disk can also be a startup disk The accessory kit that came with your Macintosh provides system software on either a set of floppy disks or a CD ROM disc You can use the floppy disks or the CD ROM disc to install the system software on your Macintosh if you need to do so When should you install system software Your Macintosh came with all the necessary system software installed on its internal hard disk so you don t need to install system software on that disk unless you encounter software problems If you have a new hard disk or a newly initialized hard disk that doesn t contain system software or if you want to upgrade to a more recent version of system software on a hard disk follow the instructions in Installing System Software later in this section When should you reinstall system software If you have a problem with your system software you may see this icon in the middle of the screen If this icon appears follow the instructions in Repairing a Damaged Disk earlier in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage If repairing the disk doesn t help follow the instructions in the next section Installing System Software to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk Installing system software Follow the steps in this section to do what is comm
95. mall window appears with instructions for you to follow To prevent you from deleting items ky mistake a warning appears when you open the Special menu and choose Empty Trash You can turn the warning off in the Trash s Info window Click the right arrow to begin Click here to see the next step if there is one Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide provides step by step instructions to answer the question you selected When you have completed each step click the right arrow in the lower right corner to display the next step When you have completed all the steps click the close box in the upper left corner to close Macintosh Guide Tips for using Macintosh Guide Here are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively a Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder the desktop area where you can see the icons of disks folders and files Other programs may also have help available in the Guide menu however If you don t see Macintosh Guide in the Guide menu pull down the Application menu to the right of the Guide menu and choose Finder Follow the steps when youre instructed to don t skip ahead or read ahead That way the computer can check to make sure you ve done a step correctly a Unlike most windows the Macintosh Guide window stays in front of other windows on the screen so that your instructions are never covered If you need to move the Guide wind
96. most standard monitors See the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer for a complete list This section contains instructions on connecting most types of monitors If you are connecting a monitor from a manufacturer other than Apple also refer to the instructions that came with the monitor Connecting the monitor power cord Monitors have two cords to connect a power cord and a monitor cable To connect the monitor power cord follow these steps Place the monitor next to the computer Keep these considerations in mind a Allow a few inches for air circulation around the computer and monitor m Make sure that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when youre sitting at the keyboard Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows For further suggestions about locating your computer equipment consult Arranging Your Office in Appendix A in the section on health related information 2 Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor On some monitors the cord is already attached Plug in the monitor power cord Some monitor power cords are designed to plug into the back of your computer Some monitor power cords must be connected to a grounded electrical outlet not to the computer Check the information that came with the monitor Monitor power cord Monitor power socket No ITT
97. n just press the Power key on the keyboard Getting Started 23 24 Where to find answers Chapter 1 When you have questions about using your Macintosh there are several places you can look for answers In this book Use this book to help you set up your computer and learn about it or to find solutions to problems with your equipment In the Guide menu The Guide menu marked with the icon is your main source of information about the Macintosh To learn how to get different kinds of help from the Guide menu see Chapter 2 in this book In other manuals For answers to questions about other equipment or about application programs you have purchased see the manuals that came with the equipment or programs In the About Apple Extras file The Apple Extras folder on your hard disk contains a SimpleText document called About Apple Extras often called a Read Me file with important information about some of the application programs included with your computer Read Me files can also be found inside application folders From Apple s customer support hotline If you can t find an answer in any of the materials provided call the customer support hotline The phone number for the hotline is in the service and support information that came with your computer If you have problems with a particular application program contact the manufacturer of the program Refer to the section Obtaining Online Support an
98. n Apple authorized service provider for repair If you spill liquid that is greasy sweet or sticky unplug the keyboard and take it to an Apple authorized service provider for repair Handling floppy disks Store disks at Do not use a temperatures pencil or an between 50 F eraser on a disk and 125 F or disk label Keep disks dry 125 F 52 C 50 F 10 C cae 4 Do not touch the Keep disks away Avoid exposing exposed part of the from magnets disks to extremely disk behind the hot temperatures metal shutter Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 123 124 Appendix A Handling CD ROM discs Keep these important safety instructions in mind as you use CD ROM discs Hold a disc by the edges or by one edge and the center hole Do not touch the disc surface To clean discs wipe the shiny surface with a soft damp cloth working in straight lines from center to edge Do not use any form of cleaning agent To avoid damage to your discs keep these points in mind Do not expose discs to direct sunlight Do not spill liquids on discs Do not scratch discs xK x Do not write on discs Do not put tape on discs Do not get dust on discs Other important safety instructions to keep in mind as you use your CD ROM drive Position your computer so that when the tray opens it doesn t bump into anything
99. n the back of the computer Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the icon on the back of the computer Some monitors have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse See the information that came with your monitor Getting Started 7 8 Chapter 1 Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard Most right handed people prefer to use the mouse with their right hand most left handed people prefer to use their left hand Plug the mouse into the port on the side you prefer The plug and the port are marked with the icon symbol Align the symbols before you insert the plug The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard may be different from those pictured here By the way A port marked with the icon is called an Apple Desktop Bus ADB port ADB icon Plug the keyboard cable both ends are the same into the other port on the keyboard If you plugged the mouse cable in on the right for example plug the keyboard cable in on the left Plug the keyboard cable into the port marked with the icon on the back of the computer Some monitors have a port to which you can connect the keyboard or mouse See the information that came with your monitor Connecting other equipment If you are new to the Macintosh it s a good idea to get some experience using your computer before you connect other equipment such as a print
100. nal disks If reinstalling doesn t solve the problem contact the manufacturer of the program Sometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can cause system software problems Restart while holding down the Shift key to temporarily turn off all system extensions If your computer works normally after you do this use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off individual extensions and control panels For detailed instructions see the Customizing Your Computer topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu If your computer performs better when a particular extension or control panel is turned off contact the extension s or control panel s manufacturer for information or an upgrade If the problem recurs you may need to reinstall system software See Installing or Reinstalling System Software later in this chapter for instructions Troubleshooting 79 80 Chapter 6 The pointer x doesn t move when you move the mouse One of the following situations is probably the cause Your system has a software problem Press Option Esc to quit the application program in use when the problem occurred If this works you can save the documents open in other programs before restarting Restart your Macintosh See Start Over in the section If You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter for instructions Check the startup disk and program you were using when the problem occurred
101. nd maintain a relaxed posture Another type of musculoskeletal concern is repetitive stress injuries RSIs also known as cumulative trauma disorders CTDs These problems can occur when a certain muscle or tendon is repeatedly overused and forced into an unnatural position The exact causes of RSIs are not totally understood but in addition to awkward posture such factors as the amount of repetition the force used in the activity the individual s physiology workplace stress level and lifestyle may affect the likelihood of experiencing an RSI RSIs did not suddenly arise when computers were invented tennis elbow and writer s cramp for example are two RSIs that have been with us for a long time Although less common than other RSIs one serious RSI discussed more often today is a wrist problem called carpal tunnel syndrome which may be aggravated by improper use of computer keyboards This nerve disorder results from excessive pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist to the hand This section offers advice on setting up your work area to enhance your comfort while you use your computer Since the effects of repetitive movements associated with using a computer can be compounded by those of other work and leisure activities to produce or aggravate physical problems proper use of your computer system must be considered as just one element of a healthy lifestyle No one of course can guarantee that you won t have
102. nd unlocking the mouse Some mouse devices can be locked so that the ball can t be removed A locking mouse has a small hole on the plastic ring To lock the mouse follow these steps 1 inserta straightened paper clip into the hole on the plastic ring Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole The hole may be located here on your mouse 2 Press down on the paper clip while you turn the ring clockwise Turn the ring a very short distance until it stops When the recessed area on the ring is not lined up with the recessed area surrounding the ring the mouse is locked Recessed area on ring The mouse ring is locked when the recessed area on the ring does not line up with the recessed area surrounding the ring Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 129 1 2 130 Appendix A To unlock the mouse follow these steps Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the plastic ring Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole The hole may be located here on your mouse Press down on the paper clip while you turn the ring counterclockwise Turn the ring a very short distance When the recessed area on the ring is lined up with the recessed area surrounding the ring the mouse is unlocked Recessed area on ring X Recessed area surrounding ring The mouse ring is unlocked when the recessed area on the ring lines up with the recessed area surrounding the ring Read this app
103. nd you see large folder shaped areas containing labeled pictorial buttons instead of the usual Macintosh desktop Your computer may have started up from a CD ROM disc containing At Ease an alternative to the Macintosh desktop You need to have the Macintosh desktop on your screen before you can use any of the installation instructions in this manual To return to the Macintosh desktop choose Shut Down from the Special menu When your computer is off press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive to open the tray then remove the CD ROM disc Close the tray Then start up your computer again To avoid having the computer start up from a CD ROM disc remember to remove any disc in the drive before you shut down your computer The tray of your CD ROM drive won t open If a CD ROM disc icon appears on your screen Drag the disc icon to the Trash or select it and choose Put Away from the File menu If the AppleCD Audio Player program is active choose Eject CD from the File menu If you see a message that a disc can t be put away because it is being shared turn off file sharing then try again to put away the disc If no CD ROM disc icon appears on your screen m Press the Open Close button of your CD ROM drive a The signal to open the tray may not be reaching the computer Turn off your computer and locate the small pinhole to the lower right of the CD ROM tray opening Insert the end of a large straightened paper clip
104. nformation that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen One of the following is probably the cause Your system has a software problem Restart your Macintosh For instructions see Start Over in the section Tf You Have Trouble earlier in this chapter Check the startup disk and application program you were using when the problem occurred Make sure that all programs desk accessories and system extensions youre using are compatible with the system software If the problem recurs try restarting the computer with system extensions turned off To turn system extension off hold down the Shift key while restarting the computer If that doesn t work you may need to reinstall system software See Installing or Reinstalling System Software later in this chapter for instructions m The computer beeps every time you press a key Easy Access is probably turned on Open Easy Access from the control panels listed under the Apple menu and turn it off a You haven t selected any text or set the insertion point l Make sure the program you want to type in is the active program Then place the pointer X in the active window and click to set an insertion point I or drag to select text if you want to replace the text with your typing a The keyboard is not connected properly
105. ng 16 17 24 27 28 H hard disk backing up files on 57 can t start up from 98 99 icon doesn t appear on screen 75 76 98 99 initializing 95 97 repairing 98 101 testing 99 100 using space as virtual memory 57 hard disk drive illustration 40 health related information about computer use 115 119 help See Apple authorized service providers Balloon Help customer service Macintosh Guide troubleshooting Hide Balloons command Guide menu 36 Hide Others command Application menu 56 hiding showing windows on the desktop 56 High Sierra CD ROM discs problems using 88 Huh button Macintosh Guide 35 Index 151 152 Index J icons ADB 7 8 application program 18 blinking question mark 73 74 102 bomb 67 69 79 89 defined 17 18 Disk First Aid 100 103 106 disk with an X 74 document 18 don t appear correctly on screen 75 76 85 86 Drive Setup 97 99 folder 18 hard disk 12 18 75 76 sad Macintosh 75 SCSI 46 sound input output ports 42 Trash 12 17 18 ID numbers See SCSI ID numbers Index button Macintosh Guide 29 31 32 initializing a hard disk 95 97 inserting CD ROM discs 54 60 insertion point setting 81 Installer program 104 106 installing additional RAM 49 50 application programs 53 55 CD ROM software 111 112 expansion card 131 139 internal drives 50 system software 102 111 interference with radio or television reception vi 122 internal drives installing
106. ng Special Software later in this chapter to reinstall system extensions control panels and other special software one at a time from the old System Folder to the new System Folder This procedure allows you to determine which item in the old System Folder was the source of the problem Do a clean installation if you can t determine what is damaged in your System Folder especially if you think any special software such as control panels system extensions or custom utilities may be causing the problems youre experiencing You should also do a clean installation if youre still having problems with your computer after you ve reinstalled system software by doing a normal installation Troubleshooting 105 106 Chapter 6 To do a clean installation follow these steps Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD ROM disc that contains system software See Starting Up From a Floppy Disk or Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter Find and open the Disk First Aid icon You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid Disk First Aid After Disk First Aid starts follow the instructions on the screen Disk First Aid checks your hard disk for any problems When Disk First Aid has finished checking your hard disk choose Quit from the File menu Open the Drive Setup program You use the Drive Setup program to upd
107. nnect the first SCSI device in the chain from your computer s SCSI port Then restart the computer If the computer starts up after you disconnect your SCSI equipment refer to the manuals that came with the equipment for information on the proper way to connect SCSI equipment and assign SCSI ID numbers If you have a printer connected to your computer s SCSI port make sure your printer is not supposed to be connected to the printer port instead Check the manuals that came with your printer for information on how to connect it properly Troubleshooting 73 14 Chapter 6 System software may not be installed on the startup hard disk the system software may be damaged or the hard disk may not be working properly Start up your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or if you have a built in CD ROM drive with the CD ROM disc that contains system software For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD ROM disc see Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk later in this chapter Then follow the instructions in Repairing a Damaged Disk later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage If repairing the disk doesn t help follow the instructions in Installing or Reinstalling System Software later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk When you try to start up from a floppy disk a disk icon with an X
108. nother program by clicking in a window that belongs to an open program or by double clicking a program icon or the icon of a document that was created with the program Hiding and showing windows on the desktop You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosing Hide Others from the Application menu The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden When you switch to another program its windows become visible again If you want to see all the open windows choose Show All from the Application menu Backing up your files Making backup copies of important files is good protection against possible damage to the originals You can back up files stored on your hard disk by copying them to floppy disks You can back up an entire floppy disk by copying it to another floppy disk of the same capacity or larger or by copying it to a hard disk You can use a commercial backup program to copy new and changed files from a hard disk to another hard disk to a tape drive or to a series of floppy disks If your computer is on a network you may be able to back up files by copying them to a shared disk on the network Using Power Macintosh application programs Your Power Macintosh is compatible with most application programs intended for use with Macintosh computers But certain programs are designed especially for Power Macintosh computers These are sometimes called native app
109. ns in step 1 of these instructions This restores your original set of extensions Restart your computer to activate the extensions Troubleshooting 71 72 Solutions to common problems Chapter 6 This section contains descriptions of problems you could experience with your computer Some problems may be caused by your CD ROM drive so if you dont find your problem here be sure to check the section Solutions to CD ROM Problems later in this chapter The computer is turned on but the screen is dark One of the following is probably the cause The computer is in sleep mode Press a key on the keyboard You have a screen saver program that darkens the screen when the computer has not been used for a certain period Press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen saver a The monitor s brightness control is not adjusted properly Check the monitor s brightness control and turn it up if necessary m The Macintosh or the monitor is not getting power If you have a separate monitor check that the monitor is plugged in and turned on and that the monitor cable is firmly connected to both the computer and the monitor Check that the computer s power cord is firmly connected to the computer and plugged into a grounded electrical outlet and that the outlet has power If you have more than one monitor and only one is dark check that it is set up correctly in the control panel for monitors For informat
110. ntosh user you may want to set your energy saving options now Refer to the information about saving energy in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu and Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel later in this chapter How Your Macintosh Saves Energy This computer is set to go into sleep Jow power mode if it is inactive for 30 minutes To restore full power yOu just press the Power key at the top of your keyboard F you know the basics of using a Macintosh we recommend that you customize your computer s Energy Saver settings now ick Specify Settings below to open the Energy Saver control panel For help open the Guide menu and choose Macintosh Guide F you are new to the Macintosh you can wait to customize your settings until you have learned the basics of working with your Macintosh This screen will appear every time OU start your computer until you customize Energy Saver settings Press the Return key to close this message 4s an Energy Star Partner Apple computer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Close Message Specify Settings Getting Started 11 12 Chapter 1 If when you press Return you see the Macintosh desktop shown here your system software is already set up correctly File Edit View Label Special Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop Skip now to What s Next If you see a blinking question mark
111. o Player With the Audio Player open drag the volume control slider up or press the Up Arrow key on your keyboard m The CD may have been paused Click the Play Pause button in the AppleCD Audio Player once or twice While playing an audio track on a CD ROM disc that combines audio tracks and data you double click the disc icon and the audio track stops playing You can t open data files on a CD ROM disc and listen to audio tracks on that disc at the same time You are unable to record sound from an audio CD Check your computers sound input port to see if a microphone or other device is connected You may need to reset the sound options in the Sound amp Displays control panel Refer to the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Problems using Photo CDs Your CD ROM drive will not open Photo CDs Reinstall the CD ROM software available through the Multimedia Software option in Custom Install when you reinstall system software Your computer does not display color icons for individual images on a Photo CD Your computer may be low on memory To view color icons restart your computer and then reopen the Photos folder See the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for more information on managing memory After you open an image on a Photo CD the image is scrambled colors are displayed incorrectly or no image appears in the window
112. ols and words in it represent menus of commands To open a menu place the pointer on the symbol or word for the menu and press the mouse button Guide menu To find an answer to a question look in the Guide menu 2g Application menu You can have several Show Balloons p application programs open Macintosh Tutorial at once To see which Macintosh Guide program is active or to switch _ from one program to another use this menu called the Application menu Getting Started 17 Icons Icons are small pictures that represent disks programs documents and folders You can double click any icon to open it and see what it contains This icon represents your computer s internal hard disk Macintosh HE Icons like this one represent application programs which you use to create documents and do other work Application Icons like this one represent documents which you can create and edit Document Icons like this represent folders A folder contains other icons Folder TT To throw away an item you no longer want drag it to the Trash icon and choose Empty Trash from the Special menu Trash Windows Windows are boxes that display text graphics or icons To change the shape or position of a window or to close the window use the elements shown here Close box Title bar To close a window To move a window drag it by the middle of the title click the close box bar anywhere in the bar except the small
113. omputer Also press to shut down the computer to put the computer to sleep or to restart the computer Return key m Use to move the insertion point to the beginning of the next line ke In a dialog box pressing Return is the same as clicking the outlined button Shift key 7 Use to produce capital letters or the upper character on the key Tab key Use to move the insertion point to the next stopping place such as a tab stop or field in a dialog box or program Other special keys _ Fal The function of these keys depends on the operating system SMA and program you re using 142 Appendix C Typing special characters and symbols You can type a variety of international and other special symbols and characters including characters with diacritical marks such as accents by pressing combinations of keys The Key Caps program which is installed with your system software shows you the characters produced when you type certain keys and key combinations in the fonts available on your computer Choose Key Caps from the Apple menu then choose the font from the Key Caps menu Characters appear here when you press keys on the keyboard or click them in the window Characters available in the Chicago font To have Key Caps show more options for special characters press each of these keys or key combinations Option Shift Shift Option Shift and Option amp Characters available in the Chicago f
114. only called a normal installation of system software If youre installing system software on a hard disk for the first time make sure that your hard disk has been initialized a process that prepares the disk to store information If you see the hard disk s icon on the desktop when you start up the computer the disk has been initialized If no disk icon appears when you start up see Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter for instructions To do a normal installation follow these steps Start up your computer from the Disk Tools disk or the CD ROM disc that contains system software See Starting Up From a Floppy Disk or Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk earlier in this chapter Find and open the Disk First Aid icon You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid Disk First Aid After Disk First Aid starts follow the instructions on the screen Disk First Aid checks your hard disk for any problems When Disk First Aid has finished checking your hard disk choose Quit from the File menu Open the Drive Setup program You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk In the list of drives click your startup disk Open the Functions menu and choose Update Driver When the update process is finished quit Drive Setup Troubleshooting 103 10 Disk on which system software will be installed 11 12 13
115. ont when the Option key is pressed The highlighted key represents the key held down on the keyboard in this case the Option key If you press the Option key Key Caps outlines lightly the keys that you can use in combination with letter keys to type letters with accents or other diacritical marks Special Keys on Your Keyboard 143 144 Appendix C If you see rectangles If you see rectangles instead of diacritical marks on some of the pictures of keys in Key Caps try pressing Option to see the diacritical marks However you only need to use the Option key not Option in combination with the other keys to type letters with diacritical marks If you press the Option key at the same time as a key for a specific diacritical mark and then release both keys Key Caps outlines in bold the keys for letters that can be typed with that mark You ll see that most key combinations for diacritical marks can be used with the Space bar as well as letter keys producing the mark without a letter The most common diacritical marks and how to create them are summarized next Diacritical mark Key combination Grave accent Option then type the character Acute accent Option e then type the character Circumflex Option i then type the character Tilde Option n then type the character Umlaut Option u then type the character The letter c with a cedilla Option c To type a letter or a space
116. or CD ROM software on a hard disk you need to start up your computer from another disk If you don t have a built in CD ROM drive you can start up the computer using one of these floppy disks Disk Tools or disk 1 from your set of system software disks that came with your computer To start up your computer using a floppy disk follow these steps Shut down your computer Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive If you want to initialize test or repair your hard disk use the Disk Tools disk to start up your computer If you want to install system software use disk 1 from your set of system software disks Turn on the computer How to initialize a hard disk You initialize an Apple SCSI hard disk by using a program called Drive Setup which is on the floppy disk labeled Disk Tools that came with your computer If your computer came with a CD ROM drive and you didn t receive floppy disks you can find Drive Setup on the CD ROM disc that contains system software To initialize a hard disk from another manufacturer use the utility software that came with the hard disk Start 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 earlier in this section Open the Drive Setup icon You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Drive Setup Drive Setup In the list of drives click the dis
117. ou identify the software that is causing problems Contact the software s manufacturer for information or an upgrade To find out if a custom utility you ve added is the problem drag it out of the System Folder This software may be in the Control Panels folder or elsewhere inside the System Folder Next restart your computer and check its performance If theres an improvement the new software was probably the cause of the problem Contact the software s manufacturer for information or an upgrade If you still do not notice an improvement follow the instructions in Installing or Reinstalling System Software later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk solving printer problems The following suggestions should work for all printers a Check your printer settings in the Chooser making sure you have selected the correct printer Next turn off the computer and printer and check the printer cable connections If neither of these suggestions solves the problem reinstall your printer driver If your printer is an older model do not use the driver that came with the printer Instead use the updated printer drivers provided on the system software CD ROM that came with your Power Macintosh These drivers are created especially for use with the Power Macintosh Obtaining online support and updated Apple software Apple technical support information and software updates are available from m
118. ow out of the way drag it by the title bar at the top of the window You can also move the window out of the way by clicking the zoom box Click the box once to shrink the window click it a second time to expand the window to its original size If you need more information about an instruction or a term click the button labeled Huh to get further explanation The Huh button is dimmed when no additional information is available If you want to return to the main Macintosh Guide window click the Topics or button in the lower left corner of the Guide window m When youre finished using Macintosh Guide click the close box in the upper left corner of the window Close box Title bar How dol set the time and date You set the time and date in the Date amp Time control panel You can also use the control panel to change how times and dates appear To begin click the right arrow Huh Right arrow Topics button Huh button On some computers it says Topics Getting Help 36 Identifying objects on the screen Chapter 2 Sometimes you ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself What s that You can get an answer by using a Macintosh feature known as Balloon Help Balloon Help explains the function of icons menus commands and other items on the Macintosh screen in balloons like those you see in comic strips Follow these steps to use Balloon Help
119. pplication programs 53 Working with several programs ata time 55 Backing up your files 57 Using Power Macintosh application programs 57 Using the Optional CD ROM Drive 59 Inserting a CD ROM disc 60 Ejecting a CD ROM disc 6l Playing audio CDs 62 Working with Photo CDs 63 Sharing a CD ROM disc over a network 64 Part Il 6 Part Ill Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Troubleshooting 67 When you have questions 6 7 If you have trouble 67 Solutions to common problems 72 Solutions to CD ROM problems 84 If your computer s performance decreases 90 Solving printer problems 91 Obtaining online support and updated Apple software 91 Initializing a hard disk 95 Repairing a damaged disk 98 Installing or reinstalling system software 102 Installing or reinstalling CD ROM software 111 Health Safety and Maintenance Tips 115 Health related information about computer use 115 Safety instructions 120 Handling your computer equipment 121 Cleaning your equipment 127 Locking and unlocking the mouse 129 Installing an Expansion Card 131 Expansion card power requirements 132 Card installation 132 Special Keys on Your Keyboard 141 Typing special characters and symbols 143 Special key combinations 145 Index 147 Contents V vi Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifica
120. pport information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for service If you attempt to install additional DIMMs yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer See an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question It is very important that the DIMMs be correctly installed in your Power Macintosh because incorrect installation can result in errors unpredictable results and damage to your equipment and data Installing internal drives Chapter 3 Your Macintosh can hold up to four internal storage devices Possible configurations could include a floppy disk drive a CD ROM drive and two hard disk drives several capacities are available or a CD ROM drive a floppy disk drive a removable cartridge drive and a digital audiotape DAT drive Depending on the configuration you purchased these drives may already be installed If you want to add an internal drive to your Macintosh see your Apple authorized dealer For more information about internal drives see the Technical Information booklet that came with your Macintosh Connecting network cables Your Macintosh can be connected to a high speed Ethernet network via an AAUI Ethernet connector or a high speed IOBASE T Ethernet connector You can also connect to a LocalTalk network It i
121. problems even when you follow the most expert advice on using computer equipment You should always check with a qualified health specialist if muscle joint or eye problems occur Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for a long time This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder to view an object that s closer than about 20 feet 6 meters Improper lighting can hasten the development of eye fatigue Although eye fatigue is annoying there s no evidence that it leads to permanent damage Whenever youre engaged in an activity that involves close up work such as reading a magazine doing craft work or using a computer be sure to have sufficient glare free lighting and give your eyes frequent rest breaks by looking up and focusing on distant objects Remember to have your eyes examined regularly To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue Arrange your work space so that the furniture is properly adjusted for you and doesn t contribute to an awkward working posture Take frequent short breaks to give your muscles and eyes a chance to rest Arranging your office Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to accommodate your physical size and shape An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor The back of the chair s
122. rence with vi 122 temperature limits for floppy disks 123 1OBASE T Ethernet connector 51 1OBASE T Ethernet port 40 41 terminators SCSI 48 text box Macintosh Guide 33 text to speech software 53 tilde C typing 144 title bar of a window 18 TokenRing networks 51 Topics button Macintosh Guide 29 30 Macintosh Shortcuts window 37 38 Trash 18 troubleshooting See also error messages application program problems 55 78 82 83 arrow pointer freezes on screen 23 67 68 80 89 audio CD problems 88 89 CD ROM disc problems 86 87 CD ROM drive problems 77 84 86 111 computer s clock keeps time inaccurately 73 desktop looks unusual 85 diagnosing problems 68 69 79 floppy disk problems 76 77 126 hard disk problems 75 76 95 100 icons don t appear correctly on desktop 75 76 85 86 interference with radio or television reception vi 122 keyboard problems 81 82 memory problems 57 58 78 83 mouse problems 80 network configuration problems 52 opening DOS documents on the Macintosh 82 83 performance decreases after adding software 90 Photo CD problems 89 printer problems 91 problems turning on the computer 13 quitting a program if you re having trouble 69 saving documents if you re having trouble 69 screen 1s dark 72 SCSI devices not recognized 73 84 shared library problems 58 83 startup disk problems 74 76 system software problems 73 75 79 81 102 typing produces nothin
123. restart your computer Troubleshooting T1 78 Chapter 6 You can t start an application program or it quits unexpectedly Or when you try to open a program you see a message that not enough memory is available One of the following is probably the cause m The Macintosh ran out of memory Quit the programs that you have open and then open the program you want to use or restart your Macintosh Make sure virtual memory is turned on unless you changed the memory setting virtual memory was already turned on for you at the factory If it isn t use the Memory control panel to turn on virtual memory For more information on virtual memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu m The program needs more memory Use the programs Info window to give it more memory For more information on increasing a program s memory see the Memory topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu The program is a non Power Macintosh application program running in emulation mode that requires a separate floating point unit FPU It cannot use the built in FPU on your computer s microprocessor Check the documentation that came with the program or contact the program s manufacturer to find out if the program requires the FPU found in a non Power Macintosh chip If it does you may need to upgrade to a Power Macintosh version of the program or install software that emulates
124. rive Setup Guide from the Guide menu If the hard disk is internal shut down your computer wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it on again If the hard disk is external make sure that it is turned on and that its cable is connected firmly then restart the Macintosh Check the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment connected to your computer No two SCSI devices on the same SCSI chain can have the same ID number In addition there are special requirements for assigning SCSI ID numbers that don t conflict with your computer or its internal storage devices See Chapter 3 and the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment for information on setting SCSI ID numbers Troubleshooting 75 76 Chapter 6 If the hard disk is your startup disk start your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or Gif you have a built in CD ROM drive with the CD ROM disc that contains system software For instructions on how to start up your computer from the CD ROM disc see Starting Up From a CD ROM Disc in the section Initializing a Hard Disk later in this chapter Then follow the instructions in Repairing a Damaged Disk later in this chapter to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage If repairing the disk doesn t help follow the instructions in Installing or Reinstalling System Software later in this chapter to reinstall system software on your startup hard disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screen
125. rive Setup and choose Drive Setup Guide from the Guide menu If the hard disk you want to initialize is the startup disk follow the instructions in this chapter First start up from a CD ROM disc or a floppy disk Then follow the instructions in How to Initialize a Hard Disk later in this section WARNING Initializing a disk erases any information that may be on it Before you initialize a damaged disk try to repair it as described in Repairing a Damaged Disk later in this chapter Troubleshooting 95 96 Chapter 6 Starting up from a CD ROM disc To initialize test or repair a hard disk or to install system software on a hard disk you need to start up your computer from another disk If your computer has a CD ROM drive you can start up your computer using the CD ROM disc containing system software that came with the computer To start up the computer using the CD ROM disc follow these steps Turn your computer on When you see the desktop on your screen press the Open Close button on your CD ROM drive and insert the CD ROM disc containing system software into the drive Turn your computer off The CD ROM disc will remain in the CD ROM drive Hold down the c key on your keyboard and restart your computer Continue to hold down the key until you see the Welcome to Macintosh message Starting up from a floppy disk To initialize test or repair a hard disk or to install system software
126. rts up to three Peripheral Component expansion slots 3 Interconnect PCI cards Security lock ports You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that work with your computer Connecting Additional Equipment 41 42 Connecting audio equipment Chapter 3 Your Macintosh can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources You can listen to or reproduce stereo sound by connecting audio equipment to the sound input and output ports on the computer If you have an internal CD ROM drive you can also use your computer to play and record sound from audio compact discs CDs For information on using Macintosh system software to choose audio input and output options record an alert sound or play audio CDs see the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu About your computer s sound ports The sound input port is marked with an icon of a microphone The sound output port is marked with an icon of a speaker Sound input port OES kE Sound output port S33 O B The computer s sound ports accept these 3 5 mm connectors Stereo miniplug Extended miniplug The smaller connector a stereo miniplug is found most often on stereo equipment The slightly longer connector is found on the Apple PlainTalk Microphone and other voice quality microphon
127. s possible to be physically connected to more than one kind of network at the same time but you can use only one of your connections at one time If both IOBASE T and AAUI networks are connected your Macintosh automatically uses the IOBASE T connection If IOBASE T and LocalTalk are connected your Macintosh uses the IOBASE T connection If AAUI and LocalTalk are connected your Macintosh uses the AAUI connection About Macintosh networking Your Power Macintosh can connect to a network that consists of as few as two computers or as many as thousands or even millions of computers and other devices The network allows you and the other people connected to it to share information access remote services and share computing resources such as printers and modems A network extends the features of your Macintosh by extending your reach to the services and resources provided on the network For example your computer alone lets you store retrieve and modify information on floppy disks hard disks and CD ROM discs On a network however you can also store and retrieve information on the hard disks and CD ROM discs of other computers access information that other people have stored for you or use mail or other network services Your computer comes equipped with two built in network interfaces LocalTalk and Ethernet You can also purchase additional Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI cards for alternative networks such as TokenRing ISDN or
128. s to answer the question you selected When you have completed each step click the right arrow in the lower right corner to see the next step When you have completed all the steps click the Topics or button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window Now continue with the next section To activate the text box click here Type a word or phrase and then click here Getting answers with the Look For button In 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 Gos Index cI For 1 Click the arrow button to begin then type one or more words to look for Click the arrow button to activate the text box Type trash 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 1 Click the arrow button to begin then type one or lt Definitions more words to look for Trash I How dol throw away an iter eject a disk disconnect from a shared disk To get instructions pee al click a question turn off the Empty Trash warning and then click OK Getting Help 33 34 If you want to close Macintosh Guide click here Chapter 2 Click the question How do turn off the Empty Trash warning and then click OK Or double click the question A s
129. se a tiltable monitor stand The stand lets you set the monitor at the best angle for viewing helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can t move 45 70 cm 18 28 in a gt Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level You may need to adjust the height of your monitor by placing something under it or by raising your RD work surface lt j SS Ss Ft Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Clearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor oie amp wd eel Avoiding fatigue Change your seated position stand up or stretch whenever you start to feel tired Frequent short breaks are helpful in reducing fatigue a Use a light touch when typing or using a mouse and keep your hands and fingers relaxed Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands wrists or arms after intensive work without breaks If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands wrists or arms consult a qualified health specialist a Allow adequate work space so that you can use your keyboard and mouse comfortably Place papers or other items so you can view them easily while using your computer A document stand may make reading papers more comfortable Eye muscles must work harder to focus on nearby objects Occasionally focus your eyes on a distant object and blink often while you work m Clean your screen regularly Keeping the screen clean helps reduce
130. shooting When you have questions If you want to know how to do a particular task with your computer refer to Macintosh Guide in the Guide menu For instructions on using Macintosh Guide see Getting Help Chapter 2 of this manual If you have trouble While youre using your computer you may occasionally see a bomb icon or an error message or the pointer x may freeze on the screen Oke Sorry a system error occurred If you have trouble with your computer take a few minutes to read the information in this chapter If your problem is related to a particular procedure you should also look for information on that procedure in Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu For additional troubleshooting information and a list of common questions relating to your system software see the Troubleshooting topic of Macintosh Guide 67 68 Chapter 6 If you are unable to access Macintosh Guide for example if your screen is frozen refer to this chapter to see if you can resolve the problem WARNING If you have a problem with your computer and nothing presented in this chapter solves it consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance If you attempt to repair the computer yourself any damage you may cause to the computer will not be covered by the limited warranty on your
131. t be able to recognize that the SCSI devices are connected to it and your computer may not be able to start 5 Install any necessary device drivers software that makes a device work with your computer Drivers needed for a SCSI device usually come on a floppy disk with the device If no drivers come with the device contact the device manufacturer Note If you experience problems after connecting a SCSI device see the troubleshooting information in Chapter 6 for possible solutions Expanding memory The random access memory RAM in your computer can be expanded Installing additional RAM adds more memory chips to your computer and expands its capabilities The Technical Information booklet that came with your computer describes how much additional memory can be installed in your Power Macintosh Connecting Additional Equipment 49 50 Memory for your computer is provided in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs Adding dynamic random access memory DRAM DIMMs increases your computers memory The DIMMs must be the correct type for your computer and can be installed one at a time Installing a cache DIMM can also increase your computers performance The memory used to display images on the screen called video RAM or VRAM can also be expanded by installing DIMMs WARNING To avoid damage to your computer Apple recommends that only an Apple certified technician install additional DIMMs Consult the service and su
132. tem ready to use Remember that your monitor and keyboard may appear slightly different from the ones pictured here depending on what you purchased You can also expand your computer system by connecting other equipment to it The illustration of your Power Macintosh system shows where equipment should be connected to your Macintosh For instructions on connecting audio equipment or SCSI devices refer to the next two sections of this chapter For instructions on connecting other equipment such as a CD ROM drive see the manual that came with the equipment IMPORTANT Make sure each device you add is compatible with your computer and does not exceed the maximum power allowance for that device If it is a SCSI or ADB device make sure to turn off your computer before connecting the device For further information consult your Apple authorized dealer the manufacturer of the component you want to add or the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer 39 40 Speaker CD ROM drive optional Floppy disk drive Expansion bay Behind the front panel there is an expansion bay for an optional 3 1 2 storage device 1 60 high Internal hard disk drive Power on light A green light indicates that the computer is on Power button Chapter 3 CD ROM drive Open Close button Monitor lt 1 Power key Use this key to turn your computer on and off
133. the computer It may take a moment or two for the computer to wake up Getting Started 13 14 What s next Chapter 1 Youve finished setting up your computer Continue with one of the following steps If you are new to the Macintosh turn to the next section Learning the Basics When you ve learned the basic Macintosh skills turn to the section Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel to learn how to set energy saving options for your computer If you are an experienced Macintosh user turn to the section Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel later in this chapter to learn how to set energy saving options for your computer Then turn to Chapter 2 Getting Help to learn about Macintosh Guide your main source of information when youre working with the Macintosh If you want to connect additional equipment such as a microphone to your computer see Chapter 3 Connecting Additional Equipment for instructions If you want to install application software on your computer see Chapter 4 Installing and Using Application Programs You ll need this information to properly set up any software programs specifically designed for Power Macintosh computers IMPORTANT If you need to turn off your computer at any point please see Turning the Computer Off later in this chapter It is very important to use the correct procedure for shutting down your Macintosh before turn
134. they may have a solution for it If you need repair service consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance If you know that the problem is with a particular application program contact the manufacturer of that software for assistance 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 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 Be sure to restart the computer immediately after you save your documents quitting a program using Option Esc may leave corrupted data in the computer s memory This corrupted data is erased when you restart the computer To restart your Macintosh try the following solutions f you can choose Restart from the Special menu or from the dialog box that s on the 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 a lf you can t choose Restart press the Power key on the keyboard
135. through the network at your site to reach the Internet Subnet mask A subnet mask further defines the location of your machine You don t need to change the default unless instructed to do so by your network administrator If you re using a server on the network that will be issuing you an Internet address using a technique called bootstrapping then you need to decide what protocol you will use BOOTP BOOTstrap Protocol or DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Your network administrator will tell you which to choose If you see an error message after configuring your AppleTalk and TCP IP control panels such as Unable to locate host or Could not create a socket this could indicate a problem in the TCP IP configuration Contact your network administrator for additional assistance Read this chapter for information on installing and working with application programs on your computer Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Your computer has several application programs already installed as well as some programs that need to be installed before you can use them The programs that come with your computer include AppleScript which allows you to automate any actions you perform repeatedly on your Macintosh Drive Setup which enables you to initialize test and update hard disks and other storage media Drive Setup lets you partition very large disks up to 2 terabytes
136. tion of system software 107 CompuServe obtaining online support and software updates from 93 computer components See equipment computer power cord 2 3 connecting to a network 51 52 audio equipment 42 46 the computer 3 external stereo speakers 45 46 a microphone 43 44 a monitor 4 6 the mouse and keyboard 7 8 SCSI devices 46 49 connectors AAUI Ethernet 51 miniplug 43 45 on expansion cards 136 137 safety instructions for 121 Control key 142 control panels AppleTalk 52 Energy Saver 19 20 122 Extensions Manager 71 78 79 87 90 Memory 78 83 monitors 72 PC Exchange 82 83 TCP IP 52 turning off 78 79 cumulative trauma disorders CTDs 116 customer service obtaining online 91 94 support hotline 24 custom installation of system software 109 111 Custom Install dialog box 110 112 D Delete key 142 desktop At Ease and 85 rebuilding 70 71 76 82 device drivers SCSI 49 DHCP bootstrapping protocol 52 diacritical marks typing 143 144 Index 149 diagnosing problems See Apple authorized service providers error messages troubleshooting dialog boxes Custom Install 110 112 Easy Install 104 107 108 Energy Star 11 19 DIMMs See Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs dim screen 20 72 122 disconnecting the computer 3 120 Disk First Aid program installing system software 103 106 repairing damaged disks 100 101 disks See CD ROM discs floppy disks hard disk Disk Tools disk starting the comp
137. tions in Part 15 of FCC rules See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the
138. u 56 Show Balloons command Guide menu 36 showing hiding windows on the desktop 56 Shut Down command Special menu 22 23 shutting down the computer 20 21 23 size box 18 Sleep command Special menu 20 sleep state 12 13 20 Slider Macintosh Guide 31 Small Computer System Interface See SCSI software updates obtaining 91 94 sound input port 40 41 42 44 sound output port 41 42 45 speaker on computer illustration 40 speakers connecting external stereo speakers 45 46 special characters and symbols typing 143 144 special keys 141 142 145 Special menu Restart command 69 Shut Down command 22 23 Sleep command 20 starting the computer 20 69 70 startup disks initializing 95 97 rebuilding the desktop and 70 71 troubleshooting 74 76 static electricity discharging 134 stereo miniplugs 43 45 stereo speakers 45 46 sunlight computer exposure to 121 Index 155 156 Index switching programs 17 symbols and international characters typing 143 144 system extensions not installed with the Installer program 105 108 turning off 55 78 79 System Folder clean installation of system software and 105 107 109 dragging extras to the Trash 55 replacing special software 109 shared libraries 58 system software installing reinstalling 102 111 troubleshooting 73 75 79 81 102 system software disk 1 starting the computer from 96 Tab key 142 TCP IP control panel 52 television or radio reception interfe
139. uirements Card installation Appendix B 1 The combined power consumption of expansion cards must not exceed the limits specified for your Macintosh model If you have more than one expansion card installed check the information that came with your cards to make sure that their power consumption is within the limits specified in the Technical Information booklet Turn off the computer Leave the computer plugged in to ground it and protect its components from static electricity damage Loosen the four large screws at the corners of the back panel Do not completely remove the screws or the back panel A S ee a A Ss Be SS h S NY S Remove the cover from the computer 3 133 Installing an Expansion Card EEE cc CCC CRU T TT PET FCCC TT DEREEEETE PEL ary ir jazi Slide the cover away from the back panel an inch or two Then raise the cover straight up and off the computer 4 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge static electricity Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer Power supply case 134 Appendix B 5 Lower the retainer Squeeze the sides of the retainer and pull down To lower the retainer squeeze the sides to unlatch tt Installing an Exp
140. uter from 96 disk with an X icon 74 display See monitor screen documents See also files can t open 82 opening DOS documents on the Macintosh 82 83 saving if you re having trouble 69 DRAM See dynamic RAM drivers printer 91 SCSI device 49 Drive Setup program hard disk icon doesn t appear 75 initializing a hard disk 95 97 overview 53 testing a hard disk 99 100 updating the hard disk 103 106 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs 50 Dynamic RAM adding 50 E Easy Access turning off 81 Easy Install dialog box 104 107 108 Eject CD command AppleCD Audio Player File menu 61 85 ejecting CD ROM discs 61 85 floppy disks 76 77 126 electromagnetic emissions from computer monitors 119 Energy Saver control panel 19 20 122 energy saving options setting 11 WII Energy Star dialog box 11 19 Enter key 142 equipment arranging to prevent discomfort 117 118 cleaning 127 129 guidelines for handling 121 125 illustration 2 40 41 setting up 1 8 error messages See also troubleshooting Application program can t be found 58 82 Application program can t be opened because a file can t be found 58 83 blinking question mark icon 73 74 102 bomb icon message 67 69 79 89 Can t open a document 82 Could not create a socket 52 disk with an X icon 74 Not enough memory 58 78 sad Macintosh icon 75 This is not a Macintosh disk Do you want to initialize it 87
141. w to use speech software see the Speech topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu Connecting external stereo speakers You can take advantage of your computer s stereo sound output by attaching externally powered amplified speakers Assemble the speakers and the cable you need You need a cable with stereo miniplugs at each end to connect one or both speakers to the computer Some speakers require a dual plug adapter Others like those shown in the next illustration accept a single stereo miniplug and are joined by standard speaker wires Turn off the Macintosh Plug a stereo miniplug into the sound output port 4 on the Macintosh Plug a stereo miniplug into the Audio In port on one of the speakers If the speakers take a dual plug cable connect both plugs Connect the speakers together with speaker wires if necessary Your finished connections should look something like this 4 Sound ag Output gt port 6 omg Oba Externally P Audio input port powered speakers 9 Connecting Additional Equipment 45 46 Turn on the computer Now you hear the computer s sound through the external speakers You may also need to set options in the control panel for sound settings in order to hear sound through your speakers Refer to the Sound topic of Macintosh Guide availabl
142. want to buy and install additional programs See the manuals you receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using them In most cases you ll install an application program on your internal hard disk from a CD ROM disc that contains the program The illustration shows how to insert a CD ROM disc into your computer s CD ROM drive the disc lying flat with the label side up For instructions on how to eject CD ROM discs see Ejecting a CD ROM Disc in Chapter 5 Some application programs come on floppy disks See the Disks topic of Macintosh Guide available in the Guide menu for information on inserting and ejecting floppy disks To use your programs most effectively follow these guidelines To avoid installation problems turn off virus protection programs and use Apple Extensions Manager to turn off system extensions except for Macintosh Easy Open before you install any software To start Apple Extensions Manager restart your computer while holding down the Space bar Use Apple Extensions Manager to turn off all system extensions except Macintosh Easy Open this extension is needed to rebuild the desktop correctly To turn extensions back on use Apple Extensions Manager to turn them on then restart your computer Put only one copy of each program on your hard disk Having more than one copy can cause errors Whenever you copy a program disk to your hard disk be careful not to copy a System
143. with a specific diacritical mark press the Option key and the key for the mark simultaneously Then type the letter that needs the mark If you are having trouble getting a mark and letter to appear together try again Be sure to press the Option key before or at the same time as the key for the mark then after you release both keys type the letter to be marked special key combinations If difficulties with your mouse or computer don t allow you to use standard methods of quitting a program or restarting your computer you can try using these special key combinations To do this press this key combination Force a program to quit 3 Option Esc Force the computer to restart 3 Control Power key Here are other key combinations you may find useful To do this press this key combination Start a debugging program used by software programmers 36 Power key Start the computer from a CD ROM disc C key at startup Ignore SCSI ID 0 zero 36 Option Shift Delete Turn off system extensions Shift key while starting up Rebuild the desktop Option 3 while starting up If you do not have a debugging program installed your screen displays a caret prompt gt To return to the desktop type G Special Keys on Your Keyboard 145 Index A AAUI Ethernet connector 51 AAUI Ethernet port 40 41 About Apple Extras file 24 accent marks typing 143 144 access covers for expansion slots 41 access port
144. y Apple Computer Inc Motorola Inc and IBM Corporation The PewerP microprocessor uses Reduced Instruction Set Computing RISC technology to deliver very high performance at the lowest possible cost The PewerP RISC microprocessor represents the state of the art in microprocessor design Your new Macintosh will run almost all your existing Macintosh software but for best performance and greatest speed look for the new software programs designed especially for Power Macintosh computers You ll find Power Macintosh programs at any software store that carries products for Macintosh

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